Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College

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Middle School

Preparing them for high school and beyond

The Middle School at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College includes students in Years 5 to 8 and provides an integrated approach to wellbeing, teaching and learning that is developmentally responsive and provides our young adolescents with the opportunity to flourish.

  • Middle School teachers focus on cooperative learning that is relevant to the real world where students are encouraged to employ higher-order thinking strategies and engage in authentic and reflective assessments with high expectations.

 

  • There is a strong emphasis on holistic student development, fostering social and emotional well-being through dedicated pastoral care initiatives and actively teaching essential skills for healthy self-identities and effective emotional navigation.

 

  • Leadership opportunities are created for Middle School students to develop and explore their leadership skills through community service, confidence building, practical experience, and genuine student representation.

Middle School staff work closely with both Junior School and Senior School to ensure smooth sub-school transitions for students, both pastorally and academically.

Middle School overview

Our Middle School curriculum covers the key learning areas set out by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).  We also offer a range of initiatives for learning and individual growth.

Curriculum covering key learning areas - Years 5 & 6

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • HSIE: Human Society in its Environment (Geography and History)
  • PDHPE: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Christian Studies
  • LOTE: Language Other Than English (Japanese)
  • Specialist subjects include: STEM and Music

Curriculum covering key learning areas - Years 7 & 8

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • HSIE: Human Society in its Environment (Geography and History)
  • PDHPE: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Christian Studies
  • LOTE: Language Other Than English (Japanese)
  • Technology and Applied Sciences
  • Visual Arts
  • Music

Additional learning opportunities

  • Biriban program where students engage weekly in highly engaging learning opportunities that are driven by student choice.
  • Leadership opportunities at a variety of points throughout the Middle School
  • Year 5 Buddy Program with Kindergarten students
  • Co-curricular opportunities include performing arts and sports (both individual and representative teams), and various academic team opportunities, including debating, Tournament of Minds and the da Vinci Decathalon.

Do you have any questions?

Our Admissions team is eager to assist with any inquiries you might have. Feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Explore the next learning stage

Learn more about our Senior School here at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, the perfect next step in your child’s educational and life journey.

Senior School