Years 7-8
We are known for being a progressive school where students can achieve highly and thrive as individuals. Our unique and valuable Stonar Diploma for pupils in Years 7-8 is a testament to that.
The Stonar Diploma
The Stonar Diploma is a two-year learning journey for Years 7 and 8 that challenges pupils to maximise their academic progress, to develop team-working and leadership skills and to participate widely in School life, making the most of the opportunities available to them.
The pupils’ portfolios demonstrate a wide variety of achievements - not only academic - but also public speaking, adventure training and creative and performing arts, in addition to outside interests and hobbies.
Following a formal presentation of portfolios and achievements at the end of Year 8, pupils are awarded either a Distinction, Merit or Pass Award.
Pupils are challenged to develop team-working and leadership skills."
Personalised Approach
With small class sizes of 15 on average, your child will benefit from a calm classroom environment and a high degree of personal attention. This means that pupils of all abilities are stretched and supported on an individual basis to achieve their potential.
Each week, pupils meet with their personal tutor to hone their study skills, analyse their work and reflect on their learning in the wider context of world current affairs, career paths and the environment; Stonar pupils have a global perspective.
Theme-based Curriculum
Thematic learning helps children to learn in a meaningful way that is relevant to their own lives and is a natural progression from Primary school - whether here at Stonar or from elsewhere.
In Year 7, the three themes (one per term) are Identity, Structure, and Relationships. Pupils in Year 8 focus on Change, Communication, and Discovery.
Academic Scholarships
All prospective pupils for Year 7 will be considered for an Academic Scholarship, based on their performance during General Entrance Assessment Day, other academic data and an interview with the Headmaster or Senior Deputy Head.
Pupils currently in Year 8 at Stonar who do not hold an Academic Scholarship will be considered for their suitability at Year 9. Successful pupils will be notified in the Summer Term of Year 8.
