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Lower School (Years 7 to 9)
The Lower School has a family atmosphere where the girls are nurtured in a happy, stimulating environment. We have a clear identity of our own and also fit comfortably into the wider school structure.
Our tutorial team, led by Fiona Clements (Head of Lower School) and Sarah Hardy (Senior Tutor) is energetic and committed to respecting and developing the individuality of each girl in Years 7, 8 and 9. Tutors guide their form groups through a Personal, Social and Health Education programme.
An effective induction programme is in place for those entering the Section from our Junior School as well as those coming from outside Dame Alice. We value the contribution of our Sixth Form girls here, as in other aspects of school life. Our system of providing 'buddies' for all new girls has proved to be worthwhile. The Head of Upper School and her Senior Tutor also work closely with us as the girls move from Year 9 to Year 10.
The girls involve themselves in the vast range of lunchtime clubs and after-school activities available to them, from dancing and singing in Cheerleading to planning strategic moves in Chess Club to making sherbet, gunge and bubbles in Chemistry Club.
The ingenuity shown by individual tutor groups in organising charity events and form assemblies never ceases to amaze us. The girls' strong sense of citizenship is evident and this is reinforced by our termly citizenship award.
Girls are encouraged to work hard across the whole range of academic subjects, homework being an integral part of the learning process.
Parents should feel able to contact us to discuss any issues relating to their daughters' academic and social development.
Our hope is that life in the Lower School is fulfilling and memorable for all our girls.