TSS Prospectus - The Southport School

ourcurriculumtailoredfor boysCurrent brain research shows that boyslearn differently from girls. That’s why ourcurriculum is developed to educate boys ina way that best suits their needs. Throughlow student-to-staff ratios, we provide ourboys with greater individual attention. Ourresearch demonstrates that boys performbetter academically when they are involvedin cultural and sporting activities. As aresult, they become more confident anddevelop time management andorganisational skills.o u r p r e pa r at o r ys c h o o l(Prep Year to Year 7)Key educational features ofthe Preparatory School include:• English, Mathematics, Scienceand Studies of Society andthe Environment• Lego Robotics Program• Boys’ Reading Program• Learning supported by integratedcomputer technology• Year 7 dual-campus transitionprogram to Year 8• Extensive sporting activities• Specialist library dedicated to theneeds of our younger students• LOTE (Language Other ThanEnglish) – Chinese and French• Music Program• Gifted & Talented Program• Differentiated classes in Mathematics& English for high achieving studentso u r s e n i o r s c h o o l(Year 8 to Year 12)Key educational features ofthe Senior School include:• Leadership development• Emotional intelligence• Thinking and creativity skills• Boys’ Reading Program• Gifted & Talented Program for highability students• Honours Program for high achievingstudents• Vocational Education and Training(for students seeking employmentor pursuing traineeships orapprenticeships)• LOTE (Language Other Than English)– Chinese, French and Japanese• Differentiated classes for high achievingstudents• Access to university subjects• Specialist library centre forYear 8 to Year 12We schoolboys were transported into an environment blessed withstature and beauty, rich in tradition, superb in location, with a great pastand destined for a similarly great future. I can say with certainty that TSShas always provided the wherewithal for the production of fine (anddeeply grateful) Australians.”Professor AGR Sheil 1956 Rhodes Scholar and Kidney and LiverTransplant Pioneer (TSS Old Boy, 1947 – 1950).