Rosemead Prospectus

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Rosemead preparatory school dulwich

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Inspiring Brilliant futures

HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS, EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AND NURTURING SUPPORT GIVE Boys and girls THE BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE. Welcome to Rosemead, a co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11.

Our motto, Inspiring Brilliant Futures, reflects our desire to develop a passion for learning that will enable children to aim high and achieve their goals. The school’s success is evident in our pupils’ enviable record of entry to leading senior schools locally in both the independent and maintained sectors.

Although we set the highest academic standards, we are committed to providing a well-rounded and inclusive education. With bursaries available from Year 3, we work hard to identify and nurture talents in, for example, sport, the arts or leadership and allow all children to thrive. Outstanding pastoral support and the school’s unique status under the auspices of the Thurlow Educational Trust, of which every parent is a member, results in an exceptionally strong school community.

This prospectus can give only a taste of Rosemead, so we encourage you to visit to experience for yourself its vibrant atmosphere.

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“ a unique combination of strong academic achievement with a relaxed, warm and caring environment.� parent

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FIRM FOUNDATIONS

BY SPARKING CHILDREN’S NATURALLY INQUISITIVE MINDS, WE DEVELOP IN THEM A LOVE OF LEARNING Children start their journey of discovery at Rosemead in the Pre-Prep Department, beginning in Nursery and progressing through Reception to Years 1 and 2. Our engaging curriculum mirrors the Early Years Foundation Stage and then Key Stage One of the National Curriculum, but it is enhanced throughout by specialist teaching in PE, Spanish, music and ballet.

Our youngest children enjoy a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities to stimulate their intellectual, physical and social development. Experienced teachers and the imaginative use of our resources, which include a library, ICT suite and eco-garden, ensure that firm foundations are laid in literacy, numeracy and ICT. Progress is closely monitored and shared with families through a written report and two parents’ evenings.

From Reception onwards, children can also access an online mathematics tutor, which is included within our fees, that provides feedback for parents and staff.

With our specialist staff teaching throughout the school and a number of whole-school events arranged to ease transition, children feel secure as they progress into the Prep Department.

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“ my children enjoy rosemead and happily tell me all about their day – and there is always a lot to tell!” parent

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BY DEVELOPING Children’s KNOWLEDGE, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE, WE PREPARE THEM WELL FOR THE NEXT STAGE OF THEIR EDUCATION While continuing to focus on the core subjects, the broad and balanced curriculum in the Prep Department features specialist teaching in art, PE, modern foreign languages and music. Highly qualified staff nurture pupils’ investigative skills and decisionmaking abilities, helping them to become independent learners with a strong sense of self.

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Technology continues to underpin learning in Years 3 to 6, with interactive whiteboards available in every teaching space and extensive use made of our ICT suite, as well as digital cameras and camcorders. Children continue to access an online mathematics tutor that provides feedback for parents and staff.

The Enrichment Department ensures that every child is set appropriate challenges.

High expectations, setting for older classes in English and mathematics, and careful monitoring ensure that all children achieve their best. Progress is shared with families through two parents’ evenings and two written reports each year. Children are prepared exceptionally well for their senior school entrance examinations and the wealth of offers that the pupils generally receive, including many academic and other scholarships, is testament to the quality of a Rosemead education.

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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM THROUGH A WEALTH OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES Children take part in a wide range of sports, including swimming, and have the chance to represent their house or school in a busy programme of sporting fixtures. Rosemead regularly achieves places in the finals of regional and national competitions, with particular success in football, athletics and swimming.

Music plays a vibrant role in the life of the school, with all children learning both to read it and play at least two instruments. Children can benefit from individual tuition from peripatetic teachers, with the opportunity to showcase their talents in our school orchestra and various ensembles. Our choirs have sung at the Royal Albert Hall and The O2, while our musicians regularly perform at Dulwich Music Festival, our Easter Concert, the Orchestra Tea, Harvest Festival and our Christmas Carol Service. Children relish the opportunity to take part in the dramatic performances and class assemblies that we stage, as well as the hugely popular “Rosemead’s Got Talent”.

We offer a vast choice of lunchtime and after-school clubs, ranging from Russian and touch-typing to ballet and karate. Horizons are broadened through numerous visits to museums, galleries and other places of interest. In addition, we invite a diverse range of individuals and organisations, such as authors, drama troupes and charities, to speak to our children or lead workshops.

Prep children also undertake residential visits that feature outdoor pursuits to enhance their initiative and teamwork and to build their confidence.

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ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES

“ a very stimulating, creative and nurturing environment – full of life!” parent

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A CARING ETHOS WITH A STRONG COMMUNITY SPIRIT, ROSEMEAD IS A PLACE WHERE ALL CHILDREN CAN FEEL SECURE AND ARE ABLE TO FLOURISH Our house structure and regular assemblies give the children a genuine sense of belonging. Each week in our Pre-Prep and Prep Celebration Assemblies, a House Cup is awarded on the basis of points gained for all kinds of achievement.

We take pride in providing outstanding pastoral care. Through dedicated Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) lessons and an excellent rapport with staff, children feel confident to share any issues. As well as taking special care of our youngest children when they arrive, we work hard to ease transition to senior school after Year 6. We hold a Senior School Transfer Evening, in which more than 20 senior schools participate, and discuss with parents the most suitable destination for each child.

Children are encouraged to develop their leadership abilities through a range of roles including School Council representatives; Head Boy and Girl and their Deputies; Sports Captains; and House Captains. They raise funds for charity, mentor new children and supervise the “buddy bus stops” in our playgrounds.

Parents form a vital part of the Rosemead community, with a weekly e-mail from the Head and news on the website’s “Purple Patch” keeping everyone updated. The Rosemead School Association and alumni groups are active in organising social events and, a particular highlight, the annual family ski trip to Switzerland. Recognising that parents lead busy lives, we provide wrap-around care from 8am to 6pm, as well as holiday clubs for children from Nursery to Year 3.

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“ pupils’ personal qualities are exceptionally well supported by excellent levels of care…” independent schools inspectorate

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Rosemead preparatory school dulwich

Rosemead preparatory school dulwich

Inspiring Brilliant futures

Rosemead Preparatory School

Rosemead preparatory school

70 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8HZ

Tel 020 8670 5865 inspirans flammas dulwich posteritatis E-mail admin@rosemeadprepschool.org.uk

inspirans flammas posteritatis

Rosemead preparatory school dulwich

Inspiring Brilliant futures