Graduating Primary: Year 6’s Journey of Impact and Inspiration

Our Year 6 students at Alice Smith School are embarking on an extraordinary path toward primary graduation, fuelled by an innovative partnership with Heriot-Watt University.

This collaboration empowers them to craft their own personal impact statements, bold declarations of their goals mirroring the reflective spirit of graduation ceremonies worldwide, where students showcase..

Bridging the Gap: Alice Smith School's Transition Prefects Facilitate Seamless Shifts

Transitioning from Primary to Secondary school can be both exciting and daunting for students, especially when it involves moving to a new stage in their educational journey. At Alice Smith School, we understand the significance of smooth transitions, particularly for our Year 6 students as they prepare to step into Year 7. To ensure their shift is as seamless as possible, our..

Concept-based Learning at the Primary Campus

Our approaches to learning and our curriculum are constantly evolving at the Alice Smith School. They are influenced by research, evidence around effective learning, by what we observe within our students as they learn and also by our collective purpose; spark courageous exploration to inspire a better world.

Additionally, we must consider what the purpose of education is..