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BERKHAMPSTEAD’S RICH, VARIED CURRICULUM BLENDS
ACADEMIC RIGOUR WITH PLENTY OF MUSICAL AND
ARTISTIC CREATIVITY AND SPORTING ENDEAVOURS.
Berkhampstead’s rich and varied curriculum blends academic
rigour with plenty of musical and artistic creativity and sporting
endeavours. With small classes and happy, motivated children,
our results are eye-catching.
Our Prep children (7 to 11 years old) use a dedicated and
well-resourced science lab, music room, art room and cookery
space. The use of specialist teachers in all subjects ensures that
pupils are taught by professionals who enthuse and inspire within
their individual areas of expertise. Pupils move from classroom
to classroom during the day - an important opportunity to
learn crucial organisational skills and to make the transition to
secondary schools as smooth as possible.
From Year 3 all our pupils play in competitive sports fixtures.
We are delighted to use the picturesque and historic Victoria
Cricket Ground (home to Cheltenham Cricket Club) and
Newlands (home to Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club) as our base
for hockey, rugby, football and cricket. Our all-weather Multiuse Games Area provides an on-site location for PE, games and
sport allowing children to access tennis and netball courts along
with hockey, lacrosse and basketball facilities.
Meals at Berkhampstead are not only opportunities to refuel
after a busy morning; teachers and children eat communally
and the family-style setting allows opportunities for important
social interaction. Pupils enjoy a nutritious, well-balanced twocourse meal. There is always a vegetarian option and special
diets are catered for.
Berkhampstead’s school motto is ‘Perseverantia Vincit’.
We believe the principle of ‘perseverance wins out’ is pivotal.
Our children are encouraged to take risks and learn from
mistakes but ultimately to keep trying to improve skills and
conquer difficulties. The school’s house system encourages
loyalty and a sense of competition. Our Berkhampstead School
Platinum Award (similar to the Duke of Edinburgh Award)
promotes teamwork, resilience and emotional intelligence to our
Upper Prep pupils.
‘Perseverantia Vincit’ and the Berkhampstead ‘can-do’ attitude
remain touchstones for the day-to-day life of our school.
