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Celebrating St Andrew's Day, together
Every year, pupils at St Andrew's Prep School — from Year 3 to Year 8 — look forward to one of the most unique and enjoyable events of the school calendar: Progressive Games. The annual tradition celebrates St Andrew’s Day by bringing pupils and staff together for a fun-filled afternoon of friendly competition. The Feast of Saint Andrew St Andrew’s Day, also called the Feast of Saint Andrew is celebrated every year in Scotland on the 30th November during Scotland's Winter Fes
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2 days ago3 min read


Helping children stay safe in the dark
As the darker winter months draw in, keeping children visible on their journeys to and from school becomes more important than ever. Last week, every child at St Andrew's received a reflector keyring, as part of a safety initiative led by one of our Deputy Head's and Year 8 pupils. Inspired from time spent living in Sweden, reflective tags, clips and keyrings are a way of life, and children routinely attach them to their coats or bags to ensure that drivers can spot them cl
Andrew Pangbourne
Nov 242 min read


What do Frazzles, front doors and lost footballs have in common? Stories of course, shares Phil Earle.
Storytelling took centre stage in St Andrew's Performing Arts Centre this week as acclaimed children’s author Phil Earle visited our pupils for an inspiring day of creativity, laughter and imagination. His engaging workshops encouraged every child — from our youngest in Pre-Prep to those preparing for senior school — to discover the stories hidden in the everyday world around them. Phil’s visit was part of our commitment as an independent school to nurture a lifelong love of
taylorj274
Oct 172 min read
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