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…
From Feasts to Fun: Celebrating Chinese New Year This week has been exciting for our school as we celebrated Chinese New Year. On Tuesday, the whole school enjoyed a delicious Chinese lunch prepared by our fantastic Catering Team—huge thanks to them! There was also a presentation in the Chapel, where Jason (Year 12) and I,…
Early Years Blog Chinese New Year is a vibrant and exciting time, filled with traditions, delicious food, and vibrant celebrations. Therefore, why not share the magic with your little ones? Here are some fun and engaging activities to do at home: Unleash Your Inner Dragon First, dance like a dragon: Put on some lively Chinese…
