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# St Christopher's Prep Hove

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## News

- [Blog: Seeking Higher Things](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/blog-seeking-higher-things/) - The latest news and events coming up from across our school within the academic year.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/07/02/the-heads-reflections-157/) - The final week of the year comes to an end, but rather than winding down, we've seen more big events in the last week than some schools manage in a month! House Celebration Day, Reception Graduation, Pre-Prep Beach Morning, the Year 5 Geography Field Trip, Year 7 Outdoor Learning, and our Year 8 Leavers on
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/06/26/the-heads-reflections-156/) - Following on from my article on Sport last week, let us turn to the Performing Arts. There are more connections between the two than you might think. The Upper School company that is presenting the play tonight and tomorrow is a giant team, with Mrs Griffiths as Head Coach. Thomas Tuchel may have been under
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/06/19/the-heads-reflections-155/) - As a keen sportswoman myself, I have thoroughly enjoyed all the sporting activity and chat around school this week. The football World Cup has been the topic of many conversations, particularly following England’s emphatic win on Wednesday night (other countries also participating!). Sport is such a wonderful platform bringing people together with a shared passion,
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/06/12/the-heads-reflections-154/) - This week I have thoroughly enjoyed witnessing pupils in Years 7 and 8 fully immersing themselves in rehearsals for their upcoming production of Shrek The Musical. Being part of the company putting on a play is like being part of a very big sports team, and we can learn so much while being part of
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/06/05/the-heads-reflections-153/) - Following the glorious hot weather in the Half Term break, it has been a somewhat wilder and windier affair this week but that hasn't stopped the pupils fully engaging, embracing the wide variety of experiences on offer to them. One highlight of my week was escorting our Year 4 pupils to a Performing Arts Day
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/05/22/the-heads-reflections-152/) - It was lovely to see so many of you at the Parents’ Association Summer Fair last weekend. We were very lucky with the weather, given the forecasts. My thanks to Sophie Edmonds and her team for making this wonderful event possible. Our splendid PA also provided our annual Silent Disco, which brought so many smiles
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/05/15/the-heads-reflections-151/) - While walking around the school this week, I have been greeted by such happy, enthusiastic, and polite children across the whole spectrum of ages; they have made me feel so welcome in my first full week at St Christopher’s. From conversations at lunch with Year 5 about their stormy sea descriptive writing in English, to
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/05/08/the-heads-reflections-150/) - My message to you this week must of course take account of the news from Wednesday night’s meeting. As you will know, our Chairman of Governors announced that we are now in transition to become part of the new Brighton College Prep Hove from September 2027, on the former site of Windlesham School on Dyke
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/05/01/the-heads-reflections-149/) - Year 6 are preparing for their first full set of exams, ready to move up to Upper School next term, and Year 7 will soon start thinking about their formal letters of application for positions of responsibility such as Prefect and Sports Captain next year. As a result, my focus this week is the opportunities
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/04/24/the-heads-reflections-148/) - St Christopher's has a great tradition of raising money for good causes, often local ones that benefit people in our city and across Sussex. Drake Badgers recently celebrated a decade and over £10,000 of support for Rockinghorse. Since we began using the site four years ago, our JustGiving pages have raised an amazing £13,969 for
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/04/17/the-heads-reflections-147/) - I am overjoyed to report that St Christopher’s brought home the Brighton College Junior Leonardo Competition Trophy yesterday! Drake Badgers came 1st across the sixteen Houses of the Brighton College Prep Schools, scoring highly for the quality of their entries, and the engagement rate across the House. Anson Lions, who won the inaugural Junior Leonardo
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/03/20/the-heads-reflections-146/) - It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of term, half a day shy of ten weeks. Christmas really doesn’t seem far away, and yet we are now breaking for Easter. Time to reflect on a very short, but very busy term! Having won our annual U11 Night Lights Rugby match against
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/03/13/the-heads-reflections-145/) - It’s been a truly remarkable few weeks in the Performing Arts. Last week saw our LAMDA Showcase, with performers from Year 2 to Year 8 presenting solo or duo pieces. Last Friday saw Year 6 present their Variety Evening, with sketches and songs alongside four very accomplished short films that they had written, acted, directed,
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/03/06/the-heads-reflections-144/) - Exploring different cultures and beliefs is a very important part of our learning at every stage of our school. Pupils in Year 8 who are observing Ramadan will be speaking to younger children about what they are doing and why. Reception did some learning about Lent followed by a pancake race! Year 3 decorated the
