Academic
Independent Prep School in Kent
Breaside provides a rich learning environment for boys and girls. Our curriculum is designed to meet our objective of preparing children for senior schools. In addition, we attach great importance to providing all children with a balanced and broadly based education, from their first days in the Kindergarten through to the age of 11.
French is taught from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an annual trip to France in Year 6 gives our children the opportunity to practise the language skills that they have learned. Spanish club is also on offer and as a school we are very aware of the future needs of our children in the global economy in which we live.
The Junior School
In Years 3 and 4, form tutors continue to be responsible for teaching English, Maths & PSHE, although the children now receive specialist teaching in ICT, Science, History, Geography & Religious Education as well. These two years see a consolidation of the Key Stage 1 work as the children begin to prepare for their 11+ entrance tests and Key Stage 2 SATs. In Years 5 and 6, Breaside’s unique preparation for entrance exams to over 20 different Secondary School is key. Parent consultations with the Headteacher and staff are a priority to support those important decisions parents need to make. This is a partnership where pupils, teachers and parents talk about options and choices. Children can enjoy the highest standards of teaching together with the individual attention that they need in the lead up to their 11+ examinations at the end of Year 6. English and Maths at Year 6 are taught by specialists in both subjects.
Specialist Teaching
At Breaside all children in the Junior Department are given the opportunity to be educated by our team of specialist teaching staff.
Music is an integral part of the curriculum with each child in Key Stage 2 receiving two class music lessons every week. Following on from the key musical skills learnt in Key Stage 1, our Junior children explore a rich variety of music from around the world and from many different historical periods. Performing, composing and listening are the key components of every class music lesson, and the vocabulary and understanding of the Elements of Music are taught along with reading and writing stave notation. Each child is encouraged to participate in music making, whether it be in class, by joining our choirs, musical groups or by taking individual lessons from a team of experienced and dedicated visiting music teachers. All children are encouraged to perform in concerts, assemblies and by taking graded music exams.
Science is taught by a specialist teacher supported by a science technician in a dedicated, fully resourced vibrant classroom to pupils from Year 2 to Year 6. We have an interactive whiteboard, a dedicated set of i-pads and access to numerous and varied IT resources to support the teaching of science topics. We are keen to develop inquisitive minds and pupil’s practical skills and take an investigative approach to science topics wherever possible.
French & Spanish are taught from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an annual trip to France in Year 6 gives our children the opportunity to practise the language skills that they have learnt. Spanish club is also on offer and as a school we are very aware of the future needs of our children in the global economy in which we live.
Art/Design Technology/Food Technology – All Breaside children participate in art, design technology and craft activities where they can develop their powers of observation, technical skill, presentation and individual creativity. As part of their curriculum food technology is now also included, and in addition there are cookery clubs for both Infants and Juniors.
Sport – Both boys and girls have a full sporting program at Breaside, we encourage healthy competition in PE and Sports, offering fixtures with other schools, swimming galas and the teaching and practising of skills in lessons. We consider sport to be an integral part of education and development. A calendar is published at the start of each term which contains a full programme of matches and tournaments with other schools at many of the different age groups and levels of competition. In all areas of sport, a sense of fair play and team spirit are encouraged as well as a healthy desire to win fairly and to lose graciously.
Our Sports Days are held in the summer term to which all parents are invited. As well as making full use of our own facilities, the school also has use of Bromley Cricket Club which is local and used for lessons, this is where our home fixtures for football, cricket and rugby are played against other schools.
ICT is taught from Reception through to Year 6. Many opportunities are provided for all of our children from photography, computerised toys, interactive whiteboards and of course our fully equipped ICT suite. Our Kindergarten is also fully equipped with its own interactive whiteboard, computers and electronic toys.
In Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 form teachers continue to be responsible for the pastoral care and welfare of the children in their respective form. Year 3 children see a consolidation of the Key Stage 1 work as the children begin to prepare for their 11+ entrance tests and Key Stage 2 SATs. In addition to this, children will be given Non-Verbal and Verbal Reasoning papers and assessment papers for other Senior Schools. Breaside children can enjoy the highest standards of teaching together with the individual attention that they need in the lead up to their Entrance Tests and 11+ examinations in Year 6.
Breaside is extremely proud of its continued success in achieving the highest standards of education and ensuring every child reaches their full potential and gains a place in the best possible school for the individual.
Please use the links below to learn more about our curriculum: Independent Prep School in Kent.
End of Year Expectations
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