Step Up with Confidence
We are excited to introduce Oxley ELEVATE, our innovative new program for Year 5 and 6 students, designed to provide an exceptional learning experience that supports them as they begin to prepare for Senior School.
Working across the Stage allows teachers to differentiate and tailor their teaching to support, enrich and extend students while starting to offer them highly supported opportunities to experience learning opportunities in Senior School learning spaces.
Oxley ELEVATE aims to offer a seamless and engaging pathway for our Stage 3 students, creating a bridge that fosters confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for the future.
Oxley Elevate Goals:
- Prepares our students to step up from Junior School to Senior School
- Our aim is to meet the students where they are at and guide them to the next level. For some students, this could be providing them with timely, fresh challenges and for others, it will work towards easing any anxiety they may feel about moving to Senior School.
- Offer enrichment opportunities to students in a range of Key Learning Areas – beyond just English and Maths.
- Takes their independence, resilience and enthusiasm for learning to the next level. Provides meaningful exposure to Senior subjects and learning spaces.
- Foster curiosity and engagement through hands-on learning in a range of learning environments.
Stage-Based Classes for Tailored Learning and Enrichment
Our program features five dynamic, stage-based classes combining both Year 5 and Year 6 students. This approach enables highly effective differentiation across all subject areas within the NSW curriculum, ensuring that each student receives the appropriate level of challenge, support, and enrichment. Whether a student is excelling or needs additional help, our experienced educators will tailor the learning experience to meet their individual needs, setting them up for success in Senior School and as lifelong learners.
Exposure to Specialist Classrooms and Facilities
A key highlight of the program is the opportunity for students to access Senior School specialist classrooms, for example:
- Wood Technology
- Food Technology
- Science Laboratories
- Music Rooms
- Art Studios
- Languages-Japanese, French
This exposure to Senior School facilities allows students to experience what it’s like to move between different classrooms and work with specialist teachers, just as they would in Senior School, while still in the supportive environment of the Junior School. It’s an exciting, hands-on experience that not only sparks curiosity but also gives students the confidence they need as they ease into Senior School life.
Smooth Transition with Ongoing Support
The program is designed to ensure that students feel supported and confident as they prepare to step up. It will provide a gentle, gradual exposure to the next stage of their learning while they are still wholly a part of the Junior School. Teachers and support staff work closely with students, providing continuous guidance and encouragement, ensuring they have the tools they need to manage the academic and social aspects of theirtransition to Senior School. The transition isn’t just academic; it’s about developing confidence and independence, creating a well-rounded foundation for future success.
Benefits of ELEVATE
ELEVATE will offer unique learning opportunities for our students, giving them a taste of Senior school life, with access to specialist classrooms and facilities that enrich their learning experience. The blend of Year 5 and Year 6 students will allow for differentiation in teaching which will ensure that every student is challenged at their level and supported when necessary. This will provide opportunities for our Team to meet students where they are at and take them to the next level.
The ELEVATE program will ensure students are not just academically prepared for high school but are also socially and emotionally ready for the next stage of the educational journey.
For students commencing their learning journey at Oxley in year 5 for Oxley ELEVATE it also eases parents' minds knowing that their child has secured a place in the Oxley Senior School.
