Pre-Prep News

We are very excited to have launched a Reception class at Belhaven Pre-Prep for 4 year olds!

Have a wee look at some of the exciting things that the Pre-Prep has been getting up to inside and outside the classroom:

Friday 8 May 2026 Pre-Prep: Signs of Summer 'Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.' So advised John Muir, born in Dunbar and one of the world's greatest naturalists and and environmental philosophers. The story of the Pre-Prep's term so far has revolved around walks, nature's cyclical wonder and a fair amount of dirt... Read on to find out a bit more of what they have been up to...
Thursday 5 March 2026 Spring: 'The Music of open windows' Spring has certainly sprung around at Belhaven Hill's Pre-Prep. It’s such a joy to see the children out in the playground again, minus the layers and layers of waterproofs and cosy clothes! Our outdoor Mud Kitchen has recently had a new lease of life, and the children have been enjoying new pots, pans, jugs and baking trays to make all sorts of delicious treats!
Thursday 29 January 2026 Pre-Prep: Inspiration for the Imagination It has been a cold, wet and windy start to 2026, but that hasn't dampened the spirits of the Pre-Prep children.
Wednesday 10 December 2025 Pre-Prep: Little Angels Get their Wings! The Pre-Prep have been soaring towards the pinnacle of the Autumn term - the eagerly-anticipated Nativity. But that's not all! Find out what they have been up to this merry month.
Thursday 13 November 2025 Pre-Prep: November Begins with a Bang! The second half of term started with a bang, quite literally, as we celebrated Bonfire Night at Belhaven. Find out how the children celebrated the evening and what they have been up to during another action-packed fortnight!
Wednesday 1 October 2025 Pre-Prep: September Superstars! The Pre-Prep children have been nothing short of superstars this September... Let’s see what they have been up to!
Wednesday 2 July 2025 Pre-Prep: 'Bring me sunshine...' Energy and enthusiasm have continued to prevail in Pre-Prep during the final fortnight of term - find out what the children have been up to and some highlights from this summer.
Monday 9 June 2025 Pre-Prep: Sports Day 2025 Read all about Belhaven's third Pre-Prep Sports Day – a beautiful day full of courage, enthusiasm, support and celebration.
Friday 23 May 2025 Pre-Prep: Sounds of Summer With the gloriously still and sunny weather, the happy hum of campus in the Summer Term has been amplified even more than usual. Find out what our Pre-Prep have been up to.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 Pre-Prep: Up, Up and Away...! In the Spoken English Competition, Form 7 took to the skies with their brilliant declamations on the History of Flight. Here is a bird's eye view of this term’s events and our teachers’ favourite moments.
Wednesday 5 March 2025 Pre-Prep: A Happy Hum Read about the latest events in Pre-Prep and find out how the children have been making the most of the spring-like weather and longer days.
Thursday 30 January 2025 Pre-Prep: Discovery, from a Snowdrop to Space 'Exploration', 'discovery', 'innovation', 'courage'; these are just a few of the words that leap out from our teachers' accounts of Pre-Prep's learning in January. Find out what the Pre-Prep have been up to at the start of 2025.
Thursday 30 January 2025 Pre-Prep Outdoor Ed: BeBold, BeBrilliant, BeBrave Read Mrs Lang's round-up of the children's adventures in Outdoor Education so far this term, from 'spotting the small stuff' to storm squads....!
Friday 13 December 2024 Pre-Prep: A Recipe for Christmas Joy Christmas at Belhaven is a magical time – a recipe for fun and laughter. Let's find out how the Pre-Prep have celebrated the festive season so far...
Thursday 14 November 2024 Pre-Prep: Sparks of Joy Halloween and Belhaven Bonfire Night have sparked joy, excitement and inspiration! Find out what Pre-Prep have been up to since half term.
Friday 4 October 2024 Pre-Prep: A sneak peek at September Catch a glimpse of the Pre-Prep in action at the start of a new academic year.
Monday 1 July 2024 Pre-Prep: Summer Term Spotlight In this article, we shine a spotlight on the Pre-Prep highlights of the term and find out about our teachers' favourite moments...
Thursday 23 May 2024 Pre-Prep's Got Talent! What do you get if you cross 32 children with 12 violins, 13 recorders, 12 ukuleles, 2 guitars, a chanter, a xylophone, a saxophone, a drum kit, a grand piano, an animation and a puppet show...?
Sunday 12 May 2024 Pre-Prep: Outdoor Education Update Find out what the Pre-Prep have been up to in Outdoor Ed this term – Mrs Lang writes a review.
Thursday 9 May 2024 Pre-Prep: Sowing Seeds for Summer Find out what the Pre-Prep have been up to in the first four weeks of term - sowing seeds for their summer concert, sports day, the walled garden and beyond...!