Garden House School - Useful Information

The house system exists to encourage teamwork and healthy competitionIt is the bedrock of the competitive side of school life; encouraging teamwork and providing an opportunity for children in different year groups to work together. The house system creates a sense of belonging beyond the classroom, connecting the smallest Transition child with the most grown-up 11 year old leaver. There is a great sense of house pride.

Pupils take part in inter-house competitions across all areas of school life, including sport, music and academics. Children are assigned to a house at the age of six, with siblings always placed in the same house to foster a strong sense of family and community. Academic competitions include the Gardenversity Challenge and Maths Olympiad, while performing arts events feature highlights such as Gala Night and the House Shout.

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Our broad curriculum is enhanced by a wide range of extracurricular activities being offered through before and after school clubs. Most clubs are open to children in Junior School (aged six years) upwards, although a few are open to younger children. There is an additional charge for clubs. Clubs are held before school between 7.45am and 8.30am and after school between 4.05pm & 5.05pm (some finish later). On Friday there is a general sports club that runs from 2.30pm to 4.00pm.

Academic Clubs

Advanced Chess
Beginners Chess
Beginners Debating
Coding
Debating
Horrible Histories
JS Science
Little House of Science
Homework

Sports Clubs

Athletics
Ballet
Cricket
Early Morning Running
Fencing
Football
Friday Sports
Fun Fitness
Gymnastics
Hockey
Judo
Netball

Creative Clubs

Arts & Crafts
Cookery
Drama
Film
French Cookery
Gardening
Harry Potter
LAMDA
Lego
Music
Technology
Young Enterprise

Language Clubs

Beginners Mandarin
Beginners Spanish
Native Speaking
French
Native Speaking German
Native Speaking Spanish

(other languages can be supported through the clubs system if there is sufficient demand)

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The GHS uniform provider is Billings & Edmonds School Wear Tailors & Outfitters. Orders can be made via the website Billings & Edmonds ,or by telephone 020 8742 0201. The shop is located at 112 Chiswick High Road, London W4 1PU.

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There is also a Second-Hand Uniform Shop run by Mrs Moore based at 11 Chelsea Park Gardens, SW3 6AF. To make an appointment to purchase second-hand uniform, please call 020 7352 7594.

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Every item including games wear and shoes must be clearly marked with NAME TAPES. Shoes can be obtained from Harrods, Peter Jones or Papouelli Shoes on Elizabeth Street. Regulation School Bags are available from the School Shop for all boys in Junior School upwards.

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Autumn/Spring Term

Boys may wear Summer uniform for the first half of the Autumn Term (suggested quantities)
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1 x Blue tweed jacket with velvet collar1 x Blue tweed cap
3 x Blue and white checked (long-sleeved) viyella shirt (Prep - MSI)
2 x Grey (long-sleeved) round-necked pullover (Prep - MSI)
3 x Grey cord bermuda shorts with turn ups (Prep - MSI)
3 x Grey 3/4 length socks
1 x Navy blue shoes with buckle fastening (Start Rite/Clarks)
1 x Grey 'snake buckle' belt
1 x Grey GHS scarf (available at School Office) (optional)

Boys in MSII upwards wear the above uniform with the following variations:

2 x Blue and white checked viyella (long-sleeved) shirt with pointed collar
1 x Grey school tie
3 x Grey cord long trousers

Summer Term Uniform

1 x Blue tweed jacket with velvet collar (as winter term) (No cap for this term)
1 x Grey cord Bermuda shorts (as winter term)
3 x Blue and white checked Viyella short-sleeved shirt (Prep - MSI)
3 x Grey ankle socks
1 x Navy blue shoes - no laces unless he is able to tie them
2 x Grey 'tank-top' v-neck sleeveless pullover
1 x Grey 'snake buckle' belt
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Boys in MSII upwards wear the above uniform with the following variations:

2 x Blue and white checked viyella (long-sleeved) shirt with pointed collar
1 x Grey school tie
3 x Grey cord long trousers

Dance & Art Uniform

Dance Uniform for Preparatory, Transition & Junior School only - Black ballet shoes - Supplied by Chelsea Ballet; purchases can be made directly via www.chelseaballet.com. Once into the site please select Garden House School.

