Shape of the School Day
Pupils enjoy a full and exciting timetable of lessons, activities and sports each weekday with optional activities for pupils in Years 4 to 8 on Saturdays. As they progress up the school, the slightly longer days allow our pupils to explore a greater range of opportunities and the extended days help them to them prepare for the transitions through Pre-Prep, Juniors, Middles and Seniors and on to their senior school. There are sports fixtures on alternate Thursday afternoons for the Juniors (Years 3 & 4) and fixtures on Wednesday afternoons take place for children in Years 5 to 8. Occasional Saturday sports fixtures also happen throughout the year.
The School Years Explained
| STAGE | AGE | SCHOOL DAY | EARLIEST ARRIVAL AND LATEST DEPARTURE FOR DAY CHILDREN | DAY OR BOARDING | SATURDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRE-PREP DEPARTMENT |
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| Nursery | 9 months+ | Variable | 8.00-6.00 | Day | – |
| Reception | 4/5 | 8.40–3.30 | 8.00-6.00** | Day | – |
| Year 1 | 5/6 | 8.40–3.30 | 7.30*-6.00** | Day | – |
| Year 2 | 6/7 | 8.40–3.30 | 7.30*-6.00** | Day | – |
PREP SCHOOL |
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| Junior Department | |||||
| Year 3 | 7/8 | 8.30–4.05 | 7.30*–5.30 | Day/Boarding | – |
| Year 4 | 8/9 | 8.30–4.05 | 7.30*–5.30 | Day/Boarding | Optional |
| Middle Department | |||||
| Year 5 | 9/10 | 8.30–5.30 | 7.30*–6.45 | Day/Boarding | Optional |
| Year 6 | 10/11 | 8.30–5.30 | 7.30*–6.45 | Day/Boarding | Optional |
| Senior Department | |||||
| Year 7 | 11/12 | 8.30 – 5.30 | 7.30* – 6.45 | Day/Boarding | Optional |
| Year 8 | 12/13 | 8.30 – 5.30 | 7.30* – 6.45 | Day/Boarding | Optional |
Children arriving after 8.00am should go directly to their classroom.
* Children from Reception to Year 8 who arrive between 7.30am and 8.00am must go directly to the Prep School Library.
** By prior arrangement
End of day arrangements
Years 3 and 4 end-of-day arrangements |
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| Activity | Monday to Friday |
| Normal pick-up time | 4.05pm |
| Activities | 4.10pm–4.50pm |
| Extended activities or supervision | 4.50pm or 5.15pm |
| Pick up after activities | 4.50pm or 5.30pm |
| Late pick up (join with Y5 to 8 Prep session) | 5.30pm–6.00pm |
| Last pick up | 6.00pm |
Years 5-8 end-of-day arrangements |
|
| Activity | Monday to Friday |
| Activities / Prep Session 1 (compulsory unless Deputy Head’s permission given) | 4.15pm–4.55pm |
| Activities / Prep Session 2 (compulsory unless Deputy Head’s permission given) | 4.55pm–5.30pm |
| Normal pick-up time | 5.30pm |
| Activities / Prep Session 3 (optional) | 5.30pm–6.10pm |
| Pick up after activities | 6.15pm |
| Supper or supervision (charge applies for supper – £3.00 per child) | 6.15pm |
| Last pick up after supper | 6.45pm |
