Within a happy and caring family atmosphere, we aim to provide a complete education of the highest possible standard - not only by a solid grounding in the basics but also by stimulating interest in a wide variety of subjects, believing that success owes as much to motivation as to talent.
While essentially forward looking, we have a firm belief in the traditional values of good manners and discipline. We have an excellent record for the successful preparation of pupils for entry to Public and Independent schools throughout the country, often as Bursary winners, while those who move on to state maintained secondary schools invariably do well.
Staff flair and professionalism are the central ingredients in any school's success. Park Lodge employs a well qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated teaching staff who combine the best features of traditional education with an informal, friendly approach to the needs and interests of each child.
Close liaison between home and school is essential and parents are kept informed of their child's progress as monitored through regular homework, continuous assessment and formal examinations.
We believe strongly in the value of subject-related activities. Field courses, visits to museums, exhibitions, art galleries and theatres, all enrich the process of learning and are easily and readily organised when classes are small.
We believe in width of sporting experience and we therefore include golf, squash and badminton, amongst other sports. Every child also swims weekly.
The School operates both Before and After School Clubs for the children of all departments.
In addition to our own Bursaries, we offer Assisted Places to children over the age of five years.
We are now the preparatory school for Keil School, Dumbarton, to which daily transport is provided.
