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Gifted and Talented
Many of our pupils are very able academically and they excel across a range of subjects. Differentiated teaching methods are used in the classroom to ensure that all the girls reach their full potential. Girls are placed into sets for Mathematics in Year 4 and for English in Year 5. Many pupils take up Latin in Year 5 and this is taught in two ability groups. We were delighted when one of our pupils, Tavia Chetty, reached the finals of the BBC television programme, Junior Mastermind, in the academic year 2007-8.
In the areas of Art and Technology, Drama, Music and Sport, we have many gifted and talented pupils who are encouraged and stimulated to produce work of an exceptionally high standard. The achievements of these pupils are highly valued and celebrated in Assembly and Newsletters. Examples include:
- Pupils who swim for Bucks County
- Our netball team which regularly reaches the IAPS national netball finals
- Winners in both local and national Art competitions
- Success in the Watford Drama Festival and Marlow Music Festival.
Many of the pupils on our Gifted and Talented Register are encouraged to attend Challenge Club after school. This is an opportunity for the girls to explore different ways of completing tasks and puzzles. Independence and creativity is applauded and valued.