Middle School (Years 7 - 9)
Welcome to the middle school
At St Edmund’s we recognise that middle schooling is a critical phase in the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of boys.
The Middle School curriculum emphasises growth through academic, wellbeing, and cocurricular experiences. It is a dynamic learning community where students develop effective learning habits, stay engaged, and become young men of character who positively contribute to their communities.
The middle years academic program aims to:
- Assist boys to understand, value and embrace the College motto Possunt Quia Posse Videntur “They Can Because They See They Can”
- Create a culture that is welcoming and safe, where students have fun, enjoy learning and value the opportunity to learn from error
- Develop the learning dispositions, skills and behaviours required of effective thinkers and self-regulating learners
- Enable students to solve problems and achieve goals through increasing independence
- Provide meaningful and authentic connections to the real world
- Provide regular and timely feedback to celebrate and improve student progress
- Enrich learning through appropriate use of technologies
- Maintain a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills
- Prepare and support each student’s transition from the Middle School to the methods of learning in Senior School
Middle School students follow a curriculum that meets syllabus requirements and operates within the SEC curriculum.
Year 7
Year 7 is a stand-alone introductory year to high school with an emphasis on welcome and belonging. Unique features include; English, Social Science, Mathematics and Science taught five lessons each per cycle (8-day cycle). Religious Education and Healthy Living are taught four lessons each per cycle. The same teacher for English and Social Science for an integrated unit Eight rotations over four terms to sample specialist subjects across other curriculum areas. Introduction of a focus class for sport and extra-curricular involvement.
Years 8 and 9
Years 8 and 9 has an emphasis on students making choices and taking ownership for their learning. Special features include; Students in Years 8 and 9 will choose 2 Elective Subjects per semester (eight (8) in total over two years). English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science will be taught over five (5) lessons each per 8-day cycle. The same teacher for English and Social Science for an integrated unit in Year 8. Continuation of a focus class for sport and extra-curricular involvement.
In the spirit of reconciliation, St Edmund’s College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.