Prospectus

St. Bernard’s Preparatory School
Mission Statement
With God as our shelter and Christ as our guide, the mission of St
Bernard‟s Preparatory School is to educate towards love and service to
God, each other and the wider community.
Through our broad, balanced curriculum we will develop an
understanding of each faith and the values we share. We will treat
each person with respect, knowing we are special and unique.
Aims
Initiate worship, celebration and prayer within the curriculum as a
natural part of school life.
To nurture a love of learning, and to develop, as fully as possible, each
child‟s academic potential and talents.
To generate an understanding of the need for care and consideration
for others within our community and the wider world.
Provide a broad, balanced, challenging curriculum enriched with
wider curriculum experiences and opportunities for learning;
differentiated to, and appropriate to, the needs of the individual child
to enable them to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually,
morally, socially and physically.
To value each individual as unique and individual and made in the
likeness of God, happy with the person they have become.
History
In July 1897 a small group of Bernardine nuns arrived in the rural
parish of Langley, led by Dame Lucie Destailleurs, to re-establish in
safety their community and spiritual life.
The England that welcomed them, by contrast, was revelling in
euphoria of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, crowned sixty
years before on 28 June. Throughout the land, this great anniversary
was being celebrated.
It was in early June 1897 that the Prioress, Dame Ernestine, came to inspect Aldin
House and check whether it would suit the purposes of the Order as a community
house and school. The present flourishing and enormously expanded community
of St. Bernard‟s, school and convent, is proof of the wisdom of those who decided
that the house would make an acceptable refuge from France.
Aldin House had a short, though interesting history. Built in 1860‟s by Baroness
Coutts, an heiress and lady in waiting, it was never used by her and in 1869 she
sold it to an Anglican cleric, the Rev. J. Hawtrey. He created what became a
thriving preparatory school of 300 boys for Eton College. Hawtrey then moved his
school to Westgate in 1883, to be succeeded at Aldin House by a Welsh Charity
which used it as a school for just a year before it was sold in 1884 to a Jesuit
community who, like the Bernardines, were refugees from France. They remained
in residence until 1890 from which time the house lay empty until the arrival of the
Bernardines in July 1897. Strangely the house was never used for its original
purpose but has always served, in some way, for a community and a school.
Dame Lucie and her sisters came to an empty building that required much work to
make it habitable for the nuns and for the pupils. Days were spent in obtaining
kitchen equipment and furniture and contracts were placed for installing heating,
lighting and sanitation. But before even these basic needs were tackled, the
spiritual life of the community in its new home was marked by a mass of
dedication on 4 July 1897.
The frenetic work of the first weeks at Langley enabled the first pupils – all
boarders, twelve coming from France and two from England – to be welcomed on
6 October. Three weeks earlier, the first lay teacher, Miss Gertrude Butt, had been
appointed to help the nuns and the pupils in their learning of English. On the day
the school opened, the statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart was formally blessed
and the community entrusted to Our Lady‟s protection. Two weeks later, on the
feast of the Holy Angels, the pupils were taken on an excursion to Stoke Poges and
entertained in the evening at a concert given by old girls from Equermes. The
tradition of Guardian Angels was thus established from the very beginning.
This first year was fruitful in other ways. In December Father Drake was
appointed Chaplain and continued so until 1914. In January Miss Wells was
recruited to the staff, a notable addition as she was to be professed as Dame Marie
Hilda in 1901, the first English girl that S. Bernard‟s has the honour and joy to
present to the Congregation. Dame Marie Hilda later became a determined,
efficient and long serving headmistress who guided the school to recognition by the
Board of Education in 1920 and was still keeping a motherly eye on her charges
during years of blitz bombings on London and the Home counties.
The Catholics of Langley and Slough welcomed the Bernardine community, joined
them in the celebration of Mass and looked to them for help. The convent school
was devoted to boarding young ladies but there was a need for a day school for
local children of all ages. Tentative beginnings led to the purchase of a substantial
house at the gates of the convent where an ever growing number of pupils were
taught in the new St. Joseph‟s school, for many years under the leadership of Dame
Marie Edith.
