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DEVONSHIRE HOUSE SCHOOL 2 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, NW3 6AE

Hawkesdown House School

For boys aged 3 to 8 years Endeavour Courage Truth

27 Edge Street, Kensington, London W8 7PN Telephone: 0207 727 9090 Email: admin@hawkesdown.co.uk www.hawkesdown.co.uk

A co-educational IAPS Prep and Pre-Prep School for children from 3 to 13 with its own Oak Tree Nursery for children from 2½ to 3½ OPEN MORNINGS Wednesday 4th May 2016 Thursday 5th May 2016 For more information contact Admissions: 020 7435 1916 enquiries@devonshirehouseprepschool.co.uk www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk

ST. ANTHONY’S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

OPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2016 St. Anthony’s School for Girls will be a Catholic school located in Ivy House, North End Road, NW11.

An exciting new sister school to the highly successful St. Anthony’s School for Boys in Hampstead.

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Nursery and Reception at the Prep School Independent Education for Girls Where learning is fun, each day is exciting and all are welcomed and valued.

• Developing confident, independent learners and thinkers • In a vibrant, stimulating environment with imaginative, informed use of resources • Cared for by staff with an excellent understanding of each individual child’s needs • Providing strong and supportive pastoral care • Forming an excellent basis for future academic progress For an individual tour of the Nursery and Reception, please contact us to arrange your visit on 020 8674 6912 or email: prep@schs.gdst.net Nursery and Prep School, Wavertree Road, SW2 3SR

Open Day Tuesday 3 May 9 am - 10.45 am

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TOTS ON TUESDAY Streatham & Clapham Junior School

• a great place to meet other parents and carers • a fun time for babies and toddlers (up to 4 years) • an opportunity to socialise and share ideas and support • a stimulating and safe environment • stay and play while enjoying a coffee (or tea!)

Tots on Tuesday takes place at 10 am until 12 noon every Tuesday morning during term time.

Prep School Wavertree Rd SW2 3SR 020 8674 6912 www.schs.gdst.net

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“OUTSTANDING”* 1 Montessori education 1 Open 8am – 6pm (50 weeks per annum) 1 Extra curricular activities including French, Ballet, Baby Massage Football Coaching, Swimming & Gymnastics

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Taking care of Little People since 1978

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Dulwich College is one of the UK’s leading independent boy’s schools, situated in south London and with an international reputation for academic excellence. Our beautiful historic buildings are set in 70 acres of green, open space yet we are only 12 minutes from Central London by train.

The College has outstanding facilities for Sport, Music, Drama and co-curricular pursuits as well as a new landmark science facility, The Laboratory.

We offer places from age 7 – for more information contact the Registrar on 020 8299 9263 or visit www.dulwich.org.uk

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The Gold Standard

defines the learning at Fairley House School

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airley House School, described by the Sunday Times as the ‘Gold Standard’, is London’s leading day school for children with Specific Learning Difficulties. Addressing the needs of children from the age of five, who require assistance due to dyslexia and dyspraxia, the school has a staff/pupil ratio of 1:3.5 and the average stay at the school is between two to three years. Children then return to mainstream schooling with a new ‘can do’ attitude.

From the start of this academic year, an exciting new development is that Fairley House is offering Key Stage 4. This will enable pupils to carry on their education in an environment that ensures that their needs are fully met.

While our intention is to enable your child to re-join mainstream education as quickly as possible, our provision will now offer the possibility of remaining in our school to undertake the first major examinations that a pupil will face.

Many of our alumni have enjoyed great success at GCSE and A-Level and they have progressed to top universities and have successful careers in a range of professions. We are certain that this new development will enhance the provision that Fairley House can offer.

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For more information about Fairley House School 30 Causton St, London SW1P 4AU Telephone 020 7976 5456 www.fairleyhouse.org.uk

London’s leading day school for specific learning difficulties

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House Schools Group Orchard House, Prospect House and Bassett House

Superb resources, outstanding teaching and high staff to pupil ratios make all three of these London schools centres of excellence House Schools Group comprises of three preparatory schools in London – Bassett House School in Kensington, Orchard House School in Chiswick and Prospect House School in Putney – all members of the IAPS. All three schools, have excellent inspection reports, high staff to pupil ratios, many specialist teaching staff, a very high level of equipment, cutting edge information technology resources and first rate academic results.

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cademic results at all three of these non-selective schools have been excellent over many years. The pastoral care is also first rate. The schools aim to develop each child’s confidence so that each is self-reliant and has high self-esteem. Through clear structures at each school, the children’s well-being and happiness is constantly monitored.

