Last week, the boys in Year 6 visited our Stanmore Campus, together with the boys from Wyvern House, for their second Experience Stanmore Day (with the first being in Year 5).  The purpose of these days is to support our boys in their transition to Year 7 at Stanmore or elsewhere by exposing them to the senior school structure and some of the lessons that they will undertake and be able to choose from in the coming weeks.

To make the experience as authentic as possible the boys started the day with a train ride from Lindfield Station to Stanmore with a quick walk across the platform at Central. The boys were amazed at how easy and quick it was to get to Stanmore from Lindfield.

Throughout the day the boys learnt about the importance of having and demonstrating a growth mindset in all that they do in order to be successful lifelong learners and men who provide a positive contribution to our society. They were able to demonstrate their growth mindset as they participated in English Literature, Drama, Commerce, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Science lessons with the Stanmore teaching staff. Some of the boys were also given the opportunity to experience a full senior school assembly with some interesting insights from Dr Mulford. The day was truly authentic ending with an Emergency Evacuation (as a result of some food technology creations that fortunately weren’t ours!) in the rain!

The boys were excellent participants throughout the day and demonstrated enthusiasm for the activities and respect for others. They were truly great role models for our campus.

Pascal Czerwenka – Year 6 Teacher