At the Pathfinder Scout Group AGM 2020, Devin was given the title “Best Cub” for the Salfords Cub Pack. This was awarded to him because he had joined all online sessions in 2020 and for positive participation in activities. In addition he was recognised for achieving so many activities towards his Home Help badge, including…
Banstead Prep School supported the Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal in December, which provides gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. The pandemic had an impact on many families, especially those whose income has been affected. With the support of our community, we collected many toys and gifts that were delivered to…
Mr Jeens, Subject Leader for Maths, Sports teacher and Year 5 form teacher discusses a subject close to his heart: the importance of children having their own fully equipped pencil case and learning to look after its contents, and how this contributes to your child’s preparation for senior school and beyond. If the pen is…
Children and staff did a takeover of Mr Gibb’s final assembly today to say goodbye and thank you for everything he has done for BPS this year. Pupil parliament representatives had consulted with their classes and each year group finished the sentence “Mr Gibb is…” with words that described what Mr Gibb is to them:…
In pride of place in the reception area of the main school building is a new plaque, commemorating the achievements of Banstead Prep School staff this year in keeping the school open throughout the national lockdown for children whose parents, as keyworkers, were providing a vital contribution to the national effort to manage the pandemic….
Many of us will forever associate 2020 with the year in which the in-person became virtual, and our Christmas shows at Banstead Prep School are no exception. Prepare to immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas with these exceptional performances that the children are proud to present: Nursery learned and performed an amazing repertoire of…
We have more individual music success this week with the news that Alex, in Year 5, has passed his Violin grade 2 with distinction. Alex started learning the violin Year 3 when every child in the year group has the opportunity to learn an instrument as part of the standard curriculum. He subsequently decided to…
Children from Years 1 to 6 were all invited to take part in the Catch Me Being A Scientist 2020 Competition, organised by the Year 6 STEM Leaders, Ethan, Nico, and Rudi, with a little help from Mrs Clark. There were a huge number and variety of entries including posters, PowerPoint presentations, models, and videos….
This November, our Year 6 children participated in the UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 2020, a competition aimed at raising awareness of Computer Science in a fun and rewarding way, which involves solving problems using computational thinking skills. Congratulations to James Webster, who scored 161 out of a possible 200 in the challenge and received…
Congratulations to Zac in Year 6, who has written and recorded an original composition ‘A Light in the Darkness’ that has reached the number #1 position in SoundCloud.com‘s ‘New & Hot: Ambient’ chart. Listen to Zac’s piece here: A Light in the Darkness and see his current position in the chart: Soundcloud New & Hot:…
