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Dinosaurs in Reception!Children in Reception have been captivated by their last topic of the year ‘Dinosaurs’! It was on day two that the children asked if they could use their STEAM lesson to design and build their very own dinosaur parks. The children worked collaboratively to create these parks and then as part of their English lesson…
Year 6 have a blast at Mill on the BrueOur Year 6 children enjoyed a well-earned residential trip to Mill on the Brue last week. The residential activity centre in Bruton is perfect for allowing children to take risks and stretch themselves as well as making lasting memories with their friends at the end of their time in Heywood Prep. From raft-building to axe-throwing,…
Meet the teacher: Mr Gareth EdwardsFrom live performances to gruesome tales, Heywood Prep’s Head of English knows how to inspire a passion for reading and writing… https://youtu.be/w_pAZGH91U8 Given his love of literature, you might not be surprised to hear that Heywood Prep’s Head of English grew up immersed in books. But Gareth Edwards is also a huge fan of music…
Heywood Singers Raise SpiritsBeing a school that enjoys being firmly rooted in the community, we were delighted to bring 'Waltz by Your Window' to local residents this week. A community music initiative where Year 6 children took part in an afternoon tour of local outdoor venues; including Hungerford House Care Home, Springfield Campus and Martingate Centre. The children…
Keeping Children Safe in a Digital WorldAll Heywood Prep students are digital natives. Facebook and Youtube were already in their fifth year by the time our Year 6 students were born. If Alexa - Amazon’s digital assistant - was real, she would be in Year 3, while Siri would be in Year 6 preparing for senior school entry! Our children have…
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