Juniors
Frewen College Juniors
Our separate junior school is set in its own grounds adjoining the senior school site and now welcomes children aged from 8 to 11. (We have decided to concentrate on Years 4 to 6 in order to bring day and boarding admissions into line). The juniors have the benefit of their own classrooms and secure play area, while enjoying full access to all the specialist facilities within the senior school. A number of staff work in both sections, which greatly helps the juniors to settle in quickly when they 'graduate' into the senior school.
There will be a lot of changes to this part of the site over the next few months, but in the meantime we hope the following information will help you.
We now have space.....
.... but not a lot in junior boarding! While we still have day places available, junior boarding places have filled up quickly through the summer and you will need to contact us quickly if you are looking for a boarding place. The school office is staffed throughout the holiday.
Worktime…
Children are taught in very small groups, by specially trained staff. Our aim is to ensure that each child enjoys a full, happy and varied school life, both in and out of the classroom. Lessons are structured and differentiated so that Individual Education Plans can be implemented while pupils still experience the stimulation of learning together. Pupils acquire literacy, numeracy and learning skills, and we extend learning through a wide range of visits, outings, and community-building activities. For some subjects such as Music and Games we use the facilities available on the senior school site, and we enjoy joining with Year 7 for singing.
… Playtime…
Playtime is just as important as class-time, in developing our community life and teaching a wide range of social skills. We have our own extensive play area, including a popular adventure playground, and make full use of the sports facilities at the senior school. We also enjoy making use of the brand new Sports Hall just across the road. We have a very enthusiastic Gardening Club, and have just started a bird spotting club to learn about the many different birds in our garden.
Our staff work hard to ensure that each child feels included and valued. Rewards and sanctions are carefully designed to build responsibility and self-esteem, alongside mutual care and respect.
…and Hometime
As we provide tailored education for each child and ensure that every pupil works as hard as they are able to at school, we believe that when they come home they should be allowed to relax and enjoy themselves.
Accordingly, unless we have agreed with parents that a particular child needs extra help in Year 6, we do not normally set homework. We prefer to ensure that pupils are able to come in each day fully refreshed and able to enjoy and concentrate on their work.
Theatre Arts
We are proud of our reputation for Theatre Arts, performing at least two specially written productions every year. Parts are written with specific children in mind, and this enables each pupil to enjoy starring in front of an invited audience of parents and friends, who are consistently amazed to see the confidence and skill displayed. Many of our real 'stars' have never been given speaking parts before and they really do rise to the challenge.
We also enjoy trips to the theatre during the year to see the real professionals at work!
Moving on
We support children as they move on, whether into mainstream schools, or to our own senior school Frewen College, to continue building on the sound foundations laid at 'Frewen Juniors'. During Year 6 we give pupils opportunities to visit the senior school and start to build a relationship with some of the teachers who will be helping them. We also have good relationships with a number of mainstream schools in the area for those able to cope with the transition to a non-specialist environment.
Early Intervention
Techniques for early identification of dyslexia continue to improve.There is general agreement between educational experts that the earlier children can access specialist support, the better the outcome. If you have any concern that your child may be dyslexic do not delay in the hope that it will go away. Have a look at our 'warning signs' page, and contact an Educational Psychologist for a professional assessment.
