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The Early Years Department will be hosting
A Message from
MRS. DYER
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Parents,
It was lovely to welcome the parents of our
year 3 children for their very moving Class
Assembly on ‘The effects of war on
children’. This is a sensitive topic, but the
children presented it with understanding
and empathy. Thank you to the children,
parents and teachers of Year 3 for a
wonderful presentation.
We hope many of you will join us on
Thursday, 1st February for our KS1 and
KS2 Parents’ Maths Workshops. They
promise to be fun, interactive and inform-
ative, giving you an insight into how your
child learns Maths in School and what you
can do to support them at home.
• Maths Workshop for KS1 parents
1:15-2:15
• Maths Workshop for KS2 parents
2:30-3:30
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journey. It serves as a significant milestone in their
their Maths workshop on Thursday, 15th
February 2024.
Our Year 6’s have been very busy this term. Last lays the foundation for future success and prepares portunity to develop key social and emotional
week we shared photos of them enjoying their
‘Crazy weekend’ at Regent Secondary school.
This Saturday they returned to Regent to sit their Year 6 cannot be overstated, as it plays a vital role in ing healthy relationships, managing stress
Regent Secondary School Entrance Exams. We
are proud to say all of the children came out of
the exam feeling happy and confident having
taken it in their stride.
Now, they are back in school and are focused on
preparations for their Cambridge Checkpoint
Exams which will be held in April. This exam
is the opportunity for pupils to show what they
have achieved throughout their time in Primary
school. The exams are marked by Cambridge
Assessment International Education and
provide an external international benchmark for
a child’s performance.
Year 6 is such an important class; in the past it
has been traditional for some parents to remove
their children from school at the end of year 5
and send them to Secondary school. Most
reputable secondary schools don’t accept pupils
at this age and if this is something you are con-
templating, we ask that you think very carefully.
The Importance of Year 6: A Crucial Year
for Academic Skills and Emotional Maturity:
Year 6 is a critical year in a student’s educational
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intellectual and emotional development in-
academic development, nurturing essential skills tertwine. The challenges and opportunities
and facilitating emotional maturity. This crucial year presented during Year 6 give students the op-
students for the challenges they will face in their skills, such as resilience, self-discipline, and
educational and personal lives. The importance of
empathy. These skills are essential for build-
shaping a student’s academic and personal growth. and anxiety, and navigating the complexities
of life. Year 6 acts as a bridge between child-
One of the noteworthy aspects of Year 6 in Abuja hood and adolescence, providing a support-
preparatory school is the curriculum we offer: The ive environment that encourages personal
Cambridge Curriculum. growth and emotional well-being.
The Cambridge Curriculum focuses on providing The importance of Year 6 also extends be-
a well-rounded education that cultivates critical yond academics and emotional development.
thinking, problem-solving, and independent learn- This critical year serves as a transition period,
ing skills. It fosters a holistic approach to education, preparing students for the next phase of their
nurturing both academic and personal development. educational journey. The skills acquired and
Students are exposed to a wide range of subjects, the experiences gained during Year 6 pave the
including English, Mathematics, Science, Humani- way for a seamless transition to secondary
ties, and Creative Arts. This comprehensive curric- education. Students become more self-reliant,
ulum equips students with a diverse skill set, setting organized, and adaptable, all of which are
them up for success in higher education and be- crucial qualities for success in higher grades.
yond. The Cambridge curriculum move seamlessly In conclusion, Year 6 is a crucial year in a stu-
from KS2 to KS3 and onto the IGCSE’s courses in dent’s academic and personal development.
KS4.
Our focus on holistic education provides a
Academically, Year 6 provides a platform for stu- strong foundation for our students to excel
dents to consolidate their knowledge and build academically. Additionally, Year 6 offers a
upon the foundations laid in previous years. The supportive environment for emotional ma-
classroom environment encourages active partici- turity, equipping students with essential life
pation and engagement, promoting a deeper under- skills. The experiences and skills acquired
standing of concepts and ideas. At Abuja Prep, we during this critical year lay the groundwork
emphasise the application of knowledge to real-life for success in future academic pursuits and
situations, encouraging students to think critically personal endeavors. Year 6 truly plays a pivot-
and analytically. This analytical thinking enables stu- al role in shaping the trajectory of a student’s
dents to approach problems from different angles educational journey, setting them up for a
and develop innovative solutions, preparing them bright and prosperous future.
for the challenges they will face in future academic Have a good week everyone.
endeavors. Best wishes.
Furthermore, Year 6 plays a vital role in fostering Dominique Dyer.
emotional maturity. Students at this stage of their
educational journey are at a crucial age where their
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