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/02/27/the-heads-reflections-143/) - We are very proud of our schoolwide culture of “stretch and challenge” at St Christopher’s, nurturing opportunities for those with particular talents to engage at a very high level. This week, with Upper School exams now completed, I want to focus on academic matters. I am very proud to report that two of our Year
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/02/12/the-heads-reflections-142/) - This week I sent a letter to parents of children in Years 3 to 6 about the benefits of Years 7 and 8 in a Prep School and I thought it would be helpful to share the main points with all parents in my Head’s Reflections this week. My personal view is that children gain
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/11/28/the-heads-reflections-134/) - Reading aloud to, and reading with, your child are far more than a bedtime ritual.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/01/09/the-heads-reflections-137/) - Happy New Year! I hope the holiday break provided your family with plenty of rest, laughter, and quality time together.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/01/23/the-heads-reflections-139/) - In the wake of recent global events, many of us find ourselves grappling with how to balance our desire to protect our children with the reality of an increasingly connected world.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/01/30/the-heads-reflections-140/) - As we head towards our centenary in 2027, we are looking back at our history, forward to our future.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/12/05/the-heads-reflections-135/) - The festive season is truly upon us! The St Christopher’s logo at the top of the page has acquired its Santa hat, and this week’s Newsletter is packed full of seasonal fun and events.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/12/11/the-heads-reflections-136/) - You received my main end of term message on Tuesday, but I have a little extra to add here.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/11/14/the-heads-reflections-132/) - What an eventful week; with two whole school events, five trips, special visitors, and a drama performance in a professional theatre!
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/01/16/the-heads-reflections-138/) - Democracy and freedom of debate are at the heart of British values, and they have been much in evidence around school this week.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2026/02/06/the-heads-reflections-141/) - One of the joys of working with children is their natural creativity, and desire to express themselves and their ideas. This week saw all our entries for the Junior version of Brighton College’s Leonardo Creative Competition finally sent off to the Judges. I was lucky enough to have a preview before they went, and I
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/11/21/the-heads-reflections-133/) - Drama at St Christopher’s takes you from Reception’s Nativity to centre stage at Brighton College!
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/09/05/the-heads-reflections-125/) - Welcome back to the new school year! It is always an exciting time; meeting new people, seeing what has changed at school over the summer, and getting into new routines of work and play.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/09/12/the-heads-reflections-126/) - Every year at St Christopher’s all of our pupils hear from a wide range of interesting speakers in Assemblies enabling them to learn about a wide variety of topics and perspectives.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/09/19/the-heads-reflections-127/) - At St Christopher's, we often say that our school rules are simple, but powerful: Try Hard. Be Kind. Take Care.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/09/26/the-heads-reflections-128/) - This week, the four Houses announced their chosen charity for the year. These are voted for by the children and House staff.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/10/03/the-heads-reflections-129/) - School has been a noticeably different place this week, with the whole of Upper School absent for the majority of it, on the first residential trips of the school year.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/10/10/the-heads-reflections-130/) - Black History Month sees a wealth of activities in all areas of school life, overseen by Miss McMillan, our Diversity & Inclusion Lead.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/11/07/the-heads-reflections-131/) - The clocks have gone back, the leaves are falling, and it’s nearly dark at home time; the start of a special time of year.
- [Meet the Team: Mr Collins](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/08/14/meet-the-team-mr-collins/) - Welcome to our Meet the Team series, where we introduce you to the talented people who make St Christopher's Prep what it is today.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/04/17/the-heads-reflections-115/) - Communities across the world celebrated Passover last weekend, Eid took place over the recent holidays, and the Easter weekend is the reason you are receiving the Newsletter on a Thursday.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/05/02/the-heads-reflections-117/) - The Summer Term is very much a term of two halves for our older children, with the challenge of exams balanced with the fun of residential trips, Sports Day,The Summer Term is very much a term of two halves for our older children, with the challenge of exams balanced with the fun of residential trips, Sports Day, and the Upper School play. I’m sure many of you are already familiar with my view of exams, which I explain to the children, but I’m
