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The programme is comprised of a series of bespoke subject-specific modules, or Electives, which are organised according to three distinct pathways, each one named after Downe House Alumnae, Biochemist, Helen Muir (DH 1938, Anthropologist, Audrey Richards (DH 1917) and Historian, Margaret Aston (DH 1950). By harnessing the specialities of our ...
As they join the Lower School, each girl becomes a member of her future Upper School House and is given an Academic Tutor who she will meet weekly to discuss her learning. The girls remain attached to these anchor Houses throughout their time at Downe House, participating in House Competitions and socials from the very beginning of their School journey, which sets up a smooth transition to ...
Hill is the central boarding house in Lower School and girls enjoy playing in the shared garden area to the side and rear of the building with their friends in Hermitage and Darwin. Hill’s interior is a mirror reflection of Hermitage, but the Hill house staff and girls have worked hard to make it their own with colourful furnishings and decor.
Encouraging ownership and independence. Girls joining Downe House aged 13+ will move into one of our five Upper School Houses alongside the current pupils who have progressed through the Lower School. These Houses act as the anchor House for each girl’s entire time at Downe House; girls in all year groups compete for and support their ...
School aims. Downe House’s aim is to enable, encourage and prepare girls to play a full and positive part in the global community as outstanding women of the future. The School has specific aims in the following areas: academic performance, pastoral care, enrichment opportunities, leadership, wellbeing, technology and innovation, global ...
Art and Design Centre. A broad collection of art and design studios instil creative inspiration and technical skills across a broad spectrum of subjects and extra-curricular activities. These include product and jewellery design, graphic and textile design, fine art, pottery, ceramics, and digital photography. 5.
Joining us at Downe House will be the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling journey in which your daughter can expect to be challenged and supported in equal measure. I believe that as a school, we have a responsibility to provide our pupils with as many opportunities as possible – academic , co-curricular and pastoral – to allow every girl to grow and develop, and to discover and build ...
