Spring 2026
Children in The Squirrels Nursery enjoyed a captivating Music Week, featuring performances from pupils across the Foundation.
Discover how the Year 4 girls explored the Roman Empire, including their own re-enactment of a Roman army formation!
Read about our World Book Day celebrations where pupils brought their favourite book characters to life.
I am delighted to welcome you to the Spring Term edition of Warwick Prep Life where our talented team of Year 6 Editors have once again captured the vibrant energy and character that define our school community.
Their thoughtful reflections bring to life what we proudly call ‘Squirrel Spirit’ – a spirit that runs through every classroom, playground and performance – with the golden threads of all the opportunities and experiences we have enjoyed together being our school values and Skills for Life.
This edition offers a snapshot of a term rich in opportunity and achievement, introducing the creative ways in which learning has been brought to life for our children and, as spring beckons, they have enjoyed taking their learning further afield through trips and visitors.
Our co-curricular programme continues to flourish, providing a breadth of experiences that both challenge and inspire, ensuring that learning extends well beyond the school day with a particular highlight being our Engineering Challenge days. Our pupils have excelled in sport, representing the school with determination and enthusiasm in a wide range of fixtures and events. Most recently, we were very proud of our U11 Hockey team who were crowned Midlands champions.
Music continues to be a cornerstone of school life. The Year 2 and Year 3 Instrumental Showcases were an absolute joy and demonstrated the breadth of our musical offering. The Spring Concert was quite incredible, a sentiment echoed by so many who were there, and the performance given by our Junior Foundation Symphony Orchestra was simply outstanding. In addition to the Foundation Concert, our children across the Foundation have worked together in the Jazz, Rock and Pop Concert, Link Days, workshops, sports events and the Dance Show.
Meanwhile, a wide variety of initiatives - from wellbeing projects to pupil leadership opportunities - have ensured that our children feel valued, supported and empowered.
Beyond these achievements, it is the sense of community that continues to stand out. Whether through charitable endeavours, collaborative projects or shared celebrations, our children consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and a genuine commitment to one another.
As always, none of this would be possible without the dedication and passion of our staff, who bring energy and vision to each day, and the unwavering support of our parents. My sincere thanks go to you all.
I wish you a restful and happy Easter, and plenty of sunshine!
Mrs Hellen Dodsworth Headmistress
The Spring Term has hurtled by, and rather like the displays of spring flowers across the campus, is ending in a blaze of glory.
The final weeks of term represent the culmination of all that has taken place since early January. Sports teams reach their zenith, and theatre productions and concerts abound. Pupils at Warwick Prep have continued to excel in so many areas of school and Foundation life. Success in sports (the U11 team recently won the regional hockey finals), the spectacular Spring Concert and the simply outstanding Foundation Concert, where the Junior Foundation Symphony Orchestra performed with style, skill and panache. It is so satisfying to see pupils from across our schools
coming together to share a common passion. Yet to come, pupils who are part of the King Henry VIII Consort are singing Bach’s St Matthew Passion with the Armonico Consort; an extraordinary opportunity for any young musician.
Across the wider Foundation, all our schools have now been through the new ISI inspection framework, with The Kingsley School inspected just after half term (report pending), following the publication of Warwick Prep and Warwick School’s excellent reports. The cycle will start again with King’s High School, likely in late autumn 2027.
I wish all our families a very happy Easter break; thank you once again for the support you bring to our schools.
Mr Richard Nicholson Foundation Principal
Introducing our Spring Term team of Editors who have been working hard behind the scenes on Warwick Prep Life magazine. Alyssa, Avani, Bronwyn, Emily, Simran and Sophia, in Year 6, have interviewed members of staff and written a range of articles, including the audition process and rehearsals for their Year 6 end-of-year production. Let’s find out what they enjoyed most about their role as Editors.
I have loved working with my friends and writing in a new way! I especially liked meeting teachers that I had never met before.
Emily
I really enjoyed the opportunity to be part of the Editor team, writing and interviewing about life at school.
Sophia
I have learnt more about others and all that goes into Warwick Prep Life which is such an important part of Warwick Prep.
Bronwyn
I liked interviewing Mrs Dicken because it was very interesting to find out about our school from the staff perspective.
Alyssa
I enjoyed having the opportunity to work with others and explore different styles of writing.
Simran
I enjoyed hearing different opinions and perspectives from various teachers and pupils. I also liked the responsibility knowing that I have contributed to a big part of school life!
Avani
Editor: Naomi Burrows, Marketing Manager, Warwick Preparatory School
Our Nutkins ‘Stay and Play’ sessions offer families a warm and supportive introduction to The Squirrels Nursery. These weekly sessions give children the chance to explore the environment alongside their parents or carers, helping them feel secure as they take their first steps into life at Warwick Prep.
Each week has a different theme and the children are encouraged to explore through imaginative play. They enjoy cosy book corners, sensory resources filled with interesting textures, building zones for construction play and open areas to practise movement. As the Spring Term progressed, many children began moving confidently between activities, showing increasing independence and a growing interest in a wider range of resources.
The Music sessions with Miss Hollocks, Early Years Music Teacher, were a standout part of each week. The children loved joining in with songs, rhymes and simple instruments, growing in enthusiasm and confidence.
Creative activities have also been very popular. The children have explored paint, glue, collage materials, crayons and chalk, enjoying opportunities to express themselves and experiment with different tools. This term’s themed Art sessions included making special cards for Valentine’s Day, Mothering Sunday and Easter. These simple projects helped develop fine motor skills and early markmaking while giving families memorable keepsakes from their child’s early learning experiences.
A key strength of Nutkins is the partnership it builds between home and The Squirrels Nursery. Families have time to talk with staff, share observations, and learn how play supports communication, social skills and early learning. Staff, in turn, gain valuable insight into each child – their interests, their preferred rhythms of play and the things that help them feel settled. This shared understanding ensures a smooth and positive transition into The Squirrels Nursery.
The children in The Squirrels Nursery have been exploring winter animals and snowy habitats, starting with the big question: Do penguins and polar bears live together? They’ve enjoyed discovering that these animals live at opposite ends of the world.
While playing with small world animals, exploring frozen textures and pretending to be animals in the cold, the children have been learning through their senses. These experiences have supported their early scientific skills, problem solving and new vocabulary such as cold, slippery, freeze, melt. This kind of learning helps children understand that it’s okay not to know something and it is exciting to find out. Most importantly, children learn to ask questions, share ideas and listen to others.
