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WHELAS KARENZA: LOVE BEGETS LOVE |
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Polwhele House |
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| Polwhele House is a
wonderful Preparatory and Pre Preparatory School set in 34 acres of glorious parkland on the
outskirts of the cathedral city of Truro in the centre of Cornwall.
Ask the parents what makes Polwhele House such a special place and they say “the strong family atmosphere, the high expectations and the location - with its wide open spaces. It is a wonderful and safe environment for our children.” Ask the boys and girls and they say “our friends and the teachers, the outdoors and the extra activities.” The school is forward-looking, whilst strongly emphasising traditional values. Come and see for yourself what it is that makes us special. |
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Polwhele House is an independent school for boys and girls, providing uninterrupted education for those important years from three to the start of adolescence. It is the School at which the Choristers of Truro Cathedral are educated and is a Christian, non-denominational school. Polwhele House incorporates a Pre-Preparatory School for children between the ages of three and seven , and a Preparatory School for seven to thirteen plus. Pupils can be day, weekly boarding or day boarding.
We believe the education of a child is most successful when teachers and
parents work closely together. We therefore encourage parents and teachers
to establish a good liaison at school. Parents
are invited to a variety of functions during the year, including Christmas
carol services, sports days, prize giving, school plays and concerts.
Parents are welcome to become involved in out of school activities, expeditions
and field trips. All parents and staff are automatically members of the
Polwhele House Society, which organises various functions and regular
events.
The school seeks to combine modern teaching methods with the best of traditional
values. Irrelevant comparison with the attainment of others is discouraged
in order to build a sense of self-worth. Importance is placed on individual
progress and we aim to foster the growth of each person. Polwhele
House values each child and a strong team of skilled and caring staff
are able to devote a great deal of time to every pupil. Founded for boys
and girls, we believe that co-education at this stage provides the natural
and mutually challenging context to prepare for their integrated and equal
roles in the real world.
Children from Polwhele House go on to a variety of schools. Most leave
with an awareness of themselves and a degree of poise that helps them
to adjust well in any social or school situation. The headmaster makes
a point of visiting schools to which pupils may go when they leave Polwhele
House, so that he is able to help parents with their final choice. The school is a member of ISA, ISC and the Choir Schools Association.
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