Year 6 to 7 Transition

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition

Learning and Teaching in Secondary School: A focus on Science

In each Newsletter we would love to showcase some of the amazing work that our Secondary learners and teachers do, this week we would like to introduce our incredible Scientists.

Our state of the art mega lab and specialist Science labs are innovative and flexible learning environments that encourage inquiry and empower our learners as young Scientists. The exhibition spaces are also coming to life with STEAM projects that inspire our learners to understand the world and help to make it a better place for all.

For example, as we prepare for Earth Day on April 22nd, our Year 9 Scientists are working on a futuristic Green Technology project. Focusing on how to build sustainable environments; taking environmental factors into consideration when planning and constructing new buildings. To begin the project, a visiting speaker who is an expert in Sustainable Built Environments came into school and delivered an inspiring workshop with our Year 9 learners. Using this as an initial springboard, learners then began to plan and construct their own futuristic eco friendly designs. Every year during the Green Technology project, Science teachers are astonished at the creativity and dedication that learners demonstrate. Learners are usually able to show and discuss their learning during a Learning Exhibition for parents, but this year with CoVid-19, we may need to be more innovative in how learners exhibit their finished models and videos. One thing is for sure our young Scientists love Secondary Science!

This is the video that was made from the Year 9 Green Technology project in 2019...

Meet our Secondary Senior Leaders

Normally we would be chatting in person but if you have any specific questions, our team would love to meet you, either one-to-one or pop them an email to arrange a chat.

Head of Secondary

Peter Hart began his career in education in the leafy suburbs of London where he quickly became a Senior Leader and key driver of pedagogical improvement and the implementation of bespoke Assessment, Recording and Reporting systems across schools. Following successful service at large Secondary Schools, Peter was then recruited into the field of School Improvement and worked across eighty three schools to improve standards and learner outcomes. He was also asked to work with the UK government on the delivery of the English National Curriculum. Peter first moved to Singapore six years ago and in 2014, became the Head of Nexus' Secondary School. Since then, the school has grown significantly and exam results at both IGCSE and IB Diploma have increased remarkably, as well as the size of his family. He came to Singapore with one child and now has three; and all are happy young inquirers in the Nexus Primary School! In his free time, Peter enjoys cooking, sport, DIY, travel and making crazy scientific inventions with his own children.

Deputy Head of School (Secondary)

A passionate and creative educator, Paula was born in Spain and enjoys learning new languages and celebrating diversity. She loves to see learners flourish in a challenging and supportive environment to become happy, compassionate, confident and responsible global citizens and future leaders. Having completed her Masters a few years ago, Paula is currently completing a NPQML professional qualification through University College London’s Institute of Education. Paula has taught in a variety of contexts in the UK, France and the Philippines, teaching both Spanish and French and is an experienced IB Diploma examiner. She has also led both pastoral and academic teams, as well as leading whole school teaching and learning initiatives. Paula has a passion for art and enjoys visiting art galleries, as well as drawing and painting with her son who will soon be joining Nexus.

Deputy Head of School (Whole School)

With over twelve years education sector experience in the UK and Singapore, Stephanie Hughes is our key driver for the Education Outside The Classroom Programme and the development of the school's relationships with charities, businesses and corporations. Having worked in the private sector as a Marketing Executive before entering education, she brings creativity and divergent thinking to her teaching and leadership style. Stephanie teaches Health and Physical Education lessons at Nexus, and passionately believes in the value of an inclusive, holistic education. In her spare time she continues to use her professional dance training to choreograph and perform.

Thank you all for your lovely questions, please continue to ASK QUESTIONS and we will provide the answers and more updates in the following newsletter (anonymously!). Of course, if anyone would like to meet privately, our door is always open.

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