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- HAVE YOU FOUND IT YET? | Frensham Heights
It's here, the premiere of our NEW School Film.✨ Capturing the heart and soul of Frensham, our staff and students tell the Frensham story as it should be told, in their voices. It's very hard to sum up Frensham Heights, but we think our new film has done the job. The energy, the happiness, the hard work and the creativity are all here. If this feels like the kind of place your child and your family would love, then please have a look around our website and come and see us. Come to our 8 May Open Evening
- OPEN EVENTS & DISCOVERY SESSIONS | Frensham Heights
The best way to really find out about Frensham and what makes us different is to come and see for yourself. We are really happy to show families around our beautiful school. We offer private tours during the school day where you can get a real glimpse into day to day life. Or come for a bigger Open Morning event where you can meet all our teachers, sit in on student panels and hear from our Head. Whatever works better for you and your family, we're here to help. OPEN EVENTS OPEN EVENTS DISCOVERY SESSIONS UPCOMING SCHOOL OPEN EVENTS This is a wonderful opportunity for us to show prospective families around our beautiful school site and share with them what makes Frensham Heights such a distinctive school. During the event families have the chance to speak with members of staff and a hear a few words from our Head. Families will then go off in small groups with a member of staff to visit the grounds and hear about life at Frensham, returning at the end for some refreshments and a further opportunity to chat to us. SCHOOL IS AN ADVENTURE! RECEPTION DISCOVERY MORNING Tuesday 17th March 2026 | 9.30pm We'd love to invite you to share in something truly special - a forest session in our beautiful woodlands and treehouse, alongside our Nursery and Reception children and teachers. Watch your child come alive as they explore, discover and wonder their way through the trees with our dedicated Forest School team, while you take the time to connect with our warm and passionate early years staff. And if the weather is kind to us, we'll gather together to finish the afternoon around a crackling campfire. SIGN UP HERE WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN EVENING Friday 8th May 2026 | 5.00pm This is a wonderful opportunity to take a look around our beautiful school site and find out what makes Frensham Heights such a distinctive school. You'll have the chance to hear a few words from our Head, Ben McCarey, and listen to a student panel and see some of our talented students perform. We will then go off in small groups with a member of staff to visit the grounds and hear about life at Frensham. The evening will end with refreshments in our ballroom and on the front lawn if weather permits. SIGN UP HERE WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Friday 19th June 2026 | 9.00am Join us for our Whole School Open Morning and discover what makes Frensham such a special place for children from Nursery through to Sixth Form. Our progressive and nurturing approach encourages curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning at every stage. During the morning, you’ll hear from our Head, Ben McCarey, and have the opportunity to meet our dedicated teachers, staff, and students. You’ll also explore our beautiful campus, see our inspiring facilities and watch classes in action across all age groups. It’s the perfect way to experience the spirit of Frensham and understand what truly sets our community apart. SIGN UP HERE GET IN TOUCH Please contact our Admissions team to learn about our school, book a private tour or a chat with our Head. You can call us on +44 (0)1252 792561 or email admissions@frensham.org AFTER SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS 2025-26 We are really excited to launch a brand new programme of discovery sessions for the next academic year. This is a range of opportunities for children of all ages to come in and experience life at Frensham and use our amazing facilities. And while your child enjoys a little snapshot of life at Frensham, we would love to treat you to a coffee in our theatre café! We will be adding new sessions throughout the year, so please check back. JUNIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS SENIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS JUNIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS - for students currently in Yrs 1-6 Multiple Dates Thu 12 Mar Junior School Brain Busters Discovery Adventure / Join the waitlist 12 Mar 