ACADEMIC BOARDING SPORT

MASTERY MORNINGS

LEARN TO LEAD

WEEKENDS

IGNITE PROGRAMME

From September 2019 lessons will take place Monday – Friday and no longer take place on Saturday mornings for children in Years 5-8. We have revised the timetable and termly calendar to ensure the number of teaching hours will be retained and we will continue to deliver an outstanding education with high academic standards and results.

We offer a strong boarding community, retaining our weekly boarding and flexible options including Friday night boarding. Fridays will become a focus for boarders to enjoy the benefits of a wide range of in-house activities and trips.

We will maintain a competitive sports programme for all with high quality coaching. In 2019 we will introduce Sporting Saturdays where we will host tournaments and fixtures on selected Saturday mornings. These will give parents the opportunity to support matches and maintain our strong family community.

We are developing a programme of Mastery Mornings on specific Saturdays for Year 7 & 8 children. These mornings will offer the opportunity for external speakers to deliver inspiring master classes and workshops.

We will be offering Learn to Lead weekends as part of the Learn to Lead programme. This unique programme teaches communication, leadership and teambuilding and will allow us to develop these skills with camping trips, service in the community and charity fundraising.

We have launched our Ignite Programme. Targeting children in the Upper School, the programme aims to spark their imagination, kick start their curiosity and challenge their perceptions through a series of speakers. These will take place during school hours and week day evenings.

In order to remain a forward-thinking prep school preparing children for the life beyond Winchester House we are launching our vision for Winchester House 2020. This involves looking at how we improve and develop the School to ensure that Winchester House continues

to provide the best possible learning experiences in a warm and purposeful community.

This document outlines the key components of this plan. Full details of these elements will follow.

George Seligman, Chair of Governors Emma Goldsmith, Head

WINCHESTER HOUSE 2020

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CHALLENGING CURRICULUM

As an academically ambitious school, we deliver an innovative and challenging bespoke curriculum from Nursery to Year 8 with a focus on the individual, small class sizes and prep completed within the school day to encourage quality independent learning.

YEAR 7 & 8 CURRICULUM

We will be launching a new Year 7 & 8 curriculum in September 2019 to reflect the changes and demands of the senior school curriculum.

SENIOR SCHOOL

DESTINATIONS

We offer support and expert advice on national senior schools which results in the appropriate destination for each Year 8 leaver. Winchester House prides itself on preparing the children for a wide range of leading independent senior schools.

SUPPORTING FAMILY LIFE

We are a supportive, family friendly environment with wrap-around care, parent workshops, a focus on face to face meetings, active parent association to welcome and support new families, flexible pick up and drop off times, network of minibuses, not to mention all PE and Games Kit laundered in school!

PRE-PREP

We continue to lay the positive foundations of learning with strong partnerships between the School and parents at its heart.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

We will continue to focus on staff development and investment in teacher training through close links with Buckingham University.

ALUMNI

We are developing an active alumni network across business, social and cultural sectors mutually benefitting the children and former pupils.

DEPARTMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS

We are building departmental partnerships with leading independent senior schools and local educational providers for mutual benefit and to share best practice to ensure Winchester House provides a forward-thinking and relevant education.

Preparation for senior schools will continue to adapt to fit in with new pre-testing requirements and we support all children on their journey towards Common Entrance.

YEAR 5 & 6 PREPARATION

FOR SENIOR SCHOOL

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