# Years 5 & 6

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			Years 5 & 6	

	**Our only regret is that we didn’t send our daughter to Selwyn House School earlier.

Gabrielle **Past Parent
	Years 5 & 6 marks an important transition from the Junior School to the Middle School at Selwyn House School.

	The Middle School years at Selwyn House, encourages students to develop greater independence and personal responsibility. Girls build strong academic skills, collaborate effectively, and develop the tools to be confident, reflective and principled learners with a deep awareness of others.

				
	

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			Years 5 & 6 Curriculum	

	The curriculum in Years 5 & 6 focuses on building fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding within and across all areas of learning.

	Reading, writing and mathematics, continue to be strongly emphasised, alongside a range of specialist subject areas that enhances each student’s learning.

The Middle School programme is designed to be engaging and relevant, preparing students with the skills and confidence needed for a seamless transition into the Senior School.

				
	

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			Timetabled Subject Areas	

	From day one, across all year levels, students are supported by their classroom teacher and a variety of specialist teachers who are considered experts in their chosen fields.

	YEARS 5 & 6 TIMETABLED SUBJECT AREAS

Kapa Haka*, Mathematics, Mechatronics*, Music*, Performing Arts*, Physical Education & Health*, Reading, Science*, Spanish*, Swimming*, Unit of Inquiry, Visual Arts*, Wellbeing, Writing

* Denotes taken by specialist teacher

				
	

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			Pastoral Care & Wellbeing	

	Our daily Pastoral Care & Wellbeing programme ensures that every girl feels supported, valued and connected in all aspects of the School.

	From the beginning, students form strong bonds with their teachers and peers, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Each Middle School student is partnered with a ‘buddy’ in a different year level, providing friendship, guidance and a connection to the wider school community.

	Learning

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			Education & Curriculum	

	At Selwyn House School, small class sizes allow for personalised support, fostering a nurturing environment where each student can thrive both personally and academically. Our scaffolded learning approach builds skills and confidence progressively, supporting every stage of development from Pre-school to Year 8.

							[Pre-school](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/our-pre-school/)
									[Years 1 & 2](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/education/years-1-2/)
									[Years 3 & 4](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/education/years-3-4/)
									[Years 5 & 6](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/education/years-5-6/)
									[Years 7 & 8](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/education/years-7-8/)

				
	
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