Year 5 and 6

1. Individualised learning and academic tracking

On entering Year 5, we work closely with each student to uncover their individualised learning style. This powerful process provides girls with greater awareness of how they learn which can be applied in the classroom and at home. It builds effective study habits, confidence in their own abilities and a deeper self-awareness. Teachers in Year 6 continue to embed this philosophy so that girls are ready for Year 7 and beyond.

How do we do this?

• Enhanced Enrichment and Extension
• Study Club (See below)

2. Modern learning environments that support collaboration

Learning can happen anywhere. St Hilda’s Year 5 and 6 learning environments give the girls the opportunity to work as a whole cohort, in individual classes, in small groups or by themselves. The flexible learning spaces offer a variety of classroom styles, both inside and outside.

3. Natural playgrounds that support imaginative play

We love seeing girls outside and enjoying our natural playground. Climbing trees and  creating cubby houses are just some of the activities that stimulate imagination and keep girls on track to have healthy relationships based on positive activities. Our nature playground gives the older girls in the Junior School a place to relax and be at one with nature.

4. Curriculum that extends them beyond their comfort zone

As girls mature, they start to look for activities in which they can excel. Our extensive range of cocurricular activities including additional music, sport, art, language and STEAM, as well as more unique options such as Taiko drumming, philosophy and makerspace activities gives your child the chance to extend themselves in a way that suits them best. Run before and after school, these clubs will offer them a chance to shine in the discipline of their choice.

How do we do this?

• Year 5 & 6 ESSTEAM Program
• Hanabi Taiko Drumming (See below)

5. Contributing to the community

Being part of a community like St Hilda’s comes with a responsibility to give back. Our Year 5 and 6 community service programs, teaches girls the power to change outcomes and gives them simple ways to discover the joy of volunteering.

How do we do this?

• Ignite Award Program (See below)

6. Learning beyond the classroom

Outdoor education camps are based at our Yeagarup Campus in Pemberton and offer the girls an exceptional opportunity to learn about land and water-based activities that will test them physically and mentally. The campus boasts fully-equipped modern dormitories, with large under-cover activity centres and indoor-outdoor dining areas, including a pizza oven and fire-pit.

How do we do this?

• Outdoor Education Program

7. Our whole of girl approach

At St Hilda’s we focus on the whole of the girl. We embed programs that build social and emotional skills that will support mental health and positive relationships. Our unique Confidence Code and Girls Lifting Girls programs are just a few of the many leading initiatives that can only be found at St Hilda’s. On campus psychologists can provide specialist support if required.

How do we do this?

• Confidence Code (See below)
• Girls Lifting Girls Series (See below)

8. Real-time reporting

As the pressure of school starts to build, parents need to know how their child is tracking academically. At St Hilda’s our continuous reporting system gives parents the reassurance of real-time feedback on their child’s progress including teacher feedback on specific assessments.

9. Our leadership program

Starting in Year 5 and throughout the last two years of Junior School, we begin preparing our girls for their transition to Senior School. This includes developing the skills to become leaders in the campus. All girls in Year 6 are given the opportunity to lead and will serve on a committee. Officials and committees regularly visit our Senior School campus giving girls exposure to people and places that they will experience in the future. Our consistent approach to teaching pedagogy across both campuses ensures learning continuity into senior school.

10. Parent transition

Moving from primary school to high school is just as big a step for parents as it is for their children. Many parents share with us that having two years to build your understanding of the school makes the transition so much easier. Navigating bus routes, communications channels, uniforms and school events in a nurturing environment with a single touchpoint from the classroom teacher allows parents transition with their child seamlessly into senior school.

These are critical years for you and your child. Every moment counts.