Academic : Key Stage Two

Key Stage Two: Prep 5-7

At Key Stage Two, Preps 5-7, the curriculum becomes much more exacting. Alongside the demands of fractions and percentages, the boys take part in a varied programme of learning and activity.

French is taught throughout Key Stage Two; initially, in the form of songs and games then progressing to role-plays and simple conversations by Prep 7.

ICT is incorporated into all subjects, where appropriate, and boys can make use of our new ICT suite. Technology and Design is also a popular Prep 7 subject.

Specialist teachers from the College instruct Games, PE, Art, Music and French. Drama is also timetabled each week and boys are given the opportunity to perform in adventurous productions.

A full programme of prep is set for boys in Prep 5-7 and parents receive details of this early in the Christmas Term. Parents are asked to check their son’s Prep Diary every Thursday and sign it in preparation for staff checking on Friday.

Progress cards are issued at the end of each half-term. Effort grades, for which House points are awarded with an explanation of grades, are recorded on all Progress Cards.

In the 2006 Key Stage Two Assessment, the percentage of boys who achieved Level Five in Maths was twice the Northern Ireland average and a magnificent three times the Northern Ireland average in English.

Hours of attendance: 8.40am – 3.00pm