The Dragon has launched ‘Dragon QUEST’-an enrichment curriculum programme on Saturday mornings. ‘Old Dragons’ go on to be successful in many different fields -Sir John Betjeman, Dame Cressida Dick, Tom Hiddleston, Tim Henman and Emma Watson are just a few of the famous alumni. The Dragon’s reputation as a School where every child can find, explore and develop their talents has been well earned. The Dragon Prep sits proudly amid stunning open playing fields in North Oxford on the banks of the River Cherwell and the Pre-Prep is in the heart of Summertown. It is a vibrant, happy and aspirational school promoting a love of learning, breadth of opportunity and a strong sense of community and fun. Dr Hyde-Dunn has overseen many innovations during his time at the school, not least the successful launch of Dragon QUEST, the School’s popular Saturday enrichment programme, and subsequent introduction of more flexible boarding options.The Dragon in Oxford is one of the leading Prep schools in the UK educating boys and girls from 4-13 years old. The future is full of possibilities and I am looking forward to meeting the children, staff, parents and ODs over the coming months.”Įmma Goldsmith succeeds Dr Crispin Hyde-Dunn as the 12th head of the Dragon. “I am thrilled to be appointed as head of the Dragon, it will be a privilege to lead this extraordinary school. To mark the start of her first term at Dragon School, Ms Goldsmith appears in a video where she talks about her experience as an educator and what inspired her throughout her career.Įmma taught at Oakham School, Rugby School and went on to become deputy head at Bloxham School where she also worked as housemistress, setting up the first girls’ boarding house.Įducated at Durham Johnston Comprehensive before reading English at the University of Manchester, Emma is enthusiastically involved with the Boarding Schools’ Association and IAPS, is an active ISI inspector and vice chair of ISEB.Ĭommenting on her appointment earlier this year, Emma Goldsmith said: Emma Goldsmith has now started her first term as head of Dragon School, Oxford.Įmma has enjoyed notable success as head of Winchester House School, winning “Best Head of a Prep School” at the 2019 Tatler Awards, following the school’s nomination as Tatler’s “Best Prep School” in 2017.

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