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For children currently in Years 3 & 4. Puzzles, challenges, thunks, creative thinking and problem solving! Share Multiple Dates Thu 12 Mar Junior School Performing Arts Discovery Adventure / Join the waitlist 12 Mar 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For children currently in Years 5 & 6. Come and join our afterschool performance club. No experience needed, just bring your big smile and a whole lot of energy. Let's make some magic together! Share SENIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS for students currently in Yrs 7-11 Multiple Dates Thu 12 Mar Frensham Winter Cricket Nets Discovery Session / Join the waitlist 12 Mar 2026, 16:30 – 17:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 7 to 11. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by Frensham Heights PE teachers and your child will be playing alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share
- POLICIES & REPORTS | Frensham Heights
Frensham Heights policies and reports POLICIES & REPORTS ACCESSIBILITY PLAN ADMISSIONS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY DISCIPLINE EXCLUSIONS AND REQUIRED REMOVAL POLICY COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE In the 2024/25 academic year, there were two Stage 2 complaints CURRICULUM POLICY DISABILITY POLICY DRESS CODE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & DIGNITY AT WORK FIRE EMERGENCIES POLICY FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY POLICY HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY IMAGE USE LOW LEVEL CONCERNS POLICY MEDICATION AND TREATMENT POLICY MISSING CHILD PROCEDURE PROVISION FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND MORAL EDUCATION (PSHME) PREVENT POLICY RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR PUPIL WELFARE ANNEX SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION POLICY SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY SEN POLICY SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL POLICY SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE SUPERVISION AND STAFF DUTIES UNCOLLECTED CHILD POLICY WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY EXAMS CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY ANNEX REPORTS ISI SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORT 2025 ISI COMPLIANCE & EDUCATIONAL QUALITY REPORT 2022 ISI REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 2018 ISI INTEGRATED 2015 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2014-2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- LISA STICKLEY | Frensham Heights
Join Author/Illustrator Lisa Stickley for a Whimsical Adventure! Get ready for a delightful interactive assembly with Lisa Stickley, the talented author and illustrator behind some truly magical stories. Join us for some drawing and storytelling. Two creative fun-filled sessions. Book your tickets now! 9.30am for 4 to 8 year olds / 10.50am for 9 to 11 year olds BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! £5 ADULTS & £2.50 CHILDREN FREE PARKING ON SITE * contact events@frensham.org to ask about school groups 4 to 8 year olds 9.30am - 10.25am Sold Out! 9 to 11 year olds 10.50am to 11.50am Book your place What to Expect: Creative Inspiration: Discover how Lisa brings her quirky characters to life, learn about the storytelling process, and explore the world of children's book illustration. Storytime with a Twist: Enjoy a captivating reading of one of Lisa's heartwarming and humorous tales, filled with playful characters and vibrant illustrations. Let Your Imagination Soar: Participate in an exciting draw-along session where you'll create your own unique characters, inspired by Lisa's creative techniques. About Lisa Stickley: Lisa is a creative and curious designer and illustrator with a background in printed textile design from Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. Her love for storytelling blossomed after the birth of her two daughters, and her books are known for their fresh perspectives, playful humour, and distinctive illustrations. Farnham Literary Festival We are delighted to be working with Lisa Stickley to offer events to local families and schools as part of the 2025 Farnham Literary Festival. We are proud to be a part of and sponsor the fourth annual Farnham Literary Festival - a vibrant celebration of the written word, offering a diverse program of events for book lovers of all ages. From author talks and workshops to panel discussions and live performances, the festival brings together writers, readers, and thinkers for a stimulating and inspiring experience.
