A fun musical journey for all children aged 4+ with inspiration from the AfricanCaribbean diaspora. It’s full of uplifting music combined with puppetry and comedy. Featuring stars from the hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience star vocals in a evening of West End and Broadway classics. Make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation. Box office: 01276 707600 or camberleytheatre.co.uk Coming soon to Camberley Theatre FAMILY SHOWS The Instrumentals Dreamcoat Stars The Little Mermaid May 14 - 2pm May 30 - 2pm May 28 - 7.30pm SH23_0029_CT Family Shows 2023 148Wx155H RTG AD .indd 1 13/04/2023 11:33:23 A fun musical journey for all children aged 4+ with inspiration from the AfricanCaribbean diaspora. It’s full of uplifting music combined with puppetry and comedy. Featuring stars from the hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience star vocals in a evening of West End and Broadway classics. Make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation. Box offic : 01276 707600 or camberleytheatre.co.uk Coming soon to Camberley Theatre FAMILY SHOWS Th Instrumentals Dreamcoat Stars The Little Mermaid May 14 - 2pm May 30 - 2pm M y 28 - 7.30pm SH23_0029_CT Family Shows 2023 148Wx155H RTG AD .indd 1 13/04/2023 11:33:23 A fun music l journey for all children aged 4+ with inspiration from the AfricanCaribbean diaspora. It’s full of uplifting music combined with puppetry and comedy. Featuring stars from the hit show Joseph and th Amazing Techni olor Dreamcoat. Experience star vocals in a evening of West End and Broadway classics. Make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation. Box offic : 01276 707600 or camberleytheatre.co.uk Coming soon to Camberley Theatre FAMIL SHOWS Th Instrumentals Dreamcoat Stars Th Little Mermaid May 14 - 2pm May 30 - 2pm May 28 - 7.30pm SH23_0029_CT Family Shows 2023 148Wx155H RTG AD .indd 1 13/04/2023 11:33:23 SURREY HEATH The Coronation p4-5 THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD MAGAZINE & WEBSITE raring2go.co.uk MAY 202 What’s On Pages p6-15 Education: Pages p17-20 FAMILYSHOWS
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3 HELLO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk May is just around the corner and I can’t wait! We don’t normally publish a magazine in May but with three bank holidays this month as well as half term there seems to be a lot going on. Now all we need is the sun! Unless you’ve been living under a rock then you’ll be aware of The King’s Coronation on Saturday 6th May. There is so much going on locally that weekend from street parties to concerts, picnics and garden parties, there is something for everyone! We’ve rounded up all of the local events for you on pages 4 & 5 and you can also find details of them all on our website too. May isn’t just about The Coronation though, there is half term at the end of the month too. Our holiday camp saviours Camp Beaumont will be running in over 40 locations during May half term, and you can save 10% with the code RARING2GO. We will be rounding up all the holiday camps in the area on our website during May so keep your eyes peeled! We will be back in June with our usual bumper summer edition for you but until then enjoy the celebrations! Hello! Gemma x THE TEAM Editor & Publisher: Gemma Campbell Editorial: Jane Yeo & Gemma Campbell Design: Neil Fawcett, Whiteleaf Design GET IN TOUCH 07841 156 821 gemma.campbell@raring2go.co.uk
Just in case you hadn’t heard, The Coronation of His Majesty The King takes place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May and there’s plenty to look forward to locally to celebrate. So, get the 6th – 8th May in your diaries and join in the celebrations! It’s going to be a weekend to remember! Surrey Celebrates The Coronation The University of Surrey - Guildford The University of Surrey invites its community of staff, students and local residents to bring a picnic and watch this historic moment together, as it is broadcast, on a big outdoor screen by the Lake on our Stag Hill campus. Food and drink can also be purchased from a selection of vendors and further family entertainment will be provided. Timings to be confirmed as and when details of the service and processions are released from the Royal Palace. Godalming’s Coronation Celebration Concert Godalming Town Council is delighted to present a Coronation Concert for the people of Godalming. The Kings Coronation Concert will take place on Saturday 6 May. Featuring the renowned Pink Floyd tribute act Endless Floyd, with huge light and laser show, as well as a host of local favourites. There will be a variety of food available on the day from some of Godalming’s favourite street food traders, and a fully stocked bar brought to you by the Surrey Beer Festivals team. Celebrating The Coronation of King Charles III Party in the Vineyard Denbies Vineyard - Dorking Join Denbies for the Kings Coronation with a sparkling afternoon of music and celebration. Your ticket price includes; Sparkling Vineyard Train Tour Traditional