Supporting My Daughter FAQs

How involved are parents in the life of the school?

We have a wonderfully active and involved parents’ association – The Friends of Notre Dame – who encourage our new families to join and connect with

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How much homework can my daughter expect to get?

Homework for Infants includes daily reading, weekly spelling tests and a weekly task linked to classwork. Prep pupils are set daily reading and weekly spellings, maths

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How will my daughter be supported in settling into school?

Students joining us in September each year are invited to an induction visit to familiarise themselves with their class and teacher. Where students join at other

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What are the class sizes?

In the Prep School, class sizes are limited to 21 with single forms (classes) in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Year 3 increases to two-form

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How many students are in the school?

Our school has about 700 students including our co-ed nursery which accepts boys until the start of their Reception class. There are about 440 students in

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Do students have access to other devices during the school day?

In our evolving world, it is important to foster students’ technological skills, ensuring that all girls are able to competently and safely navigate the digital landscape.

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Are students allowed phones in school?

We believe that use of phones during the school day, while also unnecessary, likely gives rise to unhealthy habits and detrimentally impacts on mental health. Prep

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How do we sign up to clubs or extra lessons?

You will also have the opportunity to sign up for extra music or dance lessons or LAMDA; this information is shared with the respective teachers who

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