Staying at St Peter's
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Taking part in the Young Leaders Award.
An immersion week in France in Year 8 as part of the fees.
An expedition to Dartmoor.
Being a big fish in a little pond i.e. the opportunity to take on key roles in drama productions and play in school sports teams and musical groups, which would be harder to come by in Years 7 & 8 of a senior school.
Leadership opportunities, e.g. House Captain of Head of School.
The chance to be scholar at St Peter's Preparatory School in Years 7 & 8…
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Maturity and independence are encouraged by being the oldest in a prep school as opposed to the youngest in a senior school.
For the less self-assured child, remaining in the small and nurturing environment of St Peter's Prep for longer may well help to build their confidence.
Two more years of being a child.
Being properly prepared for entrance into senior schools at Year 9, including applying for scholarships there.
St Peter's has a track record of 100% entry into senior schools of your choice for many years.
Year 8 children gain a large number of scholarships every year to senior schools…
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11 to 13 is a critical moment in a child’s development and it shapes their progress into adolescence. During this stage, young people arebeginning to look beyond family to other social groups, friendships and relationships. A child in Years 7 or 8 is forming a sense of self that is distinct from their family identity and has become conscious of their place and value, along with their responsibilities and rights. As the oldest children in St Peter’s, they take on roles of responsibility such as Heads of Houses and School etc. They become role models and are encouraged to give back by mentoring the younger pupils, all of which makes them better equipped to face the rigours of senior school.
The pupils in Upper School move independently around the site to subject-specialist classrooms and teachers for all lessons. Upper Schoolteachers at St Peter’s are secondary trained and stretch, challenge, and support as required. Spanish is taught alongside French. Leadership is actively taught in individual sessions and opportunities are encouraged. Children work towards completing their Young Leaders Award. They also participate in a Leavers' programme.
Children are prepared for their future school carefully with an individual programme and targets. Many go on to win scholarships in Academics, Music, Art, Drama or Sport and we are proud of our 100% success rate for senior school entry. Pupils leave to attend local day schools as well as boarding schools further afield, and families are fully supported in making this important step. Personal appointments are available with the Head to discuss next schools.
The pupils are modestly self-confident and resilient. They grow in self-esteem and are well-prepared for the next staps in learning and life.
