Independent Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School
for boys in Hampstead, London NW3

Swine Flu: 8 May 2009

The school is following the advice given by the Health Protection Agency. We are doing our utmost to ensure that boys follow general good hygiene practice by using tissues wherever possible, covering their mouth and nose when coughing and/or sneezing, and regularly washing their hands with soap and warm water. We have taken steps to make sure that door handles and surfaces are cleaned as often as is practicable.

Parents should let the school know if their son is unwell in the usual way, and should not send boys to school if they are feeling unwell. If their child is suffering from flu-type symptoms, they should stay at home to limit contact with others, and seek medical advice from their GP or by contacting NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.

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elcome to the Lyndhurst House Preparatory School web site!

Lyndhurst House Preparatory School is a non-denominational independent pre-preparatory and preparatory day school in Hampstead, for boys aged from four to thirteen.

Lyndhurst is a friendly and lively traditional boys' school, with its own special atmosphere and character. The environment is warm and friendly, small and familiar in feel, yet full of bustle, activity and purpose, in which boys can find every opportunity for engagement and fulfilment.

We have an excellent record of achievement at Common Entrance and Scholarship level, particularly with the major London public schools. We especially prize enthusiasm and commitment, displayed by both staff and boys. We aim to foster self-respect, self-confidence and a sense of responsibility.

Our purpose in welcoming you to this web site is two-fold, to provide:

• an introduction to the School's activities, aims and ethos, for parents of prospective pupils;
• a source of information for those already connected with the School, particularly parents and pupils - including the facility to read the latest weekly Bulletin on-line (requires login).

For details of the most recent homework, please visit http://www.lyndhursthouse.net/homework.

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The School's Ethos and Aims

We provide a full and rounded education throughout the years at Lyndhurst, up to the transfer to senior school at thirteen-plus.

The School is responsive to individual needs and aims to develop the strengths and personality of each boy, whilst also encouraging a sense of responsibility, the growth of self-respect, and an understanding of community values.

Lyndhurst House promotes the core values of decency, tolerance, understanding and sympathy; in all areas of school life, we provide opportunities for pupils to find fulfilment, enjoyment, and the chance to excel.

Lyndhurst is a warm, safe environment in which boys develop their talents and receive an excellent early education. The School prides itself on its results, and also on the breadth of its education and the individual attention that is given to each boy by the dedicated and experienced staff. Our new boys quickly feel at home, and there is a natural progression from the first school to the larger secondary-school at thirteen.

In addition, we aim to:

• attain high standards in every area of endeavour;
• provide a full and rounded experience of education to each individual boy;
• be flexible and responsive to individual needs;
• promote the commonly held standards of discipline, and self-discipline, as part of training for life;
• offer parents and child a choice of schools to which to transfer at thirteen, to assist in the making of that choice, and to prepare each boy in an appropriate manner according to his talents, abilities and inclinations;
• do all this within a firm framework, but in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Religion

Our school is non-denominational but not secular. Children from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome.

"Religious Studies" is a Common Entrance subject. It forms part of the curriculum in the School and is taught as an academic subject from Year Six.

We are members of:

		The Independent Association of Preparatory Schools
		The Independent Schools Council
		Society of Assistants Teaching in Preparatory Schools

While every effort is made to present the information in this web site accurately, the School reserves the right, at any time, to vary or revise the provision described in advance of the description on this web site being updated.

Lyndhurst House School, 24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 5NW.
Telephone: 00 44 (0)20 7435 4936. Email: PMG@lyndhursthouse.co.uk
Headmaster: A.J.C. Reid M.A. (Oxon.) P.G.C.E.
Proprietors: Lady Loveridge, M. W. Loveridge Esq, M.A. (Cantab.)