Stories are at the heart of The Squirrels Nursery and traditional tales are loved by all. Many of these stories are known as “growing stories” where they build as they go along through repetition and familiar patterns, often adding an object or character. The children have loved hearing the same phrases repeatedly and have started to join in.
While reading The Three Little Pigs, the children enjoyed joining in with repeated phrases and visiting each pig in their different house. They explored ideas about building, strength and problem solving, creating houses with blocks or recycled materials.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears introduced to the children the ideas of big, medium and small, hot and cold and just right. It also encouraged the children to think about their and other people’s feelings. They played with porridge and made the bears an alternative breakfast of honey on toast.
The Gingerbread Man invited the children to chant along and predict what will happen next. We also used our problem-solving skills to find different ways to cross the river so we did not get eaten by a fox. The children also baked delicious gingerbread
During Nursery Music Week, the children were captivated by the different instruments. We were fortunate to experience a wide range of musical groups and styles, from lively jazz ensembles to beautiful pieces by Mozart. The children showed great enthusiasm, choosing many different instruments they would like to learn in the future.
The Reception children had an ‘out of this world’ start to 2026, with the introduction of our ‘Space’ topic. If you have ever wondered what the big red spot on Jupiter is or why there are footprints on the Moon, then our Solar System experts will be able to help you! The children enjoyed designing planets in a variety of different ways, including marbling inks, printing with balloons and creating finer details with watercolour paints. They also investigated how the craters on the Moon were formed, a great experiment involving plenty of flour and fun!
A highlight of the topic was ‘Space Day’, an opportunity to come to school in space-themed costumes. We had a multitude of aliens and astronauts filling the classrooms and our ‘Space Station’ role play areas were very popular. The children were lucky to be visited by ‘Astronaut Wilby’ who talked to them about visiting the Moon. They also had Immersive Experiences visit with their mobile planetarium which was an amazing opportunity to see constellations and planets in a very different way.
We began the second half of term with a question – “Why do we need farms?” The children enjoyed discussing the similarities and differences between urban and rural areas and quickly recognised why most farms are in the countryside. As part of the topic, we read ‘Rosie’s Walk’ by Pat Hutchins. The children drew and painted in the style of the story and were keen to discuss and develop their own ‘fox traps’. We certainly have some future inventors in our classes!
Alongside our topics, the children have been learning about celebrations that happen each spring, including Lunar New Year, Mothering Sunday, St David’s Day and St Patrick’s Day. The pupils have been keen to share their own experiences of these celebrations and we were delighted to welcome some older Warwick Prep and King’s High School girls for an Irish dancing demonstration, with an opportunity to learn some steps ourselves!
What an incredible way to begin the year! The Year 1 children have thrown themselves into our exciting topic on the ‘Polar Lands’, exploring the icy worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic with imagination and enthusiasm. We have had thoughtful conversations about the animals that live there and the people who call these frosty regions home. It has been wonderful to see everyone grow in confidence – sharing ideas, explaining their thinking and building so positively on each other’s contributions.
We were delighted to welcome Antarctic explorer Andrew Cooney to school. His stories of adventure captivated the children and reminded them of the importance of bravery, resilience and believing in our dreams. The children were fascinated by his expedition equipment and asked brilliant questions about his remarkable journey to the South Pole.
Science has certainly been a firm favourite this term! Our budding scientists have been busy making predictions, testing ideas and carrying out hands-on investigations linked to our polar theme. From rescuing animals trapped in ice to choosing the best materials to keep an ice troll frozen, curiosity has been in full force. The children have explored how polar bears and penguins stay warm with waterproof fur and layers of blubber, demonstrating super teamwork skills.
The pupils have also made a fantastic start to their swimming lessons. The determination and growing confidence shown by every child has been wonderful to see.
As we reach the end of term and look ahead to Easter, the children should proudly reflect on how much they have grown. Not just in their learning but in resilience, independence, confidence and celebrating what makes each of us unique. Just like the spring flowers beginning to bloom, the Year 1 children have blossomed beautifully this term!
The Spring Term has flown by in Year 2 as the children have worked hard and enjoyed time with their friends. This term in English, the children have had fun dramatising ‘Cinderella’ and writing their own retelling of this traditional tale. We used the fabulous book, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ to inspire some budding future poets by writing colour poems in three different styles. The pupils have explored diary writing in the style of Samuel Pepys by pretending that they were also there at the time of the Great Fire of London and used their knowledge gained in History to great effect! To end the term, the children wrote fantasy stories that featured dragons and produced work from the Literacy Shed clip ‘A Cloudy Lesson’.
In Maths, the start of term saw the children studying ‘Multiplication and Division’ using practical, pictorial and abstract representations. They have also been practising their 2, 5 and 10 times tables. ‘Data Handling’ was introduced as a concept and the pupils enjoyed using tally charts, pictograms and block diagrams as methods of showing and interpreting information. They have also worked on 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry and repeating patterns. On NSPCC Number Day, the children had great fun finding out about the Fibonacci sequence.
In Science, our unit on ‘Electricity’ was particularly enjoyable, especially when we visited Mrs Charl’s Science Lab to build and test circuits! After the half term break, the children explored what plants need for healthy growth by setting up an experiment using cress and taking away either its water, soil, air or light to then compare it to one that had everything. In History, the pupils learnt about The Great Fire of London and William Shakespeare. Our History trip to Mary Arden’s Farm taught us much about Shakespeare’s life and the children enjoyed acting scenes from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. In Geography, the children have explored maps, resulting in designing their own maps using a key, symbols and grid references.
The children have worked hard this term and we are thrilled to see their increased awareness of ‘thinking about their thinking’ – using their Critical Thinking skills in discussions and throughout the tasks, activities and challenges we have set. Well done, everyone!
Spring has brought plenty of energy and excitement to Year 3 this term, with pupils enjoying a wide range of opportunities to collaborate, create and explore new ideas.
One of the highlights of the term was welcoming the boys from Warwick Junior School to Warwick Prep for a special Link Day.
Working together in mixed groups, the pupils were set the challenge of designing and building a paper marble run. This activity required creativity, patience and problem-solving skills as the teams experimented with different shapes, slopes and structures to keep their marbles moving. The pupils showed great perseverance when their designs did not work straight away, adapting and improving their creations until the marbles successfully travelled through the runs. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to collaborate and support one another.