The two wars inevitably had an effect on the community and school. In 1914, the
ground floor was converted into a military hospital with room for nearly 80
soldiers. The King and Queen visited the hospital in 1915 but, for some reason,
only a few men were ever sent to the hospital and these were mostly territorials
from home units. By July 1916 the hospital was closed and the rooms returned to
school use once more.
St. Bernard‟s emerged, intact, into a post war world where many and dramatic
changes in society would happen. Europe was marked by continuing hardships,
separation of families, rationing and the resettlement of displaced persons, marked
also by an idealism aiming at building a better society based on greater justice and
equality. In Britain, Butler‟s Education Act of 1944 was of great significance. For
the first time, the state was to provide secondary education for all to the age of
fifteen in grammar, technical or modern schools.
This act stimulated an important development at St. Bernard‟s. It was decided that
the two schools, St. Bernard‟s and St. Joseph‟s, were to amalgamate. St. Bernard‟s
would consist of an independent senior school with grammar places and some
boarders while the children of preparatory school age were to be taught in the
building vacated by St. Joseph‟s. After many years of committed service Dame
Marie Hilda retired as Headmistress of St. Bernard‟s and Dame Marie Edith as
Headmistress of St. Joseph‟s.
The tradition of long and devoted service was continued by Dame Dorothy who
was Head of St. Bernard‟s for twenty five years and Dame Marie Hedwige who
looked after the new preparatory school for the same length of time. At this early
stage, the two schools together numbered about five hundred pupils.
In 1944 a very important Education Act was passed which caused many changes in
the running of all schools through the country. In the wake of the changes St.
Bernard‟s Preparatory School became an independent school in September 1945,
taking over the building on the corner of the London/Langley Road, which had
formerly housed St. Joseph‟s. In that momentous year, 1945, the senior girls of St.
Joseph‟s cross the road to St. Bernard‟s Convent School, and the junior children
from St. Bernard‟s came across to what would now be St. Bernard‟s Preparatory
School, catering for girls 4-11+ years and boys 4-8 years.
Sister Francis Mary became Headmistress in 1973 when Sister Mary Hedwige
retired and in 1981 the school moved to a bright, modern building in the Convent
grounds. The rest, as they say, is all history!
In August 2006 the Bernardine Community moved from Slough to Convents in
Hyning and Stroud. However they remain Trustees of our School in the
foreseeable future.
STAFF
HEADMASTER
Mr N. S. Cheesman B Ed Hons
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs A. Bowen B Ed Dip
(Maths Ed)
HEAD PRE PREP
Ms A. Underwood M Ed B Ed
Hons
TEACHING STAFF
Mr D. Barendse HDE
Mrs S. Bascombe B Ed Hons
Mrs M. Biscardi BA Hons NQT
Mr J. Comer LLB Hons GTP
Miss T. Desai BA Hons PGCE
Miss N. Edmonds MA/BA Hons
PGCE
Mrs K..Gabb B Ed Hons
Mrs J. Goodhew B Ed Hons
Mrs W. Hill-Cottingham C Ed
Mrs K Hunter BA
Miss R. Johnson BA Hons PGCE
Mrs M..McAteer BA
Mrs. J. Perrett BA Hons
Mrs P..Roper B Ed Hons
Mrs H. Sahota BSc Hons
Mrs L. Skorupska BSc PGCE
Miss H. Thomas BA Hons PGCE
Mrs A. Verma LLB Hons GTP
Mrs S. White MA Ed Music B Ed
Mrs S. Whittaker BA Hons
Mrs L. Woodhouse BA Hons
PGCE
EARLY YEARS
PRACTITIONERS
Miss G. Benning NNEB
Mrs H. Din Cache NVQ L2 CCLD
Miss P. Jaspal Foundation Degree
Mrs N. Mackey NVQ L3
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Mrs J. Austin NNEB
Mrs S. Benawra NNEB
Mrs P. Hobbs NNEB
Mrs A. Patel BA Hons
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
ASSISTANTS
Mrs A. Barker BA Hons NVQ L3
Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs N. Anwar
Catering Staff
Mrs A. Coccia
Mrs M. Vogel
Mrs T. Torz
Chaplain
Father Kevin O‟Driscoll
Bursar
Mr P. Karian ACCA, CIPD.
