2021-03-18 20:13
My morning in Pre-Prep
By Mr Timms
This week I spent a morning in Pre-Prep. Some of the children were, I was told, incredibly excited about my visit as they did not even realise they had a H… Read More
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2021-01-01 10:39
Walhampton's New Head
Jonny Timms writes in optimism to 2021
Dear 2021
I’m so glad you’re here! Your older brother, 2020, was an oppressive one. Whilst he highlighted… Read More
2020-11-21 16:21
Winter reading recommendations
Miss Knight, our wonderful and enthusiastic Librarian, puts together reading recommendations each term for the children in the Prep school. They are part… Read More
2020-11-01 16:35
A continuous curriculum for learning maths from Reception to Year 8
By Michael Hamilton-Foyn, Head of Maths
Our maths department has created a continuous curriculum plan for maths lea… Read More
2020-10-02 15:35
Every Day is a Learning Day
Getting it Right for your Child
By Claire Holly, Head of Pre-Prep at Walhampton
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2020-09-07 16:19
Outdoor Learning Extended
When you think of a school classroom, you’ll probably picture four walls, chairs and desks. But what if a classroom had none of that? Just trees and fol… Read More
2020-08-20 19:58
Welcoming back our boarding family
By Rebecca Moore, Head of Boarding
This week we have welcomed some of our international boarders back to school for quarantining before term starts… Read More
2020-08-10 14:03
Getting ready for school
By Mrs Claire Holly, Head of Pre-Prep
Every year we look forward to welcoming our Reception classes into school in September. For some it’s just a hop a… Read More
2020-08-02 09:17
It’s business as (almost) usual for Walhampton in September 2020
By Titus Mills, Headmaster
Before we know it, we will be starting the beginning of the new academic year… Read More
2020-05-23 13:27
Walhampton tours for June and July 2020
As we develop our plans to re-open the school to more pupils from the 1st June, following Government guidelines, we are also now in a position to &hell…Read More
2020-05-23 13:27
Walhampton tours in July 2020
Our Walhampton Express train serivce from Waterloo, brings our New Forest School closer to London. With flexible, weekly boarding options, your child can… Read More
2020-04-23 18:05
Virtual Open Morning
1st May 2020
Instead of coming to the New Forest to visit our Prep School, you can see Walhampton and meet key members of staff online. Register for our Vir… Read More
2020-04-07 13:38
New Headmaster in January 2021
The Board of Governors is delighted to announce that the School has appointed Jonathan Timms as the new Headmaster of Walhampton from January 2021.
Jonny… Read More
2020-03-09 11:00
British Science Week: Meet the children thinking like Scientists
Amy Marshall, Head of Science
It’s British Science Week and to celebrate we’re taking a look at the fant… Read More
2020-02-14 12:20
What can Shakespeare teach 12 and 13-year olds about love?
Richard Fulton, Head of English
The Year 8 text in English this term is ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Set 1 are curr… Read More
2020-02-10 20:54
The Walhampton Express
Making boarding in a country setting more accessible to London parents.
It’s not just Hogwarts where pupils arrive at school by train. Every week the Walha… Read More
2020-02-10 20:52
The Walhampton Express - Making boarding in a country setting more accessible to London parents.
It’s not just Hogwarts where pupils arrive at school by train. Every week the Wal… Read More
2020-01-23 10:44
Running away to the circus
By Titus Mills
Every Monday morning, I give our Prep pupils a short chapel talk that I hope inspires them and nurtures character. I champion qualities and… Read More
2020-01-21 10:34
Forest School at Walhampton
by Claire Holly, Head of Pre Prep
Think of a school classroom and you’ll probably picture four walls, chairs and desks, a few bookcases, whiteboards and all… Read More
2020-01-10 13:57
Pre-Prep - getting it right for your child
By Claire Holly, Head of Pre-Prep
Few things are more precious – or wondrous to behold - than the early years of a child’s… Read More
2019-09-27 08:51
Walhampton marks the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem
A strong link has developed between Walhampton School and the last surviving veterans of the Battle of A… Read More
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