Independent Girls` School Sevenoaks Kent

Homepage Head of Junior School Headmistress Photo Tour Nursery & Pre-Prep Junior School Senior School Curriculum Extra-Curricular Governors & Staff Fees School Development What Next? How to Contact Us School Policies Walthamstow Hall's e safety and Child Protection policies. more... Affiliations The Head of Walthamstow Hall Junior School is a member of I.A.P.S. (The Independent Association of Preparatory Schools). The Junior School is also a member of G.S.A Girls' Schools Association. Map How to Find Us Location map for Walthamstow Hall Junior and Senior Schools in Sevenoaks, Kent. more... Extreme Weather If, at any stage this term, Walthamstow Hall has to close due to extreme weather the closure will be communicated via an emergency posting on this, the school website, and on the BBC Radio Kent website, www.bbc.co.uk/kent/local_radio. There will also be bulletins on BBC Radio Kent (96.7 FM, 104.2 FM, 774 AM, DAB and online)and KMFM. If there is heavy snowfall overnight or in the morning do check these sites or the radio before setting off on your journey to school. School Shop Many items of uniform and stationery are available from the school shop... more...

Photo Tour - Junior School The Junior School is set in its own attractive grounds in the heart of Sevenoaks. It was originally built as a residential property in 1903, and has many interesting architectural features. The school uniform is popular and has a recognisable cherry-red blazer. The uniform is available from Horncastles, the school outfitters in Sevenoaks. There is also a school shop run by parents at the school, where many good quality second-hand items may be purchased. The extension and refurbishment of the nursery classrooms means lots more space for our youngest members of the school community. 'Little Shipmates' at Walthamstow Hall is a welcoming environment with plenty to learn and lots of toys to play with. The 'Bakery Shop' is a favourite play area and girls also enjoy using the computer. The ICT Suite is an excellent resource for both developing computer skills in weekly ICT lessons and for other subjects too. Recently, girls in Year 5 researched 'Echolocation' as part of their Science work on sound waves. They enjoyed preparing Power Point presentations to display their new found knowledge. The new science laboratory was opened in 2005 by Professor Berry, an eminent scientist. There are custom-built science benches equipped with gas and electricity supplies for plenty of practical work. Data cabling allows the students to network their research findings, with a variety of ICT programmes available. There is an interactive whiteboard, additional ceiling- hung projection screen and a separate preparation room. The new library has been well-received by all the girls and 'Book Club' is a popular activity in lunch break. It was opened in 2005 by author, Gwyneth Rees, famous for her 'fairy' stories. Girls in Nursery dressed up as fairies for the opening day and Gwyneth ran creative workshops for the older girls. Music classes are popular and many girls learn to play a wide choice of musical instruments. Musical teas (informal concerts) give girls a chance to perform individually, in front of parents each term. Specialist music facilities are housed in a dedicated Music Department within the grounds. All girls learn recorder from Year 3 in class lessons. An excellent bank of peripatetic teachers give the girls the opportunity to learn orchestral instruments, piano and singing. Girls enjoy the outdoor play equipment including an adventure playground, play house and play boat. The playground, with its attractive safety surface, gives space for girls to run around, whatever the weather. The multi-activity play equipment. Pop Lacrosse is enjoyed by Years 4, 5 and 6 in preparation for taking up senior lacrosse at Senior School. Walthamstow Hall has an excellent track record for sport. A wide choice of sport gives everyone a chance to participate in physical activity. Netball, swimming, tennis, football, pop lacrosse, rounders, gym and athletics are enjoyed to a high standard. Table tennis, skiing, modern dance and ballet are also enjoyed during club activity time. There is plenty of drama offered to girls with major productions performed each term by different year groups. In the Autumn Term Nursery and Reception classes perform a Nativity play. Years 1 & 2 perform a play or musical. In the Spring Term, Years 3, 4 and 5 have a production and in the Summer Term Year 6 have a Leavers' production. All the girls benefit from the added confidence and experience of performing to parents. In addition, there are after school clubs in drama, dance and singing. 'Shipmates' drama club takes place in The Ship Theatre at the Senior School and is a popular choice for the older girls. It is run by our Senior School Head of Drama. There are lots of super club activities for girls, from Years 1 to 6. Chess Club can take part in tournaments. Gardening club is very popular in the Spring and Summer Terms. Last summer the girls enjoyed their own home-grown tomatoes! Cookery club is another popular activity with delicious smells wafting into the playground at the end of the day! We have our own chefs who devise and cook the children's meals freshly each day. Plenty of vegetables, fruit and salad are offered to the girls. Vegetarians and special menus are also catered for. Junior School Home Page