PA to Headteacher
Mrs M. Brugognone
Registrar/Receptionist
Mrs C. King
Administration Assistant
Mrs H. Chaggar
Site Manager
Mr J. Oczkowicz
VISITING STAFF
Specialist Learning Support
Mrs S. Luff B.Ed, (Hons) Dyslexic Institute
Dip.Ed.
STAFF CONTINUED/………….
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Drums
Mr A. Clements
Piano/Flute
Miss J. Ha
Piano
Mrs A. Miara
Guitar
Mr T. Williams
Voice/Piano
Miss R Johnson
Violin
Mrs R. Moore
Judo
Mr G. Pranglen – Level 3 Coach 1st
Dan
Computer Club
Computer Xplorers
Art
Mrs S. Benawra
Football/Rugby/Tennis
Mr D. Barendse
Netball
Mrs Bascombe
Golf
Mr R.Kirby
Choir
Miss Johnson and Mrs Bascombe
Showstoppers
Mrs S White
Ballet & Street Dance
Susan Handy School of Dance
Curriculum
At St. Bernard‟s Preparatory School we aim to educate the individual child in
order to develop the whole person. We aim to provide a broad, balanced,
challenging curriculum, differentiated and appropriate to the needs of the
individual child enabling them to achieve their full potential academically,
spiritually, morally, socially and physically.
Our curriculum is based on traditional subject areas which are aligned to the
National Curriculum Programmes of Study. The curriculum is delivered
through an integrated, thematic approach, where appropriate, and through
demanding subject based learning and teaching led by specialist teachers,
maintaining a creative and stimulating curriculum for both learner and
teacher. St. Bernard‟s is well-equipped to deliver this unique curriculum
since we have an established team of dedicated and professional class
teachers who are complemented by specialist subject teachers.
The school is organised into three areas – the Early Years Department, the
Lower School and the Upper School. Our Early Years Department caters for
the pre-school child and provides a safe, secure, welcoming and stimulating
learning environment. Children from the age of 2 ½ learn through thoroughly
planned and organised, structured play activities which develop basic literacy
and numeracy skills and foster an enjoyment and love of learning, providing
a firm foundation for their future development. Children‟s learning
opportunities may be self-initiated or teacher led. The external environment
offers many opportunities for learning. Within this caring environment,
children are happy and confident and are encouraged to become more
independent, developing socially and adopting highly effective
communication skills. Bright, colourful, interactive displays which reflect the
achievement of the children stimulate and engage them. Physical education,
Music, French and ICT are all part of the curriculum. The children are
introduced to French by a specialist language teacher. A specialist music
teacher inspires an interest in and enthusiasm for music. There is a highly
effective partnership between home and school. Our Early Years teachers
have an open door policy and parents are welcomed into school on a daily
basis.
The Lower School child is in Key Stage 1 (5 – 7 years) and is taught by their
class teacher with the support of a teaching assistant. They receive specialist
teaching for Music, PE/Games and French. In addition to the core subjects of
English, Mathematics and Science, children study Religious Education,
History, Geography, French, Music, DT, PE/Games and Art.
The Upper School children at Key Stage 2 (7-11 years) participate in an
enhanced curriculum which incorporates aspects of the National Curriculum
and offers many additional learning experiences and opportunities. Learning
is more challenging and stimulating and we continue to promote the
development of a lifelong love of learning. At the same time we continue to
foster an understanding of the need for care, consideration and service to
others within our school community and the wider world. Our Remove
children all have a specific area of responsibility in school.
