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Our Lady's Close

Upper Norwood

SE19 3FA

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An Independent  School with  a Catholic ethos

for Girls aged 11 - 18

At The Laurels, our aim is for your daughter to achieve academic excellence and to forge a compass for life.

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  • “Every teacher wanted my daughter to fulfil her potential academically and invested the time to support her, resulting in excellent GCSE results. Her A level education has been outstanding, and resulted in an offer from the top university in the country for her chosen subject.”


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  • “I am extremely proud of the young woman my daughter has become, and as she starts the next chapter of her life at university, I know that no school could have prepared her better, or with more determination, humour and understanding.”


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  • “Through the character education lessons and strong ethos that continually underpins the school’s approach, we watched our daughter grow in confidence and learn the values that will stay with her for life. The pastoral system works superbly as a channel between parents and the school.”


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  • “My daughter’s tutor and other teachers always responded to our concerns thoughtfully and openly, seeking to resolve our anxieties rather than defend a position. The Laurels is a small school with a huge heart, punching far above its weight in the opportunities it offers and the support it provides.” Laurels Parent


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THE LAURELS DIFFERENCE


THE LAURELS DIFFERENCE


The Laurels aims to develop the whole child, in close partnership with parents, through a deeply embedded character programme grounded in Catholic principles, which will enable each girl to fulfil her potential through acquiring virtues in a climate that balances freedom with responsibility.


Our aim is for your daughter to achieve academic excellence and to forge a compass for life.


We do this through:


  • A culture of excellence
  • An environment promoting a lifelong passion for learning.
  • A pedagogy of virtue enabling each student to make wise choices for herself.
  • A tutorial system aimed at bringing out the best in each person.
  • A strong and close relationship with parents.


THE SCHOOL VISION

EARLY YEARS

EXCELLENCE

THROUGH

HAPPINESS

The Arete Programme overarches every aspect of school life at Laurels School. It is not just another set of lessons but rather a way of learning, studying, thinking and living. The Arete Programme at Laurels aims to help pupils achieve happiness through excellence by providing personalised support for both their academic studies as well as their social lives. Pupils have the opportunity to bring together different parts of what they have learnt in order to be the best that they can possibly be.



ARETE PROGRAMME

CATHOLIC

ETHOS

CATHOLIC

ETHOS

We will share with you the great task of educating your children in the Catholic faith and ensure that a rich Catholic ethos imbues the entire life of the school  



CATHOLIC ETHOS

6th FORM

VI FORM

As well as a rich and vibrant cultural, academic and social experience, VI Formers at The Laurels are encouraged to acquire intellectual and character virtues. They are helped to become women of reflection and action, who know themselves and can reach out to others.


A Laurels VI Former builds a life compass that empowers her to set a vision, chart a course and navigate challenges.

Students leave The Laurels VI Form equipped to thrive in any setting.


VI FORM
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