On Saturday 8th February, we were delighted to welcome 25 families to Tranby for the very first Tranby Tryouts, a morning of academic and sporting challenges designed to give local children a taste of life at our school and their parents insights into their learning journey.
This completely free event allowed children from Year 1 to Year 6 to take part in engaging benchmarking assessments in English, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths), and Sport, led by our incredible teachers. The enthusiasm and energy of the children were truly inspiring, even though they were spending their Saturday morning in school! Perhaps the early announcement of how they would finish the morning kept them going (as the photos will no doubt show!).
These assessments provided valuable insights for parents, helping them better understand their child’s learning style, strengths, and areas for growth. But it wasn’t all hard work, every child received a goodie bag with treats for both them and their parents (though we do hope there have been no arguments as to which family member claims the mini Rubik’s cube! They are hard to part with once you've picked one up!)
To top off a brilliant morning, the children were rewarded with a giant inflatable obstacle course, generously provided by Total Sports, our amazing holiday club partner. It was the perfect way to end a fantastic event, with laughter and energy filling the hall.
We are so grateful to the Tranby Prep pupils who joined us as embassadors of our school and represented everything Tranby stands for. You did us and yourselves so proud!
A huge thank you to our dedicated Prep School staff, who gave up their Saturday morning to make this event such a success. Their commitment to education and passion for Tranby were clear for all to see, and we are so grateful for their hard work. If you would like to learn more about the differences between the independent education you get at Tranby and mantained schools, read our blog: Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Independent Schools.
We can’t wait to build on this success and welcome even more families to future Tranby Tryouts!
The event booked up rather quickly, so if you missed your place, why not visit us at our upcoming Senior School Showcase or Prep School Showcase? We would love to welcome you! Alternatively, book a private tour and come and see Tranby in action at a time to suit you.