Middle Phase (Year 5 to Year 8)
The Middle phase works towards the following mission statement of intent, supporting students to meet the stated aims stated.
Mission Statement: Education in the Middle Phase is designed to maintain a child’s sense of curiosity and wonder in the world around them through the cultivation of an enquiring mindset which supports the development of research and enquiry skills, independent learning and teamwork, and confidence.
The Middle Phase has a maximum of 24 students per class. In some year groups, some subjects may be organised in sets across the two classes.
Specialist teachers teach most subjects. However, a cross-curricular investigative and experiential learning module is a feature of the Middle Phase curriculum. This module provides students with exposure to practical problem-solving in thematic sessions which encompass the sciences, humanities, art and design under the umbrella of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths). STEAM is taught in discrete blocks each half-term which focus on investigating issues and developing solutions.
The following subjects are taught in the Middle phase:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global citizenship
- STEAM inquiry
- Arabic
- French
- Performing & creative arts (Art, Music, Dance and Drama)
- PE/Sport
- Curriculum enrichment
