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Finding Their Voice: How Surbiton High Girls’ Prep Nurtures Confident and Courageous Communicators

5th February 2026

Written by Mrs Catherine Morrod, Year 6 Teaching Assistant and Head of Debate Club – Surbiton High Girls’ Prep School Why Communicating Clearly Matters at a Girls’ Prep School Communicating…

Igniting Curiosity and Wonder Through Science and STEM

4th February 2026

Written by Mrs Kate Pink, Assistant Head – Staff Development (GP) At the heart of Science and STEM learning at Surbiton High School Girls’ Prep School, an independent private school…

Academic Progress and Goal Setting at the Boys’ Prep School

23rd January 2026

Academic Progress Monitoring At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School — a leading Boys’ Private School and highly regarded Boys Prep School in Surrey — academic progress is seen not as…

Helping Children Stay Motivated After the Christmas Break

9th January 2026

Start of Spring Term The return to normality after the Christmas holidays can be a challenging adjustment for the whole family. Children have grown accustomed to a different rhythm to…

Starting a New Term at a Boys’ Preparatory School  

7th January 2026

Returning to school after the Christmas break can be a big change for boys and parents alike. At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School, the start of term is designed to help boys settle back quickly, feel confident…

Keeping Children Motivated Through Autumn and Winter 

14th November 2025

As autumn settles in and winter approaches, many families notice that children’s motivation can dip. Shorter days, colder weather, and darker evenings often make it harder to stay active, engaged,…

Choosing the Right Senior School: A Guide for Families 

17th October 2025

Choosing the right Senior School in the UK is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or preparing for…

Meet Ozzy: Our Boys’ Prep School Dog Mentor

15th October 2025

At the heart of the Boys’ Prep wellbeing programme is a very special team member – Ozzy, our beloved school dog mentor. Ozzy is a six-year-old Labrador Retriever with a…

What to look for at a School Open Event: A Parent’s Guide 

10th October 2025

Open events are a valuable opportunity to see a school in action, meet staff and pupils, and get a feel for whether it might be the right fit for your…

AI and knowledge: Do we need to know anything?

3rd October 2025

Written by Mr Matthew Shoults, Principal, Surbiton High School Are Graduates Ready for the Modern Workplace? Employers regularly complain that graduates emerge into the jobs market without the skills for…

9 Oxbridge Offers

We are delighted to announce that nine of our Year 13 students have received offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge this year. 

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