"A school that values kindness and nurtures loyalty, pride and character. Where children grow up at their own pace in a safe inspiring environment by the sea."
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Eastbourne
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At St Andrew’s Prep, we aim to provide a holistic education that balances academic rigour with the development of character, ensuring that our pupils grow into well-rounded individuals who are ready for the next stage of their educational journey but also ready to contribute positively to our community and the world outside of our walls.
We create a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported, because we firmly believe that happy children learn. By fostering a culture where we celebrate each child’s unique strengths and interests, encouraging them to explore and excel in all aspects of school life, our pupils achieve beyond their expectations, empowered by a sense of confidence, resilience, and purpose instilled during their time here.
While we cherish our heritage, we also embrace an outward-facing, forward-thinking mindset. Our aim is to cultivate pupils of strong character who are confident yet humble, adaptable to both formal and informal settings, able to collaborate as well as take instruction, and capable of celebrating the successes of others while taking pride in their own achievements. Above all, we strive to nurture individuals who extend courtesy to those around them, embodying the values of kindness, honesty and excellence.
We cultivate a safe and inclusive environment where kindness is central in all we do. We encourage and reward acts of kindness and teach our pupils to understand and share the feelings of others, to create an inclusive community where everyone is treated equally and where behaviour inside and outside the classroom allows every pupil to make progress. We expect every individual to be treated with respect and demonstrate the same level of consideration, thoughtfulness, courtesy, and compassion towards others, so every pupil feels valued and supported. We recognise the importance of actively showing care and empathy, not only towards each other but also towards the environment we all share.
Honesty is a value children understand from a young age and one they will carry with them on their journey through life. We want our pupils to communicate honestly, make ethical decisions, build trust through their actions and learn from their mistakes. Our commitment to honesty ensures the pupils learn to value transparency, sincerity, the integrity to look others in the eye and the confidence to look inwardly, which are crucial for achieving personal growth and building lasting relationships.
We inspire our pupils to pursue individual excellence and strive to be their best in all areas of school life, including academics, sports, performing and creative arts, and social activities. Our inspiring teachers encourage pupils to demonstrate creativity, take risks, embrace challenges, and develop resilience. This is achieved through a broad academic curriculum complemented by an extensive co-curricular activities program. Our holistic approach develops and nurtures happy, successful pupils who often achieve far beyond their expectations.
"A school that values kindness and nurtures loyalty, pride and character. Where children grow up at their own pace in a safe inspiring environment by the sea."
