The Good Schools Guide Visits Walthamstow Hall Junior School, Sevenoaks
Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks has been leading girls’ education for 180 years and its pioneering spirit shines brightly today.
In the Junior School, girls aged 3 – 11 are inspired by a creative and stimulating curriculum which develops and satisfies their curiosity. There are numerous opportunities to participate in the extensive co-curricular programme which nurtures the whole person.
The Good Schools Guide visited Walthamstow Hall Junior School in May, here’s what they said:
“Emphasis on developing independent thinking and study skills, with girls encouraged to think and find out for themselves. Doing your best considered as important as being the best.”
“…the School is good at seeing girls as individuals which really brings them out of themselves. They ‘cater to different abilities very well within the same classroom’ and ‘really get your child…’
“…an atmosphere of ordered calm and purpose, although never at the expense of merriment.”
“…the School is good at seeing girls as individuals which really brings them out of themselves. They ‘cater to different abilities very well within the same classroom’ and ‘really get your child…’
“Half-termly ‘feature days’’ focus on themes such as creativity and curiosity to excite and motivate the girls.”
“Good and lots of it” is the general consensus about sport.”
“Girls are a gregarious bunch – bright sparks.”
“A caring and nurturing school where effort is celebrated and where learning is fun. The kind of school that girls run into every morning and leave ‘as the best versions of themselves – not someone else’s version of what they should be...”
To arrange a visit and find out more about places please contact Mrs Alex Knight [email protected] 01732 451334
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums