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Mrs C Austin

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Mrs C Austin

Parkside Parent

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Parkside is a very special school with a best in class leadership team, a creative and high energy teaching staff and a unique ethos that nurtures every child. As a family we enjoy a wonderful sense of community at the school and have made many life-long friends. Parkside School is distinctive in that every teacher knows every child's name and caters for their unique needs and personalities.

Mr & Mrs F

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Mr & Mrs F

Parkside Parents

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Parkside is a wonderful, forward thinking, family orientated and traditional prep school. Nurturing with a focus on excellence in education and sporting achievement, we couldn’t have selected a better school to fit our family values.

The passion and kindness of the teaching staff and leadership team shines through in every aspect of school life and can be seen daily through the warmth, enthusiasm and joy they bring to the boys. Being part of Parkside’s community, which is built on fellowship and camaraderie, has enabled our three boys to thrive in a secure environment that they love.

Mrs Dixon

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Mrs Dixon

Parkside Parent

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We have recently moved to Parkside and have had nothing but a positive experience. The number one priority of the school is the boys and this is apparent in all areas, academic progress and development, sporting achievements and the boys’ happiness and wellbeing. We have watched our sons flourish in all aspects of school life at Parkside and that is credit to the fabulous teaching staff but also the overriding culture of the school.

Mr & Mrs G

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Mr & Mrs G

Parkside Parents

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We chose Parkside for our son because we felt the school truly cared for the boys. Our initial feelings couldn't have been more right, Parkside has proved to be the perfect choice for our son who has loved every minute of his time there and has made many lifelong friends.

Mr & Mrs C

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Mr & Mrs C

Parkside Parents

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Parkside has provided an amazing environment for our sons to learn, mature and enjoy school life. The care and commitment by the teachers have seen the boys develop and perform to their best. There is a lovely relaxed, friendly and inclusive atmosphere which has certainly brought the best out of our sons.

Dr JM Cox

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Dr JM Cox

Headmaster, Royal Grammar School, Guildford

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I am always delighted to accept young men from Parkside as members of the RGS.  I have been very impressed with the academic standards which are being achieved at the School but, more importantly, boys from Parkside are delightful additions to our community.  They are invariably engaging, polite and academically curious, skills which have been established and nurtured at Parkside and which will hold them in very good stead for the future.

James Priory

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James Priory

Headmaster, Tonbridge School

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We were delighted to be able to make three Unconditional Offers to Parkside boys this year. Like the prep school at Parkside, Tonbridge specialises in the education of boys. We are academically selective and Parkside boys are well prepared for the academic rigour here. Similarly, boys from Parkside easily transition to the depth and breadth of co-curricular pursuits at Tonbridge, including music, sport and the creative arts. The intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of these activities is nurtured at Parkside and flourishes at Tonbridge as the boys reach their teens. 35 miles along the M25, we are not that far away either! We very much look forward to developing our relationship with Parkside in the years to come.

Rowena Cole

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Rowena Cole

The Head, St John’s School Leatherhead

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It is always a pleasure to meet boys from Parkside. We want the children who join St John’s to be excited about the journey ahead; we encourage our pupils to be academically aspirational, happy, confident young people who enjoy a rich array of activities, and who are kind, compassionate members of society. Every child brings their own personality and interests to our school - and we celebrate that individuality - but Parkside’s ethos of awakening curiosity, and helping pupils take responsibility for their learning, equips them well to embrace the wealth of opportunities in senior school life at St John’s.

Mr James Dahl

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Mr James Dahl

Master of Wellington College

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Wellington College has been lucky to have had a steady stream of excellent Parkside boys join us over the recent years and we would be more than delighted to see many more! There is an a real passion for learning evident in the boys that we have met but this passion appears to extend beyond the classroom too and hence aligns very closely for what we look for in Wellingtonians. We also note tremendous values in the Parkside boys we have met and this explains the wonderful atmosphere evident in the school whenever we visit.

Mr James Davies

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Mr James Davies

Headmaster, Halliford School

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(Halliford and Parkside) schools share a set of core values that sees us completely committed to seeing each student as an individual and doing everything possible to enable them to flourish and make the most of the many opportunities we are able to offer them. The confidence and maturity they develop in Year 7 and 8 at Parkside greatly contributes to our warm-hearted community at Halliford. Parkside students thoroughly embrace our values of creativity, respect, warm-heartedness, resilience, intellectual curiosity and being exceptional team players. It is no wonder that a number of Parkside boys have been awarded scholarships to join Halliford School. They achieve tremendous academic success at both GCSE and A Level thanks to the tremendous academic grounding they receive at Parkside, and they always fully immerse themselves in our wide variety of co-curricular activities and trips. The boys transition extremely quickly into life at Halliford, and we believe they benefit from our comparable size and ethos. Parkside boys contribute enormously to our school community, and it is our pleasure to celebrate their successes as members of the Halliford family.

