Show of hands. Who knows how many children Charles Dickens had?
In the week of Charles Dickens' birthday, the English Department created an assembly to celebrate his life and work, both as a writer and a social activist.
Year 10 lead the assembly and members of the debate team, from ...Year 7 and 9, presented a mini debate on whether we should still study Dickens.
#English #creativeandcollaborative #Debateteam #Assembly #Surreyschools #Bookham
Year 3 enjoyed a competitive set of Netball matches last week with both teams coming away with draws.
Strong communication and team work on show.
#Netball #happyandhealthy #surreyprepschool #Bookham
Today we highlighted the importance of Holocaust Memorial Day which is traditionally remember on the 27 January.
The Year 10 assembly explored bridging generations and remembering genocides to stop them occurring in the future.
Pupils wrote messages to future generations of tolerance, ...non-violence and hope.
#Assembly #HolocaustMemorialDay #toloveistolive #surreyschools #Bookham
Last week, Year 11 pupils enjoyed an informative and entertaining visit to the Brighton Dome to hear a number of the poets, such as John Agard, Carol Ann Duffy and Simon Armitage, who they are studying for their GCSE in English Literature, discuss and recite their poems.
#Englishliterature ...#creativeandcollaborative #surreyschools #Bookham
The Prep Swim Team thoroughly enjoyed competing in a closely matched swimming gala against Notre Dame.
All the swimmers swam to to best of their abilities and some even managed to swim with a smile on their face!
We are proud of you all!
#Swimming #teameffort #surreyschools #Bookham
Year 10 are deep into their etching project — and the results are already looking incredible!
They’ve begun by etching their aluminium plates in a copper sulphate solution to create the first lines of their prints. Now the real artistry begins: reworking the plates using stop‑out to build... up beautiful tonal layers.
Lighter areas are protected first, then the plates go back into the etching bath.
Each round adds richer, darker tones.
The process repeats until every layer of the image is built.
Soon, they’ll ink up their plates and pull their final prints — a brilliant mix of chemistry, patience, and creativity.
#Art #Chemistry #aloveoflearning #surreyschools #Bookham
Easter & Summer Ultimate Activity Camps Are Back!
Don’t forget, Ultimate Activity Camps are returning this Easter & and Summer! Their multi-activity camps are perfect for children aged 4–14, offering a fun and active environment where kids can explore, play, and make new ...friends.
Plus, Cookery is also running in summer!
⭐ Early Bird Offers Now Available! ⭐
Secure your child’s place and enjoy fantastic savings:
• From just £48 per day when you book a 5-day week
• £55 per day, saving £7 per child
• £240 per week, saving £70 per child
• 4-day Easter price, days start from less than £51 per day when booking all 4 days
Hurry, offer ends 25th February 2026!
Camp Dates:
• EASTER: 30th March - 10th April 2026
• SUMMER: 13th July - 21st August 2026 | Cookery: 10th - 20th August 2026
Book online to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird savings:
https://www.ultimateactivity.co.uk/locations/leatherhead
#ActivityCamp #holidaycamps #surrey #Bookham
Strong Prep School friendships shape confidence, kindness, and a sense of belonging.
Those small moments, sharing games, laughing at the same silly things, learning to include others, become the building blocks of empathy and trust.
Celebrating the early bonds that help children feel ...seen, supported, and excited to embrace all that School has to offer.
Contact admissions@manorhouseschool.org to discuss entry to our Prep School.
#friendships #happyandhealthy #surreyschools #Bookham
Our Reception and Lower Prep pupils thrive through play-based learning.
Exploring, discovering, and growing both in the classroom and in our dedicated outdoor spaces.
They can balance on our balance trail, make up adventures in the play house, strengthen their fine-motor muscles with Lego... and enjoy spending time together across the year groups.
Contact admissions to discuss Reception entry in September 2026.
#Receptionclass #surreyschools #Bookham
Year 9 enjoying some independent reading with Buster.
#amomentofcalm #happyandhealthy #surreyschools #Bookham
Prep pupils enjoying their Art Club session this week.
#Art #cocurricularactivity #surreyschools #Bookham
Form 8B prepared and delivered an informative assembly to celebrate International Lego Day.
They researched Lego's history and the cost of some rare Lego sets!
They encouraged pupils and staff to be creative using blocks they distributed.
#creativeandcollaborative #futureleaders... #surreyschools #Bookham
