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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…

As part of their leavers’ programme, Year 6 have been learning all about money and gaining valuable skills to manage their financial futures. The workshop’s mission was to grow £500 individually by visiting game stations. The children had to think about risks and rewards and make sensible decisions to build up their savings. If they…

Reception went on a trip to Gatton Park as part of their topic ‘Scientists’. In the morning they explored the pond areas, looking for different pond creatures and talking about the different plants they could see growing in and around the pond. The afternoon was filled with exciting minibeast activities, including pollinating flowers with bees and…

On Monday afternoon, Year 5 stepped back in time to participate in an afternoon of Victorian school activities. They were greeted by a rather more severe-looking Mr Tunnell and Miss Perry, before being separated into boys and girls to begin their lessons. After reciting the Lord’s prayer and then writing this from memory on a…

Professor Bubbleworks visited Banstead Prep with their amazing Instilling Inspiration workshops for children from Reception to Year 6. Based on the 2021 British Science Week theme of “Innovation” the children learnt all about discoveries linked to steam, combustion and electricity that led to major developments in transport such as the steam engine and electric cars….

Year 1 have had great fun this week back at school! They have celebrated World Ocean Day with specially themed swimming and English lessons. They have learnt about the ocean layers and what it would be like to be a turtle and swim through the ocean full of plastic. Year 1 also enjoyed their Maths…

Year 6 took part in a scientific enquiry and investigating rivers workshop at the River Wandle at Morden Hall Park. In the morning, the children were taken on a walk of the river where lots of key river vocabulary was discussed such as source, mouth, a meander and tributaries. The children then had to make…

Banstead Prep’s second ever Art Exhibition created a real buzz around the school. We have so enjoyed welcoming families back onto the school site and celebrating all of the children’s creativity, from Nursery to Year 6. The children were excited to find their own work on display and proud to show their family members and…

Years 5 and 6 had a great residential trip to Henley Fort this week, where they enjoyed a range of activities. James, one of our Digital Leaders in Year 6 kindly wrote a brilliant summary of their trip. The majority of the activities were World War II related, like learning about the ARP – Air…