Another special moment this term was when the Year 3 girls were invited to attend a chapel service alongside Year 4 pupils from across the Foundation. It was a lovely opportunity to come together as a wider community, reflect quietly and take part in a shared experience. The girls represented Year 3 beautifully and showed great respect throughout the service.
In History, the pupils have been learning about life from the Stone Age through to the Iron Age. To help bring this fascinating topic to life, the class took their learning outside to the Outdoor Classroom in Forest School. Their challenge was to design and create a mini henge inspired by the pre-historic monuments they had been studying.
Before beginning their designs, the pupils used the thinking moves ‘ahead’ and ‘formulate’ to carefully consider their ideas and plan what their henge might look like. They discussed how people in pre-historic times might have built these impressive structures and what natural materials they might have used. Armed with their plans, the pupils then headed into the Headmaster’s Garden to search for natural resources. Sticks, stones, leaves and other materials were gathered and used to construct their miniature henges. The activity not only deepened their understanding of pre-historic history but also encouraged problem-solving and collaboration.
It has been a wonderful start to the Spring Term in Year 3, filled with curiosity, creativity and memorable experiences.
The Year 4 girls have been discovering many aspects of Roman life this term, particularly the spread of the Empire and its impact on Britain following the Roman invasion. They explored the actions of the brave warrior Boudicca, analysed why Hadrian’s Wall was built and re-enacted Roman army formations with their homemade shields under the command of their very own “Legatus Legionis”, Mrs Carpenter.
Miss Griggs, Director of Music, very kindly organised a fabulous trip to the Birmingham Symphony Hall to watch and listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The girls enjoyed hearing familiar favourites such as the Star Wars theme.
The Link Day with the Year 4 Warwick Junior School boys developed the pupils’ spy skills through serious training for a real emergency. By the end of the morning, the boys and girls were fully briefed in decoding, physical fitness and construction skills. It was lovely to see old friends from our Year 2 classes as well as meet new ones. The girls also enjoyed a chapel service with pupils from Year 3 and Year 4 from both schools.
Many girls completed their Level 1 LAMDA examinations this term which entailed learning and reciting two poems by heart. We were thrilled with so many Merits and Distinctions which is testament to a mixture of their hard work, resilience and, of course, their wonderful performance skills. Well done, girls!
To complement our maths learning, the girls took part in the NSPCC Number Day ‘NSPCC Rocks’ times tables competition, competing against other schools. They enjoyed dressing up in rockstar accessories as part of the fun!
To celebrate World Book Day, the Year 4 pupils visited Westgate Primary School where they were inspired by author Katie Sahota as she shared her stories ‘The Cats Who Wanted More’ and ‘Little Glow’. She spoke about the real-life inspirations behind her writing including her delightful cat and answered thoughtful questions from the children, sparking plenty of excitement about storytelling.
The Year 4 girls also took part in an engaging Primary Engineering Day with engineers from BAXI in Warwick. Working collaboratively, pupils designed and built their own vehicles using shoeboxes, balloons, and a batterypowered circuit to create a working light. What a fantastic term!
The Spring Term has been filled with inspiring learning experiences, creativity and opportunities for personal growth.
In our ‘Empathy’ unit in English, the girls read ‘Wonder’. They reflected deeply on its themes and created their own precepts which they shared with others, encouraging kindness, courage and understanding. The girls enjoyed reading outside in the glorious sunshine on World Book Day!
In Geography, the pupils explored Britain’s National Parks and created informative leaflets showcasing their landscapes, wildlife and importance to conservation.
World Book Day was a wonderful celebration of reading and character. Linking their costumes to Skills for Life, pupils dressed as inspirational figures and characters such as the Editor of ‘The Week Junior’, footballer Chloe Kelly, Summer from ‘Wonder’ and the Mouse from ‘The Gruffalo’. These choices reflected values such as Independence and Resilience, Innovation and Creativity and Compassion and Empathy.
In preparation for their residential trip to France, and building on their learning about ‘War Horse’ and the Remembrance Service, the girls studied key aspects of World War One, gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context and its lasting impact.
A highlight of the term was a visit from Dr Helen Maddock who delivered an inspiring talk about her research into how pharmaceuticals affect cardiac health. She encouraged the pupils to overcome obstacles and reach for their dreams, leaving them feeling motivated and empowered.
The girls also enjoyed playing netball in mixed teams on a Link Day with the Year 5 boys from Warwick Junior School, developing teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship.
Miss Wilby led an amazing Engineering Experience where the pupils created wooden towers complete with flashing LED lights on top. In their STEAM lessons, the girls also designed the exteriors of their towers, combining creativity with practical engineering skills. Selected pupils then had the fantastic opportunity to take their towers to The University of Warwick for a Primary Engineering Celebration Day.
In Music lessons, the girls enjoyed composing their own samba pieces in celebration of Carnival, exploring rhythm, percussion and lively performance.
We can’t wait to see what exciting adventures the Summer Term will bring!
The Spring Term has been an absolute whirlwind of excitement for Year 6! We started the term with a truly unforgettable experience, joining a six-thousand strong choir at the Young Voices concert in Birmingham. Singing and dancing alongside thousands of others will be a memory the girls will treasure for years to come.
To prepare for their end-of-year production, the girls visited the Bridge House Theatre for a backstage Technical Talk with Ian where they discovered how the magic of theatre is created from sound and lighting to special effects. This experience led straight into auditions where every girl bravely auditioned in front of the entire year group.
The pupils are now busy rehearsing for ‘Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr.’ and working hard on lines, songs and choreography ready for their performances in June.
Weekends have been just as busy thanks to the ‘Skills For Life’ modules. From budgeting to redesigning bedrooms, to learning about inspiring women through history, the girls have been building their creativity, independence and resilience. They even explored the story behind the stained-glass window and then created their own masterpieces!
As part of the PSHEE curriculum, the pupils joined the Year 6 boys from Warwick Junior School for a Loudmouth workshop on safe relationships. Through drama, discussion and honest conversation, the pupils learnt how to recognise healthy and unhealthy scenarios. A few weeks later, the girls went to Warwick Junior School for a joint assembly focusing on hate crime, racism, homophobia and misogyny, helping them develop understanding, empathy and confidence in standing up for others.
The final week of the Spring Term brought one of the biggest highlights: an action packed day at Challenge Academy. From team-building missions to adrenaline-filled high-wire courses, the girls pushed themselves, conquered fears and discovered the importance of clear communication (and a bit of bravery!).
