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Young minds need to be inspired and motivated also outside the classroom to become well-rounded individuals. Children develop their wider life skills including leadership, problem solving, communication and lateral thinking through our enrichment process opportunities. At Claremont School in East Sussex, students have the opportunity to grow and explore, becoming confident, curious individuals.
Our students enjoy unparalleled global learning experiences through International School Partnership's programmes. They connect with peers worldwide, engage in international exchanges, and participate in unique initiatives like ISP Model United Nations and ISP Filmmakers. Find out which ones are running this term!
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ISP Artists
Programme highlights
ISP Artists encourages the artistic exploration of ISP students by providing them with guided activities to inspire their creative expression. Their work is then curated and shared in virtual spaces and schools through exhibitions.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know different artistic movements and their role in enabling individual and collective expression
Skills: Be able to use and apply a range of different artistic techniques and mediums for self-expression
Understanding: Develop an understanding of one's own feelings, thoughts and perspectives and represent them through artistic projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in expressing feelings creatively and in the ability to display outputs to an audience in a meaningful way
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Life competencies
In this brand new programme you will have the opportunity to watch your child grow their creative confidence as they dive into an enriching art framework exclusively designed by the ILOS team for students and teachers of ISP Artists. This framework will allow students to explore their creativity as they familiarise themselves with different techniques, mediums and themes. Additionally, students will participate in two live-streamed sessions facilitated by experts in the field who will support the students in developing their creative confidence.
ISP Chess Masters
ISP Chess Masters grows students’ skills and teamwork by connecting them with other ISP students to play fast chess in online and in-person tournaments in local, regional and global contexts.
Knowledge: Know how to decode an issue and the strategies that can be used for structured problem-solving
Skills: Be able to apply logical reasoning and mental flexibility to make effective decisions
Understanding: Develop an understanding of gameplay by recursively growing spatial reasoning and strategy making abilities
Confidence: Grow confidence in decision-making skills to make effective choices to engage in gameplay
I love chess and having the opportunity to get better at it through tournaments is simply amazing. You can share ideas about moves and your style of playing at the same time as playing, you can play with people you don't know and all of that with no material needed, just a computer.
Student, Fontenebro International School, Spain
ISP Cultural Exchange
ISP Cultural Exchange encourages reciprocal exchange across regions where ISP schools are located. The aim is to offer students the opportunity to experience a culture different from their own through a homestay and attending another ISP school for a month.
Knowledge: Know about a range of cultures, traditions and history
Skills: Develop language and communication skills, cultural competence, autonomy and self-confidence
Understanding: Develop understanding of individuals, communities and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in new cultures and learning in new settings
Our daughter had a great time, learned a new culture, more independence and she met a great host family and many new friends.
Parent, Lady Elizabeth School Spain
ISP Scientists
ISP Scientists provides a unique opportunity for students to become citizen scientists and contribute to real-world STEM research projects like mapping the journey of missing plastic waste or tracking their habits to measure their environmental impact.
Knowledge: Know more about the impact of different industries in the environment
Skills: Be able to apply enquiry-based learning to carry out scientific research
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individual habits as well as the collective environmental impact
Confidence: Grow confidence in the impact that actions have in creating sustainable change in the environment
I would recommend this programme to my friends or another student because this program helped me improve a lot in different areas. (...), I also learned some extremely valuable knowledge about plastic and how we are harming the planet. Not only that, this program can help save the world and it is an experience worthy of undergoing.
Student, Tenby Schools - Setia Eco Gardens, Malaysia
ISP Filmmakers
ISP Filmmakers is a multi-disciplinary project in which students learn the importance of collaboration in achieving the common goal of producing a film, its trailer and poster. It provides insights into career pathways in film and media.
Knowledge: Know about a range of different technical aspects required to plan and execute media projects
Skills: Be able to collaborate effectively in creative teams with diverse roles and talents
Understanding: Develop an understanding of the different steps of collaborative creative projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in creative abilities and appropriately share the know-how with the team
This programme really improves your understanding of filmmaking, planning, scenes shots and will really help you on your application later on for university. It also teaches you to work together on camera shots and editing that for sure will be needed in the future.
Student, The Aquila School United Arab Emirates
ISP Virtual Exchange
ISP Virtual Exchange encourages classrooms to do a reciprocal virtual exchange of interactive activities with other ISP schools around the globe. This a great opportunity to become familiar with different cultures and build international friendships.
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individuals, communities and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in a new culture and learning in new settings
When I finished with my first meeting I immediately understood how learning about other cultures is very important to help us understand our own.
Student, MILE Bilingual School, Italy
ISP Model United Nations
ISP MUN supports students as they learn about diplomacy, international relations, research techniques, public speaking and debating which leads to them becoming delegates in Model United Nations Committee both online and in person.
