Junior School Welcome Booklet - June 2023

WELCOME TO THE 

JUNIOR SCHOOL 

Each day, discovery.

Each day, discovery. 

02 03 04 

HEAD’S WELCOME TERM DATES THE SCHOOL DAY 

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LUNCHES AND SNACKS, 

HEALTHY EATING GUIDE 

UNIFORM 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

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SPORT 

13 

CLUBS 

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SUBJECT RELATED 

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MUSIC 

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PERFORMING ARTS, 

WORKSHOPS 

COMPUTING 

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TRIPS, 

RESIDENTIAL VISITS

Each day, discovery 

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Head’s Welcome 

It is my great pleasure to welcome your family to Eltham 

College Junior School for what I know will be an exciting 

and rewarding partnership. From the moment your son or 

daughter first arrives at our gates, they are embarking on a 

life-long journey as an Elthamian, one filled with academic 

challenge, personalised care and numerous opportunities, 

alongside nurturing friendships and connections that will 

last well beyond their school years. 

Although the primary purpose of this booklet is to impart 

important detail regarding routines and procedures, I wished to 

include a few words about the experience of studying at the 

College. Above all, the Junior School is a positive and purposeful 

environment, seeking to motivate our children both inside and 

outside the classroom and to instil in them values that will remain 

with them for life. They are fortunate to be taught by members of 

staff who are not only specialists in their respective fields, but 

care about each child as an individual, taking the time to know 

them well and respond to their needs. 

Our students leave us for the next phase of their journey with an 

enthusiasm for learning, the independence and resilience required 

for adaptability, and a sense of responsibility towards others. 

That next phase is a seamless move to the Senior School; as 

Eltham College is one school, all students participate in a 

comprehensive transition programme that ensures they are 

familiar and comfortable with the staff, resources and 

environment of the Senior section far in advance. Even once that 

move is made, they will continue to see their Junior teachers 

regularly and may choose to become mentors for younger 

students, thereby supporting the next generation of Elthamians. 

We are delighted you have chosen us. 

Mrs VG Meier 

Head of the Junior School

Term Dates 

Academic Year 2023/24 

Michaelmas Term 2023 

INSED Day Wednesday 30 August 2023 

INSED Day Thursday 31 August 2023 

Induction Day – Years 3, 7, 9 and Lower Sixth Friday 1 September 2023 

Term Starts Monday 4 September 2023 

Half Term Two weeks beginning Monday 16 October 2023 

Term Ends 

Wednesday 13 December 2023 (12 noon) 

Lent Term 2024 

INSED Day Thursday 4 January 2024 

INSED Day Friday 5 January 2024 

Term Starts Monday 8 January 2024 

Half Term Monday 12 February 2024 

Term Ends 

Thursday 28 March 2024 (12 noon) 

Summer Term 2024 

Term Starts Thursday 18 April 2024 

Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2024 

Half Term Week beginning Monday 27 May 2024 

Term Ends 

Thursday 4 July 2024 (12 noon)


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The School Day 

Morning registration is at 08.30 in Form rooms; most students 

arrive between 08.15 and 08.30. The Junior School day ends 

at 15.40. 

Assemblies are held three times a week in the Junior School Hall. 

They are led by Mrs Meier, Mrs Chamberlain, Mr Wearmouth and 

the College Chaplain or other members of staff or students. All 

students are expected to be present at assembly unless involved 

in a school musical activity or LAMDA class. The Junior School as 

a whole visits the College Chapel at least once per term; Year 6 

attend weekly as part of their transition programme. 

Timetable of the School Day 

08.30 Registration 

08.40 Assembly 

09.00 Lesson 1 


10.20 Break 

Before and After School Care 

We provide supervised wraparound care and activities for 

students whose parents work or have other commitments. 

These take place in the Rosemary Morgan Hall before school 

or the Art Room after school, with collection before 18.00. 

Payment for this facility will be added to the termly fees invoices. 

You do not need to book in advance. 

Please ensure that your child is aware of their collection 

arrangements each day, and inform the Junior School Office 

by 13.30 of any changes to pick-up arrangements. At 16.00, 

students who have not been collected and are not attending a 

co-curricular club are taken to After School Care to await 

collection and parents are automatically charged accordingly. 

