A leading independent prep school in Somerset, offering excellence in education for 2-13 year olds
Rachael Honeyball, who along with her husband Anthony trains at Potwell Farm near Mosterton, gave a fascinating insight into how to make a racehorse recently. This included a behind-the-scenes look at preparing horses on the gallops and tending to their needs – and the children loved trying on the jockey silks and having a go […]
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Congratulations to Nia, Sebastian and Kevin on their scholarship success. Nia has been awarded a Sport Scholarship and Kevin a Headmaster’s Award to Taunton School, while Sebastian has been awarded a Music Scholarship to King’s Bruton. Well done to you all and thoroughly deserved. The trio join Harry, who has been awarded a Sport Scholarship to Blundell’s School, […]
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Photographer Giles Edwards gave a fascinating talk about his career to Years 7 and 8 recently. Inspired as a child by the work of war photo journalist Don McCullin, he spoke passionately about his approach and what makes a good photograph. He showed a selection of his landscape and street photographs and urged the children […]
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Many congratulations to our Year 5s for their maiden performance in last week’s Rotary Club ‘Youth Speaks’ public speaking competition in Ilminster. The children did themselves proud either chairing, speaking or proposing a range of topical subjects including pollution, endangered animals and fossil fuels. Well done, team.
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Come and see what all the fuss is about at our termly Open Morning, taking place this Friday from 9.30am. The fires will be lit, the coffee will be brewing and we’re all looking forward to showing off our brilliant school. Booking is essential; please call 01460 72051 or email admissions@perrotthill.com to register your interest.
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We are extremely proud to introduce our Head Boy, Anton, Head Girl, Lucy, and Prefects for this term. The team are fixed up and looking sharp ahead of their Prefects’ Tea in the Headmaster’s Study this week – and will be out in force representing the school on Friday’s Open Morning. We wish them all […]
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Mrs Palmer hosted the second series of ceramics workshops for Years 3-8 over the Christmas holidays, with the children learning new techniques such as pinching, coiling and extruding, before firing in the kiln. Their work is now proudly on display in the Grundy Hall, including Katya’s folk-inspired wall hanging and Levi’s experimental glazing using coloured […]
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Ahoy, me hearties! Our EYFS children are following the theme of pirates in their curriculum work this term, with lots of treasure to dig for and language to learn. The classrooms even have their own pirate ships… Thanks to our amazing Pre-Prep staff for the inspiration. If you’d like to come and see for yourself […]
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During the holidays, we welcomed some OPHs back to school for a game of football, followed by a meal at The Winyard’s Gap. Between them, they now attend Harrow, Radley, King’s Bruton, Queen’s College Taunton, Marlborough and Millfield – but this is where it all started! It was great to have you back, boys.
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The excitement has been well and truly in the air this week and what a treat to hear so many tales of Christmas magic! The Headmaster’s assembly on Monday morning was all about New Year’s resolutions, with Mr McCullough putting forward the following suggestions: smile at someone, listen to someone, sit next to someone you […]
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