Tag: education
What Happens on a St Peter’s Prep Open Day?
Our school open days are the perfect way to experience what education as a St Peter’s Prep pupil is like, while exploring our beautiful school…
Tips for a Stress-free School Morning Routine
School mornings can often feel like a chaotic rush. Follow these simple tips for a stress-free morning routine & a smooth school run.
Senior school scholarship success
Congratulations to our Year 8 pupils who have been hugely successful in achieving places at a variety of senior schools and gaining a range of…
6 Benefits of Team Sports at School
In the dynamic landscape of school life at our independent school in Devon, team sports not only add a splash of energy and competitive excitement…
The Importance of Performing Arts in Education
We believe in the transformative power of performing arts. Beyond the academic syllabus, the arts are at the heart of our curriculum, as we understand…
What is a Healthy Level of Expectation for Your Child?
Clearly setting expectations for your child, whether for general behaviour, academic goals or any other aspect of daily life, is key for their development. One…
The Importance of Learning Multiplication – Times Tables for Primary School Children
Many of us can remember learning multiplication and division as children. Chanting and reciting full sets as a class, revising the multiplication table at home…
The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement for Children
The bottom line is that — as much as we would like them to — children don’t come with instructions. Trying to work out how…
The Benefits of Indoor Play Areas
We are all aware of the advantages of being outside and participating in outdoor activities; enjoying time outside is commonly recognised as being beneficial for…
Why is Learning a Language Important for Children?
For many years, some thought that learning a second language was ‘distracting’ to the developing brain. However, in the past decade, more in-depth research into…