WELCOME TO PREP
Wholeheartedly empowered
Our Prep community wholeheartedly empowers our youngest Westholmians to exceed their potential.
We place an equal importance on all activities, subjects and experiences, creating a forward-thinking and innovative environment where Prep pupils thrive and develop into confident, well-rounded, and happy individuals. We would be delighted to have you visit our state-of-the-art new Prep building, nestled in the picturesque rural Wilmar Lodge setting.
Please do get in touch with our admissions team who will schedule a tour and answer any queries you may have.
Mrs Carla Hornby
Head of Prep
WARM FAMILY ETHOS
Extraordinary Beginnings
Our distinctive educational experience empowers our pupils to discover who they are and their unique talents are encouraged and celebrated.
Prep pupils are nurtured in a warm family environment where every child is cherished and valued. The relationship children develop with their teachers is transformative and they thrive and blossom into happy, articulate, confident and impressive young people.
BESPOKE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Maximising Individual Academic Potential
Our ambitious, holistic approach fosters intellectually agile, imaginative, and independent thinkers.
A bespoke curriculum unique to Westholme inspires and cultivates pupils’ aspirations and dreams. A culture of teaching to the very top is imbued and pupils receive a breadth and depth of activities both in and outside the classroom together with specialist teachers in Sport, Drama, Languages, Music and Technology.
21ST CENTURY ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Pioneering Educational Philosophy
Developing essential leadership, confidence, adaptability and communication skills are woven into the fabric of every day experiences inside and outside the classroom.
From the very beginning, seeds for aspirational ambitions are sown. We believe taking the initiative, working in a team, developing a strong work ethic and emotional intelligence form an essential part of the holistic curriculum alongside traditional subjects and activities. Prep empowers pupils with a pioneering holistic education that equips them with the skills needed to sustain a successful, professional career in the rapidly evolving 21st century workplace.
DEVELOPING FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Our Communication Promise
From the moment parents arrive at Westholme, we welcome them to become part of our family community. We will promise highly effective communication throughout to develop and nurture this relationship.
Two-way communication is important to us and we are just as receptive to hearing parents’ thoughts and feedback as we are proactively sending daily, weekly, monthly information home. Regular parental involvement opportunities are provided, from family events in class and enjoying lunch together to assemblies and interactive sessions.
EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD
Wholeheartedly Empowered
We passionately believe in educating the whole child and we wholeheartedly provide every Prep pupil the opportunity to discover their element!
Our unparalleled focus on co-curricular enables children to experience incredible activities that they may not otherwise encounters. From the very beginning, Prep pupils adopt a ‘both feet in’ approach, they support and push each other in equal measure. Pupils have the freedom and confidence to explore their personal interests and discover new passions and talents.
DEVELOPING POSITIVITY, RESOURCEFULNESS AND CREATIVITY
Entrepreneurial Enterprise
Our innovative Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Programme equips pupils with self-confidence and resourcefulness to develop character and prepare them to take their place as global leaders today, tomorrow and into the future.
We maximise our links with local professionals to provide talks, workshops and hands-on experiences and 21st century essential skills are developed through entrepreurial activities within the classroom.
MAXIMISING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
Rural Experiences
Prep pupils have space to breathe, learn and play in our beautiful surroundings.
Forest school provision is provided in William’s Wood and every pupil’s holistic experience is maximised through a raft of outdoor pursuits such as our adventure trail, den building, orienteering, biking and cross country.
ENJOYING ALL CAMPUS FACILITIES
Exceptional Resources And Facilities
Our swimming pool, tennis courts and full-sized astro turf are literally on the doorstep of the Prep building.
Drama, public speaking and performing in our professional theatre become second nature. Our recording studio, photography infinity wall, Science laboratories, 3D Computed Aided Design Technology, art including pottery and use of a kiln, recording studio, sports facilities and Food Preparation and Nutrition Rooms provide experiences like no other. Lessons are provided in classrooms with an innovative ventilation system which reduces CO2 levels and provide better air quality for optimum learning.
EMPOWERED EDUCATIONAL VISION
Difference Is Westholme
Our pupils thrive in an environment that is warm and happy and our extraordinary beginnings provide a foundational approach that maximises individual academic potential.
We wholeheartedly empower our pupils through our pioneering educational philosophy; our entrepreneurial enterprise initiatives develop passionate, creative, innovative pupils ready to lead and succeed in our beautiful rural setting; our communication promise focuses on developing close-knit relationships so parents and pupils become fully part of our Westholme family. Simply put, the difference is Westholme and we look forward to welcoming your family very soon!
Our Facilities
Our swimming pool, tennis courts and full-sized astro turf are literally on the doorstep of the PREP building. We have a professional theatre – perfect for drama, public speaking and performing. Our recording studio, photography infinity wall, science laboratories, 3D Computer Aided Design technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition Rooms provides facilities and experiences like no other!
Our new PREP School is fitted with a mono-draught, carbon-neutral ventilation system which reduces CO2 levels all day and provides better air quality for all pupils. This innovation was installed following a study by Harvard University, which found significant declines in cognitive function when CO2 concentrations were increased – which is common in traditional indoor spaces.
View the gallery below to see our range facilities. If you are interested in hiring our facilities then please find more information here.
