Departments
At Derwent Lodge we teach our pupils a wide variety of subjects. Click
on any of the links below to find out more about what we teach.
Music
Music at Derwent Lodge is a creative and ‘hands on’ educational experience.
Music at Derwent Lodge is a creative and ‘hands on’ educational experience.
Learning Support
The Schools at Somerhill try to ensure that every child's needs are catered for .
The Schools at Somerhill try to ensure that every child's needs are catered for .
Geography
Our aim is to make the subject as practical as possible thus enabling the children to develop their skills fully.
Our aim is to make the subject as practical as possible thus enabling the children to develop their skills fully.
History
History at Derwent Lodge is a journey from Roman times to Modern Britain.
History at Derwent Lodge is a journey from Roman times to Modern Britain.
French
French at Derwent Lodge is fun.
French at Derwent Lodge is fun.
ICT
Pupils at Derwent Lodge enjoy access to up to date computing facilities and software within a networked environment.
Pupils at Derwent Lodge enjoy access to up to date computing facilities and software within a networked environment.
English
English at Derwent Lodge is taught in form groups using a variety of exciting and up to the minute resources.
English at Derwent Lodge is taught in form groups using a variety of exciting and up to the minute resources.
Mathematics
Throughout our mathematics teaching we aim to develop an awareness of number.
Throughout our mathematics teaching we aim to develop an awareness of number.
Art
The schools at Somerhill have a vibrant and valuable Art Department.
The schools at Somerhill have a vibrant and valuable Art Department.
Personal, Social and Health Education
PSHE allows information about our bodies, lives and experiences to be discussed in a more informal setting.
PSHE allows information about our bodies, lives and experiences to be discussed in a more informal setting.
Science
Science is taught in well-resourced laboratories by specialist teachers.
Science is taught in well-resourced laboratories by specialist teachers.
Games / PE
The Derwent Lodge PE Department aims to provide a quality Physical Education programme in a happy, stimulating and secure environment.
The Derwent Lodge PE Department aims to provide a quality Physical Education programme in a happy, stimulating and secure environment.
Religious Education
Religious studies is taught in all classes in Derwent Lodge.
Religious studies is taught in all classes in Derwent Lodge.
Drama
Drama at Derwent Lodge is an exciting part of the Curriculum where all girls participate fully.
Drama at Derwent Lodge is an exciting part of the Curriculum where all girls participate fully.
