PRE-RECEPTION On Thursday we had a visit from Zora’s mum, who spoke to all the children about dental hygiene. All the children were very excited by their goody bags, which included top tips for parents. Thank you to Dr Aneka and Maisy for taking the time to visit the school. Moving on, Cultural Carnival Day…
Early Years Blog When it comes to a child’s development, some of the most essential milestones happen long before they ever pick up a pencil or learn to read. Gross motor skills — those that involve large muscle groups used for movements like crawling, walking, jumping and balancing — are fundamental to a child’s overall…
PRE-RECEPTION The children had a fantastic trip to Wingham Wildlife Park last Friday. They were excited to see chimpanzees, various breeds of monkeys, exotic birds, minibeasts and flamingos. They howled at the Artic wolf and were surprised by a baboon who banged loudly on the glass at them! The children’s listening skills were exceptional in…
PRE-RECEPTION It has been a very busy week in Pre-Reception. We all had a fantastic time celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. The children had great fun taking part in ‘swing’ dancing to ‘In the Mood’. The dance teacher was very impressed by the children’s behaviour and dance moves. Back in the classroom the…
Windmill Hill adventures Year 4 are thoroughly enjoying their time at Windmill Hill. Pupils have demonstrated great courage while tackling the giant swing and the high wall. They also participated enthusiastically in a game of aero ball. In addition, we marked VE Day with a display of Union Jack flags. The trip has been a…
THE FPQ AND EPQ PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS At Farringtons School, we believe in nurturing not just academic knowledge, but also the crucial skills that empower our pupils to thrive in their future academic and professional lives. That is why we are particularly proud of our comprehensive project qualification pathway. This starts with the Foundation Project Qualification…
PRE-RECEPTION We have had a fabulous and busy week in Pre-Reception! This week, we have been working hard on creating our farm display. In addition, we have been learning the names of baby animals and singing a fun song to help us remember them. Our poems this term are all about animals, and the children…
EARLY YEARS BLOG Here at Farringtons Prep School, we firmly believe that the joy of learning extends far beyond the classroom. Indeed, where better to discover new skills and create lasting memories than in the heart of the home – the kitchen! Cooking with children is a fantastic way to teach them invaluable life lessons,…
keep up to date with the year 5 trip to york DAY 1 What a fabulous start to the Year 5 residential! Our pupils have had the chance to soak up the cultural beauty of York, especially the magnificent York Minster! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farringtons School (@onefarringtons)…
PRE-RECEPTION This term’s topic is ‘animals’ and we will be focusing on farm animals. LITERACY In Literacy, we have introduced our key text ‘Farmer Duck’. The children looked at the front cover and described what they noticed. Together, we worked out that the book was about a duck and it was set on a farm….
Centenary Tea Towel In 1925, Farringtons had the privilege of receiving a royal visit from Queen Mary, the great-grandmother of King Charles III. Farringtons will produce a limited-edition tea towel to commemorate the centenary of this special occasion. You can purchase these high-quality cotton tea towels for £14.00 each, including postage and packing. To order…
PRE-RECEPTION This week has been an extremely busy week for Pre-Reception and the rest of the Prep School. It was lovely to see many of you at our Easter Service. We are sure that you were as impressed as us by the children’s singing. We were very proud of them all. We have taken part…
PRE-RECEPTION Firstly, the children have had a busy week planting and caring for their sunflowers and tomato plants. We have been sequencing pictures of a plant’s growth from a seed and thinking about what a healthy plant needs to grow. We have continued to focus on the book ‘The Tiny Seed’ by Eric Carle. The…
Announcement of the new Head of the Prep School for September 2025 Following a thorough and rigorous recruitment process, I am delighted to announce that Mr Brendan O’Keeffe has been appointed as the new Head of Farringtons Prep School with effect from 1st September 2025. In a highly competitive field of applicants, Mr O’Keeffe’s experience in…
EARLY YEARS BLOG Firstly, Easter is a time of vibrant colours, new life and most importantly, fun! Indeed, for toddlers, it is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world through their senses. Read our top tips for celebrating Easter at home and find out what we are doing in Early Years. Sensory Easter fun at…