Afternoon Tea Picnic box, Wine to accompany the afternoon tea and Live music from the fabulous Noelle. Experience Guildford’s Coronation Window Trail Take part in this FREE Coronation Window Trail in Guildford town centre! Follow the window trail map (collect a map from Tunsgate, G Live, The Electric Theatre, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, The Tourist Information Centre or Guildford Library) and then post your completed trail in the Post Box in Tunsgate Quarter to be in with a chance of winning great prizes! A Royal Celebration on The Watercress Line To celebration the Coronation of King Charles III, join The Watercress Line and Alresford town for a splendid afternoon of music, entertainment, fun and celebration. Bring tables, chairs, food, drink, and even your gazebos and decorate them in grand royal style. Or just bring your flags, chairs and a picnic, and sit and enjoy a convivial afternoon with family, friends and your community. With the area to the front of Alresford Station decorated in majestic style, and the possible visit of a specially dressed Coronation train, this will be a celebration fit for an exceptional royal occasion. Raring2go! CELEBRATING THE CORONATION 4
Coronation Party at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens Join us for a garden party on the 7th May to celebrate the Coronation! Starting from noon we are inviting you for a family friendly party at our Field Studies Centre. Bring your picnic and enjoy the gardens in spring. There will be children’s games available, music and our horse box bar Coronation Picnic at The Vyne - Basingstoke Picnic hampers and blankets at the ready, join our big picnic on the North Lawn to celebrate the King’s coronation. Booking essential Bracknell Forest’s Coronation Celebration To help residents celebrate, an event is planned at The Lexicon on Saturday 6 May. This includes a screening of the service at Westminster Abbey. A host of entertainment will follow throughout the afternoon, showcasing the best of Bracknell Forest’s creative talent. King Charles Coronation Trail - Camberley Collect a trail guide from The SQ and find the 10 answers in the shop windows inside The SQ. Hand your completed form back into the customer service desk to claim your prize! County Service for the Coronation of King Charles III at Guildford Cathedral The County Service attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Everyone is welcome to attend. Coronation of King Charles III Celebrations in Farnham Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in Gostrey Meadow on Saturday 6th with a big Screen playing the Coronation. Live bands featuring Alder Valley Brass and the World’s number one Tribute to Coldplay- Cold-place. There will be a selection of Food, drink and other stalls as well as face painting. Coronation Celebration at Frimley Lodge Park Join the Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Helen Whitcroft, for a day of celebrations to honour the King’s coronation in support of her chosen charities. A day of fun, stalls, games and other entertainment it will be a great day. Lightwater Coronation Celebrations Organised by the Lightwater Society in conjunction with Lightwater connected and Windlesham Parish Council, Lightwater Coronation Music Festival will take place on Monday, May 8th from 12pm to 6pm. There will be entertainment for the whole family including face painting, inflatables, food stalls and more. Bagshot Big Bash Preparations are underway for the coronation celebrations in Bagshot. The free event in Bagshot High Street will include a street party from 1pm to 5pm with live music, food stalls, rides and much more! Celebrate the Coronation at Polesden Lacey On the weekend of the Coronation of The King and Queen Consort, join us for a range of celebrations across Polesden Lacey. Bring a deckchair and picnic; and enjoy vintage-style live music from The Polka Dots and The Candy Girls as they perform on the South Terrace. Inside the mansion, there will be several rarely seen collection items displayed for this special occasion Haslemere Celebrates the Coronation A day to celebrate the Coronation with music through the times, food and drink, dancing, rides, stalls and much more! And to end it all, a light display which will truly light up the skies! The King’s Coronation Garden Party Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa Join us to celebrate the King’s Coronation on Sunday 7th May 2023 from 12 noon till 5pm. Our garden party will include: Garden games. Pimms on arrival, finger food and a DJ. 5 CELEBRATING THE CORONATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! XX 6 join her on this new adventure as she explores the Rural Life Living Museum. 