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Yew Tree Class Assembly

Yew Tree Class performed their first class assembly to their parents and the rest of the Pre - Prep. Following the theme of love in preparation for St Valentine's Day....(More)

Library Visit

Yew Tree Class thoroughly enjoyed their first visit to the School library. The children listened carefully to the story of 'Six Dinner Sid'....(More)

Yr 8 trip to the BBC Studios, Norwich

The children in Year 8 have recently been on a tour of the BBC studios in The Forum building in Norwich....(More)

Yr 6 trip to the Norwich Buddhist Centre

All the children in Year 6 have recently visited the Norwich Buddhist Centre as part of the work they are doing in Religious Studies. This is what some of the children thought....(More)

Toys and Tins for Christmas

We presented a large collection of gifts to the Salvation Army 'Toys and Tins Appeal' during today's Assembly....(More)

Decorate a Dog Competition

The Pre-Prep children had lots of fun decorating pictures of dogs for our “Decorate a Dog” competition. We raised nearly £200....(More)

Year 5 Concert

At their recent informal concert the Year 5 pupils delivered their musical items with confidence and flair. The soloists all acquitted themselves with distinction....(More)

Year 8 join the Salvation Army on the first Sunday of Advent

The children in 8S and 8A visited the Salvation Army Citadel on 27th November to attend one of their Sunday meetings. This is the children’s second visit to the citadel....(More)

Year 8 Join the Congregation at St. Peter Mancroft

On a damp, foggy Sunday morning thirteen children in Year 8 joined a variety of people across Norfolk who were all making their way to various church services....(More)

Tooth Fairies

We have designed and made our own tooth fairy. This linked with Year 2's science topic on healthy living and caring for their teeth....(More)

Using Numicon

The children in the Nursery and Reception classes are using Numicon to develop their Mathematical understanding. Numicon is a multi – sensory resource....(More)

Exploring Light and Dark

The children in the Reception classes explored the traditions of Diwali, the Hindu festival ‘of lights’. The children produced their own diva pots using modelling material....(More)

Dream On

The striking colour programme announced: “Town Close House Preparatory School proudly presents Dream On by Malcolm Sircom”, and indeed....(More)

Touch Typing

The popular Touch Typing activity is once again being held in the computer room....(More)

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Visit October 2011

Brett the puppy visited us again and this time he came to the library....(More)

Children's Book Week

To celebrate Children’s Book Week 2011 we organised two events....(More)

Year One Drawing Lesson

Recently in Willow class, the children went out onto the lawn to sketch the school....(More)

Year One

The Year One children have been enjoying the early days of the new school year....(More)

Concert in Norwich Cathedral

On the evening of Friday 23rd September, Town Close Cathedral Choir (made up of members of the various choirs within the Prep Department) performed....(More)

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

There was great excitement in the Read Hall on Monday when Gill Yeates and Deborah Maloney arrived with Brett the puppy....(More)

Starting School and Making Friends

Since starting school on Wednesday 7th September, the children in Yew Tree Class have made lots of new friends and have settled seamlessly into Reception....(More)

Year 7 French Trip

Recently the Year 7s had their annual trip to the Château de la Baudonnière....(More)

Year 8 Geography Field Trip

On Monday 5th September Year 8 set out for Holt Hall on a three day geography field trip. After settling in they were taken to Overstrand to study the coastal erosion and sea defences....(More)

Prize Day Photgraphs

Please click HERE to view some photographs of Prize Day

Marvellous Art Exhibition

For an entire week at the end of term parents, children, visitors and friends of the School were treated to a superb exhibition of our childen's work. Every child....(More)

Year 2 Final Assembly

Year 2s bid a fond farewell to the Pre-Prep with an end of year special assembly. With the aid of photographs the children remembered some of their....(More)

Year 2 Musical

Year 2s put on a wonderful performance of 'Tom and His Magic Violin' in the Read Hall at the end of term. A musical extravaganza with dance, song....(More)

Moving On

On Non Uniform Day the Year One were very excited when they visited their new Year Two teachers for September. All pupils spent....(More)

Town Close Athletics

Town Close athletes shone brightly at the National Prep Schools Athletics Finals at Birmingham....(More)

Year 6 Science Fair - Scientific research at Town Close

Over the last half term, children in Year 6 have been participating in the Norfolk Schools’ Science Fair. They have been working together to carry out their own piece of scientific research....(More)

Top Class in Top Class Science!