Art Uniform - Red Smock - Preparatory & Kindergarden Only

Games & Swimming Uniform

Games clothes are required for all children from preparatory onwards. They should be kept in a clearly named gym bag.
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Navy shorts
White Polo Shirt with GHS badge
Light blue rugby shirt with GHS badge - Junior School upwards
Navy Garden House hooded sweatshirt
Navy tracksuit trousers
Baselayer (only available from PlayerLayer)
Regulation navy blue waterproof jacket with logo
Navy sports socks with pale blue tops (JS upwards)
Trainers (predominantly white; no laces unless he is able to tie them)
Shin pads - required for Junior School upwards
Football boots with rubber studs - required for Junior School upwards (no laces unless he is able to tie them)
Black slip-on shoes
Regulation navy blue baseball hat with logo - Prep only (optional)
Regulation navy blue fleece hat with badge (optional)
Navy baseball cap with GHS logo
Cricket whites and Garden House Cricket jumper (Summer Term - Middle School II upwards only) - supplied by the school
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Swimming Uniform
Regulation speedo swimming trunks
1 x Towel (own)
Goggles (optional but recommended)
Transition upwards should wear a house colour swimming cap: Poppy: Red, Holly: Green, Daffodil: Yellow, Bluebell: Blue

Autumn/Spring Term

Summer Term Uniform

Dance & Art Uniform

Games & Swimming Uniform

Games clothes are required for all children from preparatory onwards. They should be kept in a clearly named gym bag.
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Navy shorts
White Polo Shirt with GHS badge
Light blue rugby shirt with GHS badge - Junior School upwards
Navy Garden House hooded sweatshirt
Navy tracksuit trousers
Baselayer (only available from PlayerLayer)
Regulation navy blue waterproof jacket with logo
Navy sports socks with pale blue tops (JS upwards)
Trainers (predominantly white; no laces unless he is able to tie them)
Shin pads - required for Junior School upwards
Football boots with rubber studs - required for Junior School upwards (no laces unless he is able to tie them)
Black slip-on shoes
Regulation navy blue baseball hat with logo - Prep only (optional)
Regulation navy blue fleece hat with badge (optional)
Navy baseball cap with GHS logo
Cricket whites and Garden House Cricket jumper (Summer Term - Middle School II upwards only) - supplied by the school
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Swimming Uniform
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Regulation speedo swimming trunks
1 x Towel (own)
Goggles (optional but recommended)
Transition upwards should wear a house colour swimming cap: Poppy: Red, Holly: Green, Daffodil: Yellow, Bluebell: Blue

Autumn/Spring Term

Girls may wear the Summer uniform for the first half of the Autumn Term (suggested quantities)
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1 x Blue tweed coat with velvet collar
1 x Blue velvet beret
3 x Blue and white checked viyella (long-sleeved) shirt
2 x Grey pleated skirt
2 x Grey round-necked jersey
3 x Grey socks or grey woolly tights
1 x Navy blue shoes, single or T-bar. (Start Rite/Clarks)
1 x Grey GHS scarf (optional, available at School Shop)
1 x Grey gloves
1 x Regulation rainwear, yellow cape

Summer Term Uniform

1 x Grey Blazer with School Badge
1 x Panama hat with blue ribbon
3 x White, short-sleeved blouse
3 x Blue and white striped pinafore dress
2 x Grey cardigan
3 x White ankle socks
1 x Navy blue shoes or sandals
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Regulation School Bags are available from the School Office or online shop for all children in Junior School upwards.

Art & Dance Uniform

ART - Red Smock - Preparatory & Kindergarden Only

DANCE - Pin ballet shoes (Preparatory, Transition & Junior School only)Supplied by Chelsea Ballet Schools; purchases can be made directly via www.chelseaballet.com.