30th May The Little Mermaid, Camberley Theatre From the producers of Rapunzel, it’s time to make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brandnew adaptation. Expect lots of fun, singing and dancing, all brought to you by a fantastic and energetic company of wonderful performers. Sparkling scenery, beautiful costumes and an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the show, this is sure to be the family show of the year that you don’t want to miss! 30th & 31st May Pigs Might Fly at the New Victoria Theatre Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, Pigs Might Fly brings the farmyard to life with catchy songs, puppetry, and slapstick humour. 2nd & 3rd June Shynefest! ShyneFest is a fun, family friendly, live music festival taking place in June 2023 at Merrist Wood College in Guildford, Surrey. Shynefest was established in 2015 and has since made itself a part of the Surrey music scene and this year looks to be better than ever before. There’s plenty going on to keep every member of the family occupied, whether it’s a silent disco or live music or face painting and art & craft stalls, there is something for everyone – big and small! 3rd June Blooming Picnic in the Castle Grounds 2023 Bring a picnic, rug and chairs and settle down to enjoy entertainment from the bandstand provided by Guildford Fringe Festival. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served by the Castle Green Bowls Club and you can even have a go at bowling. Visit the stalls and take part in games and activities No need to book. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. 3rd June G Live Family Fun Day With Pottery Painting and DJ workshops, Face Painting, Dance Classes, Arts and Craft tables, Reading Corners to spark the imagination and a Sensory Spectacular area and games for the little ones, there’s something for little kids and big kids alike! No need to book in advance just turn up on the day! WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO! 13th May – 5th June Mysteries & Mayhem at Winchester Science Centre There’s been a crime committed at Winchester Science Centre! We need volunteers to join the Chemistry Crime Squad live science show and help us use science to solve the mystery of the missing lunch. Watch as awesome experiments, intriguing demos and chemical reactions reveal the clues to help solve the mystery. 27th May 1940’s Week – Milestones Museum This May half term, enjoy fun activities for all ages and join us for a celebration of all things 1940s! Enjoy living history with re-enactments and demonstrations, historic objects, live performances, talks, a trail and more on the streets of Milestones. View historic objects, pick up a ration of sweets at our 1940s sweet shop, Abrahams, browse walk-in shops of the era and much more! 27th & 28th May DogFest, Guildford DogFest is the ultimate dog’s day out; you can try your hand (or paw) at a variety of have-ago activities, enter the Fun Dog Show for the chance to win Best in Show and take part in the Big Dog Walk, a group dog walk around the stately home and gardens. There are sensational dog displays and canine experts on hand with top training tips and advice – who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? With loads of shopping, festival food and drink, and more dogs than you can ever imagine. 28th & 29th May Bluey at The Rural Life Living Museum Join the Rural Life team on 28th or 29th May for two exciting days as they welcome a very special guest to the museum. Bluey and Bingo’s animated TV series has taken the world by storm, loved by children and adults alike, and now Bluey is coming on an adventure to Tilford! Bluey will make multiple character meet and greet appearances around the Museum during the day and you are invited to come and
10th June Victoria Day – Aldershot Victoria Day is a fun-filled day of family activities, live music, dance and forty stalls throughout Aldershot town centre from 10am to 4pm. It celebrates Aldershot’s close ties with Queen Victoria and attracts thousands of visitors to the town centre. This year’s theme is ‘Circus’ and we’ll be putting on the greatest show! The highlight of the day is the grand parade at 11am, which includes more than 600 people including samba and marching bands, schools, community groups, veterans, Nepali and Indian dancers, classic cars and Queen Victoria - Aldershot’s Betty Bryce. 9th - 11th June The Smeds & The Smoos - The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage. 17th June Camberley Armed Forces Day Showcasing Camberley’s rich history and close links with the Military, this free family fun event will be an opportunity for the local community to come along to show its support for our Service Personnel, Past, Present and Future. The day will be filled roaming street entertainment and lots of free family activities across the town. 24th June Sing-a-long Encanto – G Live Cheer on Mirabel as she tries to save the magic surrounding the Encanto. Sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free props bag. It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. 24th June Farnham Carnival With more and more people today rediscovering the joy of reading, Carnival 2023 celebrates this with our theme showcasing The Wonderful World of Books! So come and join the fun on Saturday 24th June when the town will be thronged with colourful fictional characters from across the ages, from Oliver Twist and Alice in Wonderland to today’s classic favourites such as Harry Potter, Tracey Beaker and the Gruffalo! 