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Talbot House Preparatory School was founded in 1969 by Mrs Stevenson. It has always
had a reputation for high academic standards, good manners and consideration for
others, with an excellent success rate for the number of pupils who gain places
for Bournemouth, Poole and Parkstone Grammar Schools as well as scholarships to
local independent schools. The school caters for children from 3 to 11 years of
age.
In September 1998, Mrs Stevenson retired and the school was purchased by the Broadway
family. Since then, the school has maintained its excellent high standards, retaining
much of the tradition but also embracing developments in education and resources
that benefit the school.
Talbot House School is a warm and happy environment in which to learn. Our children
are always reminded about respect and consideration for each other as well as adults
and other people. We celebrate one another's individuality and children's cultural
differences are also shared positively. Since we are a small school with small classes,
we have a wonderful sense of community and our children are always made to feel
that they are important and special. Every child participates in frequent dramatic
and musical presentations, which helps build confidence and is hugely enjoyable
for the participant and audience.
Our school assemblies that take place each Friday morning are valuable opportunities
to celebrate our school community. During each assembly we enjoy a talk or presentation.
At times we have a visitor from the community but frequently it is a class from
the school that takes this part of the assembly. We also have individual musical
items performed by children and our pupils are encouraged to bring in certificates
or talk about awards or recognition that they have received in activities that may
not be associated with the school. The highlight of the assembly is always 'Pupil
of the Week' where we praise an individual from each class, giving them personal
recognition for effort, progress or achievement.
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