Surrey Homes | SH109 | February 2024 | Education Supplement inside

Star Performance
Micklefield School was delighted
to be named a Finalist in the
Performing Arts category in the 2023
Independent School of the Year Awards.
Micklefield firmly believes that the performing
arts is for everyone, and encourages all children
to participate. The school has an impressive range of
choirs, and a vibrant orchestra that even includes the
marimba. All children from Nursery to Year 6
participate annually in a school production
and all leave Micklefield with a genuine
love and passion for music, dance
and drama.
micklefieldschool.co.uk
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Inspring Awe and Wonder
“Here at Sacred Heart
School, we are always looking for
opportunities to provide enrichment
for the children’s learning. Our outdoor
environment has been enhanced recently
to provide a Forest School area which provides
the chance for ‘awe and wonder’ moments and
exploration. For example, the children make camps,
build animal homes, re-enact World War One
drills, bake flatbreads, plant trees and search for
bugs. All the while, teachers question and
support the children to deepen their
knowledge and understanding of the
world around us.”
sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk
Arts Council Recognition
Sutton Valence Prep School in
Maidstone has achieved the prestigious
Artsmark award in Gold from the Arts
Council, recognising the school’s excellence in
art, drama, music and culture. Headmaster, Mr
Mark Scholey, says “We are considerably proud of the
diverse and advanced programme of drama, art and music
delivered, and we are delighted to have had that love for the
arts and our passionate approach to creativity accredited by the
Arts Council. Whilst academic study and sport contribute
hugely to school life here at SVPS, our programme of
drama productions, LAMDA lessons, emphasis on
learning about a wide range of artists, design and
technology projects, music tuition and concert
performances bring vibrancy and joy to
each child, at all levels of ability.”
svs.org.uk
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