Category: reception

Our recent Teddy Bears’ Picnic, in conjunction with the Dukes Club, was nothing short of magical as we welcomed both our wonderful Prospect House families and friends from the wider community. The school buzzed with excitement, laughter, and plenty of teddy bear hugs, making it...

We recently held some open house sessions so that Reception could show their parents what they get up to in Forest School! The children went investigating for insects under logs, made ‘tea’ in the mud kitchen and used their artistic skills to make pictures using...

As the big finale of Sustainability Week, we held an Under the Sea themed dress-up day. From colourful fish to majestic mermaids, everyone embraced the theme with enthusiasm. The creativity and imagination which went into the astonishing array of costumes was really remarkable. In fact,...

For their topic this half term Reception are studying ‘All Around The World’. To enrich the learning experience, we have been inviting parents into the classroom to present about any country in which they have previously lived. Some of our parents were born in a...

Sustainability and care for the environment are important topics here at Prospect House so it has been fabulous to see everyone enjoying the all the activities on offer in Sustainability Week. It has been great to bring into focus key environmental issues and highlight the...

A huge thank you to all the children who submitted their photos for the termly House Photography Competition. Linking to the theme of Book Week this year of ‘animals’, we suggested that the pupils take pictures of any animals they came across whilst out and...

Over the last half term, Year 1 have been creating their very own non-fiction books about animals from hot and cold climates. They researched many different creatures such as jerboas, walruses, and thorny devils before writing out facts and drawing relevant pictures. This week, Year...

We are delighted to announce that we have chosen to partner with Ultimate Holiday Camps in 2025 to run their fun, safe, and engaging holiday camps at our school using the wonderful Upper School facilities. They work with some of the best independent schools in...

The children in the Lower School had an exciting visit from Zoolab to coincide with the animal theme of Book Week. Zoolab educates children about wildlife and nature through hands-on workshops. Our pupils met and learnt about all kinds of interesting animals, including gerbils, tarantulas,...