Senior Management, supported by the Principal, Vice-Principal, Headmistress and section heads, oversees the day-to-day needs of every child. House Masters and Mistresses, together with specialist teachers in sport, music and drama, ensure that every student engages with the wide range of activities on offer. We encourage every child to achieve their best — both in the classroom and beyond.
“SASA students are proud of their school — and we are proud of their accomplishments.”
“We are proud of SASA where we learnt to breathe in the world and dream the Universe.”
“SASA not only polishes the personality but also gives the substance to stand in the world.”
The Senior School receives children at the age of 11 and supports them as they move through the important years of adolescence. At this stage, young people often feel caught between childhood and adulthood — sometimes told they are “grown up” and at other times reminded that they are still children.
SASA understands this challenge. Students are given every opportunity to express themselves both in the classroom and outdoors, while remaining within a clear framework of discipline and guidance. We help them navigate this phase with understanding, logic and confidence.
Between the ages of 11 and 16, boys and girls learn and work together. They develop a healthy understanding of one another and learn to conduct themselves with respect and maturity.
The School is large enough to offer a rich choice of specialist activities within a flexible curriculum. A generous teacher–pupil ratio, dedicated spaces for each year group, and a lively House system all help create a friendly, close-knit atmosphere.
The personal development of our pupils is excellent. They show high levels of confidence and a healthy competitive spirit, encouraged by the House system which promotes self-motivation. Pupils demonstrate strong moral awareness and highly developed social skills — further strengthened by their experiences at the outdoor centre.
Our schemes of work are broadly based on the National Curriculum, but as an independent school we are free from its constraints. This allows us to develop our own extension material to stimulate enquiring minds and to tailor learning to each pupil’s abilities, interests and aspirations.
Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their own academic development by managing their time and interests effectively. This emphasis on individual progression is supported by a comprehensive assessment and reporting system.
One of the advantages of a well-resourced school is the ability to offer a rich programme of activities beyond the classroom. Sport, music and drama are particular strengths, while other clubs and societies cater for more specialised interests. We encourage all pupils to engage across year groups through our dynamic House system.
House events give pupils many opportunities to mix socially, have fun and “have a go” as part of a team, regardless of ability. Each House has two House Captains and four Deputy House Captains — offering plenty of scope for developing leadership, negotiation and persuasive skills.
In the Senior School we have a dedicated Careers and Higher Education Guidance team. The Careers staff offer impartial guidance and maintain an open-door policy, with resources that are second to none.
All students receive formal careers guidance beginning from their Junior School years. Informal discussion is encouraged throughout, and extra support is provided at key transition points — such as choosing CBSE subjects and applying to university. The Careers team is involved at every stage.
A regular programme of visiting speakers covers a wide range of careers throughout the year.