Building futures through a strong diverse Year 7 and 8 programme.

What are the benefits of experiencing Year 7 and 8 at a full primary?

At Green Island School, we recognise the growing maturity and capability of our students at this level of the school. We believe a full primary experience offers the best of both worlds; the supportive personal experience in a familiar setting and new experiences outside of our school. This smooths the transition between childhood and young adulthood. This can be a turbulent time for young people, a sudden and complete change of environment can add to the challenges of this time in life.

Green Island School has given me:

• A safe environment.
• Communication and leadership skills.
• Maturity and an understanding of others.
• Strategies to be a leader not a boss.
• Strategies to face problems and control my emotions.
• Friendships and independence.

(Reflections of past Year 7 & 8 students)

GIS Tool Kit for the Future
We build successful 21st century citizens through:

Personalised Learning:

• Strong Literacy and Numeracy Programmes.
  
• Inquiry Based Learning
• Continuity from Year 6

Leadership Opportunities:

• GRIP Leadership Training
• Key responsibilities throughout the school
• Scholarships available

Challenge:

• Outdoor Education
• Fabric, Food and Hard Materials Technology
• Digital Technology

Support and Safety:

• Continued emphasis and teaching of social and emotional skills
• Various Wellbeing Programmes embedded throughout the curriculum
• Continuation of our supportive family environment