Every decision is aimed at offering the very best of a modern, excellent education and igniting a passion for learning from the very beginning of an exceptional educational journey through our school.
Karen O’Connor BA, MA, PGCE, NPQH
Headteacher of Berkhamsted Prep, Pre-Prep and Berkhamsted Day Nursery
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Berkhamsted Pre-Prep is proud to be the first school to receive both the Bumblebee-Friendly Schools Award and the Bumblebee-Friendly Early Years Award from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
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At Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, every decision we make is aimed at offering your child the very best of a modern education. Learning never stands still at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep. We believe in making learning active and encourage the children to approach every day with questions and curiosity so that they want to learn more.
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As dreamy country schools go, the pre-prep is right up there, while the prep – a five minute drive away – is much bigger and so urban it could almost be London.
Staff share an ambitious vision, with high expectations for what all children can achieve and ensure that high standards of learning and care are delivered.
Inside, the emphasis on teaching and learning, as well as cross-curricular, is evident from the glass-covered noticeboards alone – among the largest and most comprehensive we’ve seen.
Year 2 were truly living our School values of Aiming High with Integrity and Being Adventurous when they had a go on the zipline at our Outdoor Education Centre at the Pre-Prep campus. 🧗
Thank you to our expert @berkooutdoored team for encouraging them to push themselves out of their comfort zone!
Buzzing with pride! 🐝
We’re delighted that @berkopreprep has been awarded both the Bumblebee-friendly Schools Award and the Bumblebee-friendly Early Years Award from the @bumblebeeconservationtrust. 🌼
Even more exciting, we are the first setting ever to achieve both awards. 💛
The Trust praised our dedication to creating habitats where pollinators can thrive, saying our outdoor spaces are “full of bumblebees” because we’ve created a safe, welcoming environment while inspiring pupils to understand and protect these vital creatures. 🪻🌿
We’re incredibly proud of this recognition and look forward to continuing to inspire our pupils and staff to become bumblebee champions for years to come. 🐝🌍
#BumblebeeFriendly #BumblebeeConservationTrust #OutdoorLearning #BerkoPrePrep #BerkhamstedSchool
We have been keeping cool in Reception by exploring floating and sinking in the water. ⛵️Everyone was very excited to design their own boats and we held races showing support for our friends. 💙
Year 2 certainly aimed high, facing their fears and challenging themselves to take a leap of faith on the zip wires. Thank you to @berkooutdoored for making this possible. What an opportunity for the children., they loved it!
It’s Thank a Teacher Day! 🍎
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers who inspire, encourage and support our pupils every day.
Here’s a special message from the @berkopreprep children to their teachers. From helping them learn and grow, to making them smile, laugh and feel confident in themselves, our teachers make a lasting difference in so many ways.
Thank you for your dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to every child in your care. We are so grateful for everything you do. ✨
#ThankATeacherDay @thankateacheruk
Berkhamsted Library staff came into school to introduce this years national summer library reading challenge. The theme for this year is Read to the Beat. The children are excited to go along to the library from the 4th July to participate.
The children came together on the meadow to create something truly special….a giant bumblebee brought to life through their very own artwork. Captured from above using our drone, the view was breathtaking and such a powerful reminder of what we can do when we work together. Inspired by The Bumblebee Conservation Trust, who helped us learn all about these hard working pollinators and why they need our care and protection. 🐝
We were delighted to welcome Emily from The Bumblebee Conservation Trust for a very special visit. The children were captivated as they discovered just how important bees are in helping our world 🌍 Even though the weather could not dampen our spirits, we embraced the outdoors and continued our learning with curiosity and excitement. 🐝
We had such a fantastic day welcoming @ark.farm for our very exciting Farm Day! The children loved meeting all of the animal visitors and were so excited to learn how to care for them. There were lots of great discussions as the children shared their favourite animals and it was lovely to see their confidence grow. We enjoyed a farm themed pic-nic and getting creative in the afternoon making our very own scarecrows! 🐷🐐🐑
What a fantastic day at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep Sports Day 🏃♀️
With the sunshine on our side🌞, our pupils threw themselves into every race and activity with huge smiles, endless enthusiasm and wonderful team spirit. From cheering on friends to giving their very best in every event, there was enjoyment and participation for all, making it a really special day for everyone involved.
Well done to all our amazing children for their energy, determination and sportsmanship! 👏
#BerkhamstedPrePrep #SportsDay #BerkoSport
Reception had the most incredible Minibeast Day! 🦋☀️We transformed into little explorers, and dived into the world of bugs and insects. 🐞 🌱
Today in the woods, we used loose parts to create and label a flower. Sticks, leaves, stones, bark and other natural treasures became roots, stems, petals and leaves as the children explored plant structure through hands-on learning. A lovely way to encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and a deeper connection with nature.
