Prep News

Innovative Outdoor Learning in the Den at Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School
Given the extraordinary natural environment in which Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School is situated, it is perhaps a natural progression for the school to invest in providing a new, purpose-built, outdoor learning space to further...

Pre-Prep Look to the Skies in Science
Not far from Casterton there is a wonderful nature reserve of woodland, ponds, wetlands and reedbeds, home to a wide array of wild birds, plants and unique natural habitats. Bitterns...

Inspired Geography in a Natural Classroom
Our aim in geography is to engage and inspire our pupils to want to learn about the world around them and we are very lucky to be able to do...

Saturday Design School at Casterton Sedbergh Prep School
Are you looking for a fun Saturday activity during these wet and cold weeks after Christmas? Is your child in Years 4, 5 or 6? Then look no further! Future...

A Short History of Casterton School
Mr Newman has been touching on some of Casterton School's history in his weekly newsletter, which we have reproduced below, as we look towards celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2023....

Ukraine Appeal as Winter Approaches
A full report from Jozef, following his recent trip to Lviv in Ukraine with Dan Harrison, Headmaster and Stuart Oliver, Housemaster and Director of Sport, can be read by clicking...

Sedbergh Equestrian Team Crowned National Champions
Report written by Equestrian Team Manager, Mrs Faye Barker Our Team of 18 horses and 15 riders, which is our biggest team yet, had the most successful and fantastic time...

New Prep School Campus Developments
We are pleased to announce updates to several campus developments at the Prep School, all of which will further increase pupil opportunities across different curriculum areas. The Sports Hall started...

Computer Build Club Launch School Flight Simulator
Let us introduce you to Core i5, the Year 7 and 8 computer build club at the Prep School. The members are all passionate about understanding computers and meet during...

Sedbergh Prep Chronicle: Have you got your copy?
Over the summer we have had lots of fun putting together the first event 'Sedbergh Prep Chronicle', a twice yearly newspaper roundup of life at the Prep School. Featuring pupil...