LVS Ascot Reception Class Begin School With New Diploma Opportunities

Ten new pupils began their school adventure at LVS Ascot on Wednesday 5^th September, forming the Reception class at the Infant & Junior School, and were accompanied by their proud parents. As well as experiencing school for the first time, they will also be taking part in a brand new initiative introduced by the independent all-ability school – the LVS Ascot Infant & Junior School Diploma.

Each section of the diploma is linked to a pair of the LVS values and skills: curiosity and creativity, resilience and risk-taking, empathy and reflection, initiative and independence and collaboration and self-confidence. The unique course will fully embed the values and skills into pupils’ way of life from Reception class right up to Year 6 so they can build character qualities and develop key life skills, with diplomas presented at the end of their final year before moving up to LVS Ascot Senior School.

New Reception class pupil Sienna arrives for her first day at LVS Ascot

Criteria will include items such as learning to play an instrument, contributing to school council meetings and cooking a meal for their families.

“Our aim is to deliver a unique and vibrant education that inspires young people to exceed their expectations. The Infant & Junior School Diploma will reinforce that and help develop our pupils.” – Head of LVS Ascot Infant and Junior School, Rachael Cox