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ISA Band Competition Winners!

Posted: 9th May 2024

group of school girls performing violin

We are delighted to announce that our Strings Group came first in ISA’s Band Competition 2024 for large instrumental ensemble! This win is a testament to the pupils’ dedication and pursuit of excellence. Even though the majority of pupils in the group have just taken, or are working towards, Grade 1, the overwhelming sense of enthusiasm for music-making, collaboration and professionalism permeated their rendition of ‘My  Grandfather’s Clock.’ Strings Group then celebrated the win with a rousing performance in front of school in assembly. Miss Whitestone, the group’s director, could not be more proud!

Categories: Music
Closure of Avon House Preparatory School

It is with much sadness that we are announcing the closure of the school with immediate effect. Avon House was founded over a hundred years ago under the name Essex House and then in the early 1950’s was renamed Avon House School. The vision for the current school was that of Sheila Ferrari who bought the school in 1970, providing a family school for pupils from 3-11 years old.

We have explored a number of options to try and save the school from closure but in recent days it became obvious that was not meant to be. The school has struggled with financial pressures including the introduction of VAT on school fees and the rise in NI and pension costs.

We have always put our pupils at the heart of school life both academically and pastorally under the banner of ‘Celebrating and supporting every child’ and we know that many pupils who have journeyed through our school have gone on to great success.

We wish all our pupils and families the best for the future as they embrace new schools in the locality.