Our Middle School curriculum is broad and rich, catering for individual differences and enabling students to discover areas of interest and talent. The semesterisation of some core subjects ensures consistency and depth of study in each discipline so that students learn the essential skills and concepts that are unique to each subject. A regular review of our Middle School curriculum ensures that the subjects on offer are relevant and appropriate to our students’ needs.

Students are encouraged to explore the cultural differences in our world through the study of Languages Other Than English. The choice of a range of semester length elective studies at Year 9 provides students with the opportunity to make sensible, well-informed decisions about their studies and to take greater control of their learning.

Where appropriate, the use of technology and multimedia resources are incorporated across the curriculum. Sensible risk taking is encouraged in classroom learning and through co-curricular activities such as sport, music, debating and drama.

Students develop skills in independence, interdependence, leadership and responsibility by participating in challenging and practical activities within the classrooms, in specialist teaching areas and off campus. The introduction of the Body, Mind and Spirit course enables our Middle School students to continue their learning outside of the School environment and allows for further development of problem solving, life skills and spirituality. This course is focused on leading the students towards developing an understanding of self and a thoughtful membership of the School and Global communities.

The Director of Students: Middle School leads a group of energetic and dedicated Year Level Coordinators and House Tutors who understand and acknowledge the intrinsic qualities and particular needs of this important age group.

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