To end the term, the girls stepped into the world of business with their ‘Squirrels’ Den’ module. Working in teams, they created their own virtual companies, developed product ideas, designed adverts and delivered persuasive pitches to a very tough Year 5 audience. We think Lord Sugar may be meeting his next apprentice very soon!
The Spring Term saw Warwick Prep pupils showcasing outstanding commitment, teamwork and enthusiasm across a wide range of sporting activities. From netball and hockey to swimming, cross country, football and gymnastics, our children represented the school with pride, resilience and a wonderful sense of fair play.
Netball has been our focus sport this term, with excellent participation and development across all year groups. Our U8 girls have made a fantastic start to their netball journeys. The Year 3 cohort travelled to The Blue Coat School for their very first fixture. Despite the rain forcing matches indoors, the girls rose superbly to the occasion. They continued this progress in fixtures against The Croft and Crackley Hall. The U9s showed great promise, achieving some strong wins against The Croft and Crackley Hall.
Our U10 netball teams have enjoyed a busy and successful term. All Year 5 girls travelled to Solihull Prep for a whole year group fixture. There have also been U10 fixtures against Bablake, Crackley Hall and The Blue Coat School, including a thrilling 14–13 victory for the A team against a strong Blue Coat opposition. The U10s took part in the Warwick Prep Netball Tournament where they demonstrated great progress throughout the morning during a series of closely contested matches.
All seven U11 netball teams have delivered outstanding performances this term across a range of whole year group fixtures during Wednesday afternoon Games lessons. They have played in fixtures against Manor Prep, RGS, Fairfield Prep, Bromsgrove, The Croft Prep, Bablake, The Blue Coat School, Solihull Prep and Dragon School. A standout moment for the U11s came in the IAPS Netball qualifiers at Oundle School where the team finished an exceptional third out of twenty schools. The girls won all their matches in the group stages without conceding a single goal. They carried this form into the knockout rounds, reaching the semi-finals before narrowly losing to Solihull. They went on to secure third place with a convincing 9–3 victory in the play-off match.
At the U11 In2Hockey County Tournament, the team finished in first place without conceding a single goal across the whole tournament. This success saw them progress to the U11 In2Hockey Midlands Finals where the girls came out victorious over the other fourteen schools who had topped their county tournaments. After a day of hockey at Nottingham Hockey Centre, the girls only conceded one goal in the entire tournament and came home with well-deserved gold medals.
There have been some excellent individual and team performances in cross country this term. At the Leicester Grammar School event, the U11 team finished second overall, with Hattie and Lydia placing fourth and fifth individually. The U9 team also performed strongly, finishing
fifth place overall. At the Tudor Hall Cross Country event, the U11 team finished third and demonstrated resilience in difficult conditions. At the National Prep Schools’ Cross Country Championships in Malvern, our runners Hattie, Stella and Ellie tackled a demanding 2.8km course with determination.
Swimming has been another highlight of the term. At the ESSA Prep School Swimming event hosted by Warwick Prep, both the freestyle and medley relay teams delivered exceptional performances, finishing first in both events against strong competition. The girls now await confirmation of qualification for the West Midlands finals.
The IAPS Swimming Qualifiers, also hosted by Warwick Prep, saw strong performances from our swimmers, with impressive times recorded across a range of events. Our U11s also enjoyed taking part in the annual Warwick 50s Swimming Gala, a highly competitive event featuring twelve schools in each age group. Alongside these big competitions, our swimming teams have experienced successes at galas against Bilton Grange, Solihull Prep and The Blue Coat School providing valuable competitive experience for girls across Years 3 to 6.
Our gymnasts have once again delivered brilliant performances in national competitions. The U9, U10 and U11 teams performed admirably at the ISGA 5 Piece Competition, rising to the challenge of a demanding competition format. The U11 team delivered particularly impressive results, with Chloe achieving the highest mark on vault and finishing eighth overall out of sixty-four competitors which is an outstanding accomplishment.
In football, all teams have continued to develop well this term. The girls have enjoyed fixtures against Repton, Crackley Hall, Telford Junior, The Croft Prep, Croft Junior and Coten End. Teams from Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 also had the opportunity to take part in the Repton Football Festival.
We also celebrated a number of outstanding individual achievements. Kimi, in Year 3, enjoyed remarkable success as part of the Warwickshire U9 tennis team, winning all of her matches in the county cup and going on to finish second at the National Finals. Bronte, in Year 6, earned selection for the U13 county hockey training squad following strong performances at JDC sessions. Ophelia, in Year 4, achieved fantastic success in cheerleading, securing first place at the Revolution Cheer regional championships and qualifying for the All Star World Championships in the USA.
It has been another inspiring and successful term for sport at Warwick Prep. We look forward to seeing what the Summer Term will bring!
The Spring Term started with a fabulous Young Voices concert at the BP Pulse Live Arena. Year 5 and Year 6 joined thousands of children from across the region, including Warwick Junior School, to form part of one of the largest choirs in the world. They sang a variety of songs, from classics to pop with added choreography, as well as joining with Urban Strides dance group. Performing with a full seven-piece live band made up of some of the UK’s leading musicians, backing singers and the internationally acclaimed conductor David Lawrence – made for one of the most exciting and memorable musical experiences for the girls.
Pupils from Years 2 to 6 performed in our Informal Concerts, sharing a range of solo performances. The concerts provide a valuable opportunity for pupils to perform in front of an audience and to demonstrate the progress they have made in their instrumental and vocal studies.
The Year 6 Blue Lagoon Jazz Group had the opportunity to perform at the Bridge House Theatre. Sharing the stage with senior pupils at the King’s High School Jazz, Rock, and Pop Concert, they performed with great enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Our youngest musicians in Year 2 and Year 3 impressed in the Instrumental Schemes, showcasing their development to parents with energetic performances such as “Chocolate Chip Cookie” on string instruments and wind and brass players joining together with “Mr Cool.”
The Year 4 girls had a wonderful time listening to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. The programme was very varied in style, including familiar pieces such as music from Star Wars and E.T. alongside less familiar works that challenged and developed the pupils’ listening skills. There was
also an element of audience participation which the girls thoroughly enjoyed. They were particularly interested in hearing members of the orchestra talk about their instruments and explain which orchestral family they belong to, helping to bring the music and the orchestra to life.
During The Squirrels Nursery Music Week, the children enjoyed visits from a variety of ensembles from across the Foundation. They were excited to see the different instruments and listen to the music being performed. They also enjoyed a fun music hour with The Kingsley School led by Miss Hollocks and Mrs Williams.
