
Pre-Preparatory
Academic approach
We believe that childhood is a time of wonder, discovery and limitless possibility.
Our inquiry and play-based approach offers fresh and vibrant learning opportunities every day. Our holistic and integrated approach ensures that emergent literacy and mathematical skills are woven naturally into both classroom and outdoor experiences. Our outdoor spaces are an extension of the classroom, offering opportunities for exploration, risk-taking, collaboration and physical development.
Music, movement and physical developmental lessons led by specialist teachers provide joyful opportunities for creative expression and emotional release.
We are deeply committed to developing the whole child. Every child is unique, and our balanced programme honours individual strengths, interests and developmental pathways.
Through lessons such as De Bono’s Thinking Hats and Philosophy for Children, we nurture confident thinkers who can reflect, reason, question and consider multiple perspectives, while building empathy, resilience and collaboration skills.
The School-in-the-Woods is a place where curiosity is honoured, imagination is ignited and every child’s potential is nurtured with care, intention and joy.

