Academic Life
At Erskine Stewart Melville, we believe that the early years is the most crucial part of a child’s educational journey. Whether focusing on early reading, numeracy or physical development, this is the point at which we lay the foundations for their future success.
The Best Start for your Child
Our early years approach combines play-based learning, that nurtures creativity and curiosity, with focused teaching to build knowledge and understanding across all school subjects. Our Classroom Teachers are experts in early education and childhood development and they work alongside specialist teachers in PE, Music, Drama, Modern Languages and Digital Learning who help the children to further develop their skills and understanding.
Inspiring a Love for Learning
As the children move up the Junior School we build on the strong foundations laid in the earlier years, encouraging students to take greater responsibility for their learning while nurturing their curiosity and critical thinking.
Our broad curriculum is enhanced by an extensive range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs, exciting trips and inspiring guests to help bring learning to life.
A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative learning, helping our students to work effectively in teams, communicate clearly, and respect diverse perspectives. Alongside this, we encourage independent study and the development of self-discipline, preparing our students for the responsibilities they will face in secondary school and beyond.
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A Rich and Varied Curriculum
Our broad curriculum gives children extraordinary opportunities to excel and learn new things and includes the subjects below.
| Spelling | Mathematics | Reading | Writing | Outdoor Learning |
| Music | Art | Dance | Drama | Team Building |
| History | Geography | Technology | Science | Digital Learning |
| French | Physical Education | German (Primary 7) | French | Home Economics (Primary 7) |
| Health and Wellbeing | Religious and Moral Education | Philosophy and Citizenship | Handwriting | Sport |
Our Dedicated Teachers
Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and go beyond the curriculum to inspire a love of learning. They nurture curiosity, champion creativity and empower students to reach their full potential. We are proud to be the first independent school in Scotland to be named as a Microsoft Global Showcase School. This makes us part of a leading group of schools recognised for innovation in teaching and learning and preparing students for the future.
“We have been simply overwhelmