2020

7th June 20

We have been busy at school getting everything ready for the return of our Kindergarten, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 children.  It has been an interesting logistical puzzle for the staff but they have done a tremendous job, with creative but rigorous thinking being the key!  It was wonderful...

30th May 20

Creativity continues to thrive in our art department during lockdown at home.  So far this term in the Prep, pupils have been tasked with drawing self-portraits, creating sculptures using cardboard tubes, spelling out their names using objects that tell a story, and making VE anniversary bunting. Year 7 and 8...

22nd April 20

We find ourselves in uncharted territory and, like all areas of life, Sevenoaks Prep is having to adapt to the reality of the situation before us and plan for a period of time where our children will be continuing their schooling whilst at home. Whilst this presents challenge, it also...

20th April 20

Staying Safe Online While Home Schooling.   The sudden enforced use of computer-based learning is a wonderful chance for education to develop and embrace everything the internet and computing have to offer.  Even with these wonderful educational innovations at hand, we need to remain mindful of the pitfalls of working...

6th April 20

Hope Virgo’s top tips for managing our wellbeing and fears while in isolation Last year, we were fortunate to welcome author and mental health campaigner Hope Virgo to The Prep who spoke to our older pupils about anxiety and social pressure. This week, we asked Hope to share her tips...

28th February 20

Over half term, Mr Harrison was given the keys to the Centenary Centre by Mick from Baxall’s. The staff and pupils were delighted to move into the new classrooms and this week there has been much excitement, despite the exams, as pupils have had their first lessons in the stunning...

11th February 20

Our orchestra enjoyed a wonderful and creative afternoon with musicians from Seal St Lawrence Primary School. They were introduced to different genres and composers, playing ‘The Entertainer’ and ‘Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco’.

4th February 20

It’s STEAM day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths)!  Pupils in all year groups across the school are researching, planning, designing, building and evaluating their STEAM activities which include rubber band propelled trains, rocket launchers, planets, air balloons and catapaults.  The energy and excitement is everywhere! We were delighted to welcome...

21st January 20

Our Upper School play, Rock Of Ages, was a musical triumph!  Our Years 7 and 8 pupils showed great maturity and confidence in their performances.  Well done to all involved. Rock on!

16th January 20

Fay and Jan from our centenary year charity, Save The Children, joined us for an assembly today during which we presented them with a cheque from our fundraising efforts.  We are delighted to announce that £14,494.50 was raised for Save The Children from a number of events throughout the year...