The Junior School has a warm and friendly atmosphere where each girl is helped and encouraged to reach her full potential. The best of the traditional teaching methods are combined with the best of the new to achieve a high academic standard.
The girls are lively and happy but well disciplined and are taught to be thoughtful and courteous. They are encouraged to take part in the many charitable fund-raising events organised by the school.
There are four classes, one for each Junior year, which together make up a Junior Department of about 100 girls. The Junior rooms are on the ground floor within the same building as the Senior School.
All specialist facilities, such as Laboratories, Gymnasium and Music rooms are shared with the whole school. Specialist teachers take Science, P.E., Music, Design Technology and French, which is taught in the top two classes. The school has a very wide curriculum and there are numerous extra-curricular activities. The National Curriculum has been carefully considered. The school is happy that its requirements are already being covered and whilst it will be regarded as a basis for curriculum developments, it is possible to teach well beyond it in many areas.
Parents are invited to be present at many occasions throughout the year for Drama, Harvest Festivals, Carol Services, Music Festivals and Sporting Events as well as Open Days.
Entry to the Juniors is by examination at 7+, 8+ and 9+ where papers in basic Junior Maths and English are set. Past papers are available only for the 7+ entry.
