PRE-RECEPTION This term’s topic is ‘animals’ and we will be focusing on farm animals. LITERACY In Literacy, we have introduced our key text ‘Farmer Duck’. The children looked at the front cover and described what they noticed. Together, we worked out that the book was about a duck and it was set on a farm….
Centenary Tea Towel In 1925, Farringtons had the privilege of receiving a royal visit from Queen Mary, the great-grandmother of King Charles III. Farringtons will produce a limited-edition tea towel to commemorate the centenary of this special occasion. You can purchase these high-quality cotton tea towels for £14.00 each, including postage and packing. To order…
PRE-RECEPTION This week has been an extremely busy week for Pre-Reception and the rest of the Prep School. It was lovely to see many of you at our Easter Service. We are sure that you were as impressed as us by the children’s singing. We were very proud of them all. We have taken part…
PRE-RECEPTION Firstly, the children have had a busy week planting and caring for their sunflowers and tomato plants. We have been sequencing pictures of a plant’s growth from a seed and thinking about what a healthy plant needs to grow. We have continued to focus on the book ‘The Tiny Seed’ by Eric Carle. The…
Announcement of the new Head of the Prep School for September 2025 Following a thorough and rigorous recruitment process, I am delighted to announce that Mr Brendan O’Keeffe has been appointed as the new Head of Farringtons Prep School with effect from 1st September 2025. In a highly competitive field of applicants, Mr O’Keeffe’s experience in…
EARLY YEARS BLOG Firstly, Easter is a time of vibrant colours, new life and most importantly, fun! Indeed, for toddlers, it is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world through their senses. Read our top tips for celebrating Easter at home and find out what we are doing in Early Years. Sensory Easter fun at…
PRE-RECEPTION This week, we have been learning more about spring. The children have learnt that the weather in spring is changeable and that we can experience warm, cold, sun and rain all in one day. We have been growing bulbs and seeds. Additionally, we have been looking at changes in the environment and hunting for…
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE YEAR 6 TRIP TO FRANCE DAY 1 What a wonderful day for our Year 6 pupils on the first day of their amazing French residential trip. First, they enjoyed an exciting journey on the ferry. Following that, they went on a historic tour around Honfleur. Finally, they concluded the…
PRE-RECEPTION It was British Science Week this week and, this year’s theme was ‘change and adapt’. In Pre-Reception we have thought about how a caterpillars change over time and have also taken part in the British Science Week ‘camouflage caterpillars’ exploration. On Thursday, dinosaurs visited us. The children had great fun playing games with Jam…
EARLY YEARS BLOG Communication is the cornerstone of our interactions, shaping relationships, academic success, and future opportunities. Therefore, as parents, we naturally want to equip our children with the tools to express themselves confidently and effectively. But how can we best support their communication development? To begin with, read some of our tips below and…
PRE-RECEPTION We have had another very busy week in Pre-Reception. We had great fun on Thursday celebrating World Book Day. The children all looked fantastic in their outfits. Our chosen book, in Pre-Reception, was ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. We have been sequencing the events, counting the fruits and creating our story jars. The children have…
Exploring Futures: A Week of Career Inspiration at Farringtons This week, Farringtons pupils immersed themselves in a dynamic programme celebrating National Careers Week, designed to spark ambition and illuminate potential pathways. Furthermore, we also held our annual Careers Speaker Event, which was our biggest yet. Eleven guest speakers from industries including media, construction, medicine, occupational…
PRE-RECEPTION What a busy first week back we have had! We had a busy Open Morning on Wednesday, an exciting visit from some unusual animals on Thursday, and danced through the decades on Friday with Don-Rae. The children have enjoyed learning about our new topic ‘flowers and growing.’ We have read ‘Six Dinner Sid,’ to…
Boarding education is widely recognised as a catalyst for personal growth and academic excellence. Studies consistently highlight the benefits, with 78% of boarding school graduates reporting feeling well-prepared for college life. A homely and picturesque site Furthermore, Farringtons boasts stunning 25-acre grounds, featuring playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sports hall, dance studio…
PRE-RECEPTION What a busy half term we have had! PHONICS In Phonics, we have taught the children to pronounce the sound ‘e’ phoneme (sound) using the rhyme ‘Open your mouth wide; and say e e e’. MATHS In Maths the children have been learning to understand the cardinal principle. This is understanding that the final…
EARLY YEARS BLOG Outdoor learning is a valuable part of the Early Years curriculum at Farringtons Prep School. It provides children with opportunities to explore and learn about the natural world in a hands-on way. Benefits to outdoor learning Improved physical health and wellbeing: Children who spend time outdoors are more likely to be physically…
EARLY YEARS BLOG Fine motor skills are crucial for a child’s overall development, impacting their ability to eat, write, dress themselves, and interact with the world around them. Why are Fine Motor Skills Important? Foundation for learning: strong fine motor skills are essential for academic success, particularly in areas like writing and drawing Independence: children…
PRE-RECEPTION We had a wonderful week in Pre-Reception. We were impressed by the children’s engagement in child initiated play and witnessed some fantastic imaginative play. The children enjoyed our stories from the Australian Dreamtime. They used props to help them to retell the stories, using key vocabulary and actions from the story. They are also…
Life in the Sixth Form at Farringtons: A Student’s Perspective Enriching CO-Curricular Opportunities Life in the Sixth Form at Farringtons is an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience. Throughout my time in Years 12 & 13 I have enjoyed taking part in all of the co-curricular activities that have been offered to me. In Year 12,…
PRE-RECEPTION We have had another exciting week in Pre-Reception. On Tuesday we celebrated Chinese New Year. We had an assembly and a workshop provided by Mrs. Cheng, our Senior School Mandarin teacher. I was very proud of how well the children sat and listened. As part of our topic about Australia, we have read ‘Wombat…
