Years 3 – 6 is a special and developmentally important time when students really blossom at John Colet School. Children take greater risks with their learning, build resilience, and are challenged in diverse areas. Within a supportive environment, students gain confidence in their strengths and develop their ability to work with others, for the benefit of all.
Parents who move their children during primary years to John Colet often express confidence in the transition process and the ease with which their child settles into their new environment.
As a small school with only two classes per year level, everybody knows each other, facilitating a family atmosphere, where students feel connected. The close-knit JCS community gives parents better access to teachers and staff who know their children on an individual level. Of special note is that children stay with the same class for several years, meaning children form deeper bonds through consistency and routine.
Headmaster Julian Wilcock says the benefit of staying with the same teacher is that it fosters an appreciation of each child’s social and academic progress.
“We focus on character development and values, towards greater confidence and a love of learning. This can only come with excellent teachers who truly connect with the child.”
Perhaps one of the biggest contributing factors to students’ readiness for high school is their mindfulness program, the practice of The Pause – intentional pauses throughout the day to stop, reflect, give attention, and make sure they are present. The result? A more grounded, more connected, and more attentive approach to their learning and life.
Mr Wilcock says the best feedback the school consistently receives from graduating parents is that their children are confident, independent, aware of their strengths and areas for development, and are socially and academically ready for high school.
“While we were always happy with her schooling at John Colet, it is now that we can fully appreciate just how well she has been prepared for high school,” said a parent of a recent graduate.
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