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Parkgate House

An outstanding independent co-educational prep school and nursery in Clapham, London, for children aged 2½ to 11

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We were delighted to be rated Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in 2022.

With specialist teachers, excellent pastoral care, an exciting and dynamic curriculum and enriching extra-curricular activities, we have a reputation for providing a happy and fulfilling educational environment and for equipping children for success at many of the country’s leading senior schools.

With only 160 pupils across the Nursery, Reception, Pre-Prep and Preparatory years, we take pride in getting to know every child just that little bit better.

Whether you live locally, are new to Clapham or are looking to relocate to London, we can’t wait to show you our school and nursery.

Do come and experience the special Parkgate spirit in person – you will receive a warm welcome.

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To celebrate National Poetry Day today, we were delighted to welcome renowned children’s poet Debra Bertulis to Parkgate House.  Debra ran workshops for our Reading Council and for all classes from the Nursery to Prep 6, talking to the children about poetry, helping them to develop their poetry writing and enthusing them about writing and reading for pleasure.  Debra’s poems, about family life and school, appear in many anthologies as well as on the LAMDA syllabus. A big thank you to @debrabertulis for a wonderfully inspiring National Poetry Day!

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Congratulations to Rohan and Charles in Prep 3, both of whom represented Ironsides Rugby Club on Sunday at the Guildfordians Rugby Festival. Their team won all 4 games - very well done! 👏👏👏

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Our Prep 5 and 6 football squads kicked off their season with a fixture against The White House Prep yesterday. Despite the weather trying to dampen spirits, it was great to see both matches being played with such resilience, determination, and positivity.

A huge well done to all involved and to our Players of the Matches, Ziggy and Rhys 👏👏👏

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Happy European Day of Languages! Pupils have enjoyed celebrating with a range of fun linguistic and geographical activities during lessons and form time.

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Congratulations to all pupils who are taking on roles and responsibilities for this academic year. We enjoyed hearing House campaign speeches from Prep 5 and 6 pupils last week, and congratulations to our winning House and Vice House Captains: Felix, Mila, Minou, Elliott, Myla, Bea, Ben, Ines and Chloe 👏👏👏

Congratulations also to Head Chorister, Minou, Sports Captain, Minty, and Head Girl, Ines 👏👏👏

We look forward to working with all pupils in their new roles and committees. We know they will be great ambassadors and role models.

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All pupils from Pre-Prep 1 to Prep 6 enjoyed participating in our Fun Run this morning, to raise money for the Royal Trinity Hospice.  We were delighted that Philip and Pamela from the Royal Trinity Hospice were able to join our event and to speak about the ways in which the funds raised would help @royaltrinityhospice
 
Our fundraising total is a fantastic £2742 so far – a big thank you to all who have donated. 
 
Congratulations to our fancy dress competition winners – Bea, Luisa, Cara and Mila!
 
Congratulations also to our House tug of war winners – the Greeks!
 
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