WELCOME TO KENT COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Welcome to the Junior School at Kent College, where we pride ourselves on providing a happy and safe environment where children can thrive and whole families feel a part of our caring community. Kent College is a friendly, happy and caring school. Since 1885, when the school was founded, it has had a long tradition of high achievement in a number of areas including academic, sports, art and music, and has created cherished memories for so many. Kent College is probably best known, though, for its unique atmosphere and spirit where pupils from many backgrounds, faiths and countries learn together in a friendly and happy community.
Many parents ask us when is the best time to start at Kent College Junior School. Each child should begin as soon as the family has made the decision to join. Children arrive throughout the year and settle so quickly because the whole community makes each child and family feel so welcome, happy and excited to come to school each day. This happiness is the essential foundation for our specialist teachers to provide an awe, wonder and inspiration to learn for all children. I hope our Kent College website answers the many questions you may have but do remember we are always here to help. I am sure your child will enjoy their time here at Kent College, and I wish them every success.
Simon James
Head of Junior School
OUR AIMS
At the Junior school we aim for every child, every day, to be excited to come to and stay in our school and when they leave, look forward to tomorrow.
The aims of Kent College are to:
- Be a caring Christian family community committed to the development of the full potential of each individual
- Maintain high educational standards in all academic, cultural and sporting activities, stimulating high excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study whatever the ability of the child
- Work with and within the communities it serves
- Worship as Christians in the Methodist tradition and uphold Christian values in practice as well as in theory, whilst welcoming members of other faiths (and none) in a spirit of openness and tolerance; and to make religious education a strong feature of the curriculum
- Encourage pupils in a critical examination of the standards and values current in society and to discover and develop a personal faith and spiritual values to guide them through their lives
OUR VALUES
Kent College Junior School guides and educates children to be Kind, Open, Responsible, and Respectful citizens who learn through being Adventurous, Inquisitive, and Reflective.
JOURNEY TO THE SENIOR SCHOOL
Kindness, Openness, and Respect form our underlying shared values that continue through to the Senior School. Five additional values are introduced as the children move into the senior school to further develop individuals.
As children mature and develop emotionally, Ambition is cultivated but is balanced with Humility and Acting Justly. Each pupil’s Curiosity develops as they move through key stages 3, 4 and 5 before embarking on further education and the world of work where criticality is integral. Given the challenges for children through their teenage years, developing Resilience becomes an essential support value that enables every child to succeed.
TESTIMONIALS
“If you want your child to have a fun, stimulating, happy experience at school, Kent College Junior is a great place for them to be. The children have lots of time and plenty of fresh air outdoors enjoying the beautiful grounds.” KC parent
“Maths and English are organised so everyone can go at their own pace. Those that need challenging and stretching get that and those that need extra support also get that, with no sense of 'heirarchy' or elitism. It is a truely comprehensive education where every child is valued and supported and encouraged to do their best and enjoy learning.” KC parent
"There is plenty of time given to whatever they find fun- sport, music, art, drama and they are kept on track with academic learning by the staff who are good humoured, encouraging and engaging." KC parent
"Through the pandemic, when the children have been at school, things have felt as normal and happy for them as usual, while reassuringly safe too." Year 6 KC Parent
