GEMS Hampshire School is a
co-educational, inter-denominational, day school for boys and girls between the
ages of 3 and 13 years. This is a welcoming, family environment in which we
empower children with a global perspective through our forward-thinking and
enriching curriculum. It is designed to develop children’s knowledge, skills
and talents supporting them to become reflective, problem-solving independent
learners. Our pupils are the central focus for everything we do and every child
is important to us. The balance of learning, academic scholarship, physical
development, artistic talent, and pastoral care is tailored to meet the needs
of each child.
History of Gems Hampshire School:
Hampshire
School’s home is in the former Chelsea Library in central London, awe inspiring
premises that also served as the library for King’s College and are now Grade
II listed buildings. Hampshire School was founded in Surrey by Mrs June
Hampshire in 1928. The school moved to Knightsbridge in 1933 and is now on two
sites, the Early Years at 5 Wetherby Place and the Main School at 15 Manresa
Road. Mrs Hampshire’s daughter Jane Box Grainger succeeded her mother as
Principal in 1961. Mr Arthur Bray took the helm as Principal in 1986 and after
a long period of service was succeeded by the current Headmaster, Stephen J
Chynoweth.
In
2004, the school underwent comprehensive structural improvements under new
management. The original architectural features of the building were
sympathetically incorporated into the design of the present state-of-the-art
school. The library's reading room is now the assembly hall/gym, while the
original galleried reference library now serves as the school’s library. The
former 'Queen Victoria library' was converted into an extensively equipped science
laboratory, one of the best of any preparatory school in London.
The
school also has a purpose-built Music and Drama room named 'The Anne and Susan
Hampshire Music and Drama room' after June Hampshire's other daughters Anne
(who was Head of Music at the school) and Susan Hampshire OBE, the
distinguished actress. In addition to the dedicated Art and Design studio and
ICT suite, there is a suite of rooms on the second floor for Years VII and
VIII. The kitchen is fully equipped to provide a five course banquet for up to
160 guests. Hampshire School is accredited by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate (ISI) and is a member of the Independent Schools'Council (ISC).
The Head Master is a member of the Independent Schools' Association (ISA).
Phone:
+44 20 7352 7077
Location: 1 Manresa Road, London, England, United
Kingdom.
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