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The School Preparatory School Junior School Reports Activities Registration, Admission and Fees |
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The School |
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Haddon Dene School was established in 1929 by Miss Olive
Vyse, and has grown to become a co-educational Preparatory
School for approximately 180
children, aged 3 to 11 years.
It is situated in a quiet, but central position in
Broadstairs, occupying two buildings which house the
Preparatory Department, with children from 3 to 7 years,
and the Junior Department, with children from 7 to 11
years.The aim of Haddon Dene School is to enable the children's potential abilities to be fully developed in a happy and caring environment. There is a firm discipline in the school, which provides a stable framework where qualities of honesty, self-confidence and consideration for others are fostered. The School Day extends from 8.55 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. according to age. There is an Early Bird facility whereby children may be left in school from 8.00 a.m. each morning. A Homework Club facility is available until 5.00 p.m. each evening. |
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Preparatory School |
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The Reception Class (Age 3) has 10 to 12 children who attend school 5
mornings weekly, from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. It is important that a
child's first experiences of school are happy, and that a positive attitude
is encouraged. To this end, a wide range of educational activities, such as
Language Work, Number Work, Computing, Music, Games, Movement, Art and
social training skills, are pursued in a structured situation. Class P1 (Age 4) has approximately 18 children, and continues to build on early learning, with more emphasis being placed on acquiring reading, writing and number skills. Children in P1 initially stay for 5 mornings, but this is gradually increased when the child is ready. The decision to increase to full time is taken jointly by the parents and the class teacher. Class P2 (Age 5), Class P3 (Age 6) and Class P4 (Age 7). There are approximately 18 children in each of these classes where a mixture of traditional and modern methods are used in the academic teaching. All children have a class teacher, and will have specialist teachers for Music, Movement, Games and Swimming (at Ramsgate Pool). Some homework is set in P3 and P4 and it is hoped that parents will regularly hear their children read books that are sent home, and help in the learning of Spellings and tables. At the end of P4 the children transfer to the Junior School. |
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Junior School |
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In the Junior School each class, of approximately 18 children, has a class
teacher, but the timetable becomes more clearly defined with specialist
teachers in Science, Music, Art, Drama, Elocution, Choir, Games, Computing
and Swimming. French is taught throughout the Junior School. Private Music
Tuition is also available after school. All children do homework and there are school examinations at the end of the Summer Term. High standards of work are expected and the curriculum is based on the requirements of a sound, balanced education to develop a well-rounded child who is prepared for the future. The National Curriculum is followed in the core subjects and all the children take the Key Stage tests. The school has a good examination record, and all children take part in the annual Kent Examinations which lead to selection for Secondary Education, or entry into other Independent Schools. This record is achieved by working in small classes where children get the attention they need, and their problems can be identified and corrected. |
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Reports |
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| All children have a School Report at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms when there are parents' evenings where parents have the opportunity to discuss their child's progress and work with the teachers. Junior School children also have half-termly reports. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Activities |
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Whilst academic achievement is of paramount importance, Haddon Dene seeks
to develop each child's potential to the full and offers a wide range of
after school activities.
Haddon Dene boasts an excellent computer facility for the use of both
Preparatory and Junior School pupils.Sporting abilities are encouraged by the Preparatory and Junior Gymnastic Clubs, Horse-riding Group and seasonal games activities including Soccer, Hockey, Netball, Cricket and Tennis. Aesthetic sensibilities are satisfied by the Preparatory and Junior Art Clubs, Ballet, Drama, Elocution and lessons in a diverse range of musical instruments including keyboards, strings and woodwind. The children are encouraged to participate in a wide range of festivals and sporting events, They are made aware of the outside community through guest speakers, by supporting worthwhile causes, and also by regular visits and excursions to historical sites, exhibitions and other places of interest. |
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Registration, Admission and Fees |
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Parents seeking admission for their children should make an appointment to
visit the School and meet the Headmaster. After this, the registration form
should be completed and returned to the school with the registration fee,
which is non-returnable. A test date is then arranged when the child will
spend a morning in the appropriate class and, subject to the results, an
offer of a place will be made. Details of the current fees are set out below, and must be paid on, or before, the first day of term for which they are due. A full term's written notice is required if a child is to be withdrawn, otherwise a full term's fees must be paid. |
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