As children progress through our school they are nurtured and supported in
their personal growth and development. They are encouraged to become
more self confident and independent and are given opportunities to become
more self directed learners. They are encouraged to care for self, for others
and for their environment and to develop self awareness and a sense of
responsibility.
St. Bernard‟s Preparatory School is committed to providing equal access for
all pupils to our broad, balanced curriculum.
Our School is committed to the recognition of the uniqueness and value of
each individual and enabling each child to achieve his/her full potential
according to their abilities and talents. We are committed to early
identification and intervention for children who may have Special
Educational Needs. We will endeavour to ensure that the necessary provision
is made for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and that those needs are
made known to any member of staff who teaches them. We will do our best
to ensure that teachers are able to identify and support pupils with Special
Educational Needs.
Children must not be regarded as having a learning difficulty solely because
the language, or form of language, of their home is different from the
language in which they are taught. However children who have EAL and
who are experiencing difficulty will be identified early and supported as
necessary.
Our school is committed to safeguarding the welfare, health and safety of our
children, staff, parents and visitors.
Clubs and After School Activities
St. Bernard‟s Preparatory School has developed a programme of after
school activities which not only broadens the school curriculum but
also provides opportunities for the children to challenge and extend
themselves through the pursuit of new skills.
In the Upper School, the sports curriculum is enhanced and developed
by After School Sports Clubs, in which all children are required to
participate. These are held weekly, on a Tuesday for Years 3 and 4
and on Wednesday for Years 5 and 6. The additional sports
curriculum for the Upper school enables the children to develop both
their skills and their team spirit through friendly matches with other
local Independent Schools. During the first two terms of the
Academic Year, the Year 3 classes have the opportunity to acquire
and develop their swimming skills. They are supported by our trained
staff using the facilities of the Langley Leisure Centre.
In the Upper School a Homework Club is held after each school day,
enabling the children to complete their homework with supervision.
The Lower School children have an activity club which is preceded by
a drink and snack with a short playtime.
There are also many opportunities for the children to develop interests
beyond the normal curriculum. A range of after School Clubs are
held, with ballet, street dance, football, art, computer, choir, judo and
short tennis currently offered. A number of peripatetic music teachers
provide opportunities for children to learn to play a variety of music
instruments: the flute, violin, piano, guitar and the drums. We have an
enthusiastic, committed choir who represent our school at various
events. Children are encouraged to participate in as wide a variety of
interests as possible – they are free to choose clubs that are of
particular interest to them. Although we retain popular activities, we
are constantly seeking new opportunities for our children.
Our Remove children participate in a trip to Chateau Broutel in Rue in
France taking part in cultural and sporting activities. Our children
practise their language skills in a French market, visit the war graves
and engage in abseiling, canoeing, archery and other activities.
We have established Holiday Clubs offering sports coaching and
educational activities during the school recess.
The school is justly proud of its annual theatrical performances.
During the Advent Term the Early Years Department present a
Christmas Concert whilst the Upper School present their end of term
play, produced and directed by specialist senior staff. The Middle
School produces a play in the Pentecost term. Dramatic and musical
skills are fostered as the children and staff work together to create an
unforgettable experience for both the children and their audience.
CLUBS AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Lent 2014
Clubs will start on Monday 13th January 2014 and continue until
the week ending Friday 28th March 2013. Homework club will
start on Wednesday 8th January 2014 and end on Thursday 3rd
April 2014.
Upper School Homework Club and Lower School After School Club
take place Monday to Friday. The proposed clubs are for EYD to
Year 6 as follows.
Monday
Ballet
EYD
3:15p.m -3:45p.m.
.
Ballet
YR1 & YR2 4.00p.m- 4:45p.m.
Football
YR2-YR6
3:45p.m- 4:45p.m.
Art & Craft
YR3-YR6
3:45p.m- 4.45p.m.
Computer
YR3-YR6
3:45p.m.-4:45p.m.
Lower School Activity Club from 3.00 p.m. as
appropriate.
Homework club
3:45p.m.-4:45p.m.
