Developing remarkable people
Welcome to Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
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 Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
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We are finalists in the Independent Pre-Prep School of the Year award 2023
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The very best of a modern education
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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Sparking a sense of adventure and developing long-lasting friendships
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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.
Our School Council met today to discuss important things!
They reported that our children have been kind by helping each other and by playing nicely with their friends. Kindness and friendship they said is especially good at Pre-Prep.
Then they had a walk around school to check that all was well. Looking at the improvements and saying hello to our youngest children in Stepping Stones and Reception.
Checking out the orchard and poly-tunnels completed a very satisfying tour!
Next job – to oversee our charity day next week!
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Our School Council met today to discuss important things!
They reported that our children have been kind by helping each other and by playing nicely with their friends. Kindness and friendship they said is especially good at Pre-Prep.
Then they had a walk around school to check that all was well. Looking at the improvements and saying hello to our youngest children in Stepping Stones and Reception.
Checking out the orchard and poly-tunnels completed a very satisfying tour!
Next job – to oversee our charity day next week!
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🤩🎉Thank you to all our Teaching Assistants on #NationalTADay
You all do an incredible job supporting our pupils and teachers and make a world of difference to our children’s learning.
👇Comment below and tag your teaching assistant to let us know how they support you.
#nationaltaday
#teamberko
#heatherton
#teachingassistants
#BerkhamstedSchool
🤩🎉Thank you to all our Teaching Assistants on #NationalTADay
You all do an incredible job supporting our pupils and teachers and make a world of difference to our children’s learning.
👇Comment below and tag your teaching assistant to let us know how they support you.
#nationaltaday
#teamberko
#heatherton
#teachingassistants
#BerkhamstedSchool
Our youngest children are enjoying the opportunity to learn a new language 🇫🇷 Busy days filled with new experiences in Stepping Stones!
Our youngest children are enjoying the opportunity to learn a new language 🇫🇷 Busy days filled with new experiences in Stepping Stones!
We were delighted to welcome parents from our school community in for our first `Stay and Share` session of the new term. They shared books with their children before getting a snapshot of how reading comprehension is taught in Year 2. Lots of smiles and learning from children and adults!
We were delighted to welcome parents from our school community in for our first `Stay and Share` session of the new term. They shared books with their children before getting a snapshot of how reading comprehension is taught in Year 2. Lots of smiles and learning from children and adults!
📣 New podcast alert!
🥙To celebrate the opening of our new Food Tech room at Berkhamsted Boys, we spoke to Sally Rowe, Head of Food and Nutrition at Berkhamsted.
🎙️ In this episode, she told us about Food Tech at Berkhamsted, how boys are embracing food tech to the importance of knowing where our food comes from, we cover it all!
🎧 Tune in on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or your favourite podcast platform. Don`t forget to like and subscribe for more mouth-watering episodes!
📣 New podcast alert!
🥙To celebrate the opening of our new Food Tech room at Berkhamsted Boys, we spoke to Sally Rowe, Head of Food and Nutrition at Berkhamsted.
🎙️ In this episode, she told us about Food Tech at Berkhamsted, how boys are embracing food tech to the importance of knowing where our food comes from, we cover it all!
🎧 Tune in on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or your favourite podcast platform. Don`t forget to like and subscribe for more mouth-watering episodes!
I’m going to huff, I’m going to puff and I’ll blow your house down! 💨 Inspired by the story of the Three Little Pigs Year 1 went into the woods to explore how different materials can be used to make shelters as part our our science topic. Great collaboration and fun with friends.
I’m going to huff, I’m going to puff and I’ll blow your house down! 💨 Inspired by the story of the Three Little Pigs Year 1 went into the woods to explore how different materials can be used to make shelters as part our our science topic. Great collaboration and fun with friends.
Reception children enjoyed such a wonderful time in our woods this morning acting out the Owl Babies story. They even noticed a real nest in the trees and saw the owl from The Gruffalo. #outdoorlearning #forestschool #collaborating
Reception children enjoyed such a wonderful time in our woods this morning acting out the Owl Babies story. They even noticed a real nest in the trees and saw the owl from The Gruffalo. #outdoorlearning #forestschool #collaborating
Year 2 enjoyed using technology to enhance their learning. They created animations to present facts about the planets in our solar system.
Year 2 enjoyed using technology to enhance their learning. They created animations to present facts about the planets in our solar system.
✨ We’re really proud of @berkhamstedsixth student Bruno A, for being awarded the prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship!
🎓This is a major achievement that showcases Bruno`s exceptional talent and dedication in the field of engineering.
🔧 The @arkwrightscholarships help talented sixteen-year-old engineers ‘change the world as future leaders’, providing support, mentorship, and incredible work experience opportunities throughout their A Levels.
Bruno faced some tough competition when applying for the scholarship and was selected from over a thousand talented young applicants. His application process was made even tougher when the exams for the Arkwright Scholarship commenced around the same time as his GCSEs. But, with the help of his Design & Technology teacher, Amanda Attfield, who spends much of her time supporting Berkhamsted students who apply for the Arkwright Scholarship, Bruno took the rigorous application process in his stride and was named as one of just 315 Arkwright Scholars this week.
