Prep School Day
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Prep School Day

Students in Prep enjoy a diverse range of lessons and co-curricular activities each day. To get a true sense of what a typical day looks like, take a look at our “Day in the Life” series, where you can see daily life in action.

The Timetable

Below is an example of the Prep School Day

Timings may vary according to Year Group:

 

Prep School Day
8.40am (Years 3-6)
8.50am (Reception, Years 1&2)
Registration followed by activities such as:
Assembly / Chapel / Phonics (dependent upon year group)
9.00am Lessons Start
Mid-Morning Break
Midday Lunch / Co-Curricular Activities (1hr 10 minutes)

1000
;Mid-Afternoon
Break
3.30pm (Reception, Years 1&2) 3.40pm (Years 3 to 6) End of School Day / Co-Curricular Activities

 

Wrap Around Care

We are delighted to offer wrap around care options available to parents who need to arrange care for their child outside of School hours. We offer a variety of after-school clubs and activities as well as Fun Club and Homework Club to provide working parents and carers flexible drop-off and collection times.

Wrap Around Care
Early Morning Club (Pre-Prep to Year 6) 8.00am to 8.30am
Fun Club (Pre-Prep to Year 2)* 3.30pm to 6.00pm
Junior Homework Club (Years 3 to 6) 3.40pm – 6.00pm
Birkenhead School Holiday Activity Weeks (5-14 year olds) (Dependent upon course)
Co-Curricular Clubs & Activities Until 5.00pm

School Life – Wrap Around Care

 

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Sixth Form Options Evening

-Thursday 30th January 2025 – 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Senior Assessment Days

-September 2025 Entry (Year 6 applicants) – 20th, 21st & 22nd January 2025

Prep Taster Days

Various dates available throughout January and February 2025