1. PROACTIVE LEARNING
All boys have different academic capabilities. Entry at Year 4 or 5 prepares students for the academic expectations at MBBC, particularly in preparation for transition to Secondary School. The Primary School is proactive in implementing identification processes for individual learning needs and offers a comprehensive Learning Enhancement programme which encompasses Learning Support and Learning Enrichment. In Year 6, the Learning Enhancement team, along with class teachers, work closely with staff in the Secondary School to ensure the transition for all students is a smooth one.
MBBC is proud to be an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, which offers the Primary Years Programme in Prep to Year 6. The IB programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, with the aim of developing internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Entry in Year 4 or 5 gives students exposure to the IB learning framework and prepares students for the academic expectations that come with a move into Secondary.
2. BUILDING CONFIDENCE
One of the biggest concerns for any child commencing at a new school is “will they make friends”?
In the MBBC Primary School, we have several strategies to alleviate these anxieties for students entering in Year 4 and 5, including an Orientation Day with ‘get to know you’ activities and the allocation of a buddy (current MBBC student in the same year level). Through our extensive offering of extra and co-curricular opportunities, the boys get the chance to have a go at new sports and cultural activities. They mix with students across classes and in other year levels. Entry in Year 4 or 5 gives students an opportunity to make a valued contribution to the Primary School before they move into their Secondary years, and allows students to establish friendships and feel confident with their peers.
3. ORIENTATION AT SCHOOL
Boys commencing in Year 4 or 5 have the opportunity to become familiar with the physical environment at MBBC. They become more confident in finding their way around the campus and are more comfortable utilising the many facilities MBBC has to offer, such as the mountain bike track, sporting facilities, new Library, science labs, and design technology facility.
4. PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
We are very proud of our Student Leadership Programme in the Primary School at MBBC. Each semester, we elect four Vice House Captains to represent our four houses - Flynn, Doherty, Dunlop and Nicholls. These boys organise and represent the College at significant events. In addition to these roles, we also have sporting Captains as part of our sporting competition. These roles are determined once each sporting season commences. Entry in Year 4 or 5 gives students an opportunity to participate in a number of learning experiences where they explore how they can contribute to the growth and development of the MBBC Primary School and discover the leader within themselves.
5. GETTING READY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Once friendships have been established, and the anxiety about a new school is behind them, in Year 6, students will be involved in a number of transition activities to pave the way for the move to the Secondary School. There are opportunities for them to meet and ask questions of Secondary teaching staff and College student leaders. They participate in Secondary House service events (such as free dress days and lunch-time activities), and they visit secondary learning spaces and get to know some of the specialist areas.
6. WORKING TOGETHER
Joining Moreton Bay Boys' College in Year 4 or 5 means your family joins a thriving community. There are many opportunities for parents of students in Year 4 or 5 to be involved in the College community, whether it be helping in the classroom, attendance at social events, acting as a year level parent representative, assisting with support-a-reader or marshalling at sporting events. Parent support of the College’s activities is always appreciated. There are also several support services offered to College families, including a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist.
7. SINGLE-SEX EDUCATION
Our rich and diverse learning environments are developed to engage boys intellectually, creatively, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We know that building confidence and pride in the abilities of boys means they thrive academically. Moreton Bay Boys’ College offers an engaging curriculum, specially developed for the ways boys think and learn.
The scope and diversity of our academic programme develops boys that want to be at school and want to learn, and our inquiry-based, hands-on approach to learning builds upon their natural curiosity. An all-boys education lets boys focus without the pressure to perform for girls. Boys can show interest without inhibition and can fully engage with the learning programmes in place.
We choose teachers who are passionate about working with boys, and who act as positive role models. A number of our teaching staff are specialists and leaders in their chosen fields, striving to help your son be his very best. By approaching teaching and learning in a way that is tailored to how boys learn, they thrive academically, socially and spiritually.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Our focus is on providing a learning environment where all students feel comfortable and confident. We see entry in Year 4 or 5 as an exciting opportunity for students and families to join our College and discover why we’re the experts in boy’s education.
Are you interested in learning more about joining us in Year 4 or 5? You can call our Enrolments Team on 07 3249 9322 or book a private college tour using the form below. We'd love to welcome you and your family to MBBC.