Bruno is studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Computer Science @berkhamstedsixth and has just found out that his scholarship sponsor is the @royalairforceuk.
“I’d love to work as an RAF or military engineer one day, I’m not entirely sure what my future holds yet, but I hope this scholarship will provide me with the opportunity to explore my interests and begin to build my future career”.
Bruno is not the first Berkhamstedian to become an Arkwright Scholar. He follows in the footsteps of successful @oldberkhamstedians, like Ben Harris, who also attained the scholarship in 2019 and by former student Dominic in 2020. Bruno and the Arkwright Scholars preceding him are a credit to the @berkodt department who offer much fantastic guidance and support to our engineering students who apply for the scholarship.
🎉Congratulations Bruno, we cannot wait to see where this opportunity takes you!
✨ We’re really proud of @berkhamstedsixth student Bruno A, for being awarded the prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship!
🎓This is a major achievement that showcases Bruno`s exceptional talent and dedication in the field of engineering.
🔧 The @arkwrightscholarships help talented sixteen-year-old engineers ‘change the world as future leaders’, providing support, mentorship, and incredible work experience opportunities throughout their A Levels.
Bruno faced some tough competition when applying for the scholarship and was selected from over a thousand talented young applicants. His application process was made even tougher when the exams for the Arkwright Scholarship commenced around the same time as his GCSEs. But, with the help of his Design & Technology teacher, Amanda Attfield, who spends much of her time supporting Berkhamsted students who apply for the Arkwright Scholarship, Bruno took the rigorous application process in his stride and was named as one of just 315 Arkwright Scholars this week.
Bruno is studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Computer Science @berkhamstedsixth and has just found out that his scholarship sponsor is the @royalairforceuk.
“I’d love to work as an RAF or military engineer one day, I’m not entirely sure what my future holds yet, but I hope this scholarship will provide me with the opportunity to explore my interests and begin to build my future career”.
Bruno is not the first Berkhamstedian to become an Arkwright Scholar. He follows in the footsteps of successful @oldberkhamstedians, like Ben Harris, who also attained the scholarship in 2019 and by former student Dominic in 2020. Bruno and the Arkwright Scholars preceding him are a credit to the @berkodt department who offer much fantastic guidance and support to our engineering students who apply for the scholarship.
🎉Congratulations Bruno, we cannot wait to see where this opportunity takes you!
The Awe & Wonder of growing our own vegetables!!!! 🥦🥕🌽🥒 At Berkhamsted Pre-Prep we understand the importance for young children to learn outdoors and experience new things. Our Poly Tunnel club has allowed children to make links to science, understand plant life and know where our food comes from. 😁
The Awe & Wonder of growing our own vegetables!!!! 🥦🥕🌽🥒 At Berkhamsted Pre-Prep we understand the importance for young children to learn outdoors and experience new things. Our Poly Tunnel club has allowed children to make links to science, understand plant life and know where our food comes from. 😁
🌱✨ At Berkhamsted, we are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of our school community.
♻️ From reducing carbon emissions to promoting energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible resource management, and biodiversity conservation, we are taking actionable steps towards a greener world.
🌎 But it doesn’t stop there! We believe in empowering our students to be the change-makers of tomorrow. Through our comprehensive sustainability curriculum, we equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle environmental challenges head-on.
💚From our Prep School Eco Team and after-school Eco Club to Heatherton’s Forest School and Eco Council, we’re nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders.
Our Girls, Boys, and Sixth Form students are part of the Swiftly Sustainable and Eco Schools Programme Initiative, working towards a brighter and cleaner tomorrow.
🔎 Find out more about our Sustainability Report via the link in our bio.
#SustainableSeptember
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSchool
#SustainableLiving
#SustainabilityMatters
#SustainableEducation
🌱✨ At Berkhamsted, we are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of our school community.
♻️ From reducing carbon emissions to promoting energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible resource management, and biodiversity conservation, we are taking actionable steps towards a greener world.
🌎 But it doesn’t stop there! We believe in empowering our students to be the change-makers of tomorrow. Through our comprehensive sustainability curriculum, we equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle environmental challenges head-on.
💚From our Prep School Eco Team and after-school Eco Club to Heatherton’s Forest School and Eco Council, we’re nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders.
Our Girls, Boys, and Sixth Form students are part of the Swiftly Sustainable and Eco Schools Programme Initiative, working towards a brighter and cleaner tomorrow.
🔎 Find out more about our Sustainability Report via the link in our bio.
#SustainableSeptember
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSchool
#SustainableLiving
#SustainabilityMatters
#SustainableEducation
Year 1 have been collaborating with their friends to create a beach scene. A fantastic start to our seaside topic! 🏖️
Year 1 have been collaborating with their friends to create a beach scene. A fantastic start to our seaside topic! 🏖️