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/06/13/the-heads-reflections-122/) - My theme this week is competition. Learning to compete is a vital life skill, and healthy competition is a great method of self-improvement and motivation.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/05/09/the-heads-reflections-118/) - I am counting down the days to our first Summer Fair at Glebe Villas, the second of our forthcoming Saturday events.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/05/23/the-heads-reflections-120/) - We break for Half Term on a high! The Academic Scholarship Exam results are in, and they are excellent.We break for Half Term on a high! The Academic Scholarship Exam results are in, and they are excellent. One third of grades were A* and A, which is impressive in these challenging papers. As a result Aarav C, Harry G, Henry H, Anthony I, Jack K, Saskia L, and Huxley L have been awarded
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/04/25/the-heads-reflections-116/) - Challenge, creativity, and competition are all things to be encouraged in school (and indeed life), and I would like to focus this week on an exciting event at the top end of our school.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/06/05/the-heads-reflections-121/) - I am used to St Christopher’s being alive with action and sounds, with laughter on the playground, activities in lessons, choirs rehearsing, and music coming from the practice rooms upstairs.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/06/20/the-heads-reflections-123/) - It was wonderful to see so many of you at Glebe Villas last Friday for Prep School Sports Day including speeches from our Heads of School and a celebration of the successes of the year that is (nearly) behind us.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/06/27/the-heads-reflections-124/) - We have come to the end of another year, and what a year it has been! I
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/05/16/the-heads-reflections-119/) - Our fourth annual Artists Open House last weekend was a great success in glorious sunshine.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/02/21/the-heads-reflections-110/) - I am delighted to start the second half of term with some fantastic news about our pupils’ achievements!
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/02/28/the-heads-reflections-111/) - Following last week’s announcement of academic and artistic achievements by our senior pupils, I am delighted that this week gives me the chance to announce sporting glory!
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/03/07/the-heads-reflections-112/) - World Book Day is a highlight of the school year, as it involves our whole school community, and sees significant numbers of the staff joining in dressing up!
- [Meet the Team: Miss Smart](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/07/07/meet-the-team-miss-smart/) - We’re excited to introduce Miss Smart as one of our Reception teachers this September! 🌟
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/03/14/the-heads-reflections-113/) - By the time you read this, a number of our older children will be in Iceland! That’s not a sentence many Heads get to write, and I am proud to be able to.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/04/11/the-heads-reflections-114/) - Welcome back to the Summer Term! I am delighted to start with some Scholarship news.
- [Meet the Team: Mr Carter](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/04/24/meet-the-team-mr-carter/) - What better way to start our new section of the blog than by asking Mr Marcus Carter, our newest staff member and new Deputy Head Pastoral, a few questions so we can all get to know him a bit better!
- [Meet the Team: Mrs Smart](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/05/13/meet-the-team-mrs-smart/) - We welcomed Mrs Smart earlier this year as the new Head of EYFS at our Secret Garden site!We welcomed Mrs Smart earlier this year as the new Head of EYFS at our Secret Garden site! We asked her a few light-hearted and thoughtful questions to get to know her a little better ... from what inspired her to join St Christopher’s Prep to which superpower she’d choose (and why)! How long
- [Meet the Team: Miss Standen](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/06/04/meet-the-team-miss-standen/) - We're excited to share that our brilliant Year 4 teacher, Miss Standen, will be stepping into a new role as Head of PE from September.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/02/06/the-heads-reflections-109/) - Our Wellbeing Week ties in with the national #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. Assemblies and activities across the school have been looking at these important topics. On Monday, Head of Wellbeing Mrs McKinnon announced a number of new initiatives. Pupils can apply to become their class Wellbeing Ambassador, and there is a bingo card for them to record different
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/01/31/the-heads-reflections-108/) - We began this grey and windy week with a vibrant blast of drums and colour from our visiting Chinese Lion and Dragon Dancers! This marked the start of lessons across the school devoted to the Lunar New Year, and the cultures and beliefs of people across the world who celebrate it. Every year group had
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/01/24/the-heads-reflections-107/) - Last week’s Newsletter went live slightly later than normal, as the fantastic news that the U11 Girls had won the Pelican Cup arrived just as we were preparing to go to press. This week is a bumper one for sport, and so I have made it the focus of my article this week. Physical activity
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/01/17/the-heads-reflections-106/) - It is sometimes easy to assume that parents know the routines of the school week that are so familiar to the children and staff. So, this week, I want to talk about Assemblies. There are five Assemblies each week, three for Middle and Upper School, and two for Pre-Prep. Monday (for the older children) and
