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Thursday, September 15, 2016
AS many parents ask them-
selves the big question
whether to move their daugh-
ters at age seven or 11, The
Manor Prep School in Abing-
don has a few answers to the
question.
The Manor warmly welcomes
girls aged seven at this point in
their education and here’s why.
If you are thinking of the inde-
pendent sector at senior school
level, joining The Manor in Year
3 (age seven) will give you a head
start, the opportunity to progress
to the top of your Prep School,
before going back to being the
youngest.
One of the great strengths of The
Manor is its ability to help girls
and their parents find the right
senior school. All parents want
happy children, thriving in an
environment that suits them.
Starting that independent jour-
ney in Year 3 eases the transition.
At The Manor, in Years 5 and 6
the form teachers provide a
secure pastoral base, with an
increased number of specialist
subject teachers, to help the girls
prepare for life in senior school.
In Year 5, girls are thoroughly
prepared for entrance examina-
tions, both academically and
mentally, while having the oppor-
tunity to enjoy the phenomenal
breadth of opportunity that is
available to them; no less than 90
different opportunities each week
to take part in extra-curricular
activities.
Abingdon and Oxfordshire are
lucky to have a wealth of excel-
lent senior schools and The
Manor will happily prepare girls
for all of them.
The Manor has a wonderful track
record of attaining places,
academic scholarships, music,
art, DT and sports awards at
schools including The School of
St Helen and St Katharine, Head-
ington, Oxford High, Our Lady’s
Abingdon, Wycombe Abbey and
Downe House.
The wonderfully diverse journey
from Year 3 to Year 6 culminates
in a memorable final year at The
Manor; an ambitious drama
production, trips to art galleries,
a residential visit to France, a
theatre trip to Stratford, sporting
challenges galore, and they still
fit in time for work.
It is even easier to access The
Manor since the introduction of
three Manor minibuses and a full
network of coaches, shared with
Abingdon School and the School
of St Helen and St Katharine.
Routes are many and varied and
bus stops plentiful.
This, together with a range of
before and after school options at
The Manor, commencing with
Breakfast Club at 7.30am to clubs
and Extended Day up to 6pm
each day, means that school and
work can be coordinated, ensur-
ing a wide access to many activi-
ties for pupils and a longer work-
ing day for parents.
Feel free to call for an informal
chat if you are considering this
option for your daughter. The
Director of Admissions and
Communications, Mrs Karen
Copson, would love to hear
from you on (01235) 858462 or
The Manor Preparatory School
Joining The Manor at seven–make the change
St Helen and
St Katharine
Oxford
High School
Headington
School
Bloxham School,
Cokethorpe,
D’Overbroeck’s College
Downe House,
Our Lady’s Abingdon,
Pangbourne College,
Queen Anne’s Caversham,
Tudor Hall,
Wycombe Abbey
and others
Year 6 Leavers’
Destinations from
2011 – 2016
The Manor is an exceptionally happy school
where each individual achieves his or her potential.
Children progress to the right senior school
which perfectly suits their individual character.
For more details please contact Mrs Karen Copson
on 01235 858462 or
Great future
Faringdon Road, Abingdon,
Oxon OX13 6LN
Great present
• Since 2011, 102 scholarships and awards have been achieved
to senior schools (Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport).
• The very top grade in all ISI Inspections in all categories.
Open Morning:
Saturday 8 October 2016, 10.00am – 12.30pm
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