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St David’s lovely campus has plenty of space for our younger pupils to learn, play and grow and it is a delight and a privilege to watch them develop.

Although the largest part of my teaching career has been spent in ‘through schools’ (pupils from 2 to 18 years) I have enjoyed time too as head of a preparatory school and found the years there invaluable for a closer understanding of the needs of our younger pupils. It has given me a much better idea of what constitutes an excellent learning environment and how we can give our pupils a head start on their educational journey.

The progress from starting in nursery, through Key Stages 1 and 2 to year 6 is often (and should be!) exciting. Indeed, for most children, this progress is meteoric! Fuelling curiosity and feeding this intellectual, physical and social development is what makes our work in schools so rewarding. This September, as rather many before, I am impatient to get on with this work. I invite you, whether you are current or interested, prospective parents, to come and share your views with me on your hopes for your child and their learning journey.   Mrs Tessa Smith BA (Hons) PGCE MBA Headmistress

Latest News

		LEGO Village Development St David's Junior School created a very impressive LEGO village complete with its own tower block and helicopter pad .... (full story)
		Prep girls triumph at National Championships St David's gymnasts won Gold Medals in all three pairs competions as well as bronze medals for the under 11 group event at the National Championships.... (full story)
		I'd do anything for Oliver Oliver Twist was performed at St David's with key roles for Prep School pupils as well as pupils from two other schools who were invited to this Theatre Workshop.... (full story)
		In the Pink with Gold Award St David's raised £4,000 for the Breast Cancer Campaign last year and received a Gold Award from the charity.... (full story)
		Farm visits St David's Pigs, lambs, rabbits, goats & an owl were just some of the visitors to St David's when the Cuddle-Me Do Mobile farm arrived for the day .... (full story)

		The Earl of Wessex Visits St David’s St David’s School celebrated its 150 years in Ashford with a visit from The Earl of Wessex. The school moved to Ashford in 1857 …. (full story)
		New stained glass window The Bishop of Kensington led a service in our Chapel to bless a new stained glass rose window to celebrate the school’s 150 years in Ashford... (full story)”