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2025/01/10/the-heads-reflections-105/) - As I am sure you know by now, the growth mindset is at the heart of my vision for education and personal development. Whilst this is a concept you can apply every single day of the year, January is a particularly good time to take stock of yourself and set targets for the new year.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/12/06/the-heads-reflections-104/) - I always think that the Reception and Year 1 Nativities mark the start of the festive season at St Christopher’s, and this year’s performances were a triumph! Events followed thick and fast: a delicious Christmas Lunch, drawing names from a hat for class Secret Santas, and the judging of the Class Door Decorations. The results
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/11/29/the-heads-reflections-103/) - Healthy competition between the four Houses is at the heart of our school, whether it is on the track and field at Sports Day, in the weekly battle to raise the flag for most House Points, or the termly tally of most Head’s Commendations. The Houses also compete to raise the most money for charity
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/11/22/the-heads-reflections-102/) - I am always delighted to take my inspiration for these articles from the children themselves. The week started in a splendid manner with 5W giving yet another performance in front of an audience, following last week’s triumphant Shakespeare at The Old Market and again in the Hall. Their theme this time was themselves, looking at
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/11/15/the-heads-reflections-101/) - The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is one of the most momentous dates in world history, and one that Remembrance ensures we will not forget. As our week began on the 11th November, it was only fitting that our community came together for our Act of Remembrance shortly before 11am
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/11/08/the-heads-reflections-100/) - It is a busy time of the year for festivals and celebrations. In the past few weeks, we have seen Sukkot, Halloween, Bonfire Night, All Saints Day, Samhain, and Diwali. Coming up shortly are Bodhi Day, the birthday of Guru Nanak, and the start of Advent. Assemblies across the school this week have explored lots
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/10/18/the-heads-reflections-on-99/) - We have been taking part in #NationalBakingWeek, which began on Monday. As ever, St Christopher’s is ahead of the game, and pictures of fantastic baking have been coming in to the Newsletter since the event was announced in last week’s edition. Baking stimulates the senses. Nourishing activities make us feel good. Baking is creative by
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/10/11/the-heads-reflections-98/) - Black History Month sees a wealth of activities in all areas of school life. Pre-Prep Assembly was given this week by Miss McMillan, our Diversity & Inclusion Lead. She looked at work by Black artists, and set a creative challenge to the children to do some of their own research, and create their own work
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/10/04/the-heads-reflections-97/) - It was wonderful to see so many of you yesterday at Hove Methodist Church for our Harvest Festival, especially those of you attending your first ever St Christopher’s event. My piece for today is drawn from my words yesterday, so that those who were not with us can hear my Harvest message to our community.
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/09/27/the-heads-reflections-96/) - The week started with Mr Rodgers’ Assembly for Upper School on British Values, looking at how they affect us as a school community. Democracy is clearly evident, as Monday also saw the first School Council meeting of the year. Earlier in the term, children heard from prospective candidates, and voted for their chosen representatives. Last
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/09/20/the-heads-reflections-95/) - On Monday afternoon, it was splendid to look from the window of my study and see so many children excited to visit the final day of our Book Fair on the front playground. This and our celebration of Roald Dahl on Thursday gave me my inspiration for this week - the joys and importance of
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/09/13/the-heads-reflections-94/) - The week began with House Meetings. The new House Captains bravely made their speeches, new members of the Houses were welcomed, and each House elected its chosen charity for the school year. I am pleased to see that these are a mixture of the very local and the truly global. St Christopher’s children learn to
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/09/06/the-heads-reflections-93/) - Welcome back to the new school year! It is always an exciting time; meeting new people, seeing what has changed at school over the summer, and getting into new routines of work and play. My start of year message, shared with both the staff and the children, was inspired by the Olympics. Like many of
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/06/14/the-head-s-reflections-90/) - My message this week is inspired by World Languages Day, which took place on Thursday. Trips Week was a huge success, and the videos of the children’s adventures on the residential trips are now in the editing stage. Year 7 spent the most time away and travelled the longest distance, residing in the splendour of
- [The Head’s reflections on the week](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/2024/06/07/the-head-s-reflections-89/) - School has been very quiet this week, sometimes almost eerily so, as we are so used to the hustle and bustle of our vibrant school, with something exciting happening around every corner. A quiet school has enabled our Year 8 Common Entrance class to sit their final exams without distractions. They enjoyed a very well