Mrs C Austin

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Mrs C Austin

Parkside Parent

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Parkside is a very special school with a best in class leadership team, a creative and high energy teaching staff and a unique ethos that nurtures every child. As a family we enjoy a wonderful sense of community at the school and have made many life-long friends. Parkside School is distinctive in that every teacher knows every child's name and caters for their unique needs and personalities.

Mr & Mrs F

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Mr & Mrs F

Parkside Parents

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Parkside is a wonderful, forward thinking, family orientated and traditional prep school. Nurturing with a focus on excellence in education and sporting achievement, we couldn’t have selected a better school to fit our family values.

The passion and kindness of the teaching staff and leadership team shines through in every aspect of school life and can be seen daily through the warmth, enthusiasm and joy they bring to the boys. Being part of Parkside’s community, which is built on fellowship and camaraderie, has enabled our three boys to thrive in a secure environment that they love.

Mrs Dixon

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Mrs Dixon

Parkside Parent

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We have recently moved to Parkside and have had nothing but a positive experience. The number one priority of the school is the boys and this is apparent in all areas, academic progress and development, sporting achievements and the boys’ happiness and wellbeing. We have watched our sons flourish in all aspects of school life at Parkside and that is credit to the fabulous teaching staff but also the overriding culture of the school.

Mr & Mrs G

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Mr & Mrs G

Parkside Parents

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We chose Parkside for our son because we felt the school truly cared for the boys. Our initial feelings couldn't have been more right, Parkside has proved to be the perfect choice for our son who has loved every minute of his time there and has made many lifelong friends.

Mr & Mrs C

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Mr & Mrs C

Parkside Parents

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Parkside has provided an amazing environment for our sons to learn, mature and enjoy school life. The care and commitment by the teachers have seen the boys develop and perform to their best. There is a lovely relaxed, friendly and inclusive atmosphere which has certainly brought the best out of our sons.

Dr JM Cox

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Dr JM Cox

Headmaster, Royal Grammar School, Guildford

Read More

I am always delighted to accept young men from Parkside as members of the RGS.  I have been very impressed with the academic standards which are being achieved at the School but, more importantly, boys from Parkside are delightful additions to our community.  They are invariably engaging, polite and academically curious, skills which have been established and nurtured at Parkside and which will hold them in very good stead for the future.

James Priory

7

James Priory

Headmaster, Tonbridge School

Read More

We were delighted to be able to make three Unconditional Offers to Parkside boys this year. Like the prep school at Parkside, Tonbridge specialises in the education of boys. We are academically selective and Parkside boys are well prepared for the academic rigour here. Similarly, boys from Parkside easily transition to the depth and breadth of co-curricular pursuits at Tonbridge, including music, sport and the creative arts. The intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of these activities is nurtured at Parkside and flourishes at Tonbridge as the boys reach their teens. 35 miles along the M25, we are not that far away either! We very much look forward to developing our relationship with Parkside in the years to come.

Rowena Cole

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Rowena Cole

The Head, St John’s School Leatherhead

Read More

It is always a pleasure to meet boys from Parkside. We want the children who join St John’s to be excited about the journey ahead; we encourage our pupils to be academically aspirational, happy, confident young people who enjoy a rich array of activities, and who are kind, compassionate members of society. Every child brings their own personality and interests to our school - and we celebrate that individuality - but Parkside’s ethos of awakening curiosity, and helping pupils take responsibility for their learning, equips them well to embrace the wealth of opportunities in senior school life at St John’s.

Mr James Dahl

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Mr James Dahl

Master of Wellington College

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Wellington College has been lucky to have had a steady stream of excellent Parkside boys join us over the recent years and we would be more than delighted to see many more! There is an a real passion for learning evident in the boys that we have met but this passion appears to extend beyond the classroom too and hence aligns very closely for what we look for in Wellingtonians. We also note tremendous values in the Parkside boys we have met and this explains the wonderful atmosphere evident in the school whenever we visit.

Mr James Davies

10

Mr James Davies

Headmaster, Halliford School

Read More

(Halliford and Parkside) schools share a set of core values that sees us completely committed to seeing each student as an individual and doing everything possible to enable them to flourish and make the most of the many opportunities we are able to offer them. The confidence and maturity they develop in Year 7 and 8 at Parkside greatly contributes to our warm-hearted community at Halliford. Parkside students thoroughly embrace our values of creativity, respect, warm-heartedness, resilience, intellectual curiosity and being exceptional team players. It is no wonder that a number of Parkside boys have been awarded scholarships to join Halliford School. They achieve tremendous academic success at both GCSE and A Level thanks to the tremendous academic grounding they receive at Parkside, and they always fully immerse themselves in our wide variety of co-curricular activities and trips. The boys transition extremely quickly into life at Halliford, and we believe they benefit from our comparable size and ethos. Parkside boys contribute enormously to our school community, and it is our pleasure to celebrate their successes as members of the Halliford family.