- MACBETH | Frensham Heights
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes…” Witches whisper prophecies. A crown beckons. Ambition ignites. This Is My Theatre Company returns with their critically acclaimed, edge-of-your-seat adaptation of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, Macbeth. Back by popular demand after sell-out runs and a triumphant Brighton Fringe season, this visceral production explodes onto the stage with music, malice, and murder most foul. Witness the descent into madness as ambition consumes a warrior, fueled by supernatural forces and a thirst for power. What price will be paid for a fleeting taste of kingship? Ambition. Betrayal. Murder. Experience Macbeth like never before. From the haunting whispers of the witches to the final, tragic downfall, experience the full power of Macbeth in this captivating live production. “Of all the Macbeths I’ve encountered… this might just be the most evocative… and most thrilling.” – Fringe Guru, ***** TWO PERFORMANCES. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! £7.50 STUDENTS* & £10 ADULTS FULL LIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE WITH INTERVAL FREE PARKING ON SITE * contact events@frensham.org to ask about school groups Tuesday Music Sessions 1.30pm - 3pm Book your place Friday Art Sessions 9am to 10.30am Book your place Educational Impact Imagine stepping into the very heart of Shakespeare's dark masterpiece. Forget dry textbook pages; imagine the witches' chilling incantations echoing through the theatre, Macbeth's tormented soliloquies ringing out with raw emotion, and Lady Macbeth's steely resolve chilling you to the bone. This is the power of live theatre, and for GCSE and A-Level students studying Macbeth, it's an absolute game-changer. A live performance offers: * Immersive Understanding: Theatre transcends the page, offering a visceral connection to the play's themes of ambition, guilt, and fate. Students don't just read about madness; they witness it unfold before them. * Dynamic Interpretation: Every production offers a unique lens through which to view Macbeth. Students gain exposure to diverse interpretations, sparking critical thinking and enriching their own analyses. * Linguistic Resonance: Hearing Shakespeare's language spoken aloud unlocks its power and beauty in a way that reading alone cannot. The rhythm, the imagery, the sheer poetry—it all comes alive on stage. * Emotional Impact: Theatre is an emotional experience. Students connect with the characters' struggles on a human level, deepening their understanding of the play's profound themes. Seeing Macbeth live is not just educational; it's transformative. It ignites a passion for the play and provides students with invaluable insights that will resonate long after the curtain falls. This is My Theatre Touring theatrical production company This Is My Theatre, founded in 2016 by Artistic Director Sarah Slator, brings the power of classic drama and literary adaptations to everyone. They believe great stories belong to everyone, and we craft each production to resonate within its unique setting creating atmospheric, magical theatrical experiences for all. “Featuring a brilliant cast with musical skill along with their comedic timing, the performance came to a close with a standing ovation thoroughly deserved.” The Argus, ***** (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) “A must see for theatre fans and an education in how to make Shakespeare relevant again.” Binge Fringe, **** (Macbeth) “There is no better small theatre company than This Is My Theatre. This is Shakespeare we can relish – lucid, emotional, funny in all the right places.” BN1 Magazine (Romeo and Juliet) Farnham Literary Festival We are delighted to be working with This is My Theatre to put on this live performance as part of the 2025 Farnham Literary Festival. We are proud to be a part of and sponsor the fourth annual Farnham Literary Festival - a vibrant celebration of the written word, offering a diverse program of events for book lovers of all ages. From author talks and workshops to panel discussions and live performances, the festival brings together writers, readers, and thinkers for a stimulating and inspiring experience.
- Battersea Show | Frensham Heights
Thank you for coming to see us at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea. THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR STAND! Thank you so much for visiting our stand at the Independent School Show. We've gathered a few quick links to point you towards key information, but if you have a specific question, please just fill out the form below and our Admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible. ADMISSIONS BOARDING FIREFLIES NURSERY JUNIOR SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL SIXTH FORM COME AND VISIT! The best way to really find out about Frensham and what makes us different is to come and see for yourself. We are really happy to show families around our beautiful school. We offer mini open mornings during the school day where you can get a real glimpse into day to day life. Or come for a bigger Friday evening or Saturday open morning event where you can meet all our teachers, sit in on student panels and hear from our Head. Whatever works better for you and your family, we're here to help. OPEN EVENTS & DISCOVERY SESSIONS Get in Touch I would like to sign up to the newsletter to find out about school events Submit Thank you for getting in touch
