Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2014/January 2015 | Page 139

EDUCATION Walhampton School 01590 613303 [email protected] Walhampton: A 'thinking school' W alhampton, an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged two to 13, lies in ancient woodland on the southern edge of the New Forest. With big vistas and broad horizons set within one hundred acres of lawns, lakes and woodland, the school’s location is truly remarkable. Walhampton is a ‘thinking school’. The teaching of thinking is at the heart of learning, allowing each child to extend their learning in creative ways. The School offers the children extensive opportunities to develop both academically and creatively, while taking them beyond just being able to pass Common Entrance. Pupils achieve consistently impressive academic results, taking their learning to the next level as they prepare for the country’s leading senior schools. With small classes and outstanding teaching they prepare our boys and girls for 13+ Common Entrance and scholarships to senior independent schools. Academic standards at Walhampton are excellent and were strongly endorsed in their recent ISI report. As well as rigorous academic standards, Walhampton offers over 60 on-site extracurricular activities. For children travelling from the Isle of Wight, parents can always have peace of mind. Walhampton provides day and boarding children with a professional and accompanied Isle of Wight ferry transfer service to and from Yarmouth and Lymington. Open Mornings are on January 30 and May 8, 2015 from 10 to 12.30. Please contact the School Registrar on 01590 613303 or at [email protected]. Ryde School 01983 617970 school.office@rydesch