Knowledge: Know about international relations, diplomacy, geography, history and current political affairs
Skills: Be able to use and apply research, writing and public speaking skills
Understanding: Develop an understanding of conflict resolution and effective tools to engage in multicultural contexts
Confidence: Grow confidence in debating with students in international contexts
Model United Nations has helped me to gain so much new knowledge regarding world issues. My public speaking skills have improved tremendously and I have become more confident.
Student, Asia Pacific Schools, Malaysia
Academic Clubs
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
Boarding LeadersBoarding students who act as the voice of the boarding community.
Beach School
Card & Board Games
Chess
Coding Club
Cooking
Cricket
Dance Disciplines
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme An international programme where each young person develops individual interests, life skills and ambitions.
Day Trips
D&T Makerspace
Drama & Musical Theatre
Equestrian
Football
Forest School
Gardening Club
Golf
Hockey
Investigation Games
Lego Club
LibrariansInstrumental leaders who inspire a passion for books and culture.
Mindfulness Club
Musical Disciplines
Needlework
Netball
Pokémon Club
Reading Club
Singing
School CouncilReps are the essential bridge between students' needs and our Leadership team.
Swimming
Sports CaptainsKey leaders that guide, inspire and motivate peers, collaborating with coachers.
School PrefectsSixth Form leaders who shape the school's pastoral life and culture.
Sports Leaders AwardsStudents access professional training to become sports coaches.
The Arrow NewspaperOur school's newspaper crafted by students of the Prep School.
Delve into the world of one or more subjects of choice - Maths, Science, Politics, Spanish Culture etc. - along with peers and explore topics of interest in a collaborative way.
These clubs increase leadership, team-work and multicultural skills.
Free your artistic spirit and give life to your ideas, join our Art Club and develop creativity, planning and manual precision.
BasketballDevelop social skills, coping strategies and confidence.
Boarding LeadersEach year, at our international school in East Sussex, leaders are appointed within boarding. They meet regularly with a dedicated member of the boarding team to discuss matters relating to boarding life, help other boarders with any difficulties they may be experiencing and generally set a good example that embodies the spirit of Claremont. Boarders’ Voice is a group formed within the boarding community where boarders discuss their experience with their House Leads and make suggestions to constantly better their experience in Claremont boarding.
Our youngest learners at the Claremont Prep School enjoy exciting explorative session at the seaside with our Beach School.
This outdoor activity is an integral part of school life and it builds all of the core skills children need to thrive inside and outside the classroom including resilience, communication and teamwork. It also aids physical development as children build their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
Have fun with us while we play amazing board games together. Enhance cooperation among peers, critical thinking and develop an inquisitive, curious mind.
Become a chess master and join our Chess Club. Develop tactics, problem-solving, patience and strategic planning skills.
Learn and master the language of technology while developing problem-solving, lateral-thinking and creative application of processes.
Discover the pleasure of crafting home-cooked meals while learning about nutrition values, meal planning and critical thinking applied to ingredients and cooking methods.
Join us to increase socialisation, mental agility, numeracy and sportsmanship.
Dance DisciplinesChoose the style of dance you prefer and increase self-control, coordination, sense of rhythm and musicality.Choose from a wide catalogue of dance styles:
Other than taking up dance as a CCA, students can attend our awarded Performing Arts Programme, where they can pursue a specialised education in this field and take LAMDA exams.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Through the DofE scheme students experience life changing opportunities, fun times with friends and an opportunity to discover new interests and talents. They take up volunteering activities, improve physical abilities, develop practical and social skills and plan, train and complete a supervised expedition.
Learners can access all three levels: Bronze (Year 9), Silver (Years 10 to 13) and Gold (with bespoke guidance).
By choosing to participate, students enhance their employability and university acceptance rates, as the DofE awards are recognised by educational institutions and employers as a mark of achievement.
Come with us and visit nearby attractions such as the local beach, castles, houses and gardens, or science centres, farms and vineyards.
Use hands to bring to life ideas and discover the beauty of artisan activities. An interesting activity to develop lateral thinking, manual precision and design mindset.
Play the role of a new character and discover more about your inner self. Improve creativity, public-speaking, and verbal and non-verbal communication, while growing confidence.
Production Rehearsal is our club dedicated to teach how a performance comes to life.
Other than taking up theatre as a CCA, students can attend our awarded Performing Arts Programme, where they can pursue a specialised education in this field and take LAMDA exams.
EquestrianBecome a champion in equestrian sports and learn how to compete.Our youngest learners can join our Pony Care and Knowledge Club.For talented students we offer an Equestrian Pathway to fine-tune these skills through an academic education that integrates equestrian classes.
Increase team-working, reflexes and coordination.Children can also decide to play five-a-side football.Other than taking up football as a CCA, students can attend our renowned Football Academy, where they can pursue an education specialised in this field - on and off the pitch.
Forest SchoolVenturing out to Forest School is a much anticipated part of the school week for children from Pre-Reception and up to Year 6.
