Clarendon CottageP R E P A R A T O R Y S C H O O L

Clarendon Cottage offers parentsa striking and imaginativealternative to other schools. Weare a small, friendly place withbig expectations.

We bring together the bestof modern and traditionalteaching methods to help allchildren reach their potential.Values such as goodbehaviour, politeness andcourtesy are at the heart ofeverything we do.

Established in 1991, theschool’s tried and testedmethods create a happy,constructive and well-disciplinedlearning environment wherechildren are able to thrive.

TraditionalEducation

In a modern world, it is important thatchildren have a solid grasp of coresubjects such as reading, writing andmathematics. If you want your child toprogress to a grammar or independentsenior school, this will be essential.

The school has an excellent track recordof achievement - we are very well regarded

Achievement

“Pupils’ achievement is excellent and they arewell educated ISI 2011

“Pupils are strongly

committed to successISI 2011

Communityand SocialAchievementEqually important is the need to developconfidence and social skills. Children areencouraged to play a positive role in theschool community and learn to help andrespect others and their feelings. They mayalso be expected to undertake communityresponsibilities such as being a playgroundbuddy or prefect, helping on the school councilor being a monitor.

Community achievement is alwaysrecognised, praised and rewarded by thehouse points system, merit certificates andbadges. School assemblies celebrate allachievement and regular class assembliesshare community issues and new learning,often through drama and music.by leading senior schools. Our children

have passed exams for all the topindependent and grammar schools.

Our SATs results rank us top in our areaand in the top 100 nationally. Core subjectsare introduced from day one and are taughtin ways that young children find excitingand enjoyable.

and Success

“Pupils’ attainment in national tests at the age of eleven is excellent

ISI 2011

It is important that children areencouraged to be inventive andto think in creative ways.Clarendon Cottage bringstogether the best of traditionaland modern mediums. While art,music, dance, drama and theopportunity to learn a musicalinstrument are highly valued, ournewly upgraded IT facilities alsoallow for a different kind ofcreativity in terms of research,interaction and presentation.

As suggested, drama,music and dance areused extensively inthe school andhelp children togainconfidenceand exploredifferentfeelings andemotions.

Each classundertakestwo dramaproductions ayear, which areperformed in theschool hall in frontof parents at

For many children,sport is an area inwhich they canexcel, gainconfidence anddevelop selfesteem. Sport andgames alsoencourage teamwork, co-operation,

determination and ahealthy lifestyle.

CreativeArts

“The excellent relationships betweenteachers and pupils contribute significantly to pupils’ exemplary behaviour ISI 2011

Christmas and Easter.They undertake a classassembly each half term andcan become part of the verysuccessful drama club which stages an annualproduction.

“Pupils’ enthusiasm and enjoyment make a significant contribution to their good achievement in creative and physical studies

ISI 2011

Sporting

Sports are taken seriously and anotheradvantage of being a small school is that it’snot just the sporting elite who get the chanceto represent the school.

We make full use of community resources,providing transport to the Eccles RecreationCentre, Soccer Dome, Monton Sports Cluband Eccles College. Some of these facilitiesalso have the advantage of being indoor andusable all year.

Clarendon Cottage School competessuccessfully with other schools, both

independent and local authority, across arange of sports including; football, netball,athletics, swimming, cross-country and insports tournaments.

We have won various trophies, oftenachieving well above what our stature mightsuggest - our teams are known for theirdetermination and commitment.

Competition also extends to our own sportsday, where children compete for their schoolhouse and can receive a wide range of awards.

Opportunities

Family Orientated

Children need to try as wide a range aspossible of different activities to help themdiscover where their interests and aptitudeslie. The school provides such a range ofactivity clubs and these may be held at lunchtime, after school or even in school time itself.Interest and hobby clubs are usually free tojoin, while other clubs, which require

specialist tuition, will be charged at cost.Children are encouraged to join at least oneclub and the club notice board is situated inthe main school entrance hall where childrenand parents can find out and keep up to datewith what is available.

A full list of clubs is provided with thisprospectus.

Extra Curricular Clubs & Activities

The school provides high quality, flexible and economic beforeand after school care, as well as a holiday club. Familydiscount of up to 20% on care costs, across both nursery andschool, is also available for qualifying parents.

The school is a friendly place and parents, children and staffsoon get to know each other. Parents are encouraged to beinvolved and have a say in school matters through the PTA. Thisis a very active body and plays an important role in school life.

Homework is provided for all children but is not compulsory. Youcan make the choice, on a day to day basis, dependent on your ownwishes and your child’s and family’s needs.

“Pupils develop their knowledge, skills and understandingeffectively and are valued as individuals within a happy,well-disciplined school community ISI 2011

(3 to 11 years) Preparatory School Ivy Bank HouseHalf Edge Lane

EcclesM30 9BJ

Telephone 0161 950 7868Email admin@clarendoncottage-school.co.uk

Head of Preparatory School Mrs E L Howard MA BA (hons) PGCEHead of Nursery Mrs K S McWilliams NNEB

www.clarendoncottage-school.co.uk

The Cottage Nursery (0 to 3 years)Clarendon CottageClarendon RoadEcclesM30 9ALTelephone 0161 789 3071 Email cottage.nursery@dial.pipex.com