Category: Message from the Headteacher

This week we have a guest writer, Mrs Crook.  In a world where information arrives in constant streams of notifications, headlines and short-form content, the simple act of pausing to read a book…

I promise not to theme every blog from now about the dog, but it has been a week of firsts for him and the school. It has been lovely hearing from the children about half term adventures…

We enjoyed another busy week at BPS with lots happening around the school. Despite the continued “seasonal” weather, the sports department have been busy with lots of matches, and we were delighted to host several Hockey festivals this week welcoming schools to…

At the end of a very gloomy, wet and grey week that started with “Blue Monday” I cannot express how grateful I was to be present for the completely uplifting…

Over the past week, and in the weeks ahead, I have been meeting with our Year 5 parents to talk about next schools. These conversations are always important, but this…

A very warm welcome back to all our families and welcome to our new families as we begin a new term at Banstead Prep School. I hope you all enjoyed…

I’ve officially given up resisting! The Christmas season is clearly in full swing, and despite my best efforts to hold back the excitement, I’ve had to concede – Christmas 2025…

It has been lovely to welcome everyone back into school and hear about all sorts of adventures near and far over half term. Whilst many have enjoyed warmer climates abroad others…

My blog this week is written whilst I am attending the annual Independent Schools Headteacher conference in Brighton. The conference is full of keynote speeches and seminars covering a wide…

This year, with Echo the Dolphin as our guide, we’re focusing on Communication as our central Learner Power, don’t worry the other Learner Powers will continue to be explored and…