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Growing Vegetables at Bowdon Prep School

January 9, 2026 Kim Powell 4 Comments Bowdon Prep School, mental health

Children’s Mental Health Week: Well-being in Focus

Next month the UK will observe Children’s Mental Health Week. The Head of Wellbeing at Bowdon Preparatory School shares how pupils’ emotional resilience is supported.

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June 4, 2025 Fiona McGrath 1 Comment Altrincham, Bowdon, Bowdon Prep School

Leadership Tips from the Students of Bowdon Preparatory School

Leadership in primary school is crucial for fostering life skills in young people, helping children to develop confidence, responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively.

The Benefits of Outdoor Learning

Scientific research has demonstrated that frequent regular periods spent in natural settings improve mental and physical health. Also research demonstrates that happy, engaged children learn better in all areas of the curriculum. Surely the logical conclusion is to take our children’s learning outside!

Alt Prep winning team of APS interschool chess tournament

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March 13, 2025 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Altrincham Preparatory School, Bowdon Prep School, Bury Grammar School, Cheadle Hulme School, chess, Greenbank Preparatory School, Lady Barn House School, The King’s School, Well Green Primary School

Altrincham Preparatory Wins the Inaugural APS Chess Tournament!

First-ever APS Inter-school Chess Tournament, was hosted at Marlborough Road, where eight local schools competed, showcasing impressive skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.

Bowdon Prep year 6 pupils having orientation on transition day

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January 27, 2025 Carol Delf 0 Comments all girls schools, Altrincham, Bowdon, Bowdon Prep School, choosing the school

Transition to Secondary School

An independent school in Cheshire offers an insight into the rolie of parents and teachers in helping children with transitioning from primary to secondary education.

Girls of the Bowdon Preparatory School at the maths lesson

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September 6, 2024 Georgie Oakley 0 Comments Altrincham, Bowdon, Bowdon Prep School, starting school

Transition and Change – Starting School

If your child is about to start school, one of the things on your mind is how that change from being at home or nursery to a school setting will make them, and you, feel. With some simple steps it will help the transition go a lot smoother… See our First Day of School Checklist!

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December 18, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Altrincham, Bowdon, Bowdon Prep School, positive behavior strategies

Bowdon Preparatory School: ‘Positive Behaviour’ Culture

Nurturing positive behaviour in children is as important as teaching maths and English, says Helen Gee, Bowdon Prep’ Headmistress. She believes that having a culture of positive behaviour in school, where the whole community works together, holds key to success.

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March 28, 2023 Sara Makepeace-Taylor 0 Comments Altrincham, Bowdon, Bowdon Prep School, building resilience in children

Bowdon Prep School: the Skill of Bouncing Back.

The Big Question: What is the difference between two children who experience adverse situations but go on to have widely different outcomes? The Answer: Resilience!