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Preparing Your Child for Reception: A Parent’s Guide

Starting reception is a significant milestone in a child’s life which can evoke a mixture of excitement and nervousness. However, with careful preparation and support, this transition can be smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. Here are some practical things you can do at home to prepare your child for the beginning of their school…

Girls ISA Football ~ 1st May 2024

On Wednesday 1st May, 10 of our girls travelled to Saint Nicholas School for the Girls ISA Football. They did a fantastic job and Mrs Provan was particularly impressed with their teamwork and superb sportsmanship. The girls won two of their games, drew in four and lost one in the round robin. As a result,…

Primary Maths Challenge 2024

At Sherborne House School, we enter the Primary Maths Challenge every year, which is aimed at pupils in primary schools, aged 9 – 11 years old. Created by The Mathematical Association, the Primary Mathematics Challenge (PMC) is a fun and exciting mathematical challenge. From the PMC: “The PMC is not designed to be just another…

Sherborne House: Affordability and Value

There are many factors to consider when choosing where to begin your child’s education. It might be distance from home or after school clubs, but cost, affordability and value for money are all things which have to be carefully considered, especially during the current economic climate. Private schools can be more affordable than you think…

Thematic Curriculum ~ Year 1 Hooked!

Our Thematic Curriculum Our thematic curriculum seamlessly integrates various disciplines, enabling our pupils to make meaningful connections and to uncover the interconnectedness of knowledge. Embedded within this curriculum are range of trans-disciplinary skills, which make up Our Story, meticulously woven into every facet of learning.   Collaboration is not just encouraged, but celebrated, as students…

Southampton Festival of Music and Drama

Southampton Festival of Music and Drama was established in 1926, and has been providing a wide range of competitive music classes for both children and adults ever since. It has inspired the careers of many musicians and music teachers throughout the years and is a key landmark in the UK Festival Scene. It attracts entrants…

Primary School Offer Day Guide

School offer day can go one of two ways; filled with joy and excitement because your child will begin their education at your first choice school, or stress and frustration because they were allocated a place you are unhappy with.    Your child starting school for the first time is a huge milestone for every…

What’s Different in a Prep School?

In England, most children will attend either a primary or preparatory school (prep school) for the first years of their formal education. There are currently just under 25,000 primary schools and over 500 prep schools in the country. So what are the key differences between the two types of schools? Many of us will be…

Promoting Challenge at Sherborne House

By Lucy Carswell, Head of Upper School You might be curious about how we ensure learning experiences at Sherborne House are not only enriching but also challenging. We strive to ensure every child is happy and fulfilling their potential, encouraging pupils to develop an appreciation and understanding of how to learn, as  well as widening…

Scholarship Success

We are delighted to share the achievements of our Year 6 pupils as their exam period has been brought to a close. With 12 scholarships offered, we are feeling incredibly proud of our Class of 2024 pupils. The following scholarships have been awarded: 1 Art 8 Academic, including 1 Honorary Academic 1 Sport 2 Music…