Intermediate Programme, Grades 4 to 6

The Intermediate Programme builds on skill development and experiences of the primary years, providing students with a solid foundation for successful academic achievement, positive peer relationships and a growing sense of responsibility for their own learning. The Intermediate curriculum at Saint Margaret's relies on both instruction of basic skills and the integration of themes. This provides a meaningful, structured learning environment within which the students develop individual skills. Students also have many opportunities to work cooperatively with their peers. The curriculum highlights the importance of critical thinking skills, study skills, accessing and using information in meaningful ways, understanding the connections between different ideas and concepts, decision making and self-directed learning. Active participation is encouraged at all times. It is also at this level that homework expectations increase and letter grades appear on report cards.

The development of leadership skills is emphasized at the Intermediate level. Class Captains are elected at the Grade Four and Five levels. Students in Grades Five and Six are voted into office by all students from Grades Three to Six. The Junior School Representatives to Council participate on the Student Council. Junior School House Captains and Vice Captains represent their individual Houses. The experience of a student in Grades Four to Six at St. Margaret's is designed to foster self-esteem, to develop academic potential and to motivate her to become a lifelong learner.