A significant part of our preparation for selective entry into senior school for our Year 6 children is helping them prepare for and practise for an interview. Most of the independent senior schools interview as part of the assessment process and we welcome this opportunity for the children’s personality to shine through. As a new…
We are pleased to have been invited to take part in a local initiative in support of Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, which took place at the end of September by collecting and planting acorns. This global endeavour reflects the Ismaili community’s ethic of civic engagement and good citizenship, exemplifying Islam’s core values of service, peace,…
We are proud to present this year’s Year 6 Leaders! You can look forward to seeing them welcoming you to events and featuring in our news feed carrying out their duties in school. They are all very keen to start their responsibilities and we wish them every success. Head Boy Harry Head Girl Isla Deputy…
We loved seeing these pictures that Charlotte shared with us showing the cricket she played in the summer. Her team at Banstead Cricket Club got to the finals days for their league along with Wimbledon, Spencer’s and Ashstead, and won the playoff to come third. Charlotte was also presented with the Officials’ Player of the Day…
We are very sorry to announce that we have had to cancel our Future Schools’ Fair due to take place on Thursday 7 October. The event has been cancelled as a precautionary measure following confirmed cases of COVID-19 at school. We hope to be able to re-run this event later this academic year. Over 20…
We were thrilled to hear that Felix was awarded his Surrey Cap by Laurie Evans for representing Surrey in his age group, a wonderful recognition of his hard work and commitment and a really special end to the season. We are very proud of you Felix, Well Done!
Last term, Year 6 took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge. This competition is open for children across the country up to Year 8. The top scoring children are given gold, silver or bronze awards and a select few are invited to compete in the second “Kangaroo” round or the prestigious “Olympiad”. The results…
As part of our commitment to digital technology, Banstead Prep School is excited to announce that children in Years 4, 5 & 6 will be provided with individual iPads from the beginning of this academic year. 1:1 devices are already part of daily life in a significant number of primary and secondary schools and introducing…
We were thrilled to present our production of Oliver! Jnr this week, performed by the children in Year 5 and 6. Banstead Prep School was honoured by the presence of special guests Councillor Jill Bray the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, local headteachers from Reigate Grammar School, Caterham School, Box Hill School and Harris Academy…
As an enrichment topic for the last few weeks of term, Year 4 are investigating coral reefs. Children are using knowledge gained earlier in the year, to study this ecosystem and the plants and animals that live there. STEM Ambassador Angus Clark from Imperial College London, came to talk to Year 4 about reef scientists…