Our Spring Concert featured a variety of ensembles, the Senior Choir, and solo performances from our Music Officials, making for an enjoyable and inspiring evening. We were very proud of all the performers and delighted to see the progress they have made since the Winter Concert.
The following night, many of our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, who already play in the Prep Orchestra, joined peers from across the Foundation to form the Junior Foundation Symphony Orchestra, performing alongside the Foundation Symphony Orchestra in a fantastic concert. It was a busy week for some of our musicians, as we had Music Examinations as well, but we are so proud of them all and the high standard of performance they are achieving.
The Spring Term was busy and full of excitement for Drama at Warwick Prep. In their Drama lessons, the Year 3 and Year 4 girls explored vocal and physical skills, alongside participating in exciting workshops based on the lives of the Ancient Romans. They also worked hard preparing for their LAMDA examinations. The results for Year 4 were outstanding – we are very proud of them all!
Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 have been enjoying their weekly Drama Club sessions, assisted by Lottie, in Year 6, and our regular volunteers from Year 9 and Year 10 at King’s High School. The Year 2 children have been developing their vocal and physical skills and the Year 3 and Year 4 girls have been studying the play, ‘The Last Laugh’. As part of this, they have explored an imaginary world where laughter is not allowed, at least until a mysterious traveller arrives ready to change things with a suitcase full of jokes.
Meanwhile, the Year 6 girls have been busy rehearsing for an action-packed, toe-tapping performance of ‘Madagascar – A Musical
BY SIMRAN AND SOPHIA
Adventure JR.’ based on the much-loved film. They aren’t the only ones to be visiting the animal kingdom, with our Year 2 children also preparing for a performance of the much-loved classic tale ‘The Wind in the Willows’.
It’s almost show time for the Year 6 girls as we begin learning our parts for our end-of-year production, ‘Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.’ We are starting to feel the groove as everyone gets ready to “MOVE IT! MOVE IT!”
At the start of the Spring Term, we visited the Bridge House Theatre for a Technical Talk where we learnt about lighting and the important role of the Tech Crew. The whole of Year 6 is thrilled to begin rehearsing their amazing choreography with Miss Carvell, PE Teacher, and singing with Miss Griggs, Director of Music!
Our big nights are Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June so don’t miss out on our performances!
Once again, we supported Myton Hospice by inviting the school community to donate any unwanted Christmas presents that could be used as raffle prizes. Lou Careless from Myton Hospice was thrilled by the generosity and number of gifts received.
This term, we invited parents to donate children’s clothing for a new local initiative, Mary’s Merry-Go-Round which gives outgrown children’s clothes a second lease of life. We were delighted by the generosity of our school community and sincerely thank you for your continued support.
Working alongside Miss Fulker, Head of Maths, pupils helped celebrate NSPCC Number Day by raising an amazing £705.63! Thank you to everyone who donated and sponsored the pupils in their NSPCC Number Day challenges.
This year, for Red Nose Day, Comic Relief encouraged the nation to come together to make a difference through simple acts of silliness. Pupils were invited to be sponsored for writing a story about helping someone in their community, telling jokes every day for a week or performing an act of kindness each day. We also celebrated Red Nose Day with a ‘Design Your Own Red Nose’ activity and a nonuniform day where pupils were encouraged to wear as much red as possible! We raised an impressive £1495.19.
Norah and Diana, in Year 4, asked pupils to come to school wearing a green hair accessory on Tuesday 17 March to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with a suggested £1 donation. Together, they raised £44 for the Birmingham Irish Association.
BY SIMRAN AND SOPHIA
Editors, Simran and Sophia, met with Millie to find out more about her role as School Council representative and Deputy Head Girl.
Q. What is School Council?
A. School Council is where we get to share our ideas and thoughts with each other and the teachers. We also come up with fun and creative plans for the school and present them to WPSA.
Q. What do you discuss in School Council meetings and how do you contribute?
A. We discuss problems that a class could not solve, as well as suggestions for improving our school community. I contribute by keeping records and sharing my ideas and solutions.
Q. What do you enjoy most about being in School Council?
A. I enjoy hearing all the different requests from the other School Councillors. As a result, we might have a fundraising event and buy something new for our school.
Q. Which ideas have come from School Council?
A. Over the years, we’ve had lots of ideas, like our amazing Trim Trails, changes to the lunch menu and the Upper School tuck shop.
Q. Which skills have you developed in your role as Deputy Head Girl?
A. I have learnt to speak publicly, write formal emails, be very organised and to always be prepared.
Q. What three words would you use to describe yourself?
A. Kind, intelligent and helpful.
Q. What is an interesting unknown fact about yourself?
A. I’m really interested in people who played an important part in World War One and World War Two but aren’t famous, especially people from India.
In February, our Year 2 and Year 6 House Captains proudly represented Warwick Prep at the annual Rotary Club Pancake Race in Market Square, Warwick. The House Captains were divided into three teams: Rivan, Kiara, Baxter and Sophia led the Year 2 team; Eliska, Lily, India and Lola formed the second team; and Orla, Lara and Georgia (who ran twice) made up the third team. Every pupil gave their very best effort and were wonderful ambassadors for the school.
The Year 2 team achieved an impressive second place in their final. Although we did not win the overall competition, the experience reminded us of an important lesson: taking part, supporting one another, and representing our school with pride. It was wonderful to be involved in such a special community event and to cheer on other local schools. A great time was had by all.
At the start of March, the Wellbeing Team visited residents at Oakley Grange Care Home. During their visit, they invited residents to take part in Easter craft activities prepared by the pupils. The girls also played musical instruments and sang songs, bringing joy to everyone at the care home.
On Thursday 5 March, we celebrated World Book Day with the theme ‘Skills for Life’. The pupils had a wonderful time bringing to life characters from their favourite books and representing one of the skills from our Skills for Life wheel.
The day celebrated reading for pleasure and highlighted the valuable life skills that stories help children develop, such as kindness, creativity, resilience and teamwork.
Many fantastic outfits were on display, from creative homemade costumes to reused outfits, keeping sustainability in mind. The children enjoyed sharing their character choices with friends and teachers.
From Zog’s princess doctors and Harry Potters to Oliver Twists and members of The Midnight Gang, the school was filled with enthusiasm for reading. In the classrooms, the children shared their characters, talked about favourite books and celebrated the stories that continue to inspire them.
World Book Day also offered a chance to link reading with our Skills for Life programme. By exploring characters in this way, pupils could see how the skills they develop at school are mirrored in the stories they love, helping them grow both as readers and as thoughtful, resilient individuals.