Tuesday
Computer – YRS1-2
3:45p.m - 4:45p.m
Homework Club
3:45p.m - 4:45p.m
Showstoppers
3.45p.m –4.45p.m
Sport for Years 3 and 4 extended day until 4:45p.m
during the weeks that the other clubs are
operating.
Lower School Activity Club from 3:00 p.m. as
appropriate.
Wednesday
Street Dance Club EYD from 3.15p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Street Dance Club YR 1 -2 from 4:00p.m. – 4.45p.m.
Sport for Years 5 and 6 extended day until 4.45p.m.
during the weeks that the other clubs are
operating.
Lower School Activity Club from 3:00 p.m. as
appropriate
Homework Club
3:45p.m– 4:45p.m.
Thursday
Judo Yr 1 – YR 6
3:45p.m–4:45p.m.
Golf Yr 3 – YR 6
3.45p.m–4.45p.m.
Street Dance Club YRS 3-6
4.00p.m-4.45p.m.
Lower School Activity Club from 3:00 p.m. as
appropriate
Homework Club
3:45p.m– 4:45p.m
Friday
Sports club
Choir YRS 3 – 6
3:45p.m – 4:30p.m.
3:45p.m– 4:45p.m.
Lower School Activity Club from 3:00 p.m. as
appropriate
Homework Club
3:45p.m– 4:45p.m.
Exam Results
SATS RESULTS
KS2 – 2013* (33 Pupils)
MATHS
READING ENGLISH GRAMMAR,
PUNCTUATION &
SPELLING
Level 4
and above
97%
94%
97%
Level 5
80%
73%
91%
24%
3%
12%
and above
Level 6
KS1 – 2013**
MATHS
Level 2
Level 3 and above
ENGLISH
SCIENCE
Speaking
and
Listening
Reading
Writing
100%
94%
100%
91%
91%
45%
33%
42%
27%
45%
** Total number of pupils = 33
11+ Results
2012 = 70%
2011 = 85%
2010 = 91%
2009 = 84%
2008 = 84%
2007 = 80%
2006 = 86%
2005 = 86%
2004 = 86%
2003 = 75%
2002 = 80%
Year 6 School Transfers – September 2013
St. Bernard‟s Catholic Grammar School
Langley Grammar School
Burnham Grammar School
Herschel Grammar School
Royal Grammar School
Langley Academy
St. Edwards Middle School
St. Joseph‟s Catholic High School
Pipers Corner
Churchmead School
Chalfont Community College
Achievements
The Early Years Foundation Stage at St. Bernard‟s Preparatory School
was judged to be outstanding in all four categories when inspected by
the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
The report acknowledged that “The children are enthusiastic about
their considerable achievement in all areas of learning. They enjoy
completing tasks independently and are confident, active learners,
curious enquirers and enthusiastic participators. They respond eagerly
to adults‟ high expectations and demonstrate good behaviour.”
OfSTED
The last OfSTED Inspection of the care for 2 ½ year old children in
2006 judged it to be „outstanding‟ in every respect.
The Ofsted report stated that „children have enormous fun and that
they play enthusiastically with an excellent range of toys and
resources, which promote all areas of their learning. The children
make excellent progress because the staff recognises the uniqueness of
each child.
Children explore, challenge and develop physical control in
stimulating daily indoor and outdoor experiences. The staff have a
very thorough knowledge of the Birth to Three Matters framework.
Their excellent understanding of each child‟s stage of development
means that children are confident to try out new skills. Children ask
for help when needed and set their own limits within the safe
environment.‟ OfSTED recognised that „there is an excellent
partnership with parents which contributes significantly to children‟s
well being.‟
OfSTED
An OfSTED inspection of our Nursery Provision confirmed that
Nursery education is of „high quality‟ and „children are making very
good progress towards the Early Learning Goals‟
The OfSTED report added that „Teaching is very good. Staff have a
very good knowledge of the Foundation Stage and use this to plan an
interesting, varied and fun curriculum for all children. Staff treat the
children with kindness and respect and gently reinforce positive
behaviour with praise and encouragement. Children are very happy
and settled within the school.‟
OfSTED also recognised that „Leadership and Management were very
good. Staff work well together as a team and are aware of their
individual roles and responsibilities. The management actively
encourage staff to attend further training to further their Early Years
knowledge‟.
