Independent Schools 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Newbury Weekly News
Moulsford Prep School MOULSFORD Prep School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 4-13. Set in idyllic grounds of 30 acres
beside the Thames near Goring and Streatley, it provides boys with a first-class education and an excel- lent start in life. Moulsford has recently undertaken a whole-scale review of its curricu- lum and the overall approach to preparing pupils for senior schools. As a result of changes to the entry process to senior schools at 13+, and in consultation with senior school heads, a restructured curriculum has been devised which will be implemented throughout the school from this September. Moulsford’s focus is not only to prepare boys for senior schools, but also to ensure they have the skills for life beyond. So what does the new curriculum mean for Moulsford boys? They will follow a curriculum which promotes intellectual agility, will encourage them to think and analyse critically, make connections across the subjects and give plenty of opportunity for creativity and collaboration. The new curriculum will encourage boys to have a go, take a well- thought-out risk and, on occasion, fail. Exploration and enquiry will be strongly encouraged and Moulsford life will aim to develop boys’ resilience. While exams will remain an impor- tant part of school life, Moulsford boys will continue to learn much more than how to score highly in summative tests and regurgitate learned facts. The clear aim at Moulsford is to encourage all-round achievement
and help boys to find their individ- ual strengths and talents – not only in the classroom, but also on the sports field, in the performing and creative arts and, more generally, as considerate and well-mannered citi- zens who contribute positively to their community. The teaching programme is specifi- cally designed to get the best out of boys, with plenty of practical and outdoor learning. High expectations are set in terms of manners and discipline, with clear boundaries provided. Competitive sport is a vital element of a boy’s development, at whatever age and level they are playing. At Moulsford, the single-sex envi- ronment allows full advantage to be taken of the grounds and sports facilities, with teams and coaching to suit all levels of ability. One measure of Moulsford’s success is the broad range of scholarships and exhibitions awarded each year.
For 2017 at 13+, two boys have gained awards to Abingdon School, two to Radley College, one to Magdalen College School, one to Wellington, one to St Edward’s Oxford, two to Shiplake, one to Pangbourne and one to Cokethorpe, all across a range of academic, sports, music and drama awards. In addition to these schools, others to which Moulsford boys often progress include Marlborough, Eton, Harrow, Bradfield and The Oratory. A daily bus service runs to and from Shiplake via Henley, as well as minibus routes via Watlington, Upper Basildon and Culham, with an additional route planned from Hermitage. Please do join us for an informal visit and tour at one of our next open days, on Friday, September 22 from 10am-12pm or 1-3pm, or on Saturday, September 23 from 9am- 12pm.
OPEN DAY
Independent day and boarding school for boys aged 4-13
Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd September
Getting the Best out of Boys
To attend an Open Day or to arrange an individual visit, please contact us: pa.registrar@moulsford.com 01491 651438 • www.moulsford.com Moulsford Preparatory School, Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxon, OX10 9HR
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