Years 3 - 5 at Park Hill Prep

For students entering Park Hill Prep School in years 3 - 5, a rigorous curriculum goes beyond National Curriculum objectives, utilising the Common Entrance Curriculum Syllabus (ISEB). English and Maths take centre stage, with a focus on building upon foundational skills. In Maths, students develop a real-world understanding of concepts, applying these skills across the curriculum. In English, narrative writing, poetry, and non-fiction are explored, fostering creativity and innovation. Creative writing achievements, including audiobooks published on global platforms, showcase the students' linguistic prowess.

Science education at Park Hill is hands-on, spanning Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Recognized with the PSQM, the curriculum includes experiences at the school's site and Canbury School's Science Labs. Humanities delve into geological and historical aspects, with field trips enhancing understanding. Sporting activities at Kingston Grammar School and swimming lessons contribute to a holistic education.

To cultivate well-rounded citizens, students receive lessons in Sports Science, Latin, Performing Arts, Music, and weekly French sessions.

Focus on Technology 

In Prep School, the children will be moving on to more advanced coding, including java and HTML in Year 5 and 6. They will be experimenting with apps, cameras, and editing software to create videos. Utilising the power of the internet, the children will learn to use it safety, before learning how to research, fact check, and elicit information from the internet for use in reports and presentations. Children will also be taught how to, use word processors, create presentations, create spread sheets and graphs, and create posters or newsletters.

While it is important to use computers, children can lack an understanding of the hardware. In Prep School, we address this by looking at the insides of computers and iPads.