Vita et Pax Nursery

by | Nov 26, 2024 | Children | 0 comments

At Vita et Pax Nursery, we prioritise the holistic development of every child, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Our dedicated teaching staff prides itself on a personalised learning approach, focusing on nurturing emotional development during the crucial early years.

At Vita et Pax, we believe in fostering a sense of community and belonging. Our curriculum is designed not only to meet educational standards but also to instill strong values and social skills.

 

 

Join us on one of our open days, 11th Oct or 22nd Nov to see our school in action, meet our dedicated team, and learn how we can support your child’s personalised early years development.

Contact Vita et Pax Nursery today to discover how we can make a difference in your child’s formative years and provide a nurturing start in life. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our unique community, where every child’s potential is celebrated.

BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY 020 8449 8336

www.vitaetpax.co.uk

Achievements at Laurel Park School

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Education | 0 comments

Achievements at Laurel Park School

It has been a year since we opened Laurel Park School, seeing our school community grow together to make Laurel Park the number one place to be.  Over the last year, we have had a significant number of visitors to the school and without a shadow of a doubt, no one can deny the buzz or what we are doing as a school to shape the lives of young people.  In the first year, we have celebrated so many achievements.  Kieran in year 9 is the London champion in his age category for trampolining, whilst Tia is to represent Middlesex in Athletics. We are a small school, which is like a family. We pride ourselves on knowing all our young people, their talents and what we can do for them to ensure that we nurture their talents and skills, something that isn’t always possible in very big schools.

 

 

We look forward to opening our sixth form in September, which will be a vocational and industry-based route for students who want to study in a work-related learning environment.  We are super excited by this and the prospects this may bring for the local community.  We are outward facing and as a mainstream secondary school offering Beauty as an option choice for KS4, we are looking to branch this out to include hairdressing and barbering in the coming year.  Why do we do this?  Because we listen to our young people and parents, and we want to ensure that all students have a pathway in education as we believe a one size fits all isn’t suitable for everyone.

To finish, I share with you part of a thank you card from one of our Year 11s. She said “When you first came, I instantly admired how you presented yourself, not just as a headteacher but as a woman.  It influenced me to want to be like that someday, someone inspirational.  You have contributed to my dream of wanting to be a teacher and eventually a headteacher…” This is why we do what we do at Laurel Park, we inspire young people to think big, aim high and embrace the opportunity. This is one of so many stories and achievements that I am fortunate to hear every day from our students in our school.  At Laurel Park we Learn, Persevere and Succeed through our core values of Integrity, Determination, Excellence and Ambition.

Tel: 020 8368 4710

Email: office@laurelparkschool.co.uk

www.laurelparkschool.co.uk

Palmers Green High School

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Education | 0 comments

Empowering Girls Futures

At Palmers Green High School (PGHS), we are proud of our history of providing an excellent education for girls for almost 120 years. A recent investigation into the effects of all-girls education found that alumnae demonstrated stronger academic skills, greater engagement with their studies, higher confidence in science and technology skills and stronger community involvement. Girls in same-sex schools have more opportunities to excel athletically and take on school leadership roles.

 

 

 

Our Senior School provides pupils with the knowledge, confidence and resilience required for success. We actively support pupils to have outside interests and hobbies and run an extensive extra-curricular programme in the Senior School. Your daughter only has one childhood and we want it to be a happy one, where school can provide an outstanding academic education but also many opportunities to make lasting memories.

We welcome girls from local primary schools who join us in Year 7 after sitting the 11+ Entrance & Scholarship Examinations. All girls settle in quickly and the high quality, specialist teaching in small classes enables them to make rapid progress and achieve impressive results across all subjects.

If you are interested in visiting us and seeing more of what PGHS can offer you, please contact the School Office on 0208 886 1135 or email office@pghs.co.uk. Alternatively, please register to attend one of our forthcoming events at www.pghs.co.uk

 

Mathnasium

by | May 16, 2024 | Education | 0 comments

From Struggling Student to Passionate Mathnasium Tutor

My first experience with Mathnasium was as a student. During lockdown my schoolwork took a big hit – I was unmotivated and unwilling to participate in online learning because of how frustrating I found it. I used to enjoy maths, but lockdown-learning soured my image of the subject. By the time I returned fully to school in year 10 I was behind and reluctant to catch up or properly participate in my learning. What followed was a poor result in my Year 10 mocks, and at that point my mother and I agreed to find a tutor.

 

We settled on Mathnasium because of the shared learning environment and a teaching method that develops independence. During my first assessment I was anxious and shy, but the friendly nature of the tutors and managers made it easy to settle in. Over the course of 8 months, my GCSE predicted grade went from 5, to 8, and eventually in my final exams I was awarded a top grade 9!

Not only did my grades improve, but so did my maths skills. I found tackling challenging problems much easier to get my head around and learnt techniques that simplified tricky topics. I also developed a passion for maths and now take it at A-Level, which I love.  I applied to work as a tutor in Mathnasium in August of 2023. I had a strong understanding of the Mathnasium Method from my lessons, and I already loved the environment of the centres and trusted the people who run them. As I completed rigorous training to become an Instructor, it furthered my understanding of maths. As I started working in the Centres, my mental maths ability grew faster than before.  I use the Mathnasium Methods to teach other children, but I can also use it for myself and my understanding of complex mathematics. Currently I work at Mathnasium three times a week and never get bored of the work I do. The centres are fun, welcoming, well-organised and accessible for all ages

Isobel works in a team that covers the Maths Centres in Muswell Hill (98 Fortis Green Road) and Crouch End (29 Broadway Parade).

To book your child’s free assessment call one of our centres today:

98 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN | 020 306 25005 | muswellhill@mathnasium.co.uk

29 Broadway Parade, N8 9DB | 020 300 49404 | crouchend@mathnasium.co.uk

Wildwood Nature School in Dartmouth Park NW5

by | Dec 19, 2023 | Education | 0 comments

Wildwood Nature School in Dartmouth Park NW5 is a very small, independent primary school for children aged 4-11. We prioritise children’s well-being and spend most of our time outdoors.

Resonating with the dissatisfaction many parents feel towards the conventional education system, Wildwood Nature School was born to challenge outdated school norms. Inspired by Ken Robinson’s perspective on the need for educational reform, the school focuses on adapting to the evolving world, diverging from traditional structures.

 

Wildwood’s ethos centres on five core values: Well-being, Nature, Play, Community, and Empowerment. With a very high teacher to children ratio (1:5), building trusting relationships is at the core of what we do. Inspired by educational and psychological research, we use nonviolent communication, trauma-informed practices, and deliver a comprehensive well-being curriculum.

Children at Wildwood Nature School embrace nature, spending the majority of their week outdoors, following the Forest School principles and fostering a deep bond with the natural world. Play takes a central role, as we value its importance in learning and developing independence, resilience, and creative thinking. We emphasise community involvement, inviting families to actively engage and participate in the learning process.

Wildwood Nature School’s revolutionary approach aims to nurture confident, passionate learners, empowering them to think independently and contribute positively to the world.

Now accepting admissions for September 2024.

Visit www.wildwoodnatureschool.org.uk or email info@wildwoodnatureschool.org.uk.