24th & 25th June Gig on the Green – Yateley Gig on the Green will be back in 2023 for the 12th music festival held in the heart of Yateley. It promises to be a spectacular weekend of fun, music and entertainment for all the family. The festival will be held over two days on the weekend of Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2023. Both days will be jam-packed with high energy music, dancing and fun, featuring a selection of the UK’s best tribute acts, interspersed with the very best local musical talent. Bring your own picnics, or enjoy meals, drinks and snacks from the many food outlets, bars and stalls. Bring your friends and family and join the party. 7 XX Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! 8 Our Nova Kids royal screenings are now on sale for just £5 per person! Book online: novacinema.com May half term at Nova! Nova Cinema | Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6GQ
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Raring2go! CAMBERLEY THEATRE THIS MAY 10 Here at Camberley Theatre we value all of our customers - from one to a hundred! We have lots of family fun coming up over the next few months, including Bring Your Own Baby Comedy, the UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Our award winning shows feature the funniest comedians in a totally babyfriendly environment. Most importantly our events are all about you… the parents! (But don’t worry – we also take great care of our younger guests.) These are at a child friendly time of 11:30am We also have The Instrumentals on 14th May at 2pm in the main auditorium. A new family show ideal for ages 4+ When Belle is feeling down, she slips into her grandfather’s basement and discovers his old dusty instruments. But far from being junk, The Instrumentals are pure funk, and they teach Belle to ‘get down’ in a whole new way. The Dreamcoat Stars, featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience powerful star vocals in a musical evening of West End and Broadway classics. Starring Any FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOWS AT CAMBERLEY THEATRE! Dream Will Do’s, Keith Jack; the world’s longest playing Joseph, Mike Holoway; Broadway’s Glenn Carter; and London West End’s Jonathan Dudley. Journey into a colourful production featuring vibrant and energetic songs from the most loved shows. The Little Mermaid Expect on 30 May, also at 2pm in the main auditorium. Lots of fun, singing and dancing, all brought to you by a fantastic and energetic company of wonderful performers. Sparkling scenery, beautiful costumes and an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the show, this is sure to be the family show of the year that you don’t want to miss! It’s always worth checking our website to see what family and child friendly shows we have coming up! www.camberleytheatre.gov.uk
11 CELEBRATING THE CORONATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk © National Trust 2022. Registered Charity no. 205846. Photography © National Trust Images/Hannah Malmcrona Royal Connections made at Polesden Lacey Join us for a range of fun activities and historical showcases this May. Including a 9 hole mini golf course and live music on selected days. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey Visit Polesden Lacey for a joyous long weekend as the nation celebrates the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort. Bring a deckchair and picnic; and enjoy vintage-style live music from The Polka Dots and The Candy Girls as they perform on the South Terrace. Inside the mansion, there will be several rarely seen collection items displayed for this special occasion, including gifts from royalty and coronation invitations from years gone by. 100 years ago, Bertie and Elizabeth (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) began their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey and enjoyed a game of golf in the gardens. Over the weekend, you can retrace their steps at a pop-up 9 hole mini golf course. £3 per player, book online. There’s plenty of space to play at Polesden Lacey. Visit the new, natural Kestrel Corner play area. Enjoy the swings, tunnels and giant nests as you embrace your inner animal and get closer to nature. Celebrations at Polsden Lacey
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO 12 The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW Tel: 01344 354400 www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be The Look Out Discovery Centre R2GAUTUMN2023 Over 90 activities of hands-on science and discovery fun for children of all ages! BOOK ONLINE and enter RARING2023 at checkout for 10% off admission www.facebook.com/thelookoutdiscovery @thelookoutbracknell Part of the £2 single fare capped scheme Buy on bus or the Stagecoach app *Variations & exclusions apply. Ends June 2023. All single fares now £2* or less.