Charges are detailed below and can be found on the Eltham 

College website. 

Students using the Before or After School Care are welcome to 

bring a nut-free healthy snack. 

Before School 

07.30 - 08.00 Charge: £4 

08.00 - 08.30 No charge 



12.00 Lunch 

13.15 Registration 



After School Care 

Charging starts from 16.00 as follows: 

Up to 30 minutes: £4 




Students must be collected by 18.00. Collection after this time 

will incur a charge of £10, plus an additional rate of £4 per 15 

minutes, or part thereof. 


15.20 Form Tutor Time 

15.40 School Ends 

18.00 School Officially Closes 

Co-Curricular Activities and After School Clubs 

Information about which co-curricular after school clubs are 

running and when is detailed on the College website and sent to 

parents termly. Sign up is via the SOCS platform. 

All clubs run for the whole year unless stated otherwise. 

If you have any questions about after school clubs, please 

contact the Junior School Office on 020 8857 3457 or email 

juniors@eltham-college.org.uk

Lunches and Snacks 

Lunches are available Monday to Friday in King George’s Hall, on 

offer each day with an impressive choice of food. Menus are 

available on the College website. You are strongly advised to take 

this meal rather than bring a packed lunch. Lunches will be 

charged on account automatically unless the Bursary is notified 

(in writing) to the contrary. If you wish to cancel school lunches, 

please write to the Bursary, providing half a term’s notice. 

Students may bring in a small, healthy, nut-free snack for 

morning break and one for after school if your child has a 

co-curricular club. Each child should have a labelled water bottle 

which can be refilled at water fountains and dispensers. The 

sharing of snacks is not permitted due to the fact that other 

students may have food allergies or intolerances. It is important 

that the school is aware of any food allergies that your child may 

have. Please be aware that, once informed, we cannot remove 

allergy information from your child’s lunch menu provision 

unless written confirmation is sent from a medical professional to 

the nursing team. 

Students are encouraged to drink water regularly throughout 

the day. 

Healthy Eating Guide 

We advise that pupils bring snacks that are healthy and nutritious. 

Popular choices include: 

• Fresh or dried fruit 

• Sandwiches or other filled bread 

• Rice or corn cakes 

• Crackers 

• Yoghurts 

• Vegetables 

• Cheese


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Uniform 

Outward appearance as well as demeanour and character can 

reflect on the College as well as on the students. Students should 

come to school and leave school smartly dressed every day. Our 

pupils are ambassadors for the school when in public – please 

ensure they set and sustain a good example of personal 

smartness and individual behaviour. 

Regulation clothing must be worn in school, on journeys to and 

from school, on school occasions and whenever students 

represent the College. 

Sportswear must be brought to school on the appropriate day 

and taken home afterwards, not left in school. You will be 

advised which kit is required; more detail is provided on the 

website, including which sportswear is needed each term. 

All clothing, bags and equipment must be named. 

Year 3 – 6 (Junior School) Uniform 

All uniform and sportswear can be purchased from the school 

supplier, Stevensons www.stevensons.co.uk 

Further information can be found on the College website: 

www.eltham-college.org.uk/parent-portal/uniform/ 

junior-school-uniform


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Further Information 

Music 

Information about Music at Eltham College Junior School, 

including instrumental lessons and concerts, is available on the 

College website: 

www.eltham-college.org.uk/co-curricular/junior/music 

Should you have any specific questions please email our Music 

Administrator music@eltham-college.org.uk 

Houses 

The College has four houses: these are named, in keeping with 

the school’s heritage, after missionaries: Carey (blue), Chalmers 

(red), Moffat (yellow) and Livingstone (green). The House system 

promotes a healthy competitive spirit based on a year round 

programme of academic, athletic and artistic events. The four 

houses are also involved in charitable fundraising activities. 

Attendance 

If your child’s journey to school has been delayed and they are 

likely to arrive late please contact the Junior School Office on 

020 8857 3457 or email juniors@eltham-college.org.uk 

If a student is unwell, parents must notify the Junior School 

Office before 8.30am on the morning of the absence and on 

subsequent days. An email to your child’s Form Tutor is also 

helpful. If a child does not appear at school and we have not 

been notified, we will attempt to verify the absence of the 

student by a phone call. 