- International Students | Frensham Heights
We welcome international students from around the world to Frensham on long and short stays. Around 25% of our boarders are international and regularly include students from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya and the US as well as others. Our modern approach and creative ethos creates an environment where everyone can feel at home. We are very lucky to have been found by many international families looking for a dynamic, future-focused education for their children, whether as day students or boarders. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome international students from around the world to Frensham on long and short stays. Around 25% of our boarders are international and regularly include students from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya, Australia, the USA to name a few. Every year we sponsor students so they can join us on child student visas – we work closely with you through the visa process and make sure everything is in place before your child starts with us. Our language department supports the learning of additional English where needed. WHY INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES CHOOSE FRENSHAM HEIGHTS A stunning setting on over 120 acres with incredible facilities and its own woodland. Regular trips and visits to attractions and cities including Guildford, London, Brighton, Windsor and surf trips to Polzeath in Cornwall. Close to London (just under an hour by train to Waterloo) and to major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Enormous range of extracurricular activities including climbing, art, sport, high ropes, music, drama, social nights and camping evenings. Three co-educational boarding houses, for specific age groups, each with their own style, house parents and a home from home feel. Caring, safe environment with staff living in-house and always on hand to help. BOARDING Our boarding houses are like big families – full of sisters and brothers, chatter and laughter, chaos and calm. It can’t be home, but it’s as close as you can get without being at home. Explore Now Visas VISAS Frensham Heights is a Sponsor under the UK Visas & Immigration’s Tier 4 system. We employ the services of Newland Chase Education to confirm that all the requirements are met for sponsorship, before issuing the Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS), which is required for the visa application. Once a place has been offered and accepted at Frensham Heights we will put you in touch with Newland Chase Education who will then assist you with your visa application. Guardians GUARDIANS All international students must have a nominated guardian who is over 25 years old and either a British Citizen or Settled in the UK. The guardian must have living arrangements in place that meet the requirement of UK immigration rules and checks will take place prior to the student starting with us to confirm that living arrangements are satisfactory. The guardian is responsible for the student’s travel and accommodation for half term holidays and Bank Holiday weekends and has other responsibilities including when a student is unwell or parents evening when a parent cannot attend. Read about the responsibilities of guardians here. Frensham Heights cannot advise on Guardians, but we strongly recommend that Guardians are accredited by AEGIS, (Guardianship Organisation Accreditation in the UK). EAL ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE To make the most of the Frensham experience, we encourage all international students to immerse themselves in the English language. An annual fee of £3,750(2025/26) is payable for those international students for whom English is not their primary language and who have been recommended by the School to receive additional support in this area. This fee covers a maximum of two lessons per week for the year. Parents will be advised if further lessons are required at an additional cost. DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT! Read what others say about Frensham Heights The Good Schools Guide: "Frensham Heights is a fiercely creative and forward-thinking school, but it’s the teacher-pupil relationships that have the power to add value." ISI "The school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing community in which pupils will flourish. It seeks to inspire creativity, intellectual curiosity and passion in its pupils." Muddy Stilettos "A modern and forward-thinking school near Farnham offering a child-centred, holistic education where individuality is celebrated. Impressed!" Talk Education "The focus here is on championing creativity and individuality, and with its liberal and non-punitive approach, first-name terms and absence of uniform, it allows children to show up as themselves knowing they’ll be valued and respected for who they are."