Our Skills for Life Booklist continues to expand as staff and pupils share books that showcase these qualities and we look forward to continuing to celebrate reading as a powerful way to nurture confident, imaginative and compassionate young people.
BY ALYSSA AND EMILY
Together with Spirit, Alyssa and Emily interviewed Mrs Dicken about her role as Head of The Squirrels Nursery.
Q. How long have you been at Warwick Prep?
A. I joined Warwick Prep in Easter 2025 so I have been here for nearly a year.
Q. What is your favourite thing about working with children?
A. My favourite thing about working with children is that you never know what they are going to say. I could ask them what they ate for breakfast and they will also tell me about their summer holiday!
Q. What is the best thing about seeing the children grow?
A. The best thing is seeing how quickly the children grow in confidence and resilience. When they start in September, they may be a little shy or nervous but they quickly grow, change and learn new things.
Q. What is special about Warwick Prep?
A. I have worked in many schools, and Warwick Prep stands out for its superb facilities and dedicated staff. The trips and activities the children experience from such a young age are truly unique. This year, the Nursery children have visited Warwick School to see the
flight simulator, met the geckos at King’s High School and enjoyed a fantastic Music Week, hearing pupils from across the Foundation perform.
Q. If you were not Head of The Squirrels Nursery which job would you like to do?
A. I have thought about this answer for a very long time and I have decided that I would love to run a small, cosy bookshop for young children that’s very quiet!
Q. Why did you choose to teach Nursery children?
A. I have taught across a range of year groups, beginning in Year 6, before moving to Year 2 and then Reception where I spent ten years. I love working in the Early Years where you have the opportunity to shape a child’s life journey from the very start.
Q. What is your favourite cereal and why?
We were delighted to once again collaborate with our wonderful local independent bookshop, Warwick Books, for our Book Fair – and what a success it was!
Throughout the week, every pupil had the opportunity to visit and explore a fantastic range of books, from action-packed adventures and humorous stories to fascinating non-fiction and beautifully illustrated picture books. The children loved visiting the Library to discover new reads and create their own ‘wish lists’.
After school, we were delighted to welcome so many parents, carers and grandparents into the Library. It was wonderful to see the children proudly showing their grown-ups around the Book Fair.
A. I don’t eat much cereal. I usually have eggs or yoghurt but on holiday I love the small variety packs and I would always choose Coco Pops. I add milk to make it extra chocolatey! As a child, I used to argue with my brother over who got the Coco Pops.
A big thank you to everyone who supported our sale! CURIOSITY
We are pleased to share that, thanks to the support of our school community, the Book Fair raised £712 for our school Library. This money will be used to purchase new books and resources, helping us to continue developing an engaging and up-to-date Library space for all our pupils. The children are already looking forward to seeing the new additions on the shelves.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Book Fair such a success. Whether you visited or purchased a book, your support truly makes a difference and helps us to foster a lifelong love of reading across the school. We are already looking forward to next year’s Book Fair!
British Science Week is an annual ten-day celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. This year’s theme, ‘Time’, encouraged the children to explore how science shapes our past, present and future.
At Warwick Prep, the children were very egg-cited to watch live eggs hatch and we were delighted to welcome six cute, fluffy chicks. Throughout the week, the children had the opportunity to handle the chicks and learn more about their life cycle, observing first-hand how they grow and change over time.
We look forward continuing our passion for Science during our own Science Week in the Summer Term.
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Safer Internet Day is an annual event celebrated globally that promotes the safe and responsible use of digital technologies, particularly among children and young people. First launched in 2004 by the European Commission, it has since grown into an international movement, with hundreds of organisations, schools and communities participating worldwide.
The purpose of Safer Internet Day is to raise awareness of the potential risks children and young people face online, such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, privacy issues and online exploitation. It also encourages safer and more responsible digital behaviour. The day is dedicated to fostering positive conversations about online safety, digital citizenship and the importance of creating a safer internet for everyone.
We marked Safer Internet Day with a whole school assembly led by Mrs Drury, Head of Computing and our Wellbeing Team. They followed this year’s theme ‘Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI.’
Computing lessons across the school focused on different aspects of online safety, with the Upper School girls exploring AI in particular.
As part of our commitment to make Maths exciting and high-profile, pupils joined schools across the UK in a friendly competition to celebrate NSPCC Number Day. The event raises awareness and funds for the NSPCC while encouraging a love of Maths among children.
Our Critical Thinking Champions led a wonderful assembly, complete with rockstar music, a number quiz and a number story, ‘How Many Legs?’ They also shared the importance of the NSPCC and Mrs Comerford spoke to the children about her London Marathon Challenge.
To raise money, pupils took part in the TT Rock Stars competition, ‘NSPCC Rocks’, gained sponsorship and brought coins into school to build the NSPCC Buddy. The Year 4 girls were challenged to compete against Year 4 pupils at Warwick Junior School and Clapham Terrace.
Thanks to your support, we raised a total of £705.63 for the NSPCC.
BY AVANI AND BRONWYN
In Year 6, we are tasked with completing a Skills for Life Portfolio throughout the year. This requires us to use a variety of skills to complete different tasks. Each of us has a mentor, a member of staff who guides us through each task.
We spoke to Jess and Lydia, in Year 6, to find out how they are progressing with their portfolios. Jess said her portfolio is going very well and she is pleased that she stayed under budget for her bedroom redesign. Lydia is happy because all her projects so far have been completed and successfully signed off.
Both girls said they frequently use Critical Thinking in lessons and show Compassion and Empathy by looking out for their friends. They also practice Communication and Collaboration in lessons like STEAM and during team projects. Outside the classroom, Jess shows Resilience in her rugby while Lydia demonstrates Empathy when helping her parents.
They explained that the Skills for Life Portfolio is helping them learn valuable skills for the future and understand why these skills are important. Jess is learning how to spend and save her money wisely while Lydia is developing her Critical Thinking for future challenges. Jess hopes to become a professional rugby player representing England and Lydia dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
The Spring Term is full of contrasts, with the weather at its most changeable. The snow that greeted the children in January brought much excitement in Forest School, as we looked for signs of winter. The children noticed ice on the pond, frost-covered leaves, berries, bare trees and evergreen trees.