World Class Mathematics
We are delighted with the success of our children who participated in
the NFER Nelson World Class Tests in Mathematics for 8-11 year
olds. The tests are designed for the top 10% of Upper Primary and
Lower Secondary School Students in Mathematics and problem
solving. The tests comprise paper and computer-based questions. The
tests require students to apply creative thinking and logic by
demonstrating their ability to process and respond to unfamiliar
information and communicate their thought process coherently.
In 2011 three Year 5 children – Arundeep Julleekeea; Arandeep
Mahal and Karan Bhangoo all achieved a Distinction. Anya Banwait
(Year 5) and Lydia Jordan (Year 5) achieved a Merit. Sophie Bartlett
and Vinesh Bhupal (Year 4) achieved a Pass.
In 2010 two children, Tara Adams (Year 5) and Taran Randhawa
(Year 5) achieved a Distinction – an outstanding achievement. Emma
Bullen (Year 5),
Kismet Joshi (Year 5), Lydia Jordan (Year 4) and Nico Ferrari (Year
3) gained a Merit – a fantastic achievement and James Dobson (Year
4) and Arveen Graya (Year 5) achieved a pass. Congratulations to
them all.
UK Mathematics Trust
The UKMT is a registered charity whose aim is to advance the
education of children and young people in mathematics. The UKMT
organises national maths competitions for 11-18 year old pupils. The
Junior Challenge is aimed at the top third of pupils in Year 8 or below.
The top 40% of these students nationally receive gold, silver or bronze
certificates.
We are very proud to announce the following successes for 2013 –
Sophie Bartlett – Gold – Best in school; Roberto Lucci – Silver;
Vinesha Bhupal – Silver; Alice Wetton – Silver; Zohaib Waraich –
Silver; Nikhita Sangha – Bronze; Edward Sadler – Bronze; Olivia
Adams – Bronze and Camila McGrath-Borjas – Bronze.
Primary Mathematics Challenge
In 2010 we were delighted to learn that two of our children who took
part in this demanding and worthwhile challenge set by the
Mathematical Association had been successful. Kabir Joshi (Year 6)
achieved a Gold medal and Eleanor Jordan (Year 6) achieved a Silver
medal.
We are very proud of twelve of our Year 6 children who achieved
Level 6 in the in the Optional SATs Testiing in May 2011.
Handwriting success
The National School‟s Handwriting Competition is run by SATIPS in
partnership with the Manuscript Pen Company Ltd. This competition
offers all 4-14 year olds the opportunity to showcase their handwriting
and provides an opportunity for teachers and individual pupils to
ensure handwriting continues to be an essential part of the educational
process. It is with great pride that we celebrate the recent news that
two of our Year 6 pupils have been selected as winning entrants for
2013. 68 schools nationally entered the competition this year with
over 5,300 entries. Nikhita Sangha – achieved 2nd place in the 11 year
old category. Alice Wetton- achieved 3rd place in the 10 year old
category.
Reflections on Our School
We invited our pupils and their parents to comment on our
school. This is a small selection of their comments.
Pupils
Even though this school is a Catholic school, it has a multicultural character and pupils from many different faiths. It is
very interesting because we learn about other faiths, which is
important because we will be understanding and not prejudiced.
I think the uniform is very important because it says „God is my
Shelter‟ and that is relevant to all religions because whatever
God you believe in, He will always protect you.
On our badge there are three swords which represent love,
prayer and work because we love each other, pray to God and
work.
Parents
„I would like to say that our daughter‟s teacher is an extremely
professional and caring teacher. Our daughter has learned lots
this year and has enjoyed being in her class and as a result has
enjoyed being at school. I am more than pleased with her
progress and the respect and love shown throughout this year‟ –
Year 1 Parent.
