Sixth

Courtauld House Ages 11-13Years 7 and 8

“Courtauld House is a very special and unique place; where children grow in confidence as the leaders of the Preparatory School and at the same time are well prepared for Senior School life.” Mother of Emma, age 13 and Harry age 11

Courtauld House is a happy, self-contained environment dedicated to boys and girls aged 11-13. Here, with close guidance and support, our Young Felstedians have the chance to discover young adulthood while still enjoying the very best of childhood. They grow in confidence and independence and develop the discipline they need to turn their aspirations into reality. They rise to the challenge of new expectations and responsibilities and become leaders to younger pupils as well as to their peers. Courtauld House sits ideally between the Senior and Preparatory Schools, functioning as a middle school and giving the youngest students of senior age a real opportunity to develop their identity and leadership.

Many join Courtauld House from other schools and soon establish firm friendships. Some take up Felsted’s exciting and flexible boarding options to explore life outside the family. New goals and personal ambitions emerge as our Young Felstedians enjoy taking advantage of all the exceptional facilities Felsted has to offer and prepare for the transition to Felsted Senior School or elsewhere.

Independence, opportunity, leadership and responsibility

FACT FILECourtauld House StatisticsMax class size: 20

Average class size: 19

No. of classes/forms: 8/9

Total pupils in Years 7 & 8: 150

Total pupils in Felsted Prep: 465

Mark Stringer, Head of Courtauld House Team

Creating leaders

A mature learning environmentCourtauld House pupils aim to be high achievers in every area, whatever their starting level. Pupils explore an exciting and challenging curriculum and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding with some exceptional examination results, individual progress and success. High expectations, self-motivation, small classes and setting are the key to each child’s success,with Commendations awarded for outstanding work and effort.

Excellent computing and library facilities are used in research based tasks as pupils are prepared for the Felsted Transfer Examinations (and Common Entrance). German, Latin and French are added to the curriculum and learning is enhanced through visiting speakers and educational visits at home and abroad.

Enriched learningThe Very Able Pupil Programme extends those who are showing promise, while Learning Support and Study Skills are available to help pupils achieve their highest possible level. Scholarship opportunities exist in academic and non academic areas at ages 11 and 13 and the majority of pupils focus on the work that leads to transition to Felsted Senior School. Pupils can also be prepared for entrance or scholarships to other schools. Parents and pupils are always encouraged to meet with the Heads to discuss their child’s options and potential.

Through activities such as the Lent Challenge, Cultural days, League Charity days and Chapel services, children become more and more spiritually, culturally, socially and morally aware. As part of Felsted’s Round Square Initiative, pupils also become internationally astute through links with other schools and through activities such as Felsted’s Model United Nations Conference.

Headmistress, Mrs Burrett seeks the opinions of Yr 8

Technological development

Specialist classrooms

Design challenges

High quality coaching

Creative activities

Individual challenges

Competitive sporting opportunities

www.felsted.org

FACT FILE: Core Curriculum

English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, History,

Geography, Religious Studies, Physical Education and

PSHCE (personal, social, health & citizenship education)

Optional : Latin (top sets), German, Citizenship

& Language

Enrichment Subjects:

Art, Design Technology, Drama, ICT and Music

“Tom loves Saturday school – he would rather be actively learning and playing sport with his friends than hanging out at home or in town. As working parents we can also watch him in matches that we would otherwise miss out on.” Parents of Tom, age 13

FACT FILE: Scholarship & Talent Awards at Age 11- EntryInclude: Academic, Music, ICT, Art, Languages, Design & Technology, Drama, Sport or any interest that demonstrates commitment, skill and passion

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Physical fitness

Time to perform

With a racket or stick, on the pitch or the court, our pupils develop a taste for sport which stays with them through life. Each year, our pupils’ enjoyment and dedication to their sport is rewarded by match success at A, B, C, D, E, F and even G team levels. Outstanding performances are seen across all our core sports, with regional and national success on a regular basis. Annual sports tours further enhance player performance.

Excellent facilities are matched by high quality coaching, with regular input from sports professionals, and all are co-ordinated by individual Heads of Sports and Felsted Senior School Directors of Sports. In addition to the core sports, pupils can take part in many of the other sports on offer during their daily games time, such as swimming, gymnastics, soccer, athletics, shooting and cross country. They are encouraged to give whole hearted support and appreciation to each other in all they do – win, lose or draw.

Opportunities for self expression abound in art and design technology, and through a lively programme of music, drama, dance and public speaking. Pupils get involved in numerous events throughout the year, sharing the impressive Felsted Senior School facilities, and often being included in events, such as the Senior School Play, visiting speakers and many musical ventures in the state-of-the-art Music School.

