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Why choose Dean Close St John's?
Set in beautiful surroundings overlooking Chepstow Castle and the River Wye, Dean Close St John's Prep School offers exceptional coeducational schooling for children aged 3 - 13 years.
Childhood at St John's is more than an education, it's a feeling of freedom - a chance to climb trees, get muddy knees and light fires, to take risks and to be challenged, to laugh and build lifelong friendships. We believe that having the independence to explore their learning in a variety of environments is an essential ingredient of every child’s educational journey.
The St John’s Journey begins at Kindergarten, where children learn to become school ready. Not only do they gently acquire the basics of reading and writing, they develop the interpersonal skills that will set them on the path to a happy and balanced school life - enjoying the adventure through Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Prep, and leaving as grounded, thoughtful leaders of tomorrow.
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![Surf's up for Senior Prep]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688649091/deancloseorguk/i02sin08pmgwc93vw6uf/IMG_3051.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688649091/deancloseorguk/i02sin08pmgwc93vw6uf/IMG_3051.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1688649091/deancloseorguk/i02sin08pmgwc93vw6uf/IMG_3051.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1688649091/deancloseorguk/i02sin08pmgwc93vw6uf/IMG_3051.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1688649091/deancloseorguk/i02sin08pmgwc93vw6uf/IMG_3051.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1688649091/deancloseorguk/i02sin08pmgwc93vw6uf/IMG_3051.jpg","width":2200}])
Senior Prep enjoyed a thrilling three night residential at OA surf club, Bude - and have written us a riveting report on their action-packed adventure.
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Senior Prep enjoyed a maths lesson with a difference - learning about weights, conversions, the handicapping system and much more at Chepstow Racecourse.
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From butterflies to rockets, hydraulics and dancing popcorn, our Year 1 and 2 pupils presented their science experiments with confidence and skill, and taught us so much about our wonderful world.
![Prep pupils' successes are adding up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685972577/deancloseorguk/jondlzxbiwdu1own6vyk/PXL_20230516_095241251_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685972577/deancloseorguk/jondlzxbiwdu1own6vyk/PXL_20230516_095241251_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685972577/deancloseorguk/jondlzxbiwdu1own6vyk/PXL_20230516_095241251_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685972577/deancloseorguk/jondlzxbiwdu1own6vyk/PXL_20230516_095241251_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685972577/deancloseorguk/jondlzxbiwdu1own6vyk/PXL_20230516_095241251_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685972577/deancloseorguk/jondlzxbiwdu1own6vyk/PXL_20230516_095241251_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Year 6, 7 and 8 mathematicians took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge, taking Gold, Silver and Bronze! Pupils were stretched to use their mathematical reasoning, precision, logic and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.
![Under 11s take on the challenge at Malvern College 8Eight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684237778/deancloseorguk/nxwwfaisekxi0vkmtu4b/IMG-20230514-WA0001_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684237778/deancloseorguk/nxwwfaisekxi0vkmtu4b/IMG-20230514-WA0001_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684237778/deancloseorguk/nxwwfaisekxi0vkmtu4b/IMG-20230514-WA0001_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684237778/deancloseorguk/nxwwfaisekxi0vkmtu4b/IMG-20230514-WA0001_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684237778/deancloseorguk/nxwwfaisekxi0vkmtu4b/IMG-20230514-WA0001_1.jpg","width":1600}])
Dean Close St John's Under 11 As participated in the prestigious Malvern College 8Eight Cricket Tournament at the weekend - competing against sides including Hatherop Manor, The Downs Malvern, Abberley Hall and Prestfelde.
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