- OUR STAFF | Frensham Heights
Frensham Heights is a unique and refreshing community. Founded by three inspiring women looking for an alternative style of education, we ask our teachers and staff to be brave in their work and passionate about our ethos. OUR STAFF Heads of Faculty Year Six Team Support for Learning Assistant Head of Sixth Form English Dept Assistant Head (Student Development) PE Department Geography Department School Office Senior Leadership Admissions Health Centre Junior School Boarding Staff Support Staff Pastoral & Progress Leaders Teaching Staff Senior Leadership FRENSHAM STAFF 2025-26 SENIOR LEADERS Ben McCarey Head - email Ben at head@frensham.org Roz Doctor Director of Finance and Operations Andy Spink Deputy Head Nick Oram-Tooley D eputy Head and Head of Junior School Aman da McCallum Director of Education G iles Rudd Assistant Head (Progress & Assessment) Jo Dalziel Assistant Head (Pastoral, Progress & Behaviour) Charlie Bennett Head of Sixth Form J a ck Talman DSL Louise Moore Director of IT Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sian Owens Head of Boarding Pastoral & Progress Leaders Assistant Heads School Office HEADS OF YEAR Karen McBride Head of Years 7 & 8 Kate Forster Head of Year 9 Paul Hughes Head of Years 10 & 11 Alis on Bundy Sixth Form Pastoral Leader Pippa Gaut Sixth Form Academic Leader SCHOOL OFFICE Lindsey Boyce PA to the Head email Lindsey Susie Birdsall PA to the Support Directors and Head of Governance email Susie Julia Black School Secretary and PA to Deputy Head & Assistant Head (Pastoral) email Julia Mitch Jones PA to the Director of Education & Academic Assistant Head (Progress & Assessment) email Mitch Liv Hannon Junior School Administrator and PA to the Head of Junior School email Olivia Rachel Al-Azzawi Exams Officer email Rachel Admissions ADMISSIONS & MARKETING Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sasha Cowley Admissions Jenny Perring Admissions Amy Marriott Social Media Joanne Van Campen Marketing & Events Polly Murray Alumni email our Admissions Team on admissions@frensham.org To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org for Ben, use head@frensham.org JUNIOR SCHOOL Nick Oram-Tooley Head of Junior School Liv Hannon Junior School Administrator and PA to the Head of Junior School juniorschool@frensham.org Meghan Guy JS Assistant Head of Pastoral & Wellbeing Jade Lefevre JS Assistant Head of Teaching & Learning Kim Ramelli Head of Early Years Sarah-Jayne Thorne Fireflies Nursery Manager Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Hannah Fernandes Junior School Art Teacher Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS TEACHERS Fireflies Nursery Amber Barrett Amelia Patten Lesley Sigley Liz Waite Sarah-Jayne Thorne Tania Negus Reception Kim Ramelli Lauren Jelley Year 1 Esme Lee Lauren Jelley Year 2 Katie Wright Year 3 Elana Pickering Sam Wright Year 4 Jade Lefevre Year 5 Kat e Middleton Ranjani Ravichandran Sarah Davies Year 6 Clive Esterhuysen Meghan Guy Forest Class Jon Gilpin JUNIOR SCHOOL EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS & TEACHING ASSISTANTS Amy Carter Debbie Cross Debbie Hun t Gemma Matthews Judith Wallace Kate Greening Louise Wheeler Natasha Smith To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org Junior School Teaching Staff BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Grant Gallacher Head of Business Studies, Head of Careers Barry Carr Business, Economics and Sociology Teacher COMPUTER SCIENCE & ICT Karl Byrne Head of Computer Science Tim Tester Digital Lead and Curriculum Lead - ICT & IT Teacher CREATIVE ARTS Brendan Horstead Head of Creative Arts Katherine Loudoun Head of Art Anna Boon-Arnell Curriculum Lead Graphics, Photography and Art Teacher Mary Pedder Art Technician Gemma Burns Head of Design & Technology Sarah Farr Curriculum Lead Photography Amy Marriott Ceramics Teacher Neil Martin Design & Technology Teacher and Technician Giles Rudd Design & Technology Teacher, Academic Assistant Head ENGLISH Samantha Stuart Head of English Alison Bundy English Teacher Joe Riley English Teacher and Subject Lead Film Kate Forster Curriculum Lead KS3 English Zoë Richardson English Teacher FILM STUDIES Charlie Bennett Film Studies, History and Politics Teacher Joe Riley Subject Lead Film and English Teacher GEOGRAPHY James Bell Head of Geography Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Will Paskell Geography and Horizons Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org HISTORY & POLITICS Matt Burns Head of History Charlie Bennett Film