All students will participate in Games and PE lessons unless an 

email from their parent is received. 

Requests up to two days absence should be submitted in 

advance by email to juniors@eltham-college.org.uk and their 

form tutor. 

All requests for a longer leave of absence should only be made in 

exceptional circumstances and should be in writing to the Head 

of Section (Mrs Chamberlain or Mr Wearmouth). 

Homework 

All homework is published digitally on satchelone.com for the 

convenience of students and parents. 

Books and Stationery 

All textbooks are provided by the College but parents are asked 

to see that their child has the following items of their own at the 

beginning of term: 

• Set of coloured pencils 

• Set of felt-tip pens 

• 2 pencils, sharpener, rubber and ruler (30cm, clear plastic 

marked in mm intervals) 

• Case/satchel large enough to accommodate A4 size paper 

Medication 

Inhalers, auto-injectors and regular medication are kept in the 

Junior Medical Team’s room and administered as per written 

instructions. It is vital that the College is kept informed of any 

changes to your child’s medical information, via the medical 

team email jsmt@eltham-college.org.uk 

Personal Items 

Footballs, tennis balls and other personal items may be brought 

to school provided they are named and remain the 

responsibility of the owner. The College has a stock of lunchtime 

sporting equipment. Students should not bring toys, valuables, 

money or electronic games into school. We do not allow 

students to bring collectable cards into school. The College 

cannot be held responsible for items that are brought in and go 

missing at school. 

Valuables 

The staff will take all reasonable precautions to help students, 

but they are personally responsible for their own property at all 

times. We advise students not to bring valuable items into 

school. They should be vigilant and sensible in the care of their 

own property, and be wholly respectful and honest in their 

dealings with other people’s belongings. All possessions should 

be named. We advise against pupils wearing smart watches. If 

one is worn, all functions except time telling must be disabled 

during the school day. 

Mobile Phones 

Mobile phones may be brought to school for safety reasons by 

pupils who travel by coach or by older students who walk or cycle 

to school. They must be switched off during the day and not 

used. Emergency calls can be made from the Junior School 

Office. It is a good idea, if a mobile phone is brought in, that it is 

an inexpensive one in case of loss or damage and should be 

labelled with your child’s name.

Parking 

Please park at the Senior School pick up and drop off area. 

If it is necessary to park on Mottingham Lane, parents are asked 

not to park their cars within the restricted area on either side of 

the entrance. Please do not park across our neighbours’ 

driveways, perform u-turns in the lane or double park on 

pavements opposite the College. The Junior School car park is 

for staff use only. 

School Coaches 

Details about school coaches are available on the 

College website here: 

www.eltham-college.org.uk/admissions/school-coach-info 

This service is managed by coachhire.com. If you need to cancel 

a school coach, please contact them directly. 

Lost Property 

If your child has lost something they should: 

• Check the Junior School Pavilion and Chalet at the 

beginning or end of the day 

• Check the lost property baskets on the ground floor of the 

Junior School 

• Check outside the Dining Hall (in the Old Quad) 

• Write it on the list in their Form room 

• If all of the above are unsuccessful, speak to the Form Tutor 

At the end of each term, all unclaimed lost property is displayed 

on a table in the downstairs lobby area of the Junior School. 

Valuable items (e.g. watches, phones) are kept safely by 

Mr A.Taylor, not stored in lost property. 

Communications 

I need to contact the College about something; what is the 

best method? 

If it is regarding your child’s academic work, please contact the 

teacher concerned and/or their Form Tutor. A list of all staff email 

addresses is on the College website here: 

www.eltham-college.org.uk/contact-us/junior-school-staff 

If you have any pastoral/wellbeing questions about your child, 

please contact the Form Tutor or Head of Year. 

If you have any questions about day to day events e.g. fixtures, 

music concerts, etc., please check the College website. 

If you have any questions about financial matters please contact 

the Bursary. 

When is it appropriate to telephone the College? 

