A leading independent prep school in Somerset, offering excellence in education for 2-13 year olds
Ahoy, me hearties! Our Nursery and Reception children battened down the hatches in true swashbuckling style before half term, as they enjoyed their very own Pirate Day. As well as donning their finest eye patches and parrots, they went on a treasure hunt around school (which included trips to the Science Lab, Surgery and Headmaster’s […]
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We are now inviting applications for our 9+ and 11+ Scholarship Day on Thursday 3rd March. These awards are aimed at children currently in Years 4 and 6 (going into Years 5 and 7 in September) who can demonstrate significant potential in one or more areas of school life. Please contact our Admissions Assistant, Scarlett, […]
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Our boarders tried their hand at sushi making at Kinori in Chard this week, courtesy of Japanese chef extraordinaire, Hideki Koike. Hideki, who started cooking 25 years ago and has previously held positions such as Head Chef at the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George, taught the children the important art of getting just […]
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Our Pre-Prep children have enjoyed a fantastic start to the new term. The EYFS theme of ‘pirates’ has been a hit and the children have wasted no time in getting stuck into the new pirate ship in Mrs McCullough’s classroom – it’s is a marvel! Pupils have been working hard on their handwriting as well, […]
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We are extremely proud to introduce our Head Boy and Girl, Freddie and Eleanor, and Prefects for this term. Our Heads of School and Prefects are appointed in recognition of their personal qualities and efforts and, following their first meeting with Mr McCullough and Mr Silk, the team are raring to represent the school. As […]
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Welcome back everyone, and Happy New Year! The children were fired up and ready to go this week as we kicked off the term with our Headmaster’s Assembly and belated internal Prize Giving. Well done to all our pupils for a fantastic autumn term despite the challenges, and congratulations to those children whose achievements were […]
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We are extremely proud of the generosity of Perrott parents and staff, who have this term bought and donated almost 300 presents for the Bristol Children’s Hospital’s charity, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal. Thanks to your kindness and the kindness of many others, the children at the hospital are going to have a very special […]
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No panto? No problem. Our Pre-Prep children had a fun and festive morning of Christmas activities last week, where they made Christmas cards and hats, painted pine cones and wrote some beautiful acrostic poems. Later, they enjoyed a spectacular Christmas Party and had great fun meeting Father Christmas!
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Pupils and parents came together for a glorious evening of carols and readings in the Grundy Hall last week. Featuring an array of musical performances and readings, as well as as carols in Mr Shortman’s own inimitable style (a special mention to the Headmaster for his impromptu solo!), it was a lovely festive evening next […]
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Hats off to our brilliant Pre-Prep pupils, who shone like stars in their Nativity this week. The children were so excited to welcome their families and managed not one but TWO amazing performances! Take a bow, Mr Edgar, and a big thank you to the Pre-Prep staff for their hard work over the past fortnight, […]
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