Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 43
SPINE OF SKILLS
practices, and exposure to a host of new
and I think we see that at every stage of
and varied experiences.
the children’s education in di昀昀erent ways.”
Our classrooms continue to be vibrant
She also commented: “It has been
forums for discussion and exploration,
important to create a strategy that brings
where curiosity is welcomed and
the Prep and Senior School together as
celebrated. Across the school our pupils
one, making sure that we are delivering
participate in lively debates, conduct
a seamless education from 3-18, in which
thought-provoking research projects,
each key stage dovetails with the next and
and collaborate on interdisciplinary
supports our pupils with their transition
endeavours that challenge their critical
through the school.”
thinking abilities. And the opportunity to
further develop and hone these skills is
The development of a cross-curricular
provided through our diverse and ever-
approach across Key Stages 1-3 has been
expanding extra-curricular programme,
an important initiative for the College over
which exposes pupils to situations where
the last year. College Head of Teaching
they must apply and re昀椀ne their skills in
and Learning, Elin Egger and Prep School
real-life settings.
Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator,
Lucy Manning have been instrumental,
In one of our early podcasts, Principal
along with Section and Department
Louise North and Head of the Prep School
Heads, in initiating this change.
Jonathan Egan discussed the foundations
of a modern education with guest host
Mrs Manning commented: “A cross-
Katharine James from Talk Education.
curricular approach to education o昀昀ers
You can listen to this podcast here.
pupils a multifaceted and enriching
Alongside insights from two pupils - Alex
learning experience. By integrating
S in Year 8, and Head Girl Ruby B in Year
di昀昀erent subject areas, pupils can connect
13 - they collectively discuss what an
knowledge and skills across disciplines,
education at the College looks like and
fostering a deeper understanding of
the school’s commitment to supporting the
real-world applications. This approach
development of every child.
encourages critical thinking, as pupils
can explore topics from multiple angles,
Mrs North commented: “The focus for us
promotes problem-solving abilities that
has always been on the individual child,
transcend the boundaries of individual
no children are the same, every child’s
subjects, and enhances children’s ability
idea of success is di昀昀erent and we have
to collaborate e昀昀ectively, as they learn to
to be able to adapt to that in the way in
communicate and work with peers who
which we deliver our education. It’s as
bring diverse perspectives to the table.”
much about learning skills as it is acquiring
knowledge and we have injected real
As a member of Year 8, Alex was able
passion and joy into learning at the school
to comment during the podcast on
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