insideKENT Magazine Issue 42 - September 2015 | Page 137

EDUCATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH Breaside celebrates another year of outstanding examination results Breaside Preparatory School prepares pupils from 2 1/2 to 11 years for both grammar and independent senior schools in a caring and nurturing environment. Once again, SATs and 11+ entry results for 2015 were outstanding. Pupils also received academic, creative and sports scholarships to Eltham College, Trinity, Colfes, Walthamstow Hall and Bromley High, together with places offered to local grammar schools, including St Olave’s, Newstead Woods, The Judd, Dartford, Tonbridge, Beths, Chislehurst and Sidcup, and Wilmington. significantly smaller, allowing all pupils to progress. At the same time, this allows all staff to know their pupils and therefore offer a bespoke curriculum. Self confidence is encouraged and children are constantly motivated to enjoy and embrace all the opportunities that arise within this positive learning environment. Should I choose Breaside Preparatory School for my child? The academic curriculum within a preparatory school is clearly of the utmost importance. Throughout your child’s time at their preparatory school, they will be prepared for the common entrance and scholarship tests and preparatory schools’ academic credentials are renowned. As the name suggests, the role of preparatory schools is to prepare your child for their entrance into senior education, so don’t be surprised to see a plethora of subjects on the curriculum. Your child will experience a well-rounded education albeit in a nurturing environment. Classes are Your child will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of music, playing in an orchestra or participating in the choir. Let’s not forget the range of sporting events that your child can take part in. Children in a preparatory school experience a range of sports, including rugby, hockey, swimming and cricket. Should you choose a preparatory school for your child? Well, if you want to give them the best possible start in life, then the answer has to be yes. The investment will pay off as you see your child blossom into a well rounded, self confident individual, ready to face the world! Breaside is committed to achieving the very best for each individual child from Kindergarten through to preparation for secondary transfer at the end of Year 6. If the above isn’t enough to tempt you, consider the other aspects of a stimulating, all-round education. For more information or a personal tour of the school and kindergarten, call 020 8460 0916, email [email protected] or visit www.breaside.co.uk. 137