Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School welcomes new Headmistress, Mrs Lois Gaffney
Prince’s Garden Preparatory School, in the heart of Kensington, are delighted to welcome their new Headmistress, Mrs Lois Gaffney, who is joining them in preparation for the upcoming academic year.
Mrs Gaffney has a wealth of experience in the independent school sector and joins Prince’s Gardens from Brighton College Singapore where she has been the Deputy Head since 2020. Mrs Gaffney’s ethos and values are perfectly aligned to those of the school and Prince’s Gardens hopes to grow from strength to strength under her leadership.
In Mrs Gaffney’s open letter below, she introduces herself to parents and the local community.
Dear Parents and Neighbours,
I am incredibly proud to have been appointed as the next Head of Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School and my family and I are very much looking forward to joining the community ready for the coming academic year.
I have been fortunate to spend the last 13 years leading teams at some highly successful schools. I have a teaching qualification in Science and in Early Years and Primary. I have experience in 11+ and 13+ schools and the International Primary Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, and The Prep School Baccalaureate.
I am confident that I know what excellent looks like for children, regardless of context. Education needs to be progressive and dynamic to prepare pupils more appropriately for the 21st Century and beyond. It must enable children to be positive contributors to life and fully prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges that will break down geographic and cultural borders like never before.
When working with my Year 5 pupils as they make applications to schools such as St Paul’s Girls, Wycombe Abbey, and Habs’ Boys, I am mindful that our role is not just to secure their place at their chosen senior schools but also to make sure they are prepared to thrive there and beyond. This will be a primary focus for me; ensuring Prince’s Gardens is at the forefront of education, emphasising innovation and outstanding academic achievement balanced by nurturing character development for each child.
To prepare children for the opportunities that await them beyond prep school, learning must be fun yet rigorous and ambitious. We want to instil a passion for lifelong learning in all of our children whilst giving them the chance to explore and experience a feast of exciting opportunities, both within the classroom and across all areas of school life.
Most important to me, however, is the happiness of each child. Happy children succeed, and I place the relationships between staff, children, and parents at the forefront of my ethos for education. I know at Prince’s Gardens we have a team who cares deeply about children, and a parent body who are engaged and present. I look forward to developing this further, working together to strengthen our community as we grow as a school.
Best wishes,
Mrs Lois Gaffney
If you would like to learn more about Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School, register to attend their upcoming Open Morning on Saturday 24 September 10am. An Open Morning is the perfect opportunity to meet members of staff and pupils, have a tour of their lovely school, and hear more from Headmistress Mrs Gaffney.
Register to attend the Open Morning by contacting the Admissions Team (call 020 7951 4620 or email admissions@princesgardensprep.co.uk) or visit their website:
www.princesgardensprep.co.uk/book-an-event
If you’re interested in learning more about Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School, visit their website www.princesgardensprep.co.uk or contact their Admissions team: call 020 7591 4620 or email admissions@princesgardensprep.co.uk
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