Harenc is a home-from-home. We want more than anything else for our boys to feel happy and within an orderly environment for each of them to achieve a high degree of personal success. Our reputation has grown over the years among discerning parents because we list among the hallmarks of our success the following points of emphasis which collectively form the basis of our aims and objectives.
The encouragement of our boys to reach their full potential during the most formative years of their lives.
The caring for the boys, entrusted to the School, in a homely and happy environment.
The placing of emphasis on sound academic grounding and confident participation in sports; both team and individual.
The maintenance of a low teacher/pupil ratio.
Active pupil participation within the community in which the school is situated.
The Staff
In addition to the Headmaster all members of the teaching staff are fully-qualified and subscribe to the principles of traditional teaching methods in order to promote success in the classroom. Above all else they are committed to the care and welfare of their young charges.
The curriculum
All boys follow a course of instruction which will broaden their experience and will equip them with the skills necessary to compete proficiently in senior examinations at 11+ as set by the Local Authorities (Grammar Schools) and the leading Independent Schools.
In the prep classes (boys aged 3-7) the emphasis is placed on the acquisition of basic skills in numeracy and literacy using a carefully planned programme of theoretical and practical work. Due consideration is given to the child's physical, aesthetical and moral development in these very early years. Reading schemes approved by the staff have been implemented in order to provide each child with a structured framework in which to master the basic reading skills as he progresses through the School. Parents are actively encouraged to assist with their child's progress by helping to hear the child read at home.
In the Junior classes (boys aged 7-11+) basic skills and knowledge learnt in the prep classes form a solid foundation on which to further create an exciting and challenging learning programme which includes computing, French and science. In every case a carefully-constructed programme of outings and visiting speakers adds an attractive dimension to the life of the junior boy.
It may be that in some schools traditional areas of junior education such as the learning of tables and spelling have become unimportant. At Harenc they are a vital part of our teaching programme and great emphasis is placed on these important areas together with strict adherence to the rules concerning punctuation and presentation of work submitted for marking.