„The school has a great atmosphere of community and the
children feel welcomed‟ – Year 2 Parent.
„St Bernard‟s is a very good school in all aspects. Staff are
excellent, the facilities are extensive and my child loves coming
to school and enjoys it.‟ – Year 4 Parent.
„Something that wasn‟t explicitly asked about in the
questionnaire was the impact which our school has on our
children‟s spiritual development. This is an area where our
school excels. Last year our daughter made her First Holy
Communion in school as well as in our parish, she really
enjoyed both programmes. However, the day of her Holy
Communion at school was something so, so special, we were
completely overwhelmed by the most beautiful mass, which
involved all the children in Year 3.
RE is very important to us, we want our little girl to learn all
about our faith, but what is so wonderful is that she teaches us
so much about all the other faiths in the world. She learns about
respecting all religions and cultures which adds to her spiritual
development.‟ – Year 4 Parent.
Fee Structure for the School Year September 2013 – July 2014
Please note that fees are due no later than the FIRST DAY of each term and
should be taken to the Royal Bank of Scotland, 67 High Street Slough, SL1
1BZ with the payment slip at the bottom of your invoice.
Early Years Dept (Full Time)
Early Years Dept (Part-Time)
Or
Years 1and 2
Year Years 3 and 4
Year 5 and 6
Lunches (hot)
Mandatory packed lunch service
charge
There will be a reduction of:
£2345.00 per term
Pro-Rata- Over Six Sessions Per Week
£30.00 per session – Less than Six
Sessions per Week
£2500.00 per term
£2715.00 per term
£2845.00 per term
£200.00 per term
£30.00 per term
£80.00 for a second child
£95.00 for a third child
£110.00 for a fourth child
Registration fee is £50 – non
refundable
On acceptance of a place at Prep School you will be requested to make a non
–refundable deposit of £200.00 which will then be deducted from the first
term‟s fees. There are facilities for paying fees monthly. The school year is
divided into three terms, beginning respectively in September, January and
April or May.
THE SCHOOL AUTHORITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT OF
RESIGNING THE CARE OF ANY PUPIL WHOSE CONDUCT,
ATTENDANCE OR PROGRESS IS NOT SATISFACTORY. A
TERM’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REMOVE A PUPIL MUST BE
GIVEN IN WRITING, OR PAYMENT OF THE FULL FEES WILL BE
REQUESTED.
For further details or to make arrangements to visit the school please
telephone 01753 521821. Ask for the Head Teacher or the School Registrar.
May we remind you that the services of School Fee Plan(SFP) are available
to parents who may wish to pay monthly. We warmly recommend this
service to you. If you wish to participate in this scheme please contact the
school office for an application form and return it to the school Bursar, as
soon as you receive your invoice for fees at the end of each term. This
will allow adequate time for your monthly direct debit scheme to be put in
place.
Additional charges
1) Any library books which are lost are charged to the parent.
2) A piece of fruit will be available at break times for Prep class and
upwards at a termly fee of £23.00 (optional).
3) Pupils form Lower Trans upwards are required to purchase, for their
personal use, a School Fountain pen, a Bible, an Atlas, Dictionary
and Test Preparation Materials. These items must be purchased
through the school.
Hours and Admissions
SCHOOL HOURS
Early Years Department (Part-Time by arrangement)
Early Years Department
Prep Class – Year 1
Upper Prep Class – Year 2
Lower Trans to Remove – Year 3 to Year 6
8.45 - 11.50am
8.45 - 3.00pm
8.45 - 3.15pm
8.45 - 3.15pm
8.45 - 3.30pm
No pupil is allowed to leave before the end of the morning or afternoon session
except in the case of illness, or, for some good reason for which permission must
be sought. No excuse other than illness is accepted for absence, unless leave has
previously been obtained from the Headteacher. In all cases of absence, a note
should be sent by the parents to the Headteacher notifying the cause. In a case of
absence due to sickness over a longer period, a Medical Certificate is required.
