Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 11
SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
before my 昀椀rst exam started that I did my
The 7-9 curriculum focusses on developing
presentation and then was waiting for my
pupils’ understanding of themselves and
grades.”
the rapidly changing world around them,
as well as helping them hone the skills they
Despite the challenges and moments
need to excel at GCSE level. The learning
of doubt, Sophie’s EPQ project stands
themes, ranging from identity and
as a testament to her creativity and
innovation to con昀氀ict and global power,
determination. In retrospect she viewed
provide a connection between subjects
the process as a highly bene昀椀cial
and help pupils to develop into outward-
experience which generated a real sense
looking global citizens.
of pride in her ability to create something
When asked how they have found
tangible that showcased her hard work.
the curriculum approach, Verity G
Talking about wearing her dress at such
commented: “I have really enjoyed the
an important occasion during her 昀椀nal
curriculum themes and the new approach
year at the College, Sophie said: “It
because it enables us to connect subjects
was actually a lovely and unforgettable
together. It has enabled me to enjoy my
experience to be able to wear my own
learning without the worry of having to
creation at the House Dinner. Even though,
achieve results in an important exam.”
at 昀椀rst, I felt very self-conscious in this huge
skirt when everyone else was in their slinky
A clear highlight of the curriculum
ball gowns, the response from people
approach is the Extended Project Work
when they realised I had made the out昀椀t
– an independent-led piece of work that
myself was really uplifting and did make
Year 7–9 pupils undertake each term,
me realise what an accomplishment I had
where they research and present a subject
achieved.”
of particular interest to them.
Encouraging pupils to ask questions,
Etor A talked about the skills he has
explore connections between topics,
developed as a result of the 7-9
conduct research e昀昀ectively, think
curriculum: “For the project work you have
creatively, work collaboratively and apply
to research your topic and give a three-
a habit of re昀氀ection in their learning are
minute talk to the class about your area
equally all fundamental to the success of
of interest. The experience has de昀椀nitely
our unique 7-9 curriculum.
helped improve my presentation skills,
from learning in Year 7 how to design a
The 2022/23 Year 9 cohort were the
PowerPoint presentation to now helping
昀椀rst group of pupils who experienced the
to improve and build my public speaking
theme-based curriculum in full during their
con昀椀dence.”
three years spread across the Prep School
Etor’s passion for learning was further
and their transition to the Senior School.
highlighted when he became a member of
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