Children in The Squirrels Nursery, after reading ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’, went on their own bear hunt, searching in the trees, bushes and structures to find the eight bears that were hidden. They worked hard to see if they could find them all. We also read ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and planted our own beans. Hopefully these are not magical and will not grow up to the sky but the children have been enjoying caring for the small bean shoots and watching them grow.
Both Reception and Nursery children joined in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. They used spotter sheets and binoculars to help identify the birds. They also made bird food, grating apples and bread, mashing bananas and mixing in bird seed. Once finished, they placed the food on large pieces of bark and hung them in the Headmaster’s garden.
A highlight of the term was having a fire. We learnt about fire safety – never walking in the fire circle, staying seated on our logs, closing our eyes if the smoke blows towards us and never touching matches. The Reception children enjoyed pancakes as part of Shrove Tuesday celebrations while the Nursery children took delight in watching their toast change colour over the fire. Of course, this was all accompanied by hot chocolate, a firm favourite!
In the Year 1 Forest School Club, the children made clay faces using natural resources, created clay Easter eggs with repeating patterns using twigs and crafted spinners from log slices and a twig. The groups have been very focused, making dens, climbing trees during role-play scenarios and using the mud kitchen as a restaurant to create a wide array of dishes.
This term, the Forest School orchard project came to fruition, thanks to WPSA. Eight fruit trees were sourced, one for each year group at Warwick Prep including four apple, two cherry, one plum and one pear. It was important to ensure suitable pollinators were chosen and where possible, heritage trees local to the area were included. The two local apple varieties are Wyken Pippin and Hunts Duke of Gloucester, the latter introduced by Thomas Hunt from Stratford-upon-Avon. The plum is a Warwickshire Drooper which should be juicy and ready to pick when the children return to school in September. One of the cherry trees is a Midlands heritage Black Oliver which we hope will fruit before the end of the Summer Term
With positions chosen and holes dug, planting took place at the end of February. The children took great delight and pride in ensuring each tree was carefully planted and cared for. Members of the Eco Council also helped plant the plum tree and have been thinking of names for each of the trees.
Creating an orchard is a long-term legacy. It not only supports biodiversity, environmental benefits and pollution reduction but also offers opportunities to connect with nature, enjoy healthy eating and explore Literacy, Science and STEAM. Thank you, WPSA.
The Spring Term was a busy one for the Eco Council, with many exciting projects taking place across the campus.
At the beginning of term, the Council enjoyed a visit to the King’s High School Library where members listened to children’s stories about adaptations in the desert and rainforest, written by Year 8 Geography students. The Councillors loved meeting the students, hearing their imaginative stories and, of course, enjoying a chocolate biscuit!
During the same week, Eco Council members from Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 at Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School supported the planting of British native trees on campus as part of the nationwide initiative, Hedgerow Heroes. The pupils planted three different types of trees and learnt how best to support them in their early years of growth, finishing with a warming hot chocolate. Find out more in ‘Foundation Community’ on page 29.
BY AVANI AND BRONWYN
Editors, Avani and Bronwyn, met with Mrs Carpenter to find out more about her role as Head of Eco Council.
Q. What is Eco Council?
A. Eco Council is made up of a pupil representative from each form, from Year 1 to Year 6, who meet regularly throughout the term to discuss ways we can be more environmentally conscious as a school. Council members help to develop eco initiatives, organise competitions, lead assemblies and play an active role in promoting sustainability across the school community.
Q. What projects do you work on in Eco Council?
A. We work on lots of projects across the schools in the Foundation and have really enjoyed planting more trees on the campus as part of the Hedgerow Heroes initiative. We also focus on ways to make our school more sustainable and eco-friendly.
Q. What did you discuss in your most recent meeting?
A. Our latest meeting focused on creating posters to remind everyone to turn the lights off and on reading books with the Year 8 King’s High School students.
Q. What is the Eco Council’s main focus at present?
A. We are currently focusing on several important areas, including saving energy and reducing food waste. We encourage people not to waste food and to try growing their own food at home.
After half term, the Eco Councillors took part in planting fruit trees in Forest School, organised by Mrs Lees, alongside pupils from The Squirrels Nursery.
Eco Council members also led an assembly for World Wildlife Day, celebrating animals and plants around the world and exploring how we can protect their ecosystems. In addition, posters have been displayed around the school to remind both children and adults to turn off lights in rooms that are not in use.
Please do continue to share with us what you have been doing at home to help our planet. Your contributions will be featured on the Eco Council board.
Q. What is the first impression of nature and Eco Council you would like the Nursery and Reception children to have?
A. I would like them to both understand and enjoy it because nature is so important and vital to us.
Q. As Head of Humanities, what is your favourite subject to teach?
A. I love History because it feels like we are detectives uncovering the past. My favourite topic is the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, who were incredibly skilled. I also enjoy Geography, as it links really well with History and helps me understand the world around us.
Q. Who is your favourite singer?
A. I have quite a few favourites but I especially love Harry Styles. I am very excited to see him live at Wembley!
Year 3 and Year 4 pupils from Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School came together for another exciting Link Day!
The Year 3 pupils took part in a STEAM activity at Warwick Prep where they became engineers for the day and worked together in teams to design and build paper rollercoaster marble runs.
At Warwick Junior School, the Year 4 pupils were given the mission to undertake spy training! The pupils took part in a ‘fitness test’ through an agility course, deciphered codes and even designed a prototype escape vehicle.
The pupils worked collaboratively together and demonstrated Critical Thinking, confidence and a lot of creativity! Our Link Days continue to be a fantastic way for the Junior School and Warwick Prep to regularly come together and to build new friendships.
Year 5 pupils from Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School came together for an exciting and collaborative netball Link Day.
The event gave pupils the opportunity to play alongside friends, develop teamwork skills, and enjoy friendly competition. Mixed teams worked together throughout the event, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, communication and enthusiasm.
This was another fantastic example of collaboration between Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School, leaving pupils feeling excited for more future events!
In Warwick Prep Life – Autumn 2025, Henry had been continuing to learn more skills as part of his guide dog training including safely travelling on public transport and visiting new places such as a donkey sanctuary and the beach!
Henry is growing into a wonderfully lovable character, full of personality and charm. As he enters his ‘teenage phase’, he is beginning to test the boundaries a little more, especially during free runs where he now pauses to consider whether returning when called is worth it! With a little encouragement (and some cheese), Henry is learning that coming back does not mean the fun has to end.
Since his last update, Henry has enjoyed a range of new experiences, including trips around England in a motorhome and even a ferry journey which he took in his stride. He also confidently handled the sights and sounds of a steam train, showing just how calm and adaptable he is.
