8.7 Preparing for Transition

The Year 8s are just a few short months away from taking their next big educational step into the Senior School as Year 9s. With that comes a leap in expectations and standards, especially with regards to self-management.

To help with this transition, this term in 8.7 our Individuals and Societies Economics unit has shifted the levers of control. Now, the boys are responsible for planning and managing their own learning. They sit pre-tests to establish a starting point, map out their learning activities based on their results, attend masterclasses where their needs lie and conduct post-tests that check their mastery.

Handing over the reins of power to the boys of 8.7 has been a joy to behold. They are enjoying the chance to be the rulers of their own destiny and have risen to the occasion in an impressive way. They discuss and debate the topics, support each other through the lessons and generally make decisions about where they need to head or where they need to revise. These boys are certainly ready to cross that road!

 

Mrs Robyn Bose
8.7 Homeroom Teacher