School Visits: Why we believe that once is not enough.

Choosing the right school for your child, and your family, is a huge and far-reaching decision. It is in many senses the first domino that determines the course of your child’s path in life, so we believe visiting multiple times is critical to making the right choice.

Here is why…

How do we feel? Our school’s atmosphere can vary depending on the time of day, week, or season. Visiting at different times gives you a better sense of what life is like at LWC. We offer a range of Open Events from intimate Headmaster’s Reception run during normal school days to Open Morning and Evenings which are larger scale events; showcasing all that we have to offer through tours, hands-on activities and demonstrations. As you go further in your research you may like to arrange a private tour and meeting with the Headmaster, to explore how LWC can enable your child to thrive.

We also invite prospective families to current community events such as school productions, sporting events, music events and our Christmas Service. This provides insight into what it feels like to be part of our warm and engaged community.

Culture and Values Multiple visits provide a chance for you to see how our teachers and staff interact with pupils, each other and you, as a family. You will learn firsthand the care, attention and communication that creates a supportive school culture and why we value community so much. At Open Events you can also meet current parents to hear the ‘inside track’.

Learning and Opportunities By visiting different year groups and lessons, both indoor and out, you can understand our teaching approach and how LWC offers a progressive and inspiring curriculum and co-curriculum, led by our exceptional teaching team.

Pupil Behaviour and Voice Observing how pupils interact with each other and with your child is key. Do they seem engaged, respectful, curious and happy? Observing their behaviour will give you an insight into our school’s social dynamics and our values.

Site and resources From our new Science Centre ‘Flowers’, new Sixth Form centre ‘Zanetas’ to our enviable sports facilities, take a tour of the 1,200 to discover what our beautiful site offers and see how our extra-curricular opportunities match your child’s interests. The list really is endless.

We love questions Visiting us gives you the chance to speak directly with our staff and address any concerns or worries, ensuring you are fully informed. Our experienced Admissions team, Leadership Team and Heads of Department are here to help. This is an opportunity to learn more about LWC as well as to explore specific areas related to your child.

Gut Feeling Sometimes, you just know. Trust your instincts. If our school feels right for your family, it’s a great sign that we could be the place where both your child and you will thrive. A second or third visit means you can really tap into that gut feel.

So, we warmly invite you to come see for yourself and then to come again and again.

Tory Morris

Admissions & Foundation Manager