Whole School Open Morning Programme 2025 by St Benedict's School

WHOLE

SCHOOL

Saturday 4 October 2025

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Dear Prospective Junior School Parents,

Welcome to St Benedict’s Junior School and Nursery.

Our Open Morning is an opportunity for you to experience the warmth and energy of our community. You are invited to explore our classrooms and specialist spaces, meet our teachers, and speak with some of our pupils. As you walk around the school, I encourage you to visit our dedicated areas for Art, Design & Technology (ADT), Computing, Games & Physical Education, ICT, Music, and Science.

Two presentations will take place in the Junior School Hall, where you are welcome to ask questions and learn more about our approach to learning, pastoral care, and the values that shape daily life at St Benedict’s.

Thank you for joining us today. I hope this visit gives you a sense of what makes our school distinctive and that you will come back to see us again soon.

With best wishes,

Rob Simmons Junior School Headmaster

JUNIOR SCHOOL TIMINGS

10.00am Arrival and Registration

10.00am School Tours, Explore the Junior School

12.30pm

10.15am Junior School Headmaster’s Talk

11.15am Junior School Headmaster’s Talk (Repeat)

12.30pm Morning Closes

GROUND FLOOR

FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

In the event of an emergency evacuation being required, the fire alarm will sound as a continuous tone. Exit the building immediately and report to the main playground.

APPLY FOR THE NURSERY & JUNIOR SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

A warm welcome to St Benedict’s.

Thank you for visiting us today, we are delighted that you are considering joining the St Benedict’s community.

Here at St Benedict’s, we have always been much more than a place of learning; we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education through inspirational teaching, tutorial guidance and exceptional pastoral care which all lie at the heart of what we offer.

Our students are valued as individuals and therefore think as individuals; they discover their unique talents and interests and develop personal qualities such as resilience, resourcefulness, empathy and imagination.

The school motto, a minimis incipe – ‘from the smallest beginnings’ – reminds us that everyone has enormous potential, and that great things begin with small steps. We are a school where all can find and develop their talents to the full and we are immensely proud that we can recognise this through our extensive scholarship and bursary programmes.

As you take your tour, you will witness the school brought to life through some of our wonderful facilities and the range of co-curricular activities we cater for. Take this opportunity to experience the passion displayed by our students and teachers as you visit the different areas of the school. From the buzz of musical performances and drama rehearsals to the latest experiments in our science labs, and the hugely creative art and design displays, as well as the variety of sports and dance activities in our sports hall and sports fields, where we strongly encourage visitor participation throughout.

We hope you agree that St Benedict’s provides the perfect platform to help equip the next generation to excel in the 21st Century.

A huge decision lies ahead of you in selecting the right secondary school for your child and we look forward to welcoming you to the St Benedict’s community.

With warmest regards,

Joe Smith Headmaster

SENIOR SCHOOL TIMINGS

10.00am Arrival and Registration

10.00am School Tours & Explore the Senior School

12.30pm

10.15am Headmaster’s Talk & Pupil Panel

11.45am Headmaster’s Talk & Pupil Panel (Repeat)

12.30pm Morning Closes

DRAMA

Step into the magic of the stage!

Catch a glimpse of our upcoming production “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with rehearsals running in the Studio Theatre (10.00am–12.00pm) or drop into LAMDA sessions in the Drama Classroom to see students perfecting their performance skills

ART

Explore the creativity of our senior students in the Art Studios, where Years 11–13 will showcase their striking and diverse artistic skills

MUSIC

Soloists: Be serenaded by our talented Music Scholars, performing in the Heritage Room throughout the morning Rehearsals: Experience the energy of live music-making as the Sixth Form Jazz Group and Girls’ Choir rehearse throughout the morning in the Monteverdi Room Composition: Step behind the scenes in the Music ICT Suite, where GCSE and A level students will be busy crafting their original composition coursework

SCIENCE

Feel the buzz of discovery in our science labs, where teachers and students will be running interactive experiments throughout the morning

HIGHLIGHTS

SPORT

From the playing fields to the sports hall, get involved in our interactive sports demonstrations and meet with our Heads of Sport about opportunities for every level – from beginners to elite performance

Playing Fields

We will be running regular minibus shuttle services to and from the playing fields throughout the morning where our students will be showcasing their teamwork and sporting skills in the following sports: Football, Hockey & Rugby

Main Sports Hall

10:00am –11:00am | Cricket in action

11:00am –12:00pm | Netball showcase

Dance Studio

10:00am –11:00am | Dance performance

11:00am –12:00pm | Fencing display Gym

10:00am – 12:00pm | Strength & Conditioning in action

CCF CORPS OF DRUMS

Experience the precision and pageantry of our talented Corps of Drums as they deliver a thrilling marching and musical performance that captures the spirit and heartbeat of the school.

Performance on the Black Pitch (11.15am – 11.25am)

SENIOR SCHOOL KEY DATES

Application Closing Date

Sunday 16 November 2025

Scholarship Application Closing Date

Sunday 2 November 2025

11+ Entrance Examination Date

Saturday 6 December 2025

11+ Group Activity Dates

Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 January 2026

11+ Offers Emailed

Friday 13 February 2026

SUBJECTS

Discover St Benedict’s

Throughout the day, you will have the chance to explore every subject area across the school. Step inside our classrooms and specialist facilities, meet our dedicated teachers, and discover the breadth of opportunities on offer. From hands-on, interactive sessions to live demonstrations, each department is bringing learning to life, giving you a true taste of the energy, curiosity and creativity that defines St Benedict’s.

Ground Floor Classrooms

Academic Challenge

Academic PE

Chapel/Chaplaincy

Chemistry

Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)

English

Geography

History

Maths

Religious Studies

Servery

Teaching & Learning Support

Sixth Form Centre | Ground Floor

Art & Design

Business Studies

Futures (Careers)

Economics

Politics

Psychology

Sociology

SUBJECTS

First Floor Classrooms

Biology

Modern Languages & Culture

Physics

Sixth Form Centre | First Floor

Art & Design

Sixth Form Subject

Sessions and Talks

Second Floor Classrooms

Classics

Computer

Science

Drama

HPQ

Library

Music

Sixth Form Centre | Second Floor

Art & Design

Sport | Sports Hall & Dance Studio

Sports Hall: Cricket 10.00am - 11.00am Netball 11.00am - 12.00pm

Dance Studio: Dance 10.00am - 11.00am Fencing 11.00am - 12.00pm

Sports Hall Gym: Strength & Conditioning 10.00am - 12.00pm

Demonstrations will be taking place throughout the morning

VISIT OUR SPORTS FIELDS

We will be running direct shuttle bus services from our school to our sports fields at Perivale for you explore our 14 acres of grounds, located less than 10 minutes away