Edgehill College's Preparatory School is a community which aims to provide a secure environment, where all the children can develop their potential to the full. The School prospers through its philosophy of 'learning through enjoyment'. Care is taken to give a good grounding in the basic subjects of English and Mathematics but the children are also introduced to French, Science, Technology and Computing, an approach which allows them to make a smooth transfer to the main College.
The musical education of the children is considered to be of importance; they have the opportunity to learn to play the piano and most orchestral instruments. Group violin tuition is included in the curriculum and all children learn to play the recorder.
The annual play, the Nativity Play and House plays give the children the opportunity to develop their dramatic skills and to write, direct and produce their own plays. The School is most successful in Music and Drama Festivals.
The school is well equipped for the teaching of art, ceramics, technology and computing and the Science curriculum relates directly to the children's experience.
There are fine Sports facilities, in addition to the gymnasium and netball/tennis courts there is a Sports hall, an all weather pitch, a grass running track and pitches for cricket, hockey, soccer and rugby.
All Boarders are housed in Shawleigh, which is very much a family home. At the weekend the children are occupied fully through a whole range of recreational, sporting and cultural activities and visits.
Shawleigh has its own special happy atmosphere where children can develop socially together.