## Pages

- [The Head’s Welcome](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/) - St Christopher's is an independent prep school in Hove, part of the Brighton College family. Offering exceptional education for ages 3–13, with a proven track record of scholarships to top senior schools. Book an open day.
- [Head's Welcome](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/heads-welcome/) - A welcome from the Head of St Christopher’s, a school that delivers a first-class education in a warm, family environment.
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/pastoral-care/) - We strive to maintain a caring, supportive environment for all our students through pastoral care.
- [Meet Our Parents' Association](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/our-community/meet-our-pa/) - The Parents' Association here are St Christopher's Prep welcomes parents and carers for all children attending our school.
- [Our Community](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/our-community/) - Centrally located in Hove, our school is the perfect place to host sporting activities, theatre productions and more.
- [Brighton College](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/brighton-college/) - Brighton College is one of Britain's leading schools, serving as a popular destination school for many of our students.
- [Aims & Ethos](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/aims-ethos/) - Our primary aim is to provide all its pupils with a first-class academic education within a supportive family environment.
- [Uniform](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/uniform/) - School Uniform can be purchased through our dedicated uniform shop, with more information found here.
- [Awards](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/awards/) - St Christopher's in Hove has been the recipient of many awards over the years. Take a look at them all here.
- [Curriculum test page](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/curriculum-test-page/)
- [Work for us](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/work-for-us/) - Thank you for your interest in St Christopher's Prep, Hove. Details of current vacancies are found here.
- [Termly Fees 2026-2027](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/admissions/fees/) - The latest fees information for the ongoing academic year.
- [Career Opportunities](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/career-opportunities/) - Thank you for your interest in joining our inspiring and forward thinking team at St Christopher’s Prep.
- [Meet Our Governors](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/our-community/meet-our-governors/) - The Board of Governors, as charity trustees, have control of the School and its property.
- [Holiday Clubs](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/holiday-clubs/) - The Outdoors Project If you are looking for holiday clubs for children aged 5-11 (Years 1-6) in the school holidays, we are proud to partner with The Outdoors Project. These are held at our Secret Garden - a place to escape and immerse the children in fun, engaging activities and fresh air! Every day is
- [Destination Schools & Results](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/destination-schools-results/) - With a range of top senior schools and colleges in the Brighton & Hove area, we're proud to serve top quality in our school.
- [Private Tours](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/admissions/private-tours/) - Looking to book a visit to our prestigious school? Take a look on this page and fill in out form today.
- [Admissions](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/admissions/) - Find out how to apply to St Christopher's Prep in Hove. Open mornings, private tours, and places available from Nursery to Year 8. Part of the Brighton College family of schools.
- [Meet Our Staff](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/our-community/meet-our-staff/) - Meet the fantastic team of teachers that guide and train our students throughout the time they're in our care.
- [Menus](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/menus/) - We offer a range of nutritious food, catering to children's allergies and dietary needs.
- [Inspections](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/inspections/) - The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) visited the School in October 2025. The report offers a positive reflection of our school community, and we are delighted to share the findings with you below. View the 2025 Report ↓ ISI REPORT 2025
- [Registrar's Welcome](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/admissions/registrars-welcome/) - A welcome message from the Registrar of St Christopher's Prep, Hove.
- [Policies and information](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/policies-and-information/) - Key school policies and procedures for parents and students to be aware of can be found here.
- [Safeguarding](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/safeguarding/) - We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of all pupils in our care.
- [Parent Area](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-area/) - Welcome to the Parents' Area of St Christopher's Prep, Hove. This is our dedicated portal for parents to keep up to date with the latest news.
- [Contact Us](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/contact-us/) - Looking to get in touch? Here will find out how to contact us, via email or telephone.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - When using our site you agree to the privacy policy. Read more here.
- [Sports Venue Directions](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/sports-venue-directions/) - Information on how to reach our Sports Venue, including facilities for parking.