BY ALYSSA AND EMILY
Henry has been spending time getting used to important environments, including the vets where he has built a very positive association thanks to plenty of fuss and rewards. A visit to an office setting also proved a success, with Henry settling in brilliantly.
Training continues to focus on repetition and routine, from visits to shops and supermarkets to practising calm behaviour in cafes and restaurants. These experiences are helping to prepare Henry for his future role as a guide dog.
Looking ahead, Henry will continue building on his training as he prepares for the next stage at training school. With his relaxed and adaptable nature, he is sure to thrive and while he will be greatly missed, he is well on his way to becoming a true life changer.
Craft Club runs before school on Mondays for Year 6 girls and on Wednesdays for pupils in Year 4 and Year 5. It is a chance to showcase your creative talents in a fun and hands-on club, run by the incredible ceramic artist, talented painter, caring teacher, and resident artist at King’s High School, Mrs Craven!
We take part in a wide range of projects, including bath bombs and candles, ceramic and glass work, and even beading and jewellery making.
We spoke to three girls – Sorcha in Year 4, Elizabeth in Year 5 and Amy in Year 6 to find out more about their experiences in Craft Club.
Q. What’s your favourite project that you have completed at Craft Club and why?
A. S: I loved the bath bombs we did last week that we made from scratch!
E: I made a starfish out of clay and Mrs Craven helped me.
A: I loved the ceramic and glass bowls but I also liked the glass bracelets that we made.
Q. What other projects would like you like to do at Craft Club?
A. S: I would love to try crocheting and knitting.
E: I fancy doing nature crafts.
A: I would like to improve my sewing skills by making pencil cases.
Q. Have you made new friends in the Club?
A. S: Yes. I have made one in my class.
E: I made a friend in my year who is in the other class who I still play with now
A: I go with lots of my friends.
Q. What is your favourite thing about Craft Club?
A. All: Bingo!
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In Art, the Year 3 girls explored ‘Fruit and Vegetables’. They have worked on painted, pencil and poly-printed fruit sections. In DT, the pupils learnt about the taste and texture of different foods and used sharp knives and specific holding techniques to cut and prepare fruits and vegetables.
In Art, the Year 4 pupils have been preparing for their art exhibition. They have been exploring the portrait work of Picasso and using acrylic paint and Posca pens to create bold portrait pieces. In DT, they focused on what our bodies need and have made cereal bars and cereal bar packaging.
In Art, the Year 5 girls explored ‘Pattern in Nature’ using a range of materials, including coffee, paint, watercolour techniques and pencil blending. In DT, the pupils investigated breads from around the world and made sweet and savoury bread rolls.
In Art, the Year 6 pupils explored the theme ‘Colourful Everyday’, focusing on pop artists and making art inspired by everyday objects. In DT, the girls focused on traditional foods from around Great Britain including scones and shortbread.
BY MALVEEN JANDU, WPSA COMMUNICATIONS
WPSA is a parent and staff volunteer charity dedicated to supporting and enriching everything Warwick Prep has to offer. We organise fun events and activities throughout the year, including the secondhand uniform shop. All money raised is re-invested into the school to support projects and activities for the children. There is always space for new members, so if you would like to join, please reach out to Class Reps – we would love to hear from you! The picture below shows some of us attending a committee meeting in the evening in one of the Prep classrooms.
In February, £623 was raised at our Year 1 and Year 2 Magic Show, held at the school in the evening. Parents were invited to stay for refreshments and the children were provided with fruit salad. It was a huge hit and a magical night for everyone.
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In March, the WPSA Easter Egg Hunt was a great success. The children loved racing around to spot the hidden eggs and clues. Thank you for your support.
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As always, thank you for your ongoing support of the WPSA Uniform Shop. Buying and selling through us does far more than simply recycling school uniform. It raises valuable funds, supports charities and benefits our children’s school experience.
One of our ongoing fundraising projects is the beautiful Warwick Prep Tree, displayed on the wall outside Lower School. Families are invited to sponsor an engraved oak leaf or acorn on the tree with a gift of £100 or more. Each plaque can be personalised. Many choose a child’s or family’s name, along with dates of attendance to create a lasting reminder of their time at Warwick Prep.
More than just a fundraiser, the tree is a piece of artwork for the whole school community to enjoy. Crafted from copper, it has space for five-hundred individual plaques, each representing a family’s connection to the school and their support for WPSA initiatives.
If you would you like to sponsor an oak leaf or acorn, please use the QR code which will take you to an application form.
The annual WPSA Prep Disco lit up the end of January with a dazzling Stars, Sequins and Stripes theme. The outfits were absolutely fantastic, with everyone fully embracing the spirit of the night.
Girls in Year 3 to Year 6 had a brilliant evening, enjoying sparkle stalls for face and nail gems, plus popcorn, hot dogs and cookies. The dance floor was buzzing, especially during the fun routines led by Mrs Alder. Everyone went home with hair clips and there were plenty of smiles as raffle prizes were won.
Warwick Schools Foundation was proud to partner with Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the Warwick Schools Foundation Multi-Academy Trust to plant more than 120 metres of new hedgerow.
The project forms part of CPRE’s nationwide initiative, Hedgerow Heroes, launched in 2021 to support the national campaign to increase the number of hedgerows by 40% by 2050. Hedgerows play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, capturing carbon, and improving our natural landscapes, making them an important focus for environmental action.
Launch of Summer Orchestra Course
This term, we introduced our new Summer Orchestra Course which takes place this July. Designed for boys and girls who want to take their music-making to the next level, this exciting summer opportunity offers two tailored streams for beginners and intermediate instrumentalists.
During the course, young musicians will:
• Develop a host of new skills
• Learn from a range of expert staff
• Gain new techniques to further their playing
• Grow in confidence as they perform in a pupil-led concert at the end of the course
All this takes place in a friendly, supportive environment where pupils will make like-minded new friends and can enjoy making music in the Foundation’s first-class facilities.
The Spring Term saw a wide variety of events and performances from musicians across the Foundation, including the Foundation Symphony Orchestra concert and the Foundation Chamber Concert. Thank you to everyone who supported these events and to our wonderful performers.
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On Tuesday 3 March, Foundation partners Orchestra of the Swan provided a dramatic evening of music with ‘Four Notes and the Truth’, telling the story of Beethoven’s determination, his struggles and his genius.
Term Commences: Tuesday 14 April
Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May
Half Term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Term Ends: Thursday 9 July
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