Studies, History and Politics Teacher Amanda McCallum History, Geography and Horizons Teacher Jennie Burrows History and Politics Teacher Sophia Colley History Teacher HORIZONS/PSHE Jack Talman Head of Horizons/PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Aman da McCallum History & Geography & Horizons Teacher Will Paskell Geography and Horizons Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org MATHS Chrissy Rose Head of Maths Ta mzyn Johnson 2nd in Maths D aniel Pullen Maths Teacher Hannah Savory Maths Teacher Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Katherine Howes Maths Teacher Paul Hughes Maths Teacher Sarah Parker Maths Teacher MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Valerie Taylor-Meysonnet Head of EAL and MFL Marta Bautista-Cabello French & Spanish Teache r Richard Arthur French Teache r Kat e Middleton MFL and PSHE Teacher OUTDOOR EDUCATION Linn Kathenes-Mcguigan Head of Outdoor Education Matt Brown Outdoor Education Assistant Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher PE & GAMES Phil Stanway Director of Sport Ollie Baker PGCE Graduate Student PE Rory Burwood PE Teacher Jo Dalziel PE Teacher Millie Forrest PE Teacher David Lloyd Sports Coach Sian Owens PE Teacher (Maternity leave) Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Andy Spink PE Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org PERFORMING ARTS Kat Pinnell Director of Performing Arts Laura Eaton Head of Music Rebecca McKellar Head of Dance Sam Sugarman Head of Drama L ynn Goodburne Dance Teacher Clare Esterhuysen Drama Teacher Josh Edwards Music Teacher Tori Edwards Music Teacher (Maternity cover) PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHERS Adam Jennings Alex Canadine Brigitte Subkov Bryony Rawstron Claire Bradder Claire Hasted Dani May Dylan Kirk Jenny Randall Jenni Harper Laura Caister Laurence Hall Mandy Morgan Phil Taylor Roland Chadwick Sally Cartwright Tori Edwards Zoe Phillips PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION & ETHICS (PRE) Caroline Paterson Head of PRE J ack Talman Head of Horizons and PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography and PRE Teacher PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Paul Sogaard Head of Psychology & Sociology Barry Carr Business, Economics and Sociology Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org SCIENCE Nick Boon-Arnell Head of Science Holly Thompson Head of Physics Andrew Ellison Science Teacher Charlotte Douglass Science Teacher Jeff Loomis Science Teacher Pippa Gaut Science Teacher Richard Jones Acting Head of Science Janette Wiggs Senior Science Technician Amy Norman Science Technician Kerry Howard Science Technician LEARNING SUPPORT Beverley Wrigglesworth Director of Learning Support Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Angharad Bullock PA to the Director of Learning Support Anneli Lowe Senior School 1:1 HLTA Julia Harrison Senior School 1:1 HLTA Lindsay Morrison Learning Support Teacher Sarah Parker Learning Support Teacher VISITING TUTORS Clare Brown (FH Named Specialist Teacher Assessor) Cheryl Cran Sally Lowndes Lindsay Morrison Alice Muddiman Sarah Parker HEALTH CENTRE healthcentre@frensham.org Carys Willman, RN Senior School Nurse Debbie Hu ddleson, RN School Nurse Zoe Lightfoot RN School Nurse Lucy Owen School Counsellor Sasan Dowlatshahi School Counsellor Dr. Steve Scott-Perry Medical Officer (visiting) To email the health centre, please use healthcentre@frensham.org Health Centre BOARDING STAFF Sian Owens Head of Boarding Hamilton House (Years 7 to 9) Lynn Goodburne : Head of Hamilton House Jon Gilpin : Deputy Head of Hamilton House Kate Greening : House Parent Hector Walker: Graduate Gap Student Main House (Years 10 & 11) Jack Scullion: Head of Main House Lauren Jelley : Deputy Head of Hamilton House Debbie Hunt : House Parent Roberts House (Sixth Form) Will Paskell: Head of Roberts House David Lloyd: Deputy Head of Roberts House Colette Hill : House Parent HOUSEKEEPING Amy Lee Head of Housekeeping ESTATES Jim Miller Head of Maintenance Mark Blyth Maintenance Assistant Richard Castine Maintenance Assistant Tristan Petch Maintenance Assistant/Caretaker To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org SUPPORT STAFF Rachel Goddard Payroll Manager / Enterprises Finance Jasmine Lee Accounts Apprentice Ruby Kwok Accounts Payable Sarah Pridmore Accounts - Fees Hilary Bannister HUB Supervisor Justin Su tton Theatre Manager Helen Tuffin Theatre Technician Ruth Wilde Resources, Reprographics and Transport Mark Dixon Resources & IT Support Caroline Eaton Data Administrator Noel Rasmussen Librarian Sally Vivian Music School Secretary Jane Porter Receptionist Tamsin Paola Receptionist Laura Bell Receptionist Kerry Guy Enterprises Manager Boarding Staff Support Staff
- FAQS | Frensham Heights
This is a quick list of terms and queries you may come across during your time at Frensham. FAQS (YRS 7 & UP) ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.
