Prep School Philosophy

At Pulteney we believe a child’s self concept is of paramount importance and therefore foster children’s perception of themselves as competent, confident learners. 

A child is given the opportunity to develop a positive self image, social and emotional skills such as sharing, taking turns, cooperating, helping, negotiating, interpersonal relations, independence, tolerance, being resilient and understanding the needs of others.

Crucial to the all round development of the child is the provision of a wide variety of experiences.  Pulteney aims to provide the best possible conditions for children based on the concept of meeting the needs of the whole child (socially, intellectually, emotionally, physically and spiritually) understanding that all aspects of human development are inter-related.

Prep School:
•  Aims to enhance the skill development of each child.
•  Provides carefully designed educational programmes for children Years 3 to 6.
•  Is a place where families are welcome.
•  Provides continuity from home to school by building home/school partnerships with parents.

The school’s total energy and resources will be directed towards two things:
•  The quality of teaching and learning.
•  The quality of relationships between and among students, staff, parents and the school community.

This will be achieved through educational processes and structures which identify and develop in students:
•  Critical intelligence
•  Creative intelligence
•  Ethical intelligence

CRITICAL INTELLIGENCE