Our Years 5 and 6 Programme
encompasses a critical phase of personal
and intellectual development that varies
enormously from girl to girl. Eager to
learn, full of energy, curious, ready for
adventure, sociable and ready to solve the
problems of the world – this age-group
can be both a delight and a challenge as
they widen their view of the world.
We have purposefully designed learning
experiences and wellbeing structures
that promote the development of
positive, healthy girls who are problem
solvers, ready to respond to the pace and
complexity of their world. The teaching
programme is an exciting, engaging
and relevant experience for the diverse
young women we educate in Years 5 –
6. The focus is on encouraging greater
independence and taking increased
responsibility for their own learning in
preparation for a smooth transition to
our Years 7 & 8 programme.
Team building, social and cultural
awareness, and a strong sense of personal
self worth are crucial components of our
education at Selwyn House. We support
and nurture the girls, building on their
ability to interact with peers, navigate
social cues and maintain friendships.
eLearning in Years 5 and 6
Technology pervades all levels of
education at Selwyn House and is
seen as the tool that can shift the
focus from teaching to learning. It is
embedded in everything we do. Whilst
we want to ensure that our students
have access to the latest technology, we
are also steadfast in our commitment to
ensuring that online learning happens
in developmentally appropriate and
purposeful ways.
We are proud that at Selwyn House
blended learning is an embedded, well-
established and accepted pedagogical
strategy.
Years 5 and 6 curriculum
Academic subjects focus on fundamental
knowledge, skills and understanding, and
providing students with opportunities
to express their ideas, and to follow
questions raised by their own intellectual
curiosity.
• English (includes reading and writing)
• Mathematics
• Performing Arts*
• Spanish*
• Music*
• Physical education*/health and
personal development
• Science
• Art/Technology*
• Unit of Inquiry
• Robotics
* Denotes taken by specialist teacher.
Students also have the opportunity to
participate in extra-curricular activities
such as aerobics, chess, speech & drama,
tennis, swimming, musical groups, choirs.
Years 5 & 6
Selwyn House is a school where challenge and choice create
opportunities for every girl to discover who she is meant to be.
