Alton School can provided so many opportunities for your child, from the classroom to extra curricular activities such as sport, music and art.
We are kind to each other, the children are treated with kindness and they are kind to each other. Kindness allows pupils to know they can take risks and someone will be there to catch them if they fall.” – Mrs Grimes, Former Head of Lower School
Hear below from our former Director of Lower School about the seamless transition between Year 6 and Year 7 and how they work with Scott Sanderson, Director of Middle School.
Former Director of Prep and Nursery, Pim Grimes, leads a panel of Lower School teachers and Nursery staff to answer frequently asked questions along with a live Q&A from attendees.
Beth Brown, Head of Lower School PE talks about the sports available, including swimming and how the curriculum can prepare the children for the next stage in their sporting lives. Pupils love getting involved with House sports events, like their sports days. All house events give the pupils a sense of being part of a team and working together.
Learn about how day-to-day life is run for pupils in our Lower School from their daily routines to the curriculum, including use of IT which has helped recently when we have needed to switch to online learning.
Hear about what is on offer to our Lower School pupils, from curriculum, assemblies & specialist teachers to trips, competitions & sports. Mr Scowcroft takes us on a virtual tour of the Lower School and explains the benefits of having that all year group classrooms close to each other.
Learn more about how each stage of the Lower School leads to the next stage of learning and the priorities of each stage of their education.
“In Reception, we want the children to be happy, settled and most of all we want them to love coming to school each day” – Mrs Payne, Reception teacher
Teachers give a sense of the community feel at Alton School and how the nurturing environment can help your child be the best they can be without fear of failure.
“My favourite thing about Alton School is how understanding the teachers are and how kind the students are” – Head girl, 2019-20
Miss Dolby-Brown talks about Years 5 & 6 curriculum, trips and concerts.
Our trips and visits enhance the curriculum where the pupils can get hand on experiences to consolidate their learning in the classroom. They also offer the pupils a chance to be independent in a safe environment away from school.
Alton School, Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire
GU34 2NG
Phone: +44 (0) 1420 82070
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