Felsted life is busy with extended school days and Saturday morning school to accommodate the full academic programme and the vast range of co-curricular activities on offer. With plenty of teaching time as well as opportunities to participate in competition and performance, achievement and enjoyment go hand in hand at Felsted.

Musical opportunities

Time to shine FriendshipNurturing interest

Time for everything

Inspiring Passions

FACT FILE: Co-Curriculum (Core Sports)

Sport: Athletics, Badminton, Core Skills, Cricket, Cycling, Fencing, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Riding, Rounders, Rugby, Rugby Sevens, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, X-CountryArts: Art, Cubs, Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Street), Debating &Public Speaking, Drama (Plays & Shows), Music (Bands,Choirs, Ensembles, Orchestra) Technology: Animation, Chess, Cookery, Design Technology,ICT, Media Studies

“Felsted balances the extended school week very well between work, activities and play. Home time is then family time.” Father of Olivia, age 12

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Tuesday

Wednesday Pupils may leave at 4 pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday Pupils may leave at 2 pm

FACT FILE: A Typical School Week

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Chapel Assisted Prep

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© Tobias Butler, Yr8

Felsted, Essex, CM6 3JL

01371 822610 info@felsted.org www.felsted.org

Outstanding care

Sixth

Leadership skills

Parental involvement

A sense of community is reinforced by a League system that inspires loyalty, leadership and teamwork for competitions and activities. Year 7s are given Leadership Training before they reach their final year, where many take responsibility for leading their Leagues and in areas such as the boarding house, service, music, environment and public speaking. Continual leadership training throughout Year 8 ensures all the pupils have an opportunity to develop and improve their own individual leadership skills to prepare them for the more mature environment of Senior School life. Pupils’ opinions are continually sought and they learn to value themselves in different ways.

Parents are always welcome at School events and to help with activities and, through our policy of informal contact, parents are welcome to meet with staff at any time. Regular communication is also sustained via parent/teacher meetings, eNewsletters, workbooks, planners, reports and email. A thriving Parents’ Association organises many activities and social events during the year to keep parents in touch with the Felsted community, from netball, tennis, language classes and yoga sessions to summer parties, charity quiz nights and class Christmas meals. Parents are free to be as involved in School life as they wish to be.

FACT FILE:Most Popular Exit SchoolsFelsted, Uppingham, Harrow, Oundle,

Oakham, Benenden, Wycombe Abbey

FACT FILE:

Felsted Leagues

Cromwell

Gaselee

Grignon

Lord Riche

Smythies

Fundamental to the success of the Felsted community are respect and well-being; with friendly guidance children make healthy choices and use good manners. Tutors work closely with parents and other teachers to encourage their tutees to take personal responsibility for their achievement. Courtauld House pupils are privileged to eat at Felsted Senior School most days with its healthy food choices and the wider Felsted experience.

Flexible boarding options are particularly popular at this stage to meet the varied demands of modern family life. A nurturing family atmosphere in the Boarding House brings out confidence, independence and identity in the Young Felstedian.

Boarding fun

Keeping your nerve!

Adventure & leadership training

Partnership with parents

“The boarding facilities are excellent and you feel safe.”

Molly, age 12

“I have really enjoyed my time at Felsted Prep and I will never forget it. It has been a great experience.” Ben, Year 8 Leaver

FACT FILE: ‘RUBY –l ’The School JewelResponsibility: take responsibility for the

way you present yourself inside and out,

your organisation, your belongings. Building

independence and supporting others is key

to growing responsibility and leadership

Understanding others: be kind, well-

mannered, friendly and tolerant. Appreciate

what difference brings!

Best: lead and expect high standards to

achieve your personal best in all that you do.

Yourself: take your opportunities to

become yourself, be yourself, believe in

yourself. Never walk away thinking “if only”

or “what if”.

Pupils are fully prepared and ready to move on to Felsted Senior School, or elsewhere, by the end of Year 8. The entrance examination taken at 11+ assures them entry in Year 9 provided appropriate progress is made. The Felsted campus may have become more familiar, but many more opportunities and experiences await them at this next crucial stage of their school life. With GCSEs only three years away, and the option of the A Level Programme or the International Baccalaureate Diploma on the horizon, you can be assured that Felsted Senior School will be a smooth upward transition. New pupils will join from other schools, some from overseas, giving Felstedians another new dimension to learning and friendships.

Ofsted Boarding Inspection Dec ’09

Transition to Senior School