Since the start of this academic year, we have been dedicated to building our presence in the local community and seeking opportunities to interact with others in a way that is mutually beneficial to them and our children. After all, one of the very best aspects of working in education is that our job is…
Last week I had the very great privilege of meeting and listening to Michael Rosen talk about his passion for reading, writing and the power of play. He was quite simply inspirational. A wonderful wordsmith, he entertained and moved us with his humour, intellect and very human recount of his experience of being in intensive…
Children at Banstead Prep participated in Children’s Mental Health Week (1-7 February) by focussing on their own wellbeing throughout the week’s live form time live sessions and a special day of off-timetable activities on Friday. We followed Place2Be’s ‘Express Yourself’ theme and encouraged the children to express their feelings creatively, musically or energetically. Friday was…
Snow is such a rare phenomenon in the South-East of England these days, so we weren’t surprised that the children in our community welcomed it with excitement last weekend. It was heart-warming to see the positive impact of the snow through everyone’s lovely photos. Building a snowman, running around the garden and throwing snowballs helped…
Nurturing children’s mental health is a key priority for all of us at Banstead Prep School. Mental health problems affect around 1 in 10 children and young people, and statistics revealed that half of all mental health issues present by the age of 14. During lockdown, the opportunity arose to take a Mental Health for Youth…
A very active morning was had by all the children at BPS in our first (socially distanced) whole school event this term. They have enjoyed planting a variety of colourful spring bulbs including daffodils, crocus and alliums. Our aim is to increase the biodiversity of our school grounds and attract pollinators. Mrs Clark, Science Leader…
As well as welcoming children, staff and parents back to BPS this term, we have also welcomed a new individual to our community. Billie, who is an 8-month old Shichon puppy belonging to our Business Manager, has been visiting Banstead Prep during the holidays and has enjoyed it so much she may become a permanent…
In the last week of term, children in Year 6 at Banstead Prep School wrote postcards for the residents of the nearby Sunrise Senior Living care home, offering good wishes for Easter and to stay positive during the coronovirus crisis. Children from Banstead Prep have often visited the home in person on other occasions, including…
Our Computing curriculum includes a focus on Internet Safety Awareness. This term, we’ve included specific activities in the lead up to Safer Internet Day, to encourage the children to think before sharing any content on the internet. The children have analysed life real-life situations to learn how others can steal personal information. Cyber-bullying, privacy concerns…
With Christmas is on the way, there are lots of opportunities for the children and staff at Banstead Prep for acts of kindness. Mrs Compton and Miss Law organised shoebox collections for Sutton Night Watch Homeless Charity. Many of the staff supported this great cause and as a result, we were able to donate lots…
