Joining Information
Welcome to Gordonstoun
Prep School for children in Years 1-8.
Below you will find everything you need to prepare for your arrival at Gordonstoun Prep School and also useful information about school activities and making the most of your time with us.
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If you can’t find the information you are looking for please contact us: admissions@gordonstoun.org.uk
Welcome
Welcome to Gordonstoun.
Welcome to the Prep School
Welcome to the Prep School from Mrs Cath Lyall, Head of Prep School, and an introduction to key members of staff.
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct details the rules, regulations and expectations of members of the school community.
Local Information (Prep School)
Useful information about the local area including accommodation and taxis, places of interest and things to do.
Parent Meetings and Events (Prep school)
Details of parent meetings and other parent-related events including parent drop-ins, Open Weekend and the Carol Service.
Uniform & Equipment
ICT (Prep School)
Information about the use of ICT at the Prep School, including the school network, WiFi access, mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Mouth Guards (Prep School)
Information about the school's policy on mouth guards.
Uniform and Equipment (Prep School)
Information about the uniform and standards, what essential equipment to bring and study planners.
Uniform Guide (Prep School)
Information about the school uniform, where to order it and frequently asked questions.
Uniform List (Prep School)
Information about ordering school uniform for Prep School pupils.
Academic
Academic Matters
Information about the Prep School Study Planner and how the assessment system works.
EAL (Prep School)
Details of the provision of English as an Additional Language in the Prep School.
Learning Support (Prep School)
Details of Learning Support in the Prep School.
Music (Prep School)
Information about curricular and instrumental music lessons and music opportunities in the Prep School.
Sports and Activities (Prep School)
Information on activities afternoons, sports kit, fixtures and mouthguards
Travel
Day Pupils Transport (Prep School)
Gordonstoun provides some daily transport for day pupils. This document details the routes and times of the transport and includes a form to be completed and returned to the Transport Manager.
Travel Service
Information about travelling to and from the Prep School.
Visa Information (Prep School)
Information about visa’s and how to apply for one.
Pastoral
Chapel (Prep School)
All about daily morning Assembly and the Friday Service in the Chapel.
Day Pupils Information (Prep School)
All about what to expect as a day pupil at the Prep School - the Day Pupil Co-ordinator, getting to and from school, the daily timetable, attendance.
Information for Boarders (Prep School)
All about life as a boarder - in the boarding House, boarding staff, guardianship, weekly and flexi boarding, communication with home...
Information for Year 2/1 Parents
Containing information for parents and pupils on what to expect on joining the Year 2/1 class in the Prep School including the teachers, curriculum, daily routine and uniform.
Medical and Dental Information (Prep School)
Information about all things medical and dental - the School Doctor, consent to treatment, medications, Denplan dental insurance, the school Healthcare Centre...
Parties (Prep School)
What to do if planning a birthday party for your child.
Visiting Parents Arrangements (Prep School)
Information about parents visiting the school and access to the school grounds for day pupil parents.
Wellbeing and Child Protection (Prep School)
Essential Information for parents on wellbeing and child protection at Gordonstoun.
Wellbeing, Safeguarding and Child Protection (August 2024)
Fees & Dates
Fees and Financial Matters (Prep School)
Information on the payment of termly fees and insurances for the Prep School.
Term Dates 2023-2024
Details of important dates and times for the Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms for the academic year 2023-2024.
Term dates 2024-2025
Details of important dates and times for the Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms for the academic year 2024-2025.
Term Dates 2025-2026
Details of important dates and times for the Gordonstoun Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms for the academic year 2025-2026.
Term Dates 2024 - 2025
Term Dates 2024 - 2025