Above all, one characteristic is ingrained in the core of all three schools: that the children should a enjoy happy, productive atmosphere wherein each child can be encouraged to deliver his or her very best in both academic and other endeavours. These are schools where your child will be individually known and his or her talents both recognised and valued. When Sylvia Rentoul founded the group’s first school in 1947, she was determined that her school should focus on each child as an individual. In terms of each child’s own potential (academic, sporting, artistic and social), her objective was that every child should be stretched to his or her own personal limit, consistent with the child remaining cheerful and happy.

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social opportunities the school offers. A happy child is a productive learner and will naturally aim for excellence.

The schools work with parents to produce happy, high achieving and confident children. The best way is to visit the schools and witness a lesson taking place to see the creative and innovative teaching.

THE DETAILS For more information about the House Schools Group contact Bassett House School 60 Bassett Road, London W10 6JP Telephone 020 8969 0313, email info@bassetths.org.uk www.bassetths.org.uk Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove, Bedford Park, London W4 1LB Telephone 020 8742 8544, email info@orchardhs.org.uk www.orchardhs.org.uk Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill, London SW15 3NT Telephone 020 8780 0456, email info@prospecths.org.uk www.prospecths.org.uk

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Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind...

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Achieving Academic Excellence UCS was founded to promote principles of liberal scholarship. That remains our first and over-riding aim.

Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind combine to achieve academic excellence; they are not subordinate to it.

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electing children with no regard to race or creed, UCS fosters in them a sense of community alongside a tolerance of and a respect for the individual. By offering the fullest range of opportunities for personal and for group endeavour, it teaches the value of commitment and the joy of achievement. It is a place of study, but also of self-discovery and selfexpression; a school that places equal value on learning with others as on learning from others.

THE UCS FOUNDATION COMPRISES THREE SCHOOLS PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED 3 – 18.

The Phoenix School The Phoenix School (ages 3 – 7) aims to provide a happy and stimulating environment for the 130 pupils who attend. Intellectual curiosity and independence of mind are developed, self-discovery and self-expression are fostered, and learning co-operatively and collaboratively is highly valued.

UCS Junior Branch Around 240 boys attend the UCS Junior Branch (ages 7 – 11) which is set in the heart of Hampstead Village. The JB provides each student with the opportunity to mature steadily so that he develops the academic and personal disciplines, self-confidence, and thoughtfulness to enable him to transfer smoothly to the Senior School. Both the Phoenix and the Junior Branch have their own excellent facilities, and enjoy full use of those at the Senior School, Sports Centre and Playing Fields.

UCS Senior School Around 850 pupils (aged 11 – 18) attend the Senior School, and each year around 40 girls join the Sixth Form. The aim is to produce students who can progress to university with the confidence and motivation to stand alone as independent learners, with a love of learning for learning’s sake. Academic endeavour is supported by a wide range of co-curricular activities, including excellent provision for Sport, Music, and Drama. In 2015, A level pupils achieved impressive results (65% A*-A, 89% A*-B) and 50% of the cohort achieved

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three A grades or better. GCSE pupils secured the school’s second best ever results with 87% A*-A and nearly 60% of exams graded at A* alone; over half of the cohort secured ten or more A grades.

UCS is firmly committed to promoting wider access to the unique education provided through fee assistance. The School has grown this programme over a number of years and consistently ranks at the top of independent schools in London for the number of full (100%) bursaries awarded each year. Currently, funding is available to pupils applying to the Senior School (11+, 13+, and 16+ entry points). Assistance is also granted in the form of competitive Music Awards.

THE DETAILS To learn more about the UCS Foundation and its admission requirements, please visit www.ucs.org.uk Frognal, Hampstead, London NW3 6XH www.ucs.org.uk @UCSHampstead

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YEAR 6 GIRLS AT THE STUDY PREP

Record Results for Class of 2016!

The Study Preparatory School Shines Again The Study Preparatory School, Wimbledon, has a long standing reputation for academic achievement and success for girls who sit the 11+ examinations, and who go on to receive offers from top senior schools, many with scholarships.

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roudly non-selective at entry at Reception, The Study achieves impressive results for its girls each year at the 11+ stage, which is a testament to both their hard work and the dedication and expertise of the teaching staff. 2016 was no exception with a record breaking year of offers and scholarship for its Year 6 girls. No less than 25 scholarships, across academic, sport, drama and music were awarded this year, breaking the school’s previous record of 19 scholarships

in 2014. This exceptional achievement adds to the record of success over the last five years, in which a total of 92 scholarships have been awarded to its girls, across all areas of endeavour.

