Primary School

Where curiosity meets confidence. At Studyhouse Primary, we guide Grade 4–7 learners through the pivotal bridge from learning foundations to independent, self‑directed study. Our classrooms are warm, structured, and joyful—designed to spark inquiry while building the skills students need for senior grades and beyond.

What Families Can Expect

Personalised learning with clear goals, small class sizes, and targeted support.
Evidence‑based teaching focused on retrieval practice, spaced learning, and explicit instruction.
Strong literacy & numeracy as the backbone for science, social sciences, and the arts.
Executive function coaching (planning, organisation, study habits) woven into weekly routines.
Character & wellbeing: kindness, resilience, and responsible digital citizenship.

Grades 4–7: The Bridge Years

We focus on the leap from “learning to learn” to “learning to think.”
Grade 4–5: Consolidate core skills, build confidence, and explore broadly.
Grade 6: Stretch critical thinking, multi‑step problem solving, and collaborative projects.
Grade 7: Leadership opportunities and high‑school readiness—note‑taking, test strategy, and independent work.

A day in the life at StudyHouse

Warm Start: Quick retrieval to activate prior knowledge.
Mini‑Lesson: Clear modelling with examples and anchor charts.
Guided Practice: Small‑group coaching and targeted scaffolds.
Independent Practice: Purposeful tasks with teacher feedback.
Community & Clubs: Sport, arts, maker time, or service projects.

Support

Learning support: Short‑cycle interventions, literacy & numeracy boosts.
Stretch & extension: Enrichment pathways and project mentorship.
Wellbeing: Proactive check‑ins and restorative practices.
Family partnership: Concise progress notes and termly conferences.

Subjects Offered — Grades 4 to 7

Core Academic Subjects

English (Home Language & First Additional Language options) – Reading, writing, speaking, listening, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and confident communication.
Mathematics – Numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, data handling and introduction to algebraic thinking through problem solving.
Natural Sciences – Life, physical and earth sciences with hands-on experiments, observations and reporting.
Social Studies (History & Geography) – Map skills, historical events, local/global communities, critical thinking and understanding people and environments.

Enrichment & Practical Subjects

Life Skills / Personal Development – Social and emotional growth, teamwork, decision-making, health, safety, study skills and resilience.
Technology & Computer Literacy – Typing, online research, basic coding, use of digital tools, digital citizenship and online safety.
Creative Arts (Visual Arts & Music) – Drawing, painting, collage, singing, rhythm, simple instruments and creative expression.
Physical Education (PE) – Fitness, movement, athletics, games and teamwork for healthy lifestyles and motor development.

Our Approach

Active learning through projects, experiments and group tasks.
Differentiated teaching to support and challenge all learners.
Assessments using classwork, projects and termly evaluations.
Emphasis on curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.