Our curriculum and teaching
Recognising that learning thrives in the complex interplay of people, place and pedagogies, we embrace a holistic, relational approach to education.
The Scotch Family and its broader community surrounds boys with positive role models and fosters a culture in which each student’ s unique personality and personal agency are recognised. Boys are treated as active and valued contributors to their own learning. This rich environment encourages inquiry and critical thinking through open dialogue and respectful debate.
Our research-informed pedagogies engage and expand young minds, balancing theoretical understanding with practical application to real-world contexts. Learning experiences are intentionally designed to evoke wonder and reverence for the world around us, to inspire an appreciation of the beauty of learning, and to instil a respect for truth and the inherent dignity of each individual.
Our broad and varied curriculum encompasses the development of knowledge and skills and the formation of character, supporting boys to thoughtfully engage with diverse perspectives, develop informed world views and a sense of responsibility and purpose.
Junior School
The Junior School offers a broad curriculum and co-curriculum, designed to provide all boys the opportunity to develop a love of learning, and find their purpose and passion in these crucial foundational years.
The curriculum is organised around a commitment to rigorous learning, building a strong foundation in fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. With these secure foundations, boys are best prepared for all subsequent learning and are able to access the range of learning opportunities available through the Humanities, Music and the Arts, Sports and Physical Education, LOTE, Science and Technologies.
Our holistic approach to learning means boys’ individual needs are met with appropriate opportunities for challenge, in a safe and supportive environment that encourages exploration.
We help students understand that learning can and should be challenging at times – and that overcoming these challenges fosters academic resilience and a sense of self efficacy. Our teachers embed a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging our boys to always aim high, whilst also understanding that at times we may fall short of our aspirations which is part of the learning process.
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