• In the case of sickness or late arrival 

• If you are delayed collecting your child at the end of the 

school day 

• If there is a change to your child’s going home 

arrangements 

• In the case of any serious or urgent matter 

• If you cannot access the information you need by all 

other routes 

How do I arrange an appointment with Senior Leadership? 

For an appointment with the Head of Year 3 and 4/Head of 

Junior School SEND, Mrs Chamberlain, please email 

nxc@eltham-college.org.uk 

For an appointment with the Head of Year 5 and 6, 

Mr Wearmouth, please email icw@eltham-college.org.uk 

For an appointment with the Assistant Director of Sport 

and Head of Co-curricular, Mr O’Dwyer, please email 

mko@eltham-college.org.uk 

For an appointment with the Academic Deputy Head, 

Mrs Dudley, please email jcd@eltham-college.org.uk 

For an appointment with the Pastoral Deputy Head, 

Mr A. Taylor, please email ant@eltham-college.org.uk 

For an appointment with the Head of the Junior School, Mrs Meier, 

please email her PA, Mrs Tunstall jat@eltham-college.org.uk 

Extreme Weather 

If the College has to close due to extreme weather, you will be 

notified by text and a message will appear on the College 

website and social media feeds. If you have heard nothing, 

please assume that the College is still open.


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Sport 

Every student is expected to take part regularly in Games and 

Physical Education, unless excused on medical grounds. 

Representative Games fixtures, House matches, Games 

coaching, meetings and activities or College societies can take 

place outside of school hours. 

Parents can view their child’s timetable on the Parent Portal area 

of the College website or SOCS. This will include the schedule for 

Games and PE/Swimming sessions. 

The correct kit must be brought to school on the appropriate 

days and taken home for laundering regularly. Students may not 

participate in Games or PE lessons without the appropriate kit for 

safety and hygiene reasons. 

We endeavour to include as many students as possible in our 

sports programme but necessarily select school teams by ability 

according to the strength of the opposition. 

Games bags should be taken directly to the Junior School 

Pavilion or adjacent Chalet on arrival at school on Games day. 

PE/Swim bags go directly to the Chalet on arrival. 

We value “participation for all” and “excellence in achievement” in 

equal measure. Students are usually grouped according to ability 

in Games sessions and Senior School Games staff teach Junior 

School Games sessions on a regular basis. 

Sports Fixtures 

Sports fixtures will be listed in the school calendar and on the 

College website. If your child is playing in a match you will receive 

a school post email containing all the relevant information. 

If there are any changes to the published arrangements or the 

match is cancelled on the day, you will be notified by text and/ 

or email. 

If you have any questions about sport, please contact the lead 

member of staff for the year group or Mr O’Dwyer, Assistant 

Director of Sport and Head of JS Co-curricular.

Sport 

CHESS 

Open to All 

Mr Ball / Mr Oliver 

All Year Round 

DANCE 

Open to All 

Eden McLean-Elliott 

Lent & Summer Terms 

NETBALL SHOOTING 

Year 4 & 5 

Mrs Martin / Mrs Dudley 

Summer Term 

CRICKET 

Year 4 

Mr Hills 

Summer Term 

FENCING 

Open to All 

Mr Florescu 


ROUNDERS 

Year 3 

Mrs White / Ms Levy 

Summer Term 

CRICKET 

Year 3 

Mr Hills 

Summer Term 

FOOTBALL 

Year 4 

Mr Jones / Mr Hyslop 

Lent Term 

RUGBY 

Year 5 

Mr Wearmouth 

Michaelmas Term 

CRICKET ADVANCED (hard ball) 

Year 5 

Mr Hills / Mr Taylor 

Summer Term 

HOCKEY 

Year 5 & 6 

Mr Thorogood / Hockey Grad 


RUGBY 

Year 6 

Mr O’Dwyer / Mr Thomas 


CRICKET ADVANCED (hard ball) 

Year 6 

Mr Hills / Mr Schaper 

Summer Term 

HOCKEY 

Year 3 & 4 

Mr Edwards / Ms Harding / Ms True 


RUGBY 

Year 4 

Mr Dale / Mr Taylor 


CRICKET OPEN 

Year 5 

Mr Hills 

Summer Term 

INDOOR CRICKET NETS 

Year 5 & 6 

Mr Schaper / Mr Taylor 

Lent Term 

RUGBY (GIRL’S) 

