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Welcome We are delighted to welcome your interest in Saint Nicholas and we hope that this prospectus will give you an insight into life at the school. At Saint Nicholas the staff are caring and understanding, yet know the importance of effort and personal discipline in enabling individual pupils to achieve the highest academic standards. We believe that children learn best when they feel happy and secure and we aim to develop in our pupils a lifelong interest in learning. Visitors to the school are impressed by the friendly, positive attitude of the pupils and their energetic sense of purpose. We appreciate the importance you attach to selecting the right school for your child and we invite you to visit to experience our caring ethos which enables our children to face the demands of modern life.
2 | EXCELLENCE
A relaxed school “which upholds traditional values of discipline and respect through its exemplary teaching standards Parent
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Excellence At Saint Nicholas we emphasise traditional values such as responsibility, honesty and respect for learning. Our teachers are highly committed and work in partnership with our pupils and parents to ensure high standards of behaviour and academic achievement. The stability and security of continuous education on one site, spanning the age ranges from 4 - 16 years are major factors in helping us achieve this.
teachers have high expectations of pupils and encourage them to persevere and take an interest in and enjoy their work. independent schools inspectorate
4 | ENRICHMENT
Enrichment Our pupils enjoy a vibrant all round education that is stimulating, challenging and exciting. The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities including regular sports fixtures, drama activities and musical events that enables individual talent to be discovered and nurtured. We encourage pupils to discover their individual sphere of excellence and thus be challenged and inspired, developing their confidence and independence.
at every stage the curriculum is complemented by a good range of field work, residential visits, music and theatre performances, visits to places of interest and visiting speakers, all of which enrich pupils’ experience. independent schools inspectorate
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happy school which allows children to “A friendly, develop into well-rounded young adults ” Parent
6 | ENJOYMENT
A good, friendly “atmosphere which creates confidence and a sense of well being in the children Parent
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Enjoyment Courtesy, tolerance and personal integrity are qualities expected of all our pupils and our supportive ethos ensures our pupils enjoy coming to school. They have high selfesteem, are caring and considerate towards others and are sensitive towards their feelings. They are happy and secure within a firm and fair framework of discipline which promotes responsible behaviour. Our pupils say that they feel safe, respected and valued.
the pupils’ social skills are highly developed and they demonstrate caring, sensitive and respectful attitudes to one another and courtesy both in and outside the classrooms. independent schools inspectorate
8 | ENDEAVOUR
Endeavour We expect our pupils to achieve at the highest levels possible for them and our staff recognise and reward the effort of the individual in all areas of school life. Our pupils of all ages understand that it is important to have aspirations and set oneself demanding targets rather than easy ones. They have a strong work ethic which will take them far in life.
acknowledgements of success and praise are fundamental to school life from the earliest years, and through this recognition pupils grow in self-confidence and a belief in themselves. independent schools inspectorate
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A happy disciplined “place where each child is given the opportunity to achieve their personal best Parent
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10 | ENTHUSIASM
children can’t wait “toMycome to school in the morning! They love their lessons and talk enthusiastically about what they have learnt during the day Pare nt
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Enthusiasm The pupils look forward to school and are fully engaged in the wide range of activities that the school offers. This is reflected in the positive way they take part in lessons and become fully involved in the whole life of the school. Saint Nicholas is our parents’ first choice of education from 4-16 years as their children leave enthused about learning and ready to meet the challenges of the next stages of their lives.
pupils have positive attitudes, they show enthusiasm and enjoy their work and activities. independent schools inspectorate
12 | ENVIRONMENT
Environment We provide a highly supportive environment and take pride in our pastoral arrangements which emphasis care for the individual and relationships based on trust and respect which are highly effective in fostering pupils’ personal development. We promote an awareness of the environment and we successfully encourage pupils to take responsibility in the school and wider community and to take great pride in their school.
relationships between staff and pupils, and amongst pupils themselves are outstanding. independent schools inspectorate
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My child has “developed academically, socially and physically Parent
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14 | ENTERPRISE
Saint Nicholas is a “school which encourages independent thinking ” Parent
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Enterprise We aim to stimulate intellectual curiosity, preparing our pupils for a future as global citizens in which the pace of change will become faster and more challenging. Our pupils learn to think dynamically, to take the initiative and they develop leadership skills and the ability to work in teams through participation in extra-curricular activities and holding posts of responsibility, and above all we seek to cultivate a generation of communicative and enquiring young people who are able to influence the world around them.
pupils’ awareness and appreciation of the needs of people of different circumstances plays an important part in developing their social responsibility. independent schools inspectorate
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Thank you for 14 fantastic years of schooling. I really “can’t put into words how the school has not just educated my children, but nurtured and encouraged them shaping them very favourably into the young adults they are now which will stand them in good stead for the future. Saint Nicholas really is unique and we will always remember our time at the school with very fond memories. Parent
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