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📚2026 is the National Year of Reading, a campaign led by @literacy_trust designed to get people to (re)discover the joy of reading. At our school reading sits at the heart of our curriculum and our much loved school library plays a key role in nurturing confident, curious and enthusiastic readers.

Each week, children enjoy dedicated library sessions with their class, giving them a chance to explore new stories, discover different authors and choose a new book to enjoy ✨

The library is also a calm and cosy space used for small group sessions, 1 to 1 reading and our LAMDA drama classes.

From picture books to chapter adventures, our shelves are full of opportunities to spark imagination and inspire a love of reading from a young age, to lay the foundation for long term academic success 📖

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📸 A snapshot of what some of our children have been up to this week
🧮 Pre Prep nursery have been exploring number bonds to 10 in a creative way, using pegs and a hanger to support hands on learning
🦣 Year 3 have been busy immersing themselves in science for their ‘through the ages’ project
📖 Year 4 enjoyed their weekly visit to the library, selecting new books and developing their love of reading
📝 Year 5 worked in pairs to research ambitious vocabulary, creating word banks to share with their groups

What a fantastic week of learning 🌟

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🧗‍♂️ Our climbing enrichment @parthianclimbing is back this Spring!

All the children have already been challenging themselves and have been absolutely amazing to watch. Over the rest of the half term, they’ll be honing their clipping, climbing and bouldering skills building strength and confidence along the way.

A fantastic opportunity for all the children of all ages to develop new skills in a supportive environment 🧗

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🏫 Looking for a Reception or Nursery (3+) place for September 2026?

We are delighted to be hosting an Open Week from 26th to 30th January, inviting parents to discover our nurturing, child centred school that has been thoughtfully designed to help every child thrive from day one.

During your visit, you’ll enjoy a 1-1 tour with our Head, meet our dedicated teachers and experience first hand our warm and welcoming school community.

To arrange a visit to find out what makes our Early Years such a special place to begin your child’s learning journey, please email admissions@wandsworthprep.com

Limited spaces available for a September 2026 start

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💙 Is your child ready for a new school in 2026? We have limited mid-year admissions spaces available in Years 1-4 for an immediate start.

Families are invited to come for a tour of the school, followed by a taster day, giving children the chance to experience life in their new class, meet the teachers and class and begin to feel at home before they start.

👫 To ensure a smooth transition our tailored approach includes a buddy system, parent and team meetings and individual academic and pastoral support which includes extra support and stretching to give children confidence as they approach this new stage 🏫

Get in touch to arrange a 1-1 tour with our Head and discover how we can support your child’s journey

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We may be a small school, but at Wandsworth Prep we make the most of everything around us to enrich our children’s learning.

From break on the common next to the school, to forest school at Wimbledon Common, swimming at The Latchmere centre @latchmere_lc_ , PE at Wandle Recreation @wandlerec , external school fixtures and enrichment opportunities like climbing @parthianclimbing at Southside. Our local area is an extension of our classroom 🧗‍♂️ 🌳 🏊 ⚽️

By using the surrounding area, we offer a rich, varied curriculum and experiences that help our children grow in confidence, resilience and curiosity 💙

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🏫 As part of our ‘schools days’ topic, Year 1 were transported back to 1899 this morning for their memorable experience to explore first-hand what a Victorian classroom might have been like.

Memorable experiences are planned at the start of the term to spark curiosity and excite the children about their learning in the weeks ahead.

The children explored different parts of the Victorian curriculum and learned what life was like for the children at the time, including the fact that many children didn’t go to school as they had to work. The children were also fascinated to see some of the Victorian punishments for misbehaviour!

Thanks to @freshwater_education for a brilliant experience that brought history to life and for such an enjoyable memorable experience.

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🎒 Starting school in September 2026?
At Wandsworth Prep our Reception experience is nurturing, child-centred, and designed to help every child thrive from day one. 🌟 we have limited spaces available.

✨ Personalised learning. Every phonics, writing and maths session is supported with individual attention, ensuring each child is both challenged and supported at just the right level.

📚 Triple the reading. Each child enjoys in-depth individual reading sessions at least three times a week, with tailored feedback to build fluency and help them make rapid progress.

🎨 Broad & varied curriculum. Our curriculum inspires a lifelong love of learning. From PE and music to languages, and enrichment opportunities like forest school, climbing and performing arts. Our passionate teachers bring expertise and excitement to every day.

✋ Early handwriting focus. Fun finger gym sessions and structured practice help develop fluency and confidence from the very start.

💙 A true community. Every child is known, valued and supported every step of the way. We build strong partnerships with our families, who are warmly welcomed into our close-knit community.

Come and discover what makes our Reception such a special place to begin your child’s learning journey. 🌈

Limited spaces available

Visit Us
Open Week - Monday 26th - Friday 30th (email admissions@wandsworthprep.com to book your tour)

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas 🎶 what a fantastically festive day.

The school came together for a delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings 🍗. We shared laughter, delicious food and plenty of sparkle from everyone’s Christmas jumpers!

To top it off, we ended the lunch with dancing and a conga, the perfect way to celebrate the festive season together 🎄

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🎶 Spreading festive cheer across the community ✨

Our school choir has been busy performing in the community, from the Northcote Road Light switch on @the_junction_bid to the Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival light switch on @thisisriverside.

They sang beautifully alongside other local schools and represented Wandsworth Prep with confidence and plenty of festive sparkle. We’re so proud of each and every one of them 🎄

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