Year 4 & 5 

Mr Dale / Mr Hyslop 


CRICKET OPEN 

Year 6 

Mr Hills 

Summer Term 

JUDO 

Open to All 

Mr Bura 


RUGBY SEVENS 

Year 5 

Mr Wearmouth / Mr Hyslop 

Lent Term 

CROSS COUNTRY 

Year 5 & 6 

Mr Crowley 


NETBALL 

Open to All 

Mrs Martin / Mrs Dudley / 

Ms Harding / Ms Holmes 

Michaelmas & Lent Terms 

RUGBY SEVENS 

Year 6 

Mr O’Dwyer / Mr Thomas 

Lent Term


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RUNNING CLUB 

Year 3 & 4 

Mr Mitchell Morgan 

Lent & Summer Terms 

TABLE TENNIS 

Year 5 & 6 

Mr Schaper 


TENNIS 

Open to All 

Ms Forsdyke 

Summer Term 

SKI RACING CLUB 

Year 4 to 6 

Ms Holmes & Ms Evans 


TAG RUGBY 

Year 3 

Mr Jones / Mr Hyslop 


ULTIMATE FRISBEE 

Year 6 

Mr O’Dwyer / Mr Jones 

Summer Term 

SWIMMING 

Open to Top Group Swimmers 

Mrs Robinson 


TAG RUGBY (GIRL’S) 

Year 5 

Mr Dale 

Summer Term 

House Sport Activities 

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT* 

Whole School 

Mr O’Dwyer 

Lent Term 

HOCKEY 

Year 5 & 6 

Mr O’Dwyer 

Lent Term, During Lessons 

NETBALL AND 

RUGBY TOURNAMENT* 


Mr O’Dwyer 


SPORTS DAY* 


Mr O’Dwyer 

Summer Term 

SWIMMING GALAS 

Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6 

Mr O’Dwyer 

Summer Term 

*Held on Saturdays, attendance compulsory

Clubs 

COOKERY CLUB 

Year 3 & 4 

Mr Neil Scott 

Michaelmas & Summer Terms 

FILM CLUB 

Year 5 & 6 

Mrs Wearmouth 


PUBLIC SPEAKING 

Year 6 

Mr Mitchell Morgan 


COOKERY CLUB 

Year 5 & 6 

Mr Neil Scott 

Lent Term 

JUGGLING CLUB 

Open to All 

Mr Taylor 

Michaelmas & Lent Terms 

QUIZ CLUB 

Open to All 

Mrs Meier 


CRAFT CLUB 

Open to All 

Mr Anuar 


LEGO ROBOTICS 

Open to All 

Nirmala Bhandari 


FILM CLUB 

Year 3 & 4 

Mrs Tutchings 


MINDFULLNESS 

Year 3 

Mrs Madduri 


*Clubs are subject to change


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Subject Related 

ART CLUB 

Year 3 & 4 

Mrs Chamberlain 


JUNIOR REPORTERS CLUB 

Year 5 

Mr Dale 

Lent and Summer Term 

ART CLUB AT GMG 

Open to All 

Mr De Diuedonne 


MANDARIN 

Year 3 & 4 

Ms Pan 


CODING AR MERGE 

Open to All 

Ms Razak / Ms Jazhari 


MINECRAFT CODING 

Open to All 

Mr Ghaffer / Mr Mead 


CREATIVE WRITING CLUB 

Open to All 

Ms Adelto 


DRAMA 

Open to All 

Mr Shilling 


GERMAN 

Year 5 

Barbel (Language Assistant) 