Each session is primarily child-lead, with chosen activities ranging from building a simple woodland shelter to using natural, sustainable materials for a creative project and from learning to use tools safely to simply sharing the discovery of an unsuspecting family of earwigs with friends.
Whatever the children task themselves with on a given day, Claremont Forest School is always a safe environment for them to take supported risks, test ideas, make mistakes, overcome challenges and question or rejoice in the natural world around them.
Take care of flowers and plants and watch them bloom while developing responsibility and patience, and experiencing stress reduction.
Learn the secrets of golfing.
HockeyIncrease strength, agility and team-working.
Solve mysteries with our interactive games and free your inner detective. Develop communication, social awareness and teamworking skills. Choose between different games:
Join our Lego Club and free your imagination while playing. This playful activity enhances creativity, spatial awareness and concentration.
Librarians
The school librarians are instrumental in the ordering and managing of new stock, orchestrating a reading culture throughout the school and spearhead reading campaigns and library events.
As readers and writers, they take part in the Carnegie Medal Reading Challenge in the Summer term.
Master emotions and reactions, and become an expert in self-control. It's a key competency to improve self-awareness and frustration management.
Free your musical talent and choose the path you prefer.
Join one of our clubs:
Join our Knit and Natter Club and learn a basic life skills that are as useful as ever, like cross stitching. It's a useful activity to enhance hand-eye coordination, self-esteem and creativity.
Learn team-work, agility and mutual support.
Join our Pokémon Club and play with us to improve your ranking. Improve healthy competitivity, teamworking and strategy skills.
Immerse yourself in imaginary worlds and discover the beauty of reading with our Reading Buddies and Reading Club. Increase literacy, communication and language acquisition.
Harmonise and perform, building community through music.
As students grow and hone their singing, they join different choirs - from Pre-Prep to Senior.
School Council
The School Council Reps, with representation across our form groups, are a vital link between their peers and our Senior Leadership team.
Our Reps often grow into becoming superb role models providing important feedback and useful ideas on how to make our school an even better place. In the past, they have been crucial in speaking with teachers and leaders on issues such as improving our play areas, making spaces of the school day better and providing ideas on our already delicious food menu.
Physical development at 360°.
Students can join our Swim Squad and participate to competitions.
Sports Captains
Across all of our teams within the sport curriculum and the academies, showing leadership through captaincy is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop core life skills.
They form close links with the teachers and coaching staff, and are the voice of the team they represent and of the school. Whether we are playing home or away, they are expected to lead by example.
School Prefects
Prefects are essential leaders who shape the school’s pastoral life and culture. The prefect system is designed to practise valued personal qualities such as self-discipline, leadership skills, communication skills, public speaking, politeness, helpfulness, respect and care for others. Duties include:
Sports Leaders Awards
With the Sports Leaders Awards programme students from Year 9 - 10 learn how to lead and coach different sports. Skills acquired are applicable in various settings, from organising community events to managing roles in further education or initial employment.
The programme includes the Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Award in Sports Leadership, a qualification that enhances personal statements and Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) applications.
The course comprises six units, with assessments based on portfolio work, practical demonstrations, community involvement and organizing a major sports event for local primary schools.
The Arrow Newspaper
The talented pupils of Claremont Prep School at The Arrow Newspaper Club craft our school's newspaper, under the guidance of Cathryn Kemp, former journalist and author. Each year, three editions are released, with over 4,000 copies printed to date, ensuring that their stories reach a wide audience. Our budding journalists received two honours:
For our students the House system is the heart of our Claremont community, fostering a strong sense of belonging, with each house having its own unique identity.
In Prep School students are divided into Athens, Corinth and Sparta Houses.
The number of Stars and Commendations for each House are added up and celebrated during Friday’s assembly. The students’ Heads of House charity events, the annual Spelling Bee, Swimming Gala and Sports Day are just some of the challenges that run throughout the year with the winning House announced during Claremont Day.
Senior Houses are named after four Historic castles: Bodiam, Camber, Pevensey and Scotney. Each house has a team of tutors and a Head of House who have pastoral responsibility for their peers. Students from all year groups work and socialise together during assemblies, competitions, charity events and dinners.
Claremont League recognises, rewards and celebrates student and House endeavours in all their forms, both academic and pastoral, individual and community including outstanding attitudes to learning.Students gain merits or commendations from excellent work in the class, showing initiative in co-curricular programmes and being a good citizen to a fellow student.
Families with children in Prep School can benefit from our after school care programme.Children enjoy fun clubs from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, playing together and experimenting learning in action. After that, they can stay at school until 5.50pm with the Late Stay option.All of our internal clubs and Late Stay are included within the school fees and Late Stay includes a sandwich supper.
Grow life skills at Claremont School with amazing extra-curricular activities, sports, clubs and leadership opportunities.
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