Raring2go! 14 The Big Help Out is a national day of volunteering which is due to take place on May 8th, the Bank Holiday Monday of the Coronation weekend. The Big Help Out is all about inspiring people to volunteer for the first time if they never have before. It is hoped that thsi will mean there will be more people to call upon for volunteering in future. The Big Help Out has been developed by the Scouts and the Royal Voluntary Service, with the organisational skills of the Together Coalition. Jointly, the aim is to inspire a new whole generation of community volunteering. To encourage people to take the plunge and experience for themselves just how amazing volunteering can make you feel. Dozens of charities from across the United Kingdom will be taking part and they will be enthusiastically using the day to encourage as many people as they can to ‘Lend a Hand and help make a change.’ One of the key aims of the day is to make the option of volunteering easier and more accessible. Around 1 in 5 people have never been asked to volunteer, and many have no idea how to begin. The Big Help Out wants to encourage people to look more closely at volunteering and to giving serious thought to giving it a go themselves. People will be invited to join the work being undertaken to support their local areas and gain an understanding of how rewarding volunteering can be. It is also hoped that The Big Help Out will help to bring communities even closer than they currently are, as they unite and come together to create a lasting volunteering legacy from the celebrations of the Coronation Weekend. The Big Help Out is set to be one of the centrepieces of the nationwide celebrations for the Coronation of HM The King and HM The Queen Consort in May. We think it will indeed leave a lasting legacy of kindness from the historic weekend. The Big Help Out will give everyone an opportunity to join in. From rolling up your sleeves to helping a local group, to joining some of the UK’s best-known national charities. Monday May 8th will be your chance to get involved. Get involved in THE BIG HELP OUT Volunteering opportunities are as diverse as the communities we live in: from grassroots social action and helping out in a local voluntary organisation, to regular volunteering roles for a large charity or in the public sector. The Big Help Out will help us tell this story, especially for people who may not see volunteering as something for them. Sarah Vibert, NCVO CEO Volunteering has always been a huge part of what makes this country great. The Big Help Out will put volunteering centre stage for a day and give people who want to volunteer easy ways to join in. So please save the date and join us in your community. Bear Grylls OBE, Chief Scout
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON FOR GROWN UP’S 16 Quiz and The Now Show and seen on Would I Lie to You, QI and Live at the Apollo. Wake-Up Call is a show about revelations, realisations and epiphanies - both large and small. Subjects covered include: Bin collection schedules, the novels of Jean Rhys, cats, school fair booze tombolas, the Scottish Enlightenment, pressure washers and Huel. It’s an exuberant, silly show with some wisdom sprinkled on top. Saturday 20th May Jazz in the Vineyard: High Clandon Estate Vineyard Set in the stunning grounds of High Clandon Estate Vineyard, vocalist, songwriter and former West End leading lady Natasha Seale leads a stellar band in celebration of Duke Ellington, featuring award-winning saxophonist Alan Barnes and critically-acclaimed pianist Gareth Williams. Rustle up a delicious picnic or dig-in to a tasty treat from the BBQ, complete with a complimentary glass of Elizabethan sparkling cuvée, before sitting back and enjoying the music. Monday 5th - Saturday 10th June The Greatest Days - Take That The Musical - The New Victoria Theatre - Woking Greatest Days features more than 15 recordbreaking Take That songs, alongside a heartwarming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine. The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their life. Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th June Pub in the Park Reigate For the first time the UK’s biggest touring food & music festival, Pub in the Park is coming to Reigate! Curated by Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, this epic festival weekend is coming to Priory Park on 23 – 25 June 2023! Get ready to enjoy delicious Michelin-Starred Food from Award-Winning Restaurants, watch Firepit demos from World-Class Chefs, shop till you drop in their Artisan Shopping Village, slurp on a tipple or two and dance the night away to their iconic Music Line-up! Performing on the Main Stage over the weekend is Bananarama, Example, Ministry of Sound Disco, Judge Jules, Soul II Soul, Toploader, Stereo MC’s and Norman Jay. WHAT’S ON for Grown Ups Sunday 30th April Run Frimley We are delighted to welcome the return of the hugely popular Run Frimley on Sunday 30th April 2023. The event has always attracted a strong community following with over 1,000 runners taking part year on year. The event is comprised of a 10k and 5k road race (featuring chip timing for all participants) and our new 1 mile ‘colourful’ family fun run. With an amazing atmosphere and various race distances, this is the perfect event for runners of all ages and abilities! Friday 5th May Sound and Resonance Retreat Day Sound and resonance retreat day for relaxation and wellbeing. Friday 5th May. 10am to 4:30pm. The retreat day will take place in the beautiful, tranquil and inspiring setting of The Fintry Trust in Brook, Godalming. The session will explore the multi-sensory aspects to sound and listening and how we can use this for our own health and wellbeing. Sunday 