Headmistress Susan Pepper, MA (Oxon), NPQH says: “I am exceptionally proud of all our girls, and also of my teaching staff who prepare them so well, not only for the challenges of the 11+ process, but also who give them a well-rounded, creative education from the start. We engender in our girls a love of learning and an intellectual curiosity that stands them in such good stead for their future lives. This, coupled with the fact that our girls are polite, respectful and quietly confident, make them real ambassadors for The Study and its nurturing ethos of kindness, respect and tolerance.”

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The Study offers regular tours with Mrs Pepper.

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“One school, two buildings, great teaching, and tip top facilities.”

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The Study is a leading prep school situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

We identify and nurture each girl’s unique academic, creative and sporting skills in a caring and supportive community.

For further details and to book a school visit, contact Jane Davis on 020 8947 6969 www.thestudyprep.co.uk Registered Charity No. 271012

Preparatory School for girls aged four to eleven

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Broadening horizons with Art & Photography A-levels

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ecently many independent sixth-form colleges have seen an increase in the number of students taking up Art and Photography at A-level. This is particularly evident amongst international students from countries such as China, Singapore and Vietnam, where the more traditional subjects such as Maths, the Sciences and Economics were always the more popular choice at A-level.

Rob Smith, who runs the highly successful Photography department at Albemarle College in London’s Mayfair comments: “Students are drawn to Photography because of the useful and varied skillset that they’re able to develop. The course provides a credible and viable compliment to traditionally academic subjects. As the structure of the course incorporates psychology, sociology, history, literature and art

practice, it provides a solid foundation for undergraduate study in visual, intellectual and analytical degree subjects”.

Many students chose to take Photography or Art & Design because they intend to study Architecture, Fashion or Product Design or Fine Art at University, but an increasing number are actually choosing to further their degree study in Photography having whetted their appetite at A-level.

The study of Photography allows students to develop a core understanding of two-dimensional picture-making. Students will learn the complexities of camera techniques, digital production / postproduction and how images are read and disseminated.

More significantly students are encouraged to develop their own personal viewpoint of the world, this is their ultimate transferrable skill, consequential to all aspects of their future.

Students are also able to make the most of the fantastic photographic resources in London such as Photo-London, The Photographers Gallery, the Tate Modern, Magnum Photos and The V & A print room.

As well as the finest locations for practical work, London’s Oxford Street provides the best training ground for burgeoning street photographers. Hyde and Regents Park offer a natural contrast and there are boundless possibilities for architectural, fashion, documentary and creative subject matter.

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An Award-winning Sixth-Form College In the Heart of Central London

Principals James Eytle and Beverley Mellon receiving the award for Best London Independent Sixth-Form College 2014 from Les Webb of sixth-form.com.

• Small group sizes – max class size of 8.

• Excellent location – in the heart of Mayfair in central London close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street.

• Excellent results

– 89.4% of A-level students gained A*, A, B grades in June 2014.

Wide Subject Choice

A-level & GCSE courses covering a wide range of subjects across Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts and Languages.

Specialist Programmes for University Entry

Specialist programmes for university entry onto competitive degree courses including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Economics, Psychology, Architecture and Engineering.

For enrolment enquiries please contact the College Administrator, Julia Millar on 020 7409 7273 or by email admin@albemarle.org.uk

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ONCOPOLE: A new kind of French trip

WORDS BY FREDERIC VIGNAL, HEAD OF FRENCH, MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCHOOL

For years, school language trips have involved remarkably similar activities; language lessons in the morning and afternoon activities in the local area sum up the vast majority of such excursions.And rightly so, since there needs to be both a core language component as well as the opportunity for broader cultural appreciation.

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chools now, though, are under pressure to deliver a more rewarding experience, hence why Merchant Taylors' has begun to expand the range and quality of its trips abroad. In Modern Languages, this started with a memorable Spanish trip to Cuba a few years ago. Geography trips to China and a Duke of Edinburgh's Award trip to Nepal have continued the trend and now the French department has organised a stunning opportunity for our linguists at the Oncopole, home of the Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse (IUCT), one of Europe's

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top centres for cancer treatment and research.

