Children find recognition in a host of different ways. Pursuing an interest offers satisfaction in itself but by pushing for the highest standards, children find fulfilment and confidence that readily translates into school life. Our attention is focussed on realising the intellectual potential of each child but we believe this is best achieved by grasping the enormous benefits associated with presenting children with a diverse range of enriching experiences.
Our young children are cheerfully cajoled into making the most of the numerous opportunities we provide at The Downs. We guard against them becoming specialist sportsmen, musicians or lead characters. Rather we encourage rugby players to sing with distinction in our outstanding Chamber Choir, saxophonists to act with conviction in the numerous school productions and leading characters to delight in creating ceramic sculptures and water colour paintings.
Within this environment of diverse opportunities our children become confident, self-assured, rounded individuals who value the difference of others. They learn to foster passion without disparagement, to demonstrate resilience and perseverance without distraction and to conduct themselves with confidence in contrast to arrogance. Above all they develop a sense of integrity so that they can identify right from wrong and stand up for the values they have grown to embrace.