7th May Coronation Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard Join us on Sunday 7th May for a wine tasting fit for a King! Our exclusive Coronation tasting begins with us opening a bottle of our special limited release King’s Coronation Magnum - a Classic Cuvée from the excellent 2018 vintage. Only 100 bottles of this sparkling wine have been made, especially for the occasion! Enjoy a glass from the magnum while a member of the Albury team introduces you to the English wine scene, the story behind Albury and our passion for sustainable wine-making. This group tasting is limited to just 14 places and will take place outside, or in the tasting room in the case of rain. Friday 19th & Saturday 20th May Lucy Porter - Wake Up Call - West End Centre - Aldershot A brand new stand-up show from the TV and radio favourite. As heard on Radio 4’s The News
Alton School 13th May Churcher’s College 24th March – Toddler Bear Hunt Event 13th May – Junior & Nursery Open Event 17th May & 15th June – Senior School Open Event St Nicholas – Fleet 11th May St Catherine’s Bramley 10th May 23rd June Highfield & Brookham – Liphook 20th May Tormead – Guildford 4th May – Senior School Duke of Kent School – Ewhurst 18th May St Ives – Haslemere 5th May Longacre - Shamley Green, Guildford 5th May 1-2-1 Tours with Headteacher Matthew Bryan are also available on request. St Edmunds - Hindhead 20th May Edgeborough - Farnham 8th June Lyndhurst – Camberley 11th June Little Lyndhurst Open Mornings; 16th March & 18th May (children aged 3-5) Ripley Court - Ripley 13th May 17 EDUCATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk SCHOOL OPEN DAYS & Maths English TUITION Leaving School to
Around the time that this magazine goes live, hundreds of thousands of parents will receive news of primary school places. We naturally mind when we are not given choice in life, but sometimes choice itself is the cause of anxiety and confusion. So, it’s my job here to make the argument that parents should consider independent schools among their options. Why? Because it seems logical to me that parents should – where possible – consider and weigh up all the options open to them. Must parents send their children to independent schools? No, of course not: parents should only ever do what is right for their children and for their family. If you do choose to explore this option, then I hope the following will help to guide you. First of all, independent schools means much more than just ‘fee-paying’. Independence means that schools are free to make their own decisions, within certain parameters, about everything from curriculum to sport to class size. Schools can choose whether to be progressive and innovative, or maintain traditions over literally decades. Secondly, school fees give independent schools far greater resources with which to support pupils. This is most obviously, and importantly, seen in class sizes. The key to everything, especially at primary age, is how much 1:1 time a child can have with a teacher when they need it. That time might be when they should be celebrated for a success or it could be when a point about phonics, isn’t clicking into place or it could be a moment when a family member is unwell. That time could be the difference Choices, choices why to consider independent schools between a child getting an eye test, or a dyslexia assessment, or not. It could be the difference between being noticed, or not. So, those fees. Schools, including my own, need to do a better job of explaining what’s included in them. Meals, snacks, trips, clubs and activities are all typically included within the main fees. It’s also part of the ‘day job’ to include preparation for a wide array of exams, which hopefully cuts down on parents needing to consider outside tutoring. I should add that I have nothing against tutoring – it can be part of the valuable 1:1 time referenced earlier – but it is certainly expensive and, all things being equal, I would rather children were doing other things on Saturday mornings. At Longacre, we talk about children being fulfilled. Supported when they require help and challenged to see just how far their abilities and talents can take them. Our motto is ‘a happy heart goes all the way’ and we remain mindful that true happiness is hard won, easily lost, and underestimated at our peril. To round this off, and to quote that all-time great Headmaster Albus Dumbledore: ‘it is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.’ Good luck with your choices, and if you’d like to see what this means in practice – or indeed consider any independent school while you still have that choice in your hands, then I encourage you to pick up the phone or send an email. Matthew Bryan Headteacher at Longacre School, Surrey. Raring2go! EDUCATION 18
19 Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk A THRIVING CO-EDUCATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 2 - 11 YEARS FOUNDED 1946 CELEBRATING HAPPY HEARTS FOR OVER 75 YEARS Join us on our open day 5th MaY 2023 9:30am - 12pm Pupil achievement: Excellent Pastoral Care: Excellent admissions@longacreschool.co.uk • www.longacreschool.co.uk Hullbrook Lane • Shamley Green • Guildford • Surrey • GU5 0NQ 01483 893225 START YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE A co-educational independent school for children aged 2 – 11 set in the glorious Surrey Hills, Longacre makes education exciting and enjoyable for all pupils. During their time here pupils are inspired to develop a joy for learning that leads them to deliver outstanding results and move on to a number of exceptional senior schools. 60212_Longacre_Raring2go_129x182mm.indd 1 29/03/2023 11:01
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