We are implementing some aspects of the IB Middle Years Program. In this curriculum model, we build upon students existing knowledge through the study of eight traditional subjects: English, a second language, Humanities, Science, Mathematics, Information and Design Technology, Creative and Performing arts and Physical Education. Activities both in and out of school enhance the program.
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Arts (Drama) |
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Information Technology |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Social Studies |
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Physical Education |
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Music |
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English |
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Modern Greek |
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Curriculum
Academic Programmes |
Academic Programmes
Year 6 and 7 students have their form teacher for most subjects in their homeroom. Years 6 and 7 students can learn from the Year 8 students about procedures and methods for following years.
The subjects are in line with the key learning areas and are as follows: English, Maths, Social Studies, Science, Art, Design Technology, Language, Music, Drama and Physical Education. Some subjects (e.g. Music, Physical Education, Language, Science and Art) may be taken by other teachers from the Middle School or the SeniorSchool and may be taken in specialist rooms.
A Learning Support teacher assists those experiencing difficulty in English. Years 6 and 7 Modern Greek Immersion students will study Language (Greek), in Greek. Thursday afternoon will be a sports and recreation afternoon with some teams in competition off campus.
Year 8 gives a broad introduction to many disciplines and is taught in the Middle School by fewer teachers than in a normal secondary school.
Subjects taught are English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences, Modern Greek, Art & Design, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Technology and Computer Studies. Subjects are not all equally weighted.
Appropriate subjects such as Art & Design and Technology use the specialised facilities of the secondary school. This then allows students to become familiar with the SeniorSchool environment.
Each class generally has the same teacher for its Pastoral Care lesson, and for more than one subject (e.g., for both Science and Maths, for both English and Social Education) and classes are generally held in the appropriate room. This reduces the number of teachers to which each class is exposed and so introduces some stability to the student's environment and facilitates personal contact between teacher and student.
Students with very limited English have special E.A.L. classes (English as Another Language) and receive extra tuition to enable them to participate effectively in their language classes.
