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Woodleigh School LangtonPreparatory day and boarding school for children aged 3-13
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LANGTON HALL, LANGTON, MALTON. NORTH YORKSHIRE. YO17 9QN
HEADMASTER D.M. ENGLAND BSc.TELEPHONE 01653 658215. FAX 01653 658423
WEBSITE www.woodleighschool.com. EMAIL dme@woodleighschool.com
WelcomeWoodleigh School is a co-educational
day and boarding school for childrenaged 3-13 years. Set in the beautifulYorkshire Wolds countryside, the schooloers a unique and special seing forevery childs education.
Woodleigh is a happy school with agenuine family atmosphere. The childrenhad an excellent work ethic, wereimpeccably behaved and enjoyed being
part of a very happy school.Inspection report 2008
Thank you for reading our prospectuswe would like to invite you and your
child to see what Woodleigh has to oer.Please contact the secretary to arrange avisit, lunch, and free taster day.
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We do things which
other schools dont Charloe, Year Five
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The Woodleigh wayWhat is Woodleigh School all about?
Wonderful grounds to explore and play inOpportunities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activitiesOutings for educational, cultural, and sporting purposesDance and drama for pupils of all agesLearning is challenging, relevant, exciting and fun
Every child is treated as a valued individualImpressively qualied teaching sta at all agesGirls have the same opportunities as boysHelp is available for anyone with learning dicultiesSporting events and xtures all year roundChildren enjoy their childhood in and around schoolHigh standards achieved in all subject areasOpportunities to learn a wide range of musical instrumentsOutstanding levels of responsibility and self-discipline achievedLinks with parents and Old Woodleighans are very strong
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Lessons are fun
at Woodleigh George, Year Seven
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Enthusiastic LearningWoodleigh oers a unique child centred approach whichrecognises the needs, interests, aspirations and achievement of
every pupil.
Pre Prep pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculumbased on the National Curriculum but providing opportunities toexpand and explore taking into account the childs interests.
In years 3-6 pupils are gradually introduced to subject basedclasses taught by specialists. English, Maths, Science, ICT,History, Geography, French, Art, CDT, PE, Music, PSHE andLatin comprise the curriculum.
During years 7&8 pupils are prepared for Common Entrance,Entrance exams and Scholarship exams for 13+ entry into seniorschools.
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Its not nearly. Its really Harry, Year Five
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The starting pointWoodleighs Pre-Prep department caters for children aged
3-7 and shares all the facilities of the main school. A team ofenthusiastic teachers and bright aractive classrooms iscombined with small classes and an excellent sta to pupilratio.
Children at Woodleigh achieve high standards in Numeracyand Literacy and enjoy a wealth of creative subjects andsporting opportunities. PE, Music and French are taught bysubject specialists.
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Boarding is like asleep-over at school William, Year Five
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A home from homeDormitories are bright, warm and friendly and children aregrouped according to age.
The pastoral care team is led by the Headmaster, two matronsand form tutors. Close contact is kept with parents and all pupilshave email and phone access and opportunities to write home.
A wide ranging programme of activities and excursions areorganised for boarders each weekend. Shopping trips, seaside
visits, barbeques, mountain biking, cricket nets, swimming andcinema trips are just some of the possibilities.
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Learn, play, fun
every day Mikey, Year Eight
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Experience of a lifetimeWoodleigh has many decades of experience providingeducation for overseas students. Students from Hong Kong,Italy, Nigeria, United States, New Zealand, South Korea,
Germany and many more countries have enjoyed a unique andtailored education.
A well qualied TEFL teacher and enthusiastic sta ensure asmooth immersion into life at Woodleigh.
Travel arrangements, including visas, are handled by theschool oce and all travel to and from airports is escorted.
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Once youre here youwont want to leave Charlie, Year Eight
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Nothing is impossibleThe Learning Support department gives specialised one to one
support for the development of literacy and numeracy skills ofchildren who would otherwise have diculty in accessing thecurriculum.
Care is taken to avoid withdrawal from key and favourite
subjects and emphasis is placed on the importance of happinessand self-esteem, with a belief that all children can realise theirpotential with support and a willingness to work hard.
The coordinator holds the Hornsby International DyslexiaCentre Diploma (merit) in the teaching of students with specic
learning diculties. Woodleigh is a member of CReSTeD.
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Everyonegets involvedand its great
fun James, Year Seven
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Capturing the momentDrama builds condence and promotes teamwork. All pupils at allages are regularly involved in drama, either on stage or backstage.
Pupils from Nursery to Year 2 rehearse and perform a Christmasplay; pupils in years 3 to 5 rehearse and perform a musical in the
Autumn Term, a cabaret in the spring term and year 8 perform aplay on founders day in the summer term.
Recent performances include: Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat, Lile Shop of Horrors and The Blues
Brothers. A House Play Festival takes place in the Spring Term.In the recent past, plays have toured York, Hull and the EdinburghFringe Festival.
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Fit for school,
t for life Alex, Year Eight
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Everyone can take partWoodleigh is one of the only schools in the United Kingdom tooer time-tabled sport on every school day.
Every child will have the opportunity to represent the school in asports team during their time at Woodleigh.
Rugby, Netball, Football, Hockey, Cricket, Rounders,
Athletics, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, Badminton,and Triathlon are the main team games. Matches are arrangedalmost every Wednesday and Saturday for all age groups.
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Make the best time in
your life even beer Charles, Year Eight
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Discovering talentsEvery child has the opportunity to develop their musicaltalents at Woodleigh.
Weekly music lessons lead to performances in stage musicals,live cabarets, ensemble bands and singing events each term.
All children can experience a free taster instrumental lesson.The choice of instruments is almost unlimited and tuition isprovided by experienced professional musicians. Many pupilschoose to take part in bands, ranging from the school brass
band to contemporary pop groups.
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Dont just read
about it. Do it ! Ben, Year Eight
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Outdoor adventures
Adventure is part of your childs life at Woodleigh. Twice aterm, activity weekends oer residential packages including fundays out dry-skiing, paint-balling, canoeing, quasar, and ropescourses. There are also trips to cities, museums, imax cinemas,football stadium tours, seaside visits and much more.
Each summer years 5-8 go camping for a week. Activitiesinclude team building, rafting, caving, canoeing, climbing,abseiling, water-skiing, shing and survival skills.
During the holidays, activity weeks include archery, cycling,tennis, swimming, horse riding, cricket, football, art, music,crafts and o site excursions. Theres also an annual ski trip.
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Woodleigh oersyear-round valueand exibility A current parent
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24 hour careYour childs welfare is paramount at Woodleigh, where
before and after school care is made easy. Care is included
from before 8 until late. Flexi-boarding is available to allpupils from Year 3 upwards.
Breakfast, before school care, break time snacks, hot healthylunches, mid afternoon snacks, hot healthy teas, fun eveningactivities and supervised homework are all included in the
fees. Short notice bookings for teas, evening activities andhomework are no problem.
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The creative sideThe children are taught to access their creativity through amultitude of media including painting, print-making, textiles,drawing and collage. They are encouraged to apply techniques
to many dierent projects including poster design, bookillustration and theatre design.
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Prospectus pack documents to download and printLeavers destinationsSports timetableFees and chargesAdmissionsSta list
Uniform listLocation mapCampus mapLearning support
Bus timetableDay in the life of a pupilWeekday after school activitiesTerm calendar
Registration formBehaviour and sanctions policyInspection reportWoodleigh Extranet
Woodleigh photo websiteWoodleigh interactive speaking prospectus
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