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World Mental Health Day – Let’s get outdoors!

Mrs Peacock. Forest School Leader and Reception Teacher at Devonshire House Preparatory School It’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October, therefore, we would like to share ways of utilising…

Geography

The Evolution of Geography Exams in Prep Schools

Ms Neagle. Head of Geography and Year 5 Form Teacher at Devonshire House Prep School I often find myself reflecting on the evolution of geographical education and assessment. Let us…

Supporting Transition from Prep School to Senior

From Tania Virdie, Teaching and Learning at JK Educate, a specialist in supporting Prep School children in their Secondary School Transition. Starting a new job as an adult can be…

Caroline Sharp, Early Years Music Teacher at Devonshire House

Our Early Years Music Teacher

Ms Sharp teaches Music to all our Early Years children: Nursery Acorns (age 2-3), Nursery Oaks (age 3-4) and Reception, at Devonshire House, once a week. We heard you were…

Devonshire House Prep School pupil writing

Bringing Writing to Life in Prep Schools

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   Bringing Writing to Life in Prep Schools By Anna Rayhaman, Head of  Reception at Devonshire House Prep School “I can shake off everything as…

Junior School

Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Prep Schools

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   Nurturing Future Leaders: The Imperative of Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Prep Schools By Henry Keighley-Elstub, Head of Devonshire House Prep School In an…

Upper School Wellbeing

Lessons in Resilience in Nursery

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   ‘I Can’t Do It’ – Lessons in Resilience in Nursery By Paula Szpakowski, Head of Devonshire House Nursery School This article is written from…

Devonshire house school pupils breaking silence for anti-bullying week

Pre-prep School Pupils Break Silence for Anti-Bullying Week

This week, Devonshire House Pre-Prep School, as well as organisations across the country, have been taking part in Anti-Bullying Week. This is a week organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance to…

Devonshire House Head girl and head boy of the year

Meet our Head Girl and Head Boy of the year!

Meet our Head Girl and Head Boy of the year! Vera has been a Devonshire House pupil since she’s in Reception. She clearly embraced the school’s values and now aims…

Devonshire House eco ambassadors 2023

Eco Ambassadors mark Recycling Week 2023

Recycling Week 2023 To mark Recycling Week 2023 (16th-22nd October), Devonshire House School’s students have launched their new Eco Ambassadors Committee and are working with the local community to promote…

Writing with picture books

A Case Study for Picture Books at All Ages

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   A picture speaks a thousand words: a case for picture books at all ages in Prep Schools. By Claire El-Arifi, Deputy Head Curriculum and…

Term Dates

The Story of Curious Emilia

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   The Story of Curious Emilia By Georgiana Stefan, Oaks Nursery Teacher (age 3-4) INTRODUCTION OF THE STORY Howard Gardner is a famous developmental psychologist…

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