The Fort Issue 04 Nov 2019 | Page 25

#5: Adolescents need support with the transition between elementary and secondary

The prefrontal cortex region of the brain does not fully mature until we are in our 20s. As a result of this, adolescents need extra support when it comes to organisation, decision-making and self-control.

(Taken from International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) Curriculum Guide 2019-21)

So far this year students have already participated in 2 of their 5 IMYC entry points as seen in next page .

I hope you enjoy reading more about what our Middle School Students have been up to within this edition of “The Fort” and how within our work we strive to offer learning opportunities that support our students’ needs.