Prep School

Welcome to the Prep School

Flourish & Fly

Fear Nothing

Nyle ye drede

Aspirational setting

It has never been a better time to be a girl. Our Prep School is committed to delivering first-class experiences for every pupil which instill a belief that our girls can reach for the stars.

Our Prep School mascot is Fina, the giraffe. Fina perfectly encapsulates the ‘Sydenham Spirit’ and, as such, each Prep School pupil is invited to become a Giraffe Girl. Together, we stand tall, stick our necks out for other people and aim high.

– Mrs Gillian Panton
Head of the Prep School

Academic

The Early Years Foundation Stage is fundamental in instilling positive dispositions towards learning. During the Reception year, children will play and explore; make choices and learn to try things and persevere in their efforts; be creative and solve problems; form good relationships; be safe, secure and happy.

Pre-Prep, Reception – Year 2
Prep, Years 3 – 6
Senior School Preparation

Prep School

Pastoral

By the start of year 3, our pupils are developing as confident, independent learners. As they progress, our girls become more accustomed to specialist teaching as this provision is further extended to Art, Design & Technology, and Latin.

Sports

Our attitude to sport in the Prep School involves all pupils (from Reception to year 6) in keeping active, honing skills and developing a sense of team spirit.

Music

Whilst specialist music teaching is provided to all Prep School pupils from Reception, this is only the start of the exciting musical opportunities we offer.