Notice should be given to the Headteacher before a child takes part in a concert,
play or public performance other than those prepared at school.
No magazines or periodicals may be brought into school without the
Headteacher‟s permission.
ADMISSIONS
Admission to St. Bernard‟s Prep depends upon a prospective pupil meeting the
criteria required to maintain and, if possible to improve, the educational and
general standards for all its pupils commensurate with the ethos to which the
school aspires. St. Bernard‟s Prep must also feel reasonably sure that it will be
able to educate and develop the prospective pupil to the best of his or her
potential and in line with the general standards achieved by the pupil‟s peers, so
that there is every chance that the pupil will have a complete, happy and
successful school career and emerge a confident, well-educated and well-rounded
young person. These criteria must continue to be met throughout the pupil‟s time
at St. Bernard‟s Prep.
Should places be oversubscribed, the Trustees will consider children for
admission following the criteria set out in the Admissions Policy.
Application Form and Parental Agreement
Name of Child ....................................................................................................... M
F
Date of Birth (day, month, year) ....................................................................................................
Position in Family eg. 3/4 ..............................................................................................................
Name of Parent or Guardian............................................................................................................
Address ..........................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................ Postal Code ..................................................
Telephone Number: Home ..................................... Work .............................................................
Religious Denomination..................................................................................................................
Profession of Father ............................................... Mother ..........................................................
Previous School (if any) .................................................................................................................
Term of Enrolment .........................................................................................................................
N.B. ENTRANCE CRITERIA FOR OLDER CHILDREN
Those children entering the school between the ages of 6+ and 9+ will be expected to have
reached a standard of attainment appropriate to their age, and, to show promise of sufficient
ability to cope with our curriculum. Each child is assessed individually and offers of places will
follow this procedure.
This application will not be withdrawn without a full term‟s notice. The non-refundable
registration fee of £50.00 payable to St. Bernard‟s Preparatory School is enclosed.
We agree to support the school in maintaining its ethos as set out in this prospectus and in
maintaining good standards of behaviour and conduct. I have been advised that a complaints
procedure is available at the school office, as are all the other school policies.
(Please sign and print name below)
Father ....................................................................... Mother .......................................................
Name in Full ............................................................. Name in Full ..............................................
Guardian ................................................................... Additional Person ......................................
Name in Full ............................................................. Name in Full ..............................................
Date .......................................................................... Date ...........................................................
All parents will be deemed members of the „Friends of Prep School‟ (FOPS) organisation.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD‟S HEALTH
List infectious illnesses .................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................
Is the child‟s health such as to need special care? ........................................
.......................................................................................................................
Date of last anti-tetanus injection .................................................................
Family Doctor ...............................................................................................
Address .........................................................................................................
................................................................................ Phone ..........................
Please tick:
Hot Lunches
Packed Lunches
Please indicate any special/particular dietary needs? ...................................
.......................................................................................................................
SCHOOL OFFICE DETAILS
Reg. Fee Paid
Date ................. Deposit Paid
Date .......................
Date of Visit ................. Date of Entry ............... Age on Entry ..................
Class ..............................................................................................................
Copy of Birth Certificate supplied
Copy of Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
Please say how you first heard of St. Bernard‟s Preparatory
School
Previous Connection
Local Reputation
Through a friend
Web-site
Advertisement
Other
St. Bernard’s Preparatory School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chair of Governors – Mr S Patterson
Mr Patterson may be contacted via the school office.
Our Trustees may be contacted at the following address:Bernardine Cistercians
Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard
Brownshill
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL6 8AL
Tel: 01453 883084
Please note there is a Complaints Policy available on line or in the
School office.
Formal Complaints 2006/2007 - 1
Formal Complaints 2007/2008 - 0
Formal Complaints 2008/2009 - 0
Formal Complaints 2009/2010 - 0
Formal Complaints 2010/2011 - 0
Formal Complaints 2011/2012 - 1
Formal Complaints 2012/2013 - 0

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