Papplewick School, Windsor Road, Ascot. www.papplewick.org.uk Mrs Rebecca Lindley, on 01344-621488 at registrar@papplewick.org.uk
On Monday 26th September boys and staff at Papplewick celebrated European Day of languages.
Various workshops were hosted by diligent parents (Spanish, Portugese, Swiss and Austrian/German were held when the boys were introduced to a range of topics ranging from the complete geography of Spain and learning the alphabet and the characteristics of the Castilian and Spanish languages to the historical evolution of the Swiss languages as well as the legend of Guillaume Tell (13th century !)
In the Portugese workshop they were introduced to some basic Portugese greetings as well as the link between Portugal and Brazil.
The boys also looked into Austrian Music with composers such as Mozart and his family. They also looked at the diversity of Austrian pastries such as Strudels and Sachertorte !
The boys were imaginative and resourceful in their costume making and spent much 'artistic' effort in putting these together !
Tom Bunbury, Headmaster said " European Day of Languages is always a hit here at Papplewick - the boys and I suspect hardworking parents put much effort into their costumes. The topic involving Austrian pastries raised particular interest for some strange reason !"
Papplewick School | Open Morning | Saturday 4th February 9am -11.30am SCHOLARSHIP DAY Monday 30th January 2023
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Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 210 boys between the ages of 6 and 13. Situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Papplewick has an excellent record for academic achievement and feeds many of the UK’s top independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow,Winchester, Wellington, Stowe and Bradfield.
In the last three years the school has maintained its academic record, gaining no less than 41 awards to top independent schools, including three King’s Scholarships to Eton. Through its strong commitment to sports, the school also builds skills
of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility.
As well as academic, sporting and cultural excellence, Papplewick aims to provide boys with the confidence and security they need to fulfil their potential, and the school strives to promote enthusiasm for life contribution to the community and kindness to others amongst all its pupils.
A report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2013 remarks that relationships between pupils and teachers are an outstanding strength of the school and are seminal in creating the strong sense of a mutually supportive and trusting community.’
Papplewick operates three daily return services from London, from Chiswick and Brook Green, Hammersmith and Ashburn Place, SW7. It also offers a daily run to and from Maidenhead.