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Destination step4 800pxA More Mature Approach

Years 7-8 | Ages 11-13

Leadership | Responsibility | Decision-making | Adventure | Socialisation

The final stepping-stone marks the conclusion of the Feltonfleet experience, which for many pupils culminates in applications for scholarships at their senior schools.  
 

 

 


34640 feltonfleet core skills 1In the Upper School pupils follow a broad and rich curriculum which thoroughly prepares them for success in their senior schools and beyond.

Academic rigour lies at the heart of all this, along with a focus on the development of the core skills of thinking and learning, reviewing and improving and communicating. Independence, collaboration and leadership are emphasised throughout, and pupils flourish in assuming wider responsibilities within the Feltonfleet community, from taking meaningful leadership roles to representing the school at the highest level in sporting, creative and academic spheres. 

A strong academic tutorial system exists to guide pupils through their learning, where progress is reviewed and next steps are established. Pupils become adept at reflecting on their progress and they each maintain an online blog.

Our Pupil iPad Programme emphasises personalised learning, heightened organisation, creative productivity, extended collaborative possibilities and effective communication. Pupils learn to differentiate digital tools which creatively demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, and to exploit those which support their individualised learning pathways here at Feltonfleet. Our values of Responsibility and Respect sit at the heart of our Upper School iPad Programme, elements we believe are vital in any authentic programme of digital citizenship.

The Enrichment provision, including lectures and annual symposiums with partner schools, offers exciting opportunities for academic and personal development. Individuals can challenge themselves and develop resilience through pursuing a wide variety of interests.

As their Destination 13 journey concludes, pupils cultivate a mature approach to learning, confident in making independent decisions. Above all they feel a sense of security and belonging that proves indispensable throughout their lives. They have become the best version of themselves.

Upper School (Year 7 & 8) Leadership Programme 

Headmistress Shelley Lance and Senior Deputy Head Elizabeth Sieczko with the Year 8 Prefect teamIn Years 7 and 8 we encourage our senior pupils, as the school’s role models,  to widen their responsibilities across the school and take on leadership roles to assist in the smooth running of the school. This includes training for specific roles (e.g. becoming peer mentors), or applying for positions of responsibility that they feel passionate about.

These include:

  • becoming School Prefects, Digital Leaders, Performing Arts Prefects, Librarians

  • becoming Peer Mentors, helping younger children to organise games and solve conflicts at break times and lunchtimes

  • becoming members of the Charity or Eco Committee

  • becoming a Section Leader or Sports Captain.

We are confident that our Upper School leaders make a lasting impact when in post, set exactly the right example to the younger pupils and are involved in important decision making. We expect our senior leaders to consistently meet high standards of politeness, courtesy, dress, attendance and punctuality as well as work as part of a team and listen carefully to the thoughts and feelings of others.

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feltonfleetschool - March 26
Thrilled to see our entire school come together for an epic House Cross Country Festival! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Massive thanks to all the pupils, staff, volunteers and spectators who made this a truly memorable event. Your dedication and sportsmanship shine bright! #Feltonfleet #FeltonfleetSport

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feltonfleetschool - March 25
An unforgettable trip to Le Château de Chanterelle in France for some of our Year 7 pupils over the past few days. From exploring the local markets, to learning about cheese-making at @lavachedelouvicamp, diving into sea life at @planetenausicaa, indulging in chocolate delights at @chocolatbeussentlachelle, and delving into history at @coupole_france's WWII bunker complex. Education, adventure and memories all in one. #FeltonfleetYear7 #FeltonfleetLanguages #FeltonfleetIdentityAndCulture

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feltonfleetschool - March 21
Our Year 7 students delivered a stellar performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last week! Check out these snaps capturing their incredible talent and teamwork on stage. #FeltonfleetYear7 #FeltonfleetPerformingArts

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feltonfleetschool - March 18
A huge thank you to our wonderful guest authors who visited Feltonfleet as part of our World Book Day celebrations. @julian_sedgwick held his audience spellbound with his tales of resilience, @jmeggittphillips had everyone in stitches whilst creating gruesome villains, @tompalmerauthor enthralled pupils with how he honours real people in his war stories, and @chloe.inkpen guided pupils on the journey of creating their own books, emphasising the importance of embracing mistakes as opportunities for new creations. Our visitors' inspiring stories and passion for literature have fuelled the love for reading and writing in our pupils. We're grateful to each, for the time and dedication to nurturing young minds. #FeltonfleetLiteracy #FeltonfleetEducationalExcellence

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feltonfleetschool - March 18
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. At Feltonfleet, our pupils will be taking part in activities and discussions to shine a spotlight on how we all have different minds and don't all learn the same way. #FeltonfleetWellbeingAndInclusion #FeltonfleetEducationalExcellence #FeltonfleetWhereIndividualsReallyMatter #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

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feltonfleetschool - March 14
Go go go Joseph! Good luck to our talented Year 7 pupils for their performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat this evening. The audience is in for a real treat! 🌈🎭 #FeltonfleetPerformingArts #FeltonfleetYear7

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feltonfleetschool - March 9
Good luck to the Ballet girls and boys who will taking their Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams this Sunday. Their examiner Miss Bell is in for a real treat for mothers day! #FeltonfleetPerformingArts

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feltonfleetschool - March 8
Celebrating literary magic on World Book Day! Yesterday our school came alive with the enchanting spirit of storytelling as pupils and staff transformed into their favourite book characters. From classic tales to modern adventures, our vibrant community embraced the joy of reading. Swipe to see the creativity and enthusiasm that filled our halls! #FeltonfleetLiteracy #FeltonfleetWhereIndividualsReallyMatter

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feltonfleetschool - March 1
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy St David's Day from our vibrant Science Department, who today are honouring Welsh culture and heritage with a lovely display of daffodils displayed in test tubes (of course!). 🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #StDavidsDay #FeltonfleetCharacterAndCulture #FeltonfleetScience