Swimming Uniform

Navy blue swimming costume
Navy blue swimming hat
Transition upwards should wear a house colour swimming cap: Poppy: Red, Holly: Green, Daffodil: Yellow, Bluebell: Blue
Towel (own)

Sports Uniform

Preparatory
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Black slip-on gym shoes
White trainers (as plain as possible)
GHS navy sweatshirt (round neck with logo on front)
Matching navy blue tracksuit trousers with logo
Regulation navy blue waterproof jacket with logo
GHS white t-shirt (with logo on front)
Blue cotton shorts
Games socks (white ankle)
Navy blue baseball cap with GHS logo
Regulation navy blue fleece hat with logo (optional)
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Transition & Junior School
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Black slip-on gym shoes
White trainers (as plain as possible)
GHS navy sweatshirt (round neck with logo on front)
Navy blue tracksuit trousers with logo
GHS white t-shirt (with logo on front)
Blue cotton shorts
Games socks (white ankle)
Regulation navy blue waterproof jacket with logo
Regulation navy blue fleece hat with logo (optional)
T-shirt with house colour logo
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Middle School I – Upper School II (7-11 Yrs)
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White trainers (as plain as possible) with white laces only
Navy hooded sweatshirt
Matching tracksuit trousers
GHS pale blue polo shirt
Navy skirt
Grey and pale blue socks
Blue cotton long shorts (Autumn and Spring Term)
Regulation navy blue waterproof jacket with logo
Regulation navy blue fleece hat with logo (optional)
Black slip-on plimsolls
White ankle socks (summer term)
T-shirt with house colour logo

The School day is carefully structured to provide children with a balanced programme of academic learning, enrichment opportunities and recreational time. A punctual start and finish to the day help establish positive routines, support learning and ensure that children make the most of the opportunities available to them.

Children are expected to arrive in good time before the start of lessons so that they can settle into their classrooms and prepare for the day ahead. Registration takes place each morning and marks the official start of the School day. Throughout the day, pupils benefit from a varied timetable that includes classroom teaching, specialist subjects, break times, lunch and co-curricular activities.

The School day concludes in the afternoon, with collection arrangements varying according to age group and any after-school commitments. Many pupils choose to participate in clubs, sports, music, drama and other enrichment activities, which may extend their time at School beyond the core teaching hours.

Parents and carers are asked to ensure that children arrive promptly each morning and are collected on time at the end of the day. Regular attendance and punctuality play an important role in supporting children's academic progress, wellbeing and engagement with school life.

Specific timings for arrival, registration, lessons, break times, collection and after-school activities are communicated to families at the start of each academic term and may vary slightly between year groups. The School will always provide advance notice of any temporary changes to the normal timetable.

We have a morning and afternoon school bus to and from Fulham.

In the mornings it departs from Molesford Road, Parsons Green SW6 at 7:50am prompt. This bus also stops at Rumbold Road, SW6 and The Vale, SW10. At 4pm there is a complimentary return bus to Parsons Green SW6.

The return bus is only for children in Transition and above.

We also offer a morning service from SW10, SW7, SW5,SW3, W11, W8 and W2 for children in Preparatory and above.

The morning bus services are chargeable and are subject to availability. If you would like your child to travel to school on one of the school buses please complete bus form which will be sent to you in July.

Bus routes and stops are fixed and may only be changed with the approval of the school administration. Under no circumstances may pupils or parents change them.

Children are expected to be at the bus stop on time in the mornings. If they miss the bus it will continue to the next stop and parents should not attempt to stop it in between designated stops. Children are expected to observe the school bus rules.

The morning and afternoon school bus are not available to children in Kindergarten.

Located in the heart of Chelsea, London, Garden House School is easily accessible by public transport and road. The School is situated on Turks Row, just a short walk from Sloane Square Underground Station, which is served by the District and Circle lines. Victoria Station is also nearby, providing convenient rail, Underground and bus connections from across London and beyond.

For those travelling by car, visitors with a Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea resident parking permit will find numerous resident parking bays within easy walking distance of the School. There are also pay-and-display parking spaces surrounding the School for those without a resident permit. We encourage visitors to check local parking restrictions and availability before travelling.

Whether you are visiting for an open morning, a school event or an admissions meeting, our Admissions Team will be happy to assist with any travel enquiries before your visit.

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