Curriculum

Curriculum Subjects

The Heights is extremely proud of its high standards and excellent academic record. Our pupils have won an impressive number of scholarships to senior independent schools over the years, often from the Common Entrance and not just the Scholarship stream. Senior schools to which our pupils go include the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, Charterhouse, King Edward's School Witley, Cranleigh, Lord Wandsworth College, Churcher's College, Bedales, Lancing College, Sherborne, Frensham Heights, Seaford College.

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Art

Artwork provides a backdrop to many areas of school life. In cross-curricular work using illustration and graphics, posters and programmes for plays a...

Drama

As Head of Drama I am in the envious position of seeing the boy’s talent develop over the course of their time here. All boys in Pre-Prep are actively...

English

English is taught as a specialised subject at the Heights from Year 3 upwards. We hope to give the boys a love of the language that will be carried ac...

French

At The Heights the French Department seeks to foster a lasting interest and enthusiasm for France, French culture and the French language.Pronounced ‘...

Geography

What exactly is Geography?  It is the study of the earth: what is in it, what is on it and what is above it. Geography is an umbrella, covering a wide...

History

History at The Heights is a vibrant discipline that can offer a myriad of insights into the world we live in and the people who have lived in it. We t...

ICT

At Haslemere Preparatory School we recognise that information technology has an important role within our everyday lives. It is therefore essential th...

Latin

Latin is taught at The Heights from Year 5 to Year 8. Boys in Year 4 follow a preliminary course in classical myth and general background so that, whe...

Learning Support

The Heights is able to offer free additional support to any pupil requiring it in both academic and pastoral areas. A specialist is available througho...

Mathematics

From his study The Heights boy will be prepared to take his place in the world of science or finance, should that become his chosen field; however the...

Music

Music at The Heights offers a carefully structured curriculum. Pre-Prep lessons are aimed at developing musical (especially vocal) skills. This provid...

P.E. & Games

As Head of Physical Education and Games my priorities are centred on the pupils' development. I wish first and foremost to give the boys every possibl...

Religious Studies

The 1988 Education Reform Act states that a school’s curriculum should be one which: “promotes the spiritual, moral, mental and physical development o...

Science

Science is taught throughout the school, by class teachers in the Pre-Prep department and by specialist teachers in Years 3 to 8.Within the Department...

Curriculum Outlines - Autumn 2008

The new Curriculum Outlines will be posted shortly.

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