Ibstock Prospectus - Digital 2024

Our School Culture

We strive to make each pupil feel at home.

The House system is an integral part of school life, from Year 3 through to Sixth Form. Our House system creates opportunities for pupils of different ages to connect and collaborate across a range of sports, arts, personal development and social activities, engendering a strong sense of belonging. At Senior School, annual House competitions are amongst the most anticipated events of the year, with everyone getting involved in the fun. In the Prep School, pupils earn points for their House in a variety of ways, with weekly House points announced at Friday Celebration Assembly alongside pupil ‘Star of TheWeek’ and other special mentions for effort.

Listening and Leadership

Our pupils help shape our school now and in years to come. A range of leadership and listening opportunities for all ages serve to develop key skills for pupils and strengthen our Ibstock community. At the Prep School, two pupils from each class are elected by their peers to be School Council representatives each term, with feedback and ideas discussed with staff at regular meetings. In Senior School, pupils can represent their tutor group on the House Council or become part of a specialist committee such as the Digital Resilience Committee, Catering Committee or Safeguarding Advisory Group. Mentoring opportunities throughout the School facilitate collaboration and teamwork, with older pupils providing inspiration and support to those in younger year groups. Sixth Form Equality Ambassadors mentor younger pupils to ensure that gender equality is at the heart of our co-educational School. Prep School Sport, Art, Environment andWellbeing Prefects provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and encourage every pupil to live well.

Pupils are driven by a 'can-do' culture. SCHOOL INSPECTOR, 2022

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