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Hats off to our amazing Lower Prep pupils for the most joyous and uplifting production of ‘Cinderella & Rockerfella’ on Friday. In true panto style, there were cheers, boos and laughs aplenty as the children retold the classic fairytale in their own unique way. Big thanks to the show’s director, Mr Silk, along with Ms […]
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Parents and children enjoyed a top morning at Potwell Farm Racing Stables recently. A tour of the stables and a chance to watch the horses on the gallops was crowned by a close encounter with the yard’s superstars, Regal Encore, (pictured) and stable mate, Sam Brown (owned by Perrott grandparents Tim and Monica Frost) who […]
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We are delighted to announce that Perrott Hill has been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year at the Tes Schools Awards 2022. This is an exceptional achievement and we are so proud to be flying the flag for the South West! “This year has seen an incredibly high standard of entries to the […]
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Year 7 enjoyed a brilliant history trip to Corfe Castle, Dorset last week, as part of the new Common Entrance syllabus. They learnt about what life was like in medieval times and how people lived and worked in a castle. They also heard about the history of Corfe Castle and how it has been developed […]
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We are delighted to announce that Perrott Hill has been named as a finalist for the ‘Originality in Teaching Music and the Arts’ award at the inaugural Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2022. This is in recognition of the outstanding work and dedication of our music and art departments, led by Mr Shortman and Mrs […]
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To celebrate World Maths Day from Mathletics last month, Years 4-8 took part in the world’s largest online maths competition. They had to answer twenty different one-minute mental arithmetic questions and could challenge their classmates, the computer or other children from around the world. Great fun! This week, certificates were handed out for 1st, 2nd […]
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Our Nursery children have been busy planting their new mini vegetable garden this week, as part of their topic work on growth and change. They will be checking in on their vegetables each week and hopefully getting to eat them by the end of term! Many thanks to Miss Becky and Miss Jo for a […]
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Hot off the press! We are very excited to announce that Perrott Hill has been named as one of three finalists in the Supporting Junior Boarders category at this year’s BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association) Supporting Excellence Awards. Says Head of Boarding, Mrs Layfield: “We are delighted to sit alongside some of the biggest and best […]
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Welcome back, everyone. The Headmaster’s Assembly this week featured a whistlestop tour of the Easter story via food – bread and wine, simnel cakes, hot cross buns and Easter eggs, which are eaten as a symbol of hope and new life. On that note, we’re looking forward to the start of our new summer term […]
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To celebrate Pi Day (3.14), pupils took part in a range of fun activities with Mrs Crane (did you know that 3.14 spells PIE in the mirror? Us neither!). Shout out to our amazing catering team for a delicious lunch (pie, of course), and congratulations to Euan who won Mrs Crane’s break-time challenge by reciting […]
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