Welcome to Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is a vibrant and nurturing independent school for boys and girls aged from 9 months to 11 years. Set within forty-five acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the Cotswolds, and just minutes from the heart of Cheltenham, the school offers the perfect balance of space, inspiration, and opportunity.
Our rich and rigorous academic curriculum, including dedicated 11+ preparation for local grammar schools, is complemented by a warm and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to shine. Creativity flourishes across the arts, sport, and outdoor learning, ensuring pupils develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a truly unique setting.
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Pre-School Ash have been exploring the human life cycle. They reflected on what they were like as babies, what they are like now, and what they might like to be when they grow up. They also really enjoyed matching their baby photos with their friends and hanging them on our washing line for everyone to see. During circle time. the children also talked through the different stages of life and shared characteristics of each stage. It was lovely to hear their thoughts and ideas about how people grow and change over time!
This week, Year 4's Show and Tell was all about sports, and we were so impressed by the incredible achievements shared!
One of the boys brought in his wonderful collection of skiing pin badges, each one earned by completing different levels on the slopes. He told us he’s heading off skiing again this year and is hoping to add another badge to his growing collection. Even more special, his Grandma lovingly sewed him a personalised banner to proudly display them all—such a thoughtful keepsake! ⛷
Then, one of the girls also wowed us with her fantastic display of swimming medals, earned through both school competitions and her swim club. She didn’t stop there—she also brought in some of the specialist training equipment she uses to build strength and take her skills to the next level. It was inspiring to hear how dedicated she is to improving her technique. 🏊🏼♀️
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Pre-School have been exploring if the way food looks changes the way it tastes!
First they tried banana, strawberry and apple with their eyes closed and used their taste buds to guess what each fruit was! They all guessed correctly!🍌🍓🍎
Next, they explored whether colour changes how food tastes. They tasted plain yoghurt and then yoghurt with food colouring added. Before trying it, they made predictions about what they thought it might taste like and whether the colour would make it taste different. They all guessed that the pink yoghurt would taste like strawberry and were adamant after that it did!!! 🥣
They also investigated whether the shape of food changes the taste. They tried mini cucumbers and chopped cucumber, as well as carrot batons and cut up carrots. Before tasting they guessed whether they thought the foods would taste the same or different and then tested their ideas. They all agreed the mini cucumbers tasted different but the two types of carrots tasted the same! 🥒🥕
Everyone had a tick sheet with the different foods on it where they could tick in green if they had predicted if they were right or wrong! ✅
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