This is the product of a collaboration between a cancer centre (the Claudius Régaud Institute) and the oncology departments of Toulouse University Hospital in order to offer a complete and integrated range of treatments. This brings together teams involved in fundamental research, clinical research and applied research, specialising in all types and stages of cancer. As experts in complex cases and rare tumours, treatment combines cutting-edge medicine and a heavy emphasis on interpersonal relations. The IUCT Oncopole favours a holistic approach to illness in all its aspects, whether medical, psychological or biological. IUCT Oncopole therefore brings together doctors, surgeons, radiotherapists, health professionals, teachers, researches and industrialists. In all, there are 3000 employees on an enormous 550 acre site. There is also a biopark for biotech startups, a public cancer research centre, a centre of advanced technologies for life sciences, a start-ups incubator and hotels, services and associations for patients and families.

Boys will have the opportunity to shadow doctors, gain an overview of the fabrication of chemotherapy drugs, be shown oncogenetic research on cancer heredity and get involved in data analysis. The work experience is open to those aged 16 years above, offering encouragement to those boys who have taken their GCSE French one year early and are keen to continue their study of the language. There has already been great interest from boys, as they start to see that their hard work in language acquisition can open doors far away from the classroom. We are keen to strengthen the link in future years and find more such specialist opportunities for boys to employ their language skills.

THE DETAILS For more information about Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2HT Telephone +44 (0)1923 845514 or email info@mtsn.org.uk www.mtsn.org.uk Merchant Taylors’ School

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Excellence, integrity and distinction since 1561

7th May 2016 10.00 – 12.30 Moor Park (Bond Street 40 minutes) www.mtsn.org.uk

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A contemporary boarding approach

to suit modern family life More and more parents are reaping the benefits of sending their children outside London, to take advantage of wide open spaces, clean air, academic excellence, superb onsite extracurricular activities and contemporary boarding life.

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elsted, situated only one hour from London in the picturesque North Essex countryside offers families contemporary boarding options to suit their busy working lives, with a choice of 3, 5 or 7 nights. Such a modern approach has encouraged many London families to consider Felsted as a worthwhile option for their children’s education.

The Smyth family, decided to send their son as a weekly boarder in year 5, while they continued to live and work in London.

“The school has an amazing ability to make you feel so welcome, with excellent facilities and endless activities for my son to get involved in.”

Choosing the right school for your child is a concern that every parent faces. Having read about

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Felsted in the Good Schools Guide, the Slater family browsed the school’s website and attended an Open Day. “Felsted had just received its 100% Excellent ISI Award and a visit by The Queen to celebrate its 450th anniversary. There was great emphasis on each child reaching their own potential. The Steel and Jazz Bands held our attention and the teachers providing extra support for those with learning difficulties together with an academic extension programme really told us that this school was inclusive. We really felt that this was the right environment for our girls, and we were right.”

Felsted hosts a number of open days each year but also welcomes families on an individual basis.

THE DETAILS Further details can be found on their website www.felsted.org or by contacting their Admissions Office on 01371 822610.

Limited places remain for September 2016 entry.

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A truly remarkable school Walhampton is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-13, and lies in beautiful ancient woodland on the southern edge of the New Forest near Lymington, Hampshire.

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he school provides an outstanding education founded on academic excellence. Pupils are encouraged to develop both the discipline of study and the joy of learning. There is a broad and balanced education and emphasis is on the development both academically, creatively and of the sporting and individual talents of each child.

The school is a distinctly happy one, where children and adults feel a deep loyalty - a place in which children can laugh, feel safe and enjoy being children for as long as possible. Taking advantage of our unique and stunning location, each child is inspired to have a love of nature and the outdoors. Every child is encouraged to develop a strength and depth of character. When leaving Walhampton, boys and girls are confident, capable,

compassionate and independent minded young people. The onward progression into senior school is always a big step. Our Year 8 pupils make this natural progression with ease and maturity and ready to take on the next exciting chapter of their education.

Walhampton is outward looking, forward thinking, enjoys strong links with parents and the local community and embraces cultures from around the world. This enriched environment nurtures the understanding of the importance of moral, spiritual and social values that are inspired by the school's underlying Christian ethos.

The school is full of talent and inspiration – a place to learn, play and forge long lasting friendships. Pupils thrive and grow both academically and pastorally whilst remaining younger for longer. This unique quality is underpinned and balanced with academic rigour and a value added approach to unlocking each child’s potential.

This is what makes Walhampton a truly remarkable school.

THE DETAILS For more information please contact the Walhampton School Registrar on 01590 613 303 or at registrar@walhampton.com. www.walhampton.com

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