- Forms | Frensham Heights
Important forms that will need to be filled out before your child can start at Frensham Heights. Please get in touch if you have any problems. FORMS MEDICAL INFORMATION LANGUAGES QUESTIONNAIRE CATERING ALLERGY & INTOLERANCE FORM INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSON REQUEST FORM TRIPS & OFFSITE VISITS FORM TAXI CONSENT FORM (BOARDERS) WEEKEND ARRANGEMENTS (BOARDERS)
- THE VILLAGE | Frensham Heights
It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to the Village. In June 2022, Year 8 will build a village to live in, on the school site in the woods. This is an exercise in independent learning. They will spend two nights living out in their own village. THE VILLAGE It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to the Village. In June 2022, Year 8 will build a village to live in, on the school site in the woods. This is an exercise in independent learning. They will spend two nights living out in their own village.
- Music | Frensham Heights
Music is an important part of our curriculum. We want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to listen, perform, explore and enjoy a wide range of music. OUR MUSIC SCHOOL OUR MUSIC CURRICULUM Music is a set part of the curriculum from Nursery through Year 9. Students in these years will have at least one dedicated music lesson per week. The curriculum for these years has been recently redesigned to make it more diverse, more practical, more focussed on SMSC, and most importantly, more fun! We now have a dedicated Junior Music specialist teacher, who will focus on Nursery to Year 3 while the rest of our team will share the teaching of Years 4 – 13. Junior School students in Years 4 - 6 learn a new instrument each year: strings in Year 4, wind/brass in Year 5 and ukulele/piano in Year 6, with our specialist instrumental teachers providing tuition in small groups. There is now more of a focus on Music Production and the use of sequencing software in Key Stages 2 and 3, so that our students can develop skills to prepare them for a future in the Music industry, if they wish. Once students leave Year 9, Music is no longer a compulsory part of the curriculum, but they have many options if they wish to continue. Within the Years 10 & 11 timetable, they can opt for our Music GCSE and at Sixth Form they can study Music A-Level and the new RSL Creative Music Industry course. REGISTER FOR PRIVATE MUSIC & LAMDA LESSONS Outside of the timetable, there are a wealth of opportunities both in a range of performances that run throughout the year (see below) and in our extensive extracurricular clubs, such as: Orchestra, Senior Choir, String Ensemble, Music Production Club, Funk/Soul Band, Composition Workshop, Junior Band Workshop, Junior School Singers and Flute Ensemble. Our aim is to incorporate Music into as many aspects of the school as possible. We have recently purchased a busking speaker to allow our musicians to perform on a whim and there is a jam piano (kindly painted by Year 7 Art students) available outside the Aldridge Theatre. We have also secured a Classical Spotlight at the beginning of each series of Morning Talks which run throughout the year. The Music Department is buzzing with student band rehearsals, and our newly purchased drum kits and amps are getting a lot of use. There are now three rooms that are plug-and-play ready for jamming, and the studio is up and running for recording. OUR ANNUAL PERFORMANCES AUTUMN TERM Fireworks Evening Informal Acoustic Concert Informal Rock & Pop Concert Music and Dance Concert ‘Come and Sing’ Carols Junior School Christmas Show Christmas Rock and Pop SPRING TERM Informal Junior Rock and Pop Concert GCSE Musicians’ Recital Evening Informal Acoustic Concert Year 4-6 Teatime Concert Informal Acoustic Concert Trinity Graded Music Exams Senior Rock and Pop Gig SUMMER TERM Informal Acoustic Concert Informal Rock & Pop Concert Mini Rock and Pop Gig (Years 4-6) Rock School Exams Founders Day music lessons PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS In addition to teaching music lessons as part of the curriculum from Early Years right through to A Level, we can also offer individual instrumental and vocal tuition during the school day to students in Year 3 upwards. If you would like your child to receive individual lessons, please read the FAQs document (link below) and then complete the Music Application Form. Our team of visiting music teachers teach almost 200 lessons every week, which may include: Piano Guitar (Acoustic, Classical, Electric and Bass) Ukulele Voice (Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Rock & Pop) Drumkit Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Violin, Viola Bassoon Trumpet, Trombone Music Theory Music Technology and DJing For 2024/25, all music lessons in school are 40 minute in length, and charged at £32.00 (£320.00 for a series 10 lessons). We may also be able to arrange lessons for instruments that we don't currently teach; please get in touch with us to enquire! If you would li ke your child to have individual lessons here at Frensham, please complete the Music Application Form. MUSIC FAQs






