Curriculum

In Prep 3, children begin the year with a lively European Day workshop, which brings their Autumn term topic on Europe to life through interactive activities, cultural exploration and themed projects. Later in the term, an external company delivers an engaging Stone Age workshop where pupils explore life as early humans, handle replica artefacts and take part in immersive historical activities. In the Summer term, the children visit Africa Alive, a wildlife park where they explore African animals and habitats first-hand, supporting their Science topic on living things and their environments.

Prep 4 deepens historical understanding with a dynamic Viking workshop delivered by visiting specialists. This hands-on experience allows pupils to dress in costume, examine Viking tools and weaponry and learn about Norse life through storytelling and drama. The class also visits the Time and Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth, where they explore local Viking history through interactive exhibits. In the Spring term, a trip to the Tower of London gives pupils the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of famous monarchs as part of their topic on ‘Great’ British Kings. To round off the year, pupils take part in an educational workshop at Legoland, where they explore the achievements of the Ancient Maya civilisation and take part in a STEAM-themed learning session, combining creativity with technology and problem-solving.

The Prep 5 curriculum is enriched by a residential adventure trip to Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire, where pupils build teamwork, resilience and independence through a wide range of outdoor challenges. Back in the classroom, history is brought to life through a whole-day Ancient Greek workshop run by specialists, featuring drama, storytelling and ancient artefacts. To support their historical studies further, pupils visit the British Museum, where they explore galleries related to Ancient Greece and hunt down and ponder the ethics related to the relics of the British Empire. Science is also brought to life when a mobile planetarium visits the school, offering a full-day immersive experience exploring the solar system and beyond. In the Summer term, children visit a local woodland as part of their study of forestry, biodiversity and ecosystems. A highlight of the Spring term is their participation in Young Voices at the O2 Arena, where pupils perform as part of a massed choir – a truly unforgettable musical experience.

In their final year of Prep School, pupils take part in a residential trip to Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk, where they enjoy a mix of outdoor adventurous activities and team-building challenges, helping to develop independence and leadership skills. Their history topic on the Victorians is brought vividly to life during a full-day immersive workshop, where pupils dress in costume and experience a day in the life of a Victorian child.

Later in the year, they visit the Imperial War Museum, where they not only explore the powerful exhibits linked to World War I, but also step into the role of documentary makers. Working in collaborative groups, the children plan, direct and shoot their own short documentaries, highlighting key artefacts and telling the stories behind them. This creative project develops their skills in research, storytelling, teamwork and digital literacy, while deepening their understanding of wartime history.

Prep 6 pupils also attend the Crucial Crew information sessions — a vital series of workshops designed to equip children with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe in real-world situations. Delivered by professionals from local services including the police, fire service and the East Anglian Air Ambulance, these sessions cover a range of essential safety topics such as emergency response, personal safety, first aid, online safety and more.
Their Science topic on fossils is supported by a visit to the Natural History Museum, where pupils explore Mary Anning’s fossil collection and learn about the process of fossilisation and prehistoric life in an inspiring and interactive environment.