Curriculum

The years from Grades 4 to 7 are years in which children grow tremendously within themselves, both socially and emotionally. This internal and outward personal growth is accompanied by learning to recognise and exercise their academic potential as we prepare them for the challenges and content they will be exposed to in their high school years. Having our high school on the same campus, although separate, allows us to constantly evaluate that our children are well-prepared for the demands of Grade 8 and beyond.

Acquiring specific fundamental skills and knowledge is essential, and we must maintain this. However, we are careful to balance this with allowing children to explore, create, conduct their research, problem-solve and make mistakes. Making mistakes is something we embrace, as it does not represent failure, but rather an opportunity to enter a more profound learning process.

The ability to collaborate with one’s peers is an essential skill that we practise intentionally, both within and outside the classroom. All grades have several opportunities to experience the lessons that nature has to teach us as they move through their Senior Primary years. As our school is co-educational, children learn to understand and value those of the opposite gender as these collaborative tasks are undertaken.

Leadership skills are also essential, and we ensure that all our Grade 7 learners can experience acting in leadership roles during the year.

We are also blessed to run a STEM programme through the Senior Primary years, in which each Grade has two hours per week of their timetable dedicated to this programme. Key elements include opportunities to design, create, problem-solve, and reflect integrated use of technology. Tackling real-world issues founded in the WEF Sustainable Development Goals guides our themes and projects.