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08 February 2012
Daneshill School

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  • Introduction
    Daneshill School is an IAPS co-educational preparatory school set in a beautiful location in rural Hampshire for children aged between 2½ to 13 years.
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Welcome

  • Headmaster's Welcome
    Daneshill is very much a family school and we strive to preserve that ethos whilst providing an excellent education for all our pupils.
  • School Ethos
    Daneshill School has a very happy atmosphere that can be attributed to the sensitive and sensible way in which the staff teach the children. Academic achievement is high.
  • History of Daneshill
    Daneshill was originally founded in 1950 under the name St. Salvadors. It is now located at Bylands on the Duke of Wellington's Estate in a beautiful rural setting close to the border between Hampshire and Berkshire

Academic

  • Curriculum
  • Learning Support
    Qualified teachers, who are specialists at helping to unlock a child's potential, provide effective learning support in any areas of weakness.
  • Scholarships
  • Subjects
    Our broad based curriculum allows for a good balance between formal and informal learning. It reflects all the new techniques and opportunities combined with the traditionally proven methods based upon a sound grounding in the three R's.
    • Art
      Each art project has been specially designed by working artists to inspire and excite the children.
    • Design & Technology
    • Drama
      By taking part in drama, children gain enormous self-confidence as well as developing the ability to co-operate and work together in a group.
    • English
      Every English lesson should provide pupils with opportunities to expand or enhance their linguistic skills.
    • French
      French is taught exclusively by a fully qualified, specialist teacher in a designated classroom.
    • Geography
      We aim to foster and develop a real sense of awe and wonder about the world in which we live
    • History
      We aim to to encourage pupils to develop a curiosity in events of the past and an appreciation of human achievements and aspirations
    • ICT
      We aspire for our children to confidently and independently use and apply information technology skills to support and extend their learning
    • Latin
      The Latin syllabus is based on the requirements for the 13+ Common Entrance Exam and senior school scholarship exams,
    • Maths
      We work hard to promote enjoyment and interest in learning with varied activities and practical sessions.
    • Music
      Music plays a significant part in our balanced curriculum as we feel it contributes positively to a child's social development
    • PE
      The main aim for the PE department is to develop good quality performance whilst enabling each pupil to become independently active.
    • Religious Education
      Daneshill recognises that all our pupils are capable of developing spiritually whether or not they have a religious belief
    • Science
      Science is taught throughout the school, but it takes on a clearer identity in a child’s mind as they move up through it

Out of Class

  • After School Activities
    Daneshill School offers a range of clubs to complement the academic curriculum.
  • Adventure & Leadership Programme
    Extra-curricular activities play an important part of Daneshill's 13+ curriculum. Our dynamic Adventure & Leadership programme is designed to challenge pupils outside of the classroom.
  • Trips & Excursions
    Throughout the course of the year a diverse set of trips and excursions are organised for all year groups
  • Holiday Activity Camps
    Daneshill offers a range of holiday activities for children.

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Sport

  • Overview
    All pupils are taught by fully qualified PE teachers and individual coaches ensuring each child is stimulated mentally as well as physically.
  • Sports Fixtures & Results
    Our full list of fixtures and results. Individual fixtures can be saved to your computer's calendar to make remembering those important matches that much easier!

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Contact

  • General Enquiries
    Want to find out more about Daneshill School? Fill in our short form and we will get back to you.
  • Location
    Find out more about our beautiful location. Directions, map and travel information can all be found here.

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The School

  • Nursery
    The nursery takes children from approximately 2 and a half years old until the summer before they join reception at the age of 4 years old
  • Pre-Preparatory
    From the ages of 4 to 7 years old pupils are based in the Pre-Preparatory department
  • Preparatory
    At the age of 7 years old pupils progress to the Preparatory School, which comprises of years 3 to 8
  • Pastoral Care
    Pastoral care is an essential part of our school ethos and all members of staff play an active part in our pupils' wellbeing.

Daneshill School, Stratfield Turgis, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0AR.

Tel: +44 (0)1256 882707 Fax: +44 (0)1256 882007 Email: office@daneshillprepschool.com

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