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Parkside Nursery - a new chapter in your child’s life

Parkside Nursery welcomes children after their second birthday and is the start of the journey for boys and girls as they experience the very best early years education taught by experienced staff in a truly stunning setting.

Parkside Holiday School

Parkside Nursery is the start of the educational and pastoral journey for boys and girls from the age of two as they experience the firmest of foundations taught by experienced staff in a truly stunning setting. The Nursery is housed in a safe, secure building with its own enclosed playground areas, large spacious classrooms, a library and music and drama room. The children also have access to all the facilities at Parkside and use of the 45 acres of stunning grounds.

The transition to Reception (which is based in the Pre Prep department) is seamless as the boys have lunch with Pre Prep in the Salon, they join Reception for special events like concerts and Pre Prep assemblies. They also have regular taster mornings in the Reception classrooms to familiarise them with the environment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE NURSERY

Breakfast club is available from 8.00am and the morning session runs from 8.30am-12.00pm with a timetable for activities and focused learning representative of all areas of the Early Years curriculum.

Our experienced Early Years staff provide a stimulating learning environment where children are inspired by a variety of experiences both inside and outside the classroom. They learn through a creative and practical timetable with adult- led activities and child- initiated play; where progress is closely monitored against the EYFS Statutory and Non- Statutory Framework.

In the Pre Reception Year (Owls) children are prepared for the transition to Reception, and leave with a firm foundation of the skills required in literacy and numeracy, along with an ignited curiosity about the world around them.

Hedgehogs' & Squirrels' Morning Timetable

Owls' Morning Timetable

The afternoon session runs from 12.00pm- 3.00pm which includes a hot lunch and afternoon snack. We also offer a staying for lunch option from 12.00pm- 1.30pm which can be booked on an ad hoc basis, and there is a focused activity in the afternoon which changes daily.

Nursery Afternoon Activities 

After school care is also available from 3.00pm-6.00pm providing snacks, sandwiches and hot food from 5.00-6.00pm:

After Nursery Care (3.00pm-4.00pm) £ 10.00 (Includes a snack and a drink)

After Nursery Care (3.00pm-5.00pm) £20.00 (Includes sandwiches and fruit)

After Nursery Care (3.00pm-6.00pm) £30.00 (Includes sandwiches/hot snack and fruit)

SPECIALIST TEACHING

As the Nursery is the start of your child’s journey through Parkside, the children are all taught by specialist teachers from the Prep School which ensures familiarity and continuity for boys as they transition to Reception.

2-3 year olds are taught by specialist staff for:

music, forest school, gym and sport.

3-4 year olds are taught by specialist staff for:

music, gym, swimming, French, forest school and sport.

COMMUNICATION

Our ‘open door’ partnership with parents allows for effective communication that is friendly, open and honest and supports children in reaching their potential. We communicate through the following:

-    Feedback through the ILD (Interactive Learning Diary)

-    Communication books

-    Regular contact with your child’s Key Person

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Squirrels' Weekly Newsletter

Owls' Weekly Newsletter

Hedgehogs' Newsletter

Nursery menus are on a three week rotation according to the dates shown below.  

Nursery Spring Term '24 Lunch Menu: weeks 1 & 4 Nursery Spring Term '24 Lunch Menu: weeks 2 & 5 Nursery Spring Term '24 Lunch Menu: weeks 3 & 6 

Fees / Sessions

Children in the Hedgehogs and Squirrels’ class (2-3 years) attend for a minimum of 3 sessions a week.

Children in the Owls class (3-4 years) increase the minimum numbers of sessions each term in preparation for Reception

Autumn term - minimum 3 sessions

Spring term- minimum 5 sessions

Summer term- minimum 7 sessions

We do not offer the government 15 hours but we do offer an incentive scheme for children after they turn three. For boys who transition to Pre Prep there is a £1,000 reduction off the first term fees in Reception. 

Nursery fees including incentive scheme.

Stay & Play

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Parkside’s Stay and Play is available to all children who are registered to join our Nursery. They are able to attend the term before they start Nursery and it is an opportunity for the children and their parents to become familiar with the school environment and their Nursery teachers.

Stay and Play runs from 9.00am to 10.00am every Friday during term time, and provides free play in one of our large classrooms, as well as a wide range of activities, including a home corner, painting and messy play.

We are also in a privileged position to be able to use the secure Nursery playground, which over looks our picturesque grounds.

This is also a wonderful opportunity for adults to socialise and begin to become part of the Parkside Family.

To enquire about Stay & Play, please contact Saskia Hutchings below:

 

Contact Information

CONTACT PARKSIDE NURSERY

For all Nursery admissions enquiries & to book a tour, please contact Admissions:

 

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