Prep School News & Events
News & Events
Prep inceases in size, stature and success
Friday, 09 July 2010
Parents at the Prep School Prize Giving day have heard how the school has increased in size, stature and success once again this year. Head of Prep, Richard Geffen was able to report that, against the harsh backdrop of recession, the school had retained its firm foothold at the beginning the year with 10 more pupils than last year. Currently only four beds remain in the boarding house and the...
Turning Japanese
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Arts Week at the Prep School is alwasy an opportunity to dedicate a whole week to the creative arts and to explore new cultural dimensions for inspiration. This year the children looked at Japanese art across all media including, of course, the culinary arts. Teruko taught the children the fine art of sushi making, visiting artist, Finn Bush, worked with the pupils on beautiful and intrica...
Alice In Wonderland Fun Afternoon
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
A spot of madness and mayhem in the Clayesmore grounds at the weekend attracted some 400 visitors to the ‘Alice in Wonderland Adventure afternoon'. Young families were entertained to tea and stories with Alice in Wonderland, herself assisted by the White Rabbit and March Hare at the Mad Hatter’s tea party. They also played with Tweedle Dee and Dum and they visited the Queen of Hearts Banqu...
Musical May
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
The busiest time in the packed Prep School musical calendar is May and this last month was yet another stellar ocassion for the school’s finest musicians. Hot on the heels of the Picnic in the Park Jazz Festival came the Scholars Recital. Tom Highnam, Ben Ryrie, Lauren Morgan, Abi Morgan, Niamh Coombes, Evie Coplan, Daniel West and Monica Budzynski all gave polished performances of difficult...
Adventure Challenge
Friday, 14 May 2010
The annual year 5 Whitemeade Adventure Centre trip has been another success with all the pupils challenging themselves in a whole range of outdoor pursuits. Climbing, mountain biking, the zip wire and, well, getting very muddy were amongst the favorites. A residential trip like this is, above all, fun but it also allows the children to stretch themselves, take part in new activities, to bo...
Picnic in the Park Jazz Festival
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Clayesmore Prep School’s annual flagship musical event took place this week and attracted over 100 leading musicians from prep schools all over the south. The Picnic in the Park Jazz Festival took place on a beautiful early summer’s evening in front of an audience of some 300 people who gathered to enjoy a splendid soirée of jazz and popular music. Eight prep schools including, Clayesmore...
Wind in the Willows
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Theatrical and musical talent at Clayesmore Prep has always been a strong feature and this, combined with the energy and commitment of the staff, inevitably results in outstanding performances in the concerts and shows produced every year. Wind in the Willows, that classic tale, was no exception this term. Staged by the junior department, the production was a heart warming compilation of dance...
A World of Books
Tuesday, 09 March 2010
Not a uniform in sight and a whole school realm of fantasy characters brought to life-it must be World Book Day at the Prep School! All the children and even some of the staff celebrated some of the best loved tales in literature by dressing up in their favourite characters for the whole day.