PLAYWRITING AND 

SCREENPLAY 

Year 6 

Mr Timbrell 


SPANISH 

Open to All 

Ms Conner 


TOUCH TYPING 

Year 4 to 6 

Ms Holt 

All Year Round

Music 

BRASS ENSEMBLE 

Open to all brass players who 

meet the required standard 

Mr Thompson 

All year round 

CHOIR 

Year 3 

Mr Alexander 


CHOIR 

Year 4 

Mrs Dudley 


J.S. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 

By invitation 

Mr Nall 


MUSIC ALIVE STRINGS 

Year 3 and 4 

Ms O’Leary 


MUSIC ALIVE 

CONCERT BAND 

Year 3 and 4 

Mrs Bailey and Mr Thompson 

Lent and Summer Term 

FLUTE ENSEMBLE 

By invitation 

Mrs Hignell 


GROOVY TOONS 

By invitation 

Mr Crostyn 


STRING ENSEMBLE 

Year 5 and 6 string instrument players 

who meet the required standard 

Mr James 


YEAR 5 AND 6 CHOIR 

Mr Alexander 


GUITAR ENSEMBLE 

Open to all guitar players who 

meet the required standard 

Mr Williams 


WIND ENSEMBLE 

Open to all wind instrument players 

who meet the required standard 

Ms Bailey 


J.S. JAZZ ENSEMBLE 

By invitation 

Mr Coates 

All year round


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Performing Arts 

DRAMA CLUB 

Open to all 

Mr Shilling 


FIRESIDE DRAMA, 

MUSIC AND COMEDY 

Year 6 

Annually 

Lent Term 

JUGGLING 

Open to all 

Mr Taylor 


LAMDA 

Open to all 

Mrs Crane 


NATIVITY CELEBRATION 

Year 3 

Annually 


SHAKESPEARE 

PERFORMANCES 

Year 5 

Annually 

Summer Term 

STREET DANCE 

Year 3 to 5 


YEAR 6 PLAY 

Annually 

Summer Term 

YEAR 4 PRODUCTION 

Annually 

Lent Term 

Computing 

Growing up in a digital world means that our children have been 

exposed to technology from a young age and their enthusiasm 

for it is evident. 

Most students are confident at using touch screens and tablets 

but may lack confidence when using a keyboard, mouse or 

trackpad. In the Junior School, students use a range of devices 

across the curriculum; to prepare your child for this we advise 

practising a few key IT skills with them. 

• Explore the difference between turning off a tablet/iPad to 

shutting down a laptop/desktop computer. 

• Explore how to use a mouse or trackpad and discover the 

difference between left and right clicking. 

• Familiarise themselves with a keyboard. They could begin 

learning to touch type on the BBC Dancemat website: 

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr 

• How to navigate between windows using the minimise and 

maximise functions. 

• Learn how to use Google Search. 

• Explore the difference between saving and opening 

a document.


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Workshops 

Workshops give students the chance to experience the topic they are studying by immersing themselves in it. 

Here are a selection of recent examples. 

ART WORKSHOPS 

Year 3 to 6 


ROAD SAFETY 

Year 6 

Mr Wearmouth 

THE GREEKS 

Year 3 

Presented by History off the Page 

CHILDNET E-SAFETY 

WORKSHOPS 

Year 3 to 6 

HEALTHY EATING 


Presented by A-Life 

SAXONS 

Year 4 

Presented by History off the Page 

STEAM WEEK 

Year 3 to 6 

VICTORIANS 

Year 6 

Presented by History Roadshow 

VR CODING WORKSHOPS 

Year 3 & 4


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Trips 

A selection of school trips support the students’ academic work outside of the classroom. 

GREENWICH OBSERVATORY 

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT 

LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA 

NEASDEN HINDU TEMPLE 

ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE 

STUBBER’S TEAM BUILDING ADVENTURE 

THE WALLACE COLLECTION 

WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR - THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER 

Residential Visits 

Residential visits give the students a chance to bond over fun and exciting activities away from school. 

LIDDINGTON 

Year 4 residential visit for bonding 

and fun physical activities 


Summer Term 

NORFOLK 

Year 5 residential combining 

visits and activities 

Mr Schaper 

Summer Term 

FRANCE 

Year 6 residential combining 

visits and activities 

Mr Schaper 

Summer Term 

WINDMILL HILL 

Year 3 residential visit for bonding 

and fun physical activities 


Summer Term


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Gloria Filiorum Patres 

Eltham College Junior School 

Mottingham Lane 

Mottingham, London SE9 4RW 

+44 (0)20 8857 3457 

juniors@eltham-college.org.uk 

06/23 

www.eltham-college.org.uk

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