Figure 1.--An important part of the program at modern prep schools is the fine arts program. And a major part of the music program is optional tuition in learning gto play an instrument. At many schools more than half the children make an effort, quite a number achieve considerable success. .

The fine arts are approached as both a part of the formal curriculum and as an optional sctivity. The arts program varies from school to school. Usually specialist teachers are hired to conduct classes, activities, and private tutoring. This is an area that has been given increased emphasis in recent years. The schools tend to have a string sports this. This continues, but the students now have many more options. And students who are not sports minded can now have a very happy time at school which was less common in former years when sports dominated the program outside of classes. The arts program varies widely from school to school. All the scgools have an art room and art is a partof the curriuculm. The schools also have a music lessons, especially for the younger children. This may include class singing or an intriduction to instruments, usually by learning to play the recorder. The primary effort is in individual instrument tuition. In many schools more tghn half the children at least try to learn to olsy an instrument. Quite a number achieve notavle success. Drama is usually more of a after class activity like putting on skits asnd plays. All schools produce a school play. Dance programs involve learning social dances or folk dancing, especilly Highland dancing. There are optional lessons in balet or other performnce dances. Mostly but not exclusively girls take these lessons.

E-Mail:

Navigate the British Preparatory Schools E-Book
[Table of Contents]
[Contributions] [FAQs] [Organization] [Photography] [Reader Input] [Questions]
[Return to the British Preparatory Schools Vol. V Home Page]