Craigclowan takes learning beyond the classroom

Craigclowan Prep School, set on a hillside to the south of the Fair City of Perth, provides a warm and nurturing environment for boys and girls aged three to 13.

Surrounded by stunning grounds with magnificent views over Perthshire, the school has a distinguished history, a reputation for the highest standards and expectations and a passion for childhood.

Craigclowan’s learning environment delivers a modern and distinctive education within a framework of proven traditional values, effectively balancing the best of old and new in education.

Beginning with the youngest pupils, who join the nursery after their third birthday, the school values children’s input in planning activities, engendering curiosity within each child and promoting opportunities to explore, progress and flourish at their own pace.

Grant funding is available for nursery children and particular attention is paid to the transition period, as nursery children begin their primary education, to ensure that every child has a happy start.

With a friendly, caring and supportive ethos, committed staff are able to get to know the children closely and treat them as individuals in all they do. Each child at Craigclowan will have a talent or gift for something; Craigclowan regards it as its mission to discover and nurture this to allow them to thrive.

Every pupil is encouraged to achieve their all-round potential, academically, on the sports field and in more than 50 extra-curricular activities on offer.

These range from skiing, on the school’s own dry ski slope, to art clubs, judo, climbing, kayaking, storytelling, bushcraft skills, mountain biking and fencing.

School is a hive of activity and the outdoor classroom, all-weather training ground, sports fields, forest school and trim trail are in daily use.

Craigclowan aims to make the most of the world outside the classroom through a wide range of outdoor activities that build confidence and resilience, encourage creativity and problem solving and ensure rosy cheeks and muddy boots.

When it comes to moving on to senior school, children attend a wide variety of top UK schools, both north and south of the border, many with scholarships.

The values instilled in pupils during their journey through Craigclowan are the qualities that allow them to thrive after they leave.

The school minibus fleet collects children from across the region and – to assist working parents – a breakfast club is open from 7.30am, and free afterschool care is available for all children until 6pm daily.

A number of holiday activity camps also operate throughout the year.

Craigclowan would be delighted to welcome visitors to an open morning to demonstrate what an education at the school has to offer to families.

Every day is an open day, however, so anyone wishing to visit at another time can contact Jennifer Trueland on 01738 626310.

Visitors will be assured of a very warm welcome and will find a school in a stunning location with tremendous spirit.

Craigclowan Prep School combines classroom lessons with outdoor learning.