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What Early Years got up to this week

PRE-RECEPTION The children have continued to settle well into their new routines and are beginning to understand the rules and boundaries of our setting.  They enjoyed taking part in their specialist lessons and had a wonderful time at Forest School. We made the most of the glorious, autumn sunshine. We spoke about the rules of…

What Early Years got up to this week

PRE-RECEPTION The children have continued to settle well and have been very busy this week.  On arrival they have been taking part in various gross and fine motor activities. They have enjoyed painting, mark making, using scissors and threading, on a rotation. We will continue to do these activities daily to develop both their gross…

What Early Years got up to this week

Pre-Reception It has been a pleasure to welcome the children into our Pre-Reception class this week! They have been very engaged in their activities and have settled well. Our topic this term is ‘ourselves’ and we look forward to receiving photographs of children with a favourite toy and with their families. This will be used…

Scuba Diving Trip Report from Egypt

Our intrepid Senior School PADI-qualified Floreat Programme divers had an incredible scuba diving trip to Egypt in the summer holidays! These amazing pupils explored the vibrant coral reefs and fascinating marine life of the Red Sea, all while putting their diving skills to the test. Beyond the breath-taking underwater world, they also had the chance…

GCSE results day

Following on from the successes of our Year 13 cohort last week, we were delighted to welcome Year 11 into school this morning to receive their GCSE results. Once again there was much cause for celebration. The pass rate was particularly pleasing, with 89% of grades at 9-4, considerably higher than the national average of…

A Level results day

It was wonderful to see a good number of our Year 13 leavers coming into school this morning to collect their A Level and BTEC results and to see them celebrating their successes. We are delighted that all the hard work they put in has resulted in some excellent outcomes, with the percentage of grades…

Funeral of Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd

I attended the funeral in Southwell Minster, Nottingham, in my capacity as a school friend, later a member of her staff at the Commission for Health Improvement and more recently her help with a research project on Burnout, published with her support in the Nursing Times. The Minster is a large and peaceful building with…

Farringtons celebrates National Boarding Week

Farringtons boarding community kicked off National Boarding Week with a thrilling treasure hunt around the school grounds! Working together, pupils deciphered clues and navigated secret spots, setting the tone for a week of celebration. Throughout the week, various activities were planned to foster connection and create lasting memories. Students belted out their favourite tunes in…

Performing Arts Showcase dazzles

We were blown away by the talent on display at last night’s Senior School Performing Arts Showcase! ✨ This year’s enchanting underwater theme brought the magic of the sea to life. Congratulations to all the pupils involved – you were all fantastic!

Year 6 production of The Wizard of Oz

Our amazing Year 6 performers take to the stage tonight for the opening night of the Prep School production of The Wizard of Oz! We know they’ve been working tirelessly to bring this classic story to life, and we can’t wait to see their incredible talent shine on stage. Sending all our best wishes for…

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