http://www.granvilleschool.orgThe Granville School is an educational charitable trust. The school retains a traditional atmosphere with innovation in its approach to the curriculum and to the education of the children, mainly girls, in its charge.en-gbMediaSterling ClickSimple™ http://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Departments/Senior_School/default.aspx#11 The range, and the depth of academic challenge increases in Classes 3 4. It is enhanced by a number of extra-curricular clubs and activities in sport, art, music and hobbies. In Year 5 there is a small intake of girls and the classes are split into two smaller mixed ability groups of about 12-14, who remain together in Year 6. Intellectual stimulus, skilled teaching, encouragement and the best of resources and modern equipment produce a high standard of work. Good study habits are nurtured thro ...Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:44:13 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Contact__Location_Details/default.aspx#28 Headmistress: Mrs Jane Scott Secretary Registrar Bursar Mrs Vikki Seymour Chairman of the Governors Chairman of Friends of Granville Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:00:22 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Friends_of_Granville_(FOG)/default.aspx#22 The committee of the Friends of Granville is made up of Form Representatives from each class. This year's chairman is Mrs Lorna Kelly. The Friends hold fund-raising events to foster social contact and to raise funds for educational and sporting equipment that is outside the resources provided by the school. An annual cocktail party is held in September to introduce new parents and staff to the school and the highlight of the year is the Founder s Day Fete held in May to celebrate the birthday o ...Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:54:44 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Fees/default.aspx#119 TUITION Termly Fees Class Nursery Mornings only 1,315 Class Transition Full day 2,265 Class Reception Full day 2,670 Class 1 2 Full day 2,670 Class 3 4 Full day 3,015 Class 5 6 Full day 3,400 All fees include the cost of Pupils' Personal Accident Insurance. All day fees include lunches. EXTRA SUBJECTS Learning Development (charges per lesson of half an hour) Individual lesson 22.30 Shared lesson (2 children) 11.15 Shared lesson (3 children) 7.40 Music teaching (charges per term) Individual less ...Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Seniors/Year_4/default.aspx#215 Year 4 report on their trip to York::- On Wednesday 30th April we met at The Granville. We were very excited as we climbed on the coach and left school for York at 6.30am. We had group names and they were Hoodies, Vicious Vikings, Little Miss Betty's, Super Strawberries and Shambler Ramblers. We stopped on the way at a service centre to have a break and a snack and then continued to York. In York we went to the Castle Museum and York Minster. In the afternoon we arrived at our Youth Hostel and ...Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:44 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/The_School/History/default.aspx#5 The Granville School was founded by Miss Ena Makin on VE Day, 8th May 1945. The dove of peace and Churchill s victory sign were chosen to form the school crest. The school moved from Granville Road to Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks in 1957, when Miss Makin s niece, Miss Maureen Froggatt took over as headteacher. When Miss Froggatt retired, Mrs Jane Evans was appointed Headmistress in 1990 and was head of The Granville for almost 19 years until her retirement in 2008. The present headteacher, M ...Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:11:01 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Friends_of_Granville_(FOG)/Forthcoming_Events/default.aspx#69 to be announced Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:09:54 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Term_Dates/default.aspx#82 Autumn 2008 3rd September - 17th December Half term 20th - 31st October Spring 2009 7th January 2009 - 25th March 2009 Half term 16th - 20th February 2009 Summer 2009 21st April 2009 - 8th July 2009 Half term 25th - 29th May 2009 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:07:48 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Sports_Fixtures__Results/default.aspx#149 (email enquiries: please contact pe@granville.kent.sch.uk ) Month Date Event Home/ Away Age/Year Result Autumn Term fixtures will be announced as soon as possible. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:54:54 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Diary_of_Events/default.aspx#150 Month Date Event NB for sports dates see Sports Fixtures Results (left-hand menu) Autumn Term dates will be announced as soon as possible . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:34:27 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/default.aspx#1 The school is set in five acres of beautiful gardens and woodland close to Sevenoaks station and the town, in the south-east of England. The school is an educational charitable trust, administered by our board of governors and trustees. Our founder, Miss Makin, established a school that has a very special quality. We have high expectations and a consistent record of achievement with all abilities. There is a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere at The Granville and a real sense of belonging. ...Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:28:29 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Juniors/Year_2/default.aspx#208 Ella, Louisa, Alex, Kirsty and Liberty were asked about their day at the Museum. This is what they had to say:- We have been learning about ancient Egypt and today we are going to the British Museum to learn more. We met in our classroom. We walked to Woods Gate where our coach was waiting. We were soon on our way to the British Museum. We arrived at the Museum and had our break outside. We went inside and split into our groups. Our group went upstairs to the Early Egypt Gallery. We saw Ginger ...Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:23:59 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Juniors/Year_1/default.aspx#206 The coach took us on a short journey to Lullingstone. On arrival we were greeted by our ranger, Lucy. After a short talk with Lucy about minibeasts, we were put into our groups and each group was given a tray and pots to collect minibeasts. Some of the pots had magnifiers so we could view the minibeasts clearly. We walked to the meadow to search for minibeasts. It was great fun delving in the long grass and we found ants, woodlice, earwigs, damselflies, dragonflies and even a froghopper! After ...Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:23:17 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Early_Years/default.aspx#221 Nursery welcome the arrival of a new member to their class - Robert Robot! The children have great fun instructing Robert, by remote, to dance, talk, stand on guard, flash his eyes and when he has had enough, he goes to sleep! He is very obedient. Robert the Robot Instructing Robert by remote is great fun! The children of Nursery see things in a different light when they crawl into their 'Dark Den'! The 'Dark Den' is an area where the children can explore the dark with torches and a special rop ...Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:17:04 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Seniors/Year_5/default.aspx#222 Year 5 girls report on their day in Hastings . On Friday 6th June classes 5Q and 5C went to Hastings. We had been excited about it for weeks and we were so glad we were going. We had to be at school at 8.15am. The coach left at 8.20am. After an hour's journey we finally arrived in Hastings. First we went to the Fishermen's Huts. They were bigger than we expected because they had to fit big nets in them. They were tall enough to hang the nets and mend them. We went down to the beach to do our pe ...Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:37:38 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Early_Years/default.aspx#76 Nursery and Transition take part in various activities during the year including: Visit to Zizzis Italian Restaurant, Easter Egg Hunt, Pond Dipping, Dog Show. Transition have their own website. To view go to www.granvilletransition.com NURSERY Teddybear's teaparty Two nursery policemen and a fireman practise their skills! The children enjoy a game of matching. ...Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:08:41 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Sports_Fixtures__Results/Sports_Reports/default.aspx#220 JUNIOR SPORTS DAY (Years R - 2) - 17th June 2008 Slightly overcast but a cool breeze made a perfect temperature for Junior Sports. In the first half, house teams gained points as they competed in games around the perimeter of the field. In the second half traditional flat races, relays and novelty races were ran. Team games Final Results:- 1st Knole 853 points 2nd Penshurst 774 3rd Hever 721 4th Chartwell 688 Stickers were presented to the girls by Guest of Honour, Mrs Palmer. SENIOR SPORTS DAY ...Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:24:30 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/School_Events_and_Projects/default.aspx#219 The Summer Concert was indeed a celebration of the talents and skills of our young performers. The programme was wide and varied The orchestra played a German waltz, a Polka, 'Can you Feel the Love Tonight' from The Lion King, Purcell's 'Rigadoon' and 'Sazzaroorah'. There were piano, flute and cello duets, violin solos and recorder groups playing a variety of jazz, blues and traditional pieces by different composers. The choir excelled singing a variety of songs including 'Yellow Submarine', 'C ...Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:08:57 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Class_Visits_and_Projects/Seniors/Year_3/default.aspx#218 Continuing on their Indian theme, which Year 3 are learning about this term, they enjoyed an Indian day. They heard about what it is like to live in the Indian village of Chembakolli. They learnt about the climate, agrigculture and the general lifestyle. They tried their hand at block printing and created Rangoli patterns for hands and feet. Rangoli patterns are created and used in India. They are placed on the floor near the entrance to a house to welcome guests and ward off evil spirits! The ...Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:25:49 GMThttp://www.granvilleschool.org/Home/Sports_Fixtures__Results/Sports_Reports/default.aspx#217 The Granville team won their group matches and made it to the semi finals where unfortunately they were knocked out. Nonetheless, they were delighted to receive medals for their achievement. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:03:22 GMT