The Upper School

From around age fourteen, when pupils come to adolescence, their relationship with their teacher changes. At this time they enter the Upper School where we gradually challenge students to develop the self discipline needed for more adult interaction. In effect we seek slowly to transfer authority from the teacher to the student. The move to the Upper School is an exciting challenge for students in a Steiner School.

Responsibility and Teamwork

Learning self control and taking responsibility for one's own work is a part of the story, but learning how to work with other people and acquiring teamwork skills are also fundamental requirements for the young adult.

Preparing for GCSEs

All lessons are now taught by specialist teachers who seek to help students achieve the highest academic standards. We continue to use the main lesson (project blocks) for subjects such as history, literature, science and geography. Class IX students also begin their GCSE courses.

Upper School Students Hard at Work

Applying the Finishing Touches

 Creative and Intuitive Students

Getting the credentials needed for going on to the next stage of education is important, but young teenagers need much more than this. It is important to help them develop their own creativity and encourage them to take initiative. This we achieve partly through our art and craft projects and partly through the main lessons where project work provides wide scope for self-development. Students are also helped to take much more responsibility for managing their own time and making sure their work is done satisfactorily.