Sevenoaks Prep Alumni

It is with great sadness that the school learnt of the recent death of Michael Barnard, known by the pupils as Mr B. Michael was front of house and Bursar at The Prep from 1984-1998. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95.

Michael’s funeral will take place on Friday 15th March at 3.00pm at the Bluebell Cemetery, Halstead, TN14 7AE.

We are recruiting a Gap Year Student to join the Sevenoaks Prep team in January 2023 for the rest of the academic year (finishing July 2023). This is an exciting opportunity for a School Leaver/Gap Year Student to develop their skills and experience within a well-established, vibrant and successful school. This would be a term time role and the successful candidate will work under the direction of the class, games teachers and department staff ensuring that pupils have the maximum level of support at the school. For more information and an application form please email [email protected]

There was a lot of excitement earlier this week when an ice-cream van came to school. We all enjoyed celebrating together after finding out we had been graded ‘Excellent’ in our recent ISI inspection report.

Who doesn’t enjoy ice-cream in the sunshine!

You can read the full report here https://www.theprep.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports/

We are delighted to share the news that following the recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection The Prep has been graded ‘Excellent’ for both pupils’ personal and academic achievements, the highest outcome that a school can receive. We are also fully compliant in meeting the standards set out in the Independent School Standards Regulations.

We are so pleased for our Prep community; our pupils and staff continue to work so hard and it is wonderful to see this application rewarded by such a glowing ISI report.

You can read the full report here: https://www.theprep.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports/

Duckwatch 2022

Duckwatch is back! 10 sleeps until the duck eggs arrive in the Science department.

Every pupil will have the opportunity to learn more about life cycles, whilst having the chance to handle the ducklings during their ten day stay with us. We are very egg-cited! 🦆

Oli and Lucky competed in the Kent Secondary Schools Tennis Championship (Year 7 & 8) on Tuesday at Bromley tennis centre.

There were 170 players competing in the tournament.

Finishing 3rd in their morning round robin box, they were placed into the 3rd tier knockout draw in the afternoon. They ended up winning their draw beating Norton Knactbull in the final.

Finishing the day having played 6 matches and winning 4.

Nursery enjoyed a bluebell walk in the sunshine, they had the opportunity to draw the pretty bluebells and take photos using the kiddi cameras.

Pupils in Art Club were really proud to be chosen as finalists for the international David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Art competition called Global canvas.

Our recycled coral reef was based on the theme 'Forests of Land and Sea' and Art Club worked hard for many weeks to create their masterpiece.

Some of our Year 8s enjoyed an afternoon of cricket in the sunshine at Hazelwood School cricket tournament.

It's 'Sunflower Day' here in support of the British Red Cross and those caught in, or fleeing from, the conflict in Ukraine. We're selling sunflower seeds, cakes and badges, wearing home clothes, and are looking forward to our sunflower art sale in the Pre-Prep this afternoon.

These 'Revolting Children' are looking forward to their performance of Matilda Jr. this evening!

A beautiful afternoon for our annual Culley Cup U13 rugby 7s tournament. Great to welcome and watch some fast-moving champagne rugby!