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 co-curricular 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 develop resilience
- 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 Senior School
Middle School students follow the Australian Curriculum.
Year 7
Year 7 is a stand-alone introductory year to high school with an emphasis on welcome and belonging. Core subjects include English, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education and Healthy Living. Students will also experience eight rotations over four (4) terms, sampling specialist subjects across various curriculum areas, as well as the introduction of a dedicated sport lesson, once (1) per cycle. Students will also have an Eddies Men Can (EMC) Pastoral lesson once per cycle and an EMC Pathways lesson once (1) per cycle.
Years 8 and 9
Years 8 and 9 has an emphasis on students making choices and taking ownership for their learning; Students in Years 8 and 9 will choose two (2) Elective Subjects per semester. English, Mathematics, Religious Education, Science and Social Science will be taught. Continuation of a focus class for sport and extra-curricular involvement. Students will also have an Eddies Men Can (EMC) Pastoral lesson once (1) per cycle and an EMC Pathways lesson once (1) per cycle.
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.