Introduction

To quote our Mission Statement, "the School aims to provide a disciplined, personalised and stimulating learning environment which will foster academic, sporting, moral and social development".

In the Middle School we recognise that young adolescents need to experience a curriculum written specifically for them. Curriculum that will improve student attitudes to learning, motivate their active involvement in learning, improve their perceptions of themselves as learners, and foster confidence in solving problems and making decisions.

How these areas are to be addressed:

Academic. By providing:

a core curriculum relevant to young adolescents but which also meets the requirements of senior schooling
a variety of elective subjects and opportunities to modify course direction
opportunities for independent and self-paced learning
activities and tasks which offer opportunities for success for all students
opportunities for sustained personal endeavour, in-depth learning and the pursuit of excellence
regular, systematic and detailed monitoring, assessment and recording of student learning
information on study and career options

And by

recognising and catering for the diversity of student abilities, needs, interests and learning styles
communicating useful information about student progress
focusing on a student centred rather than content centred approach to teaching and learning

Sporting. By

providing a wide range of well-organised activities
encouraging student participation
recognising student achievement
catering for all ability levels

Moral and Social. By

understanding the developmental needs of young adolescents
modelling fairness, kindness, tolerance, consistency and decency
emphasising personal development, self-esteem, self-management skills, social skills and communication skills
providing students with opportunities to develop an awareness of, and a value of, social responsibilities and cultural differences
providing students with opportunities for making informed decisions and reaching their own conclusions

More information about our Middle School:

- Assessment/Exams	- Camps	- Class Structure
- Co-Curricular Activities	- Counselling Service	- Homework
- Leadership Team	- Learning Enrichment Department	- Parent/Teacher Meetings
- Reports	- School Policies	- Student Guidelines and Procedures
- Coursing Booklet	- Careers	- Tuckshop Menu