- [Bus Timetables](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/bus-timetables/) - We run a minibus service across five morning routes and three evening routes around the Sussex area.
- [Beyond the Prep School Classroom](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/prep/prep-beyond-the-classroom/) - We offer a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes to further support our students.
- [Application Form](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/admissions/application-form/) - Complete the online form on this page to apply for a place for your child at St Christopher's.
- [Term Dates](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/term-dates/) - Term Dates from across the academic year can be found here.
- [Parent Portal](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-portal/) - The dedicated Parent Portal for parents and/or carers of students at our school.
- [Parent login page](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-login/) - Welcome to our Parent Portal. Please log in here.
- [Sports Teamsheets](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-area/sport-update/) - This area will be updated with the latest news about Sport Fixtures, Team Lists and Sporting Photographs.
- [Gallery 2](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-area/gallery-2/) - Our second gallery with a range of photos and thumbnails of our students.
- [Meet Our Pupils](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/our-community/meet-our-pupils/) - Meet the pupils that make our school truly shine, with students from Reception through to Year 7.
- [Learning in the Pre-Prep](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/pre-prep/learning-in-the-pre-prep/) - Children will get to experience life both inside and outside of the classroom with our extensive curriculum.
- [Academic Matters](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-area/academic-matters/) - For current form updates, support with homework, and more, please visit this page.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/terms-conditions/) - For using our site you agree to the terms and conditions. Learn more about them here.
- [Galleries](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-area/gallery-1/) - The first gallery in our collection - take a look at some of the lovely photos we've taken of our students.
- [Gallery 3](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/parent-area/gallery-3/) - View the latest photos in our third section of the gallery.
- [Prep School](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/prep/) - St Christopher's Prep School in Hove prepares pupils aged 7–13 for scholarships and places at Brighton College and the UK's top senior schools. Part of the Brighton College family.
- [Beyond the Pre-Prep Classroom](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/pre-prep/pre-prep-beyond-the-classroom/) - We provide a number of Pre-Prep activities and enrichment to support each child in their development.
- [Learning in the Prep](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/prep/learning-in-the-prep/) - Learning at Prep School age will gear children up to building their skills to take them through senior school.
- [History of the School](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/history-of-the-school/) - Founded in 1927, you can learn all about the growth of our school on this page detailing its immense history.
- [Why St Christopher's?](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/why-st-christophers/) - Wondering why our school is one of the top destinations for parents in the Hove region? Here's why.
- [About Us](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/about-us/) - Discover St Christopher's - a beautiful co-educational Prep School in the heart of Hove.
- [School Information](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/) - The latest information and school details for parents and students.
- [Pre-Prep](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/pre-prep/) - Our Pre-Prep welcomes children from age 3, offering a nurturing, ambitious start to school life in Hove. Small classes, outstanding teaching, and a seamless path into our Prep School.
- [Calendar](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/school-information/calendar/) - Keep informed on what's coming up by using our calendar.

## Interactive Maps

- [Interactive Map](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/interactive-map/interactive-map/)

## YouTube Videos

- [Open mornings](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/videos/open-mornings/)
- [Welcome to St Christopher's Prep](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/videos/welcome-to-st-christophers-prep/) - https://youtu.be/WMgrgIxoK7U

## Staff

- [Ms T Hoyles](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/ms-t-hoyles/) - Welcome to St Christopher’s, a school that delivers a first-class education in a warm, family environment. St Christopher’s is an exceptional co-educational Prep School in the heart of Hove. As part of the Brighton College family of schools, we enjoy a long-held reputation for academic excellence, first rate sport and a strong tradition in the
- [Mrs M-A Smart](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/mrs-m-a-smart/)
- [Mr R Bell](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/mr-r-bell/)
- [Mrs R Sykens](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/mrs-r-sykens/)
- [Mr C Holt](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/mr-c-holt/)
- [Mr M Carter](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/mr-m-carter/)
- [Ms B Laatz](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/staff-member-1/)
- [Mrs J Burroughs](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/mrs-j-burroughs/)
- [Mr K Jeans](https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/staff/staff-member-2/)

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