The children of 6W are very proud to be proclaimed Top Class Champions! The Top Class competition, held as part of the Norwich Science Olympiad, began in March, during National Science and Engineering Week....(More)

New Astroturf Is Here!

Our new Astroturf has finally arrived! It was opened by Great Britain hockey international and Town Close House old boy, Richard Alexander. Richard....(More)

Year 8 trip to the Lake District

After completing their Common Entrance exams the children in Year 8 enjoyed a week in the Lake District, at the YMCA National Centre. This....(More)

Year 3 Concert

The Year 3 pupils entertained us all with a superb concert on Monday 27th June as they performed a mixture of songs, musical solos and group performances....(More)

Year 2 How Hill

After learning about many different habitats, Year 2 enjoyed getting close to some wildlife habitats at How Hill....(More)

Year One Visit Gressenhall

Year One enjoyed a visit to the fascinating Gressenhall Rural History Museum acquiring lots of information and knowledge for their history topic....(More)

Reception Outing to the Dinosaur Park – June 2011

On Wednesday 8th June, all three Reception classes boarded a double – decker coach to visit the Dinosaur Park in Lenwade....(More)

Year 1 Concert

The Year 1 children excelled themselves in the recent concert as they performed their songs with clarity, musicality and enthusiasm....(More)

Yr 7 R.S. trip to St. Peter Mancroft and the Salvation Army

During May the children in Year 7 went on their RS trip. 7B walked down to St. Peter Mancroft to visit the church and the Octagon Café....(More)

Strings and Voices

The Read Hall was packed to capacity for the recent ‘Strings and Voices’ concert....(More)

Yr 6 Trip To Walsingham

The children in Year Six recently visited the Christian pilgrimage site of Walsingham, in North Norfolk, to visit and explore different Christian....(More)

Reception visit Year 2 for ‘Mr Men’ story – telling: May 2011

The Reception classes visited their older peers in the Pre – Prep to listen to ‘Mr Men’ stories, written by the children in Year 2....(More)

Year 8 Production of “Living with Lady Macbeth” by Rob John

On the 30th and 31st March, Year 8 did a production of "Living with Lady Macbeth"....(More)

Reception Fun Run

All the children in Reception took part in a Fun Run to celebrate the Royal Wedding....(More)

Royal Wedding Lunch in Pre Prep

Pre Prep celebrated the Royal Wedding with a very special, favourite lunch and toasted the Royal Couple!....(More)

Nursery Wedding Celebrations

Nursery celebrated the Royal Wedding by making Prince William's favourite biscuits....(More)

Year Two's Fun Run

The children in Year Two ran at least three circuits of the cross country course in aid of Childreach International....(More)

Year One's Fun Run

The Year One children really enjoyed the Fun Run, especially the refreshments at the end!!....(More)

Fun Run Assembly in Pre Prep

Pre Prep had an assembly and talked about why they were celebrating the Royal Wedding by having a Fun Run....(More)

Celebrating Weddings

The Pre Prep department have been thinking about weddings and preparing for their special celebrations on Thursday....(More)

Report for National Under 13 Mini-Hockey Finals 2011

Recently the Under 13 Boys Mini Hockey team travelled to Millfield School in Somerset on Tuesday for the IAPS National finals and did superbly well to come away with medals....(More)

Inter-House Gymnastics Competition

Recently Town close pupils standards of gymnastics was exceptionally high throughout the afternoon....(More)

IAPS Finals at Clifton College

On the 27th of March the Colts travelled to Bristol for the IAPS Hockey Finals....(More)

Judo

Town Close pupils who attend ASC (Adventure Service Challenge), on a Friday evening after school, benefit from the expertise of a very special visitor....(More)

The SATIPS Quiz

Recently a Junior team (year 5 and 6) and Senior team (year 7 and 8) took part in a SATIPS quiz....(More)