Haberdashers' Boys' School - Information Book

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We encourage pupils to be confident and also to embrace their individuality as they progress through the school. Working closely with the Preparatory school staff ensures that there is a seamless transition for your child as they move into the Preparatory School at the beginning of Year 3.

Our Values Values are what we hold dear as a school, the core beliefs that we stand for. They drive all decisions and actions.

Pastoral Care

AMBITION

At Habs Pre-Prep, we pride ourselves on the outstanding pastoral care that we provide to our pupils and their families. We appreciate the importance of strong links between home and school during these formative years.

CURIOSITY

COURAGE Our open-door policy, together with regular parent consultation meetings and information evenings, enables us to foster the mental health and wellbeing of every pupil in our care.

COMMUNITY

Co-curricular

Admissions

A variety of lunchtime clubs are on offer including STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths), photography, chess, forest school, Spanish and arts and crafts.

How To Apply There are 36 places available at 4+ entry. Assessments take place in February/March of the proposed year of entry at the Pre-Prep in Hazel Road, Park Street. The first round of assessments is arranged in age bands. These assessments last approximately one and a half hours, during which time pupils undertake a range of age-appropriate tasks designed to identify potential.

There are many opportunities for parents to work in partnership with the school through regular social events. Parents are also invited to the annual Donkin Cup cross country race, sports day, swimming gala and the winter and summer productions.

Following a successful first assessment, pupils are invited back to the Senior School campus for a second assessment lasting approximately 45 minutes. During this time, parents are invited to meet the Headmaster or one of his deputies. The assessments are conducted by members of the school’s teaching staff in a friendly and informal way. The aim is to help your child relax and feel comfortable so that their suitability for a place at Haberdashers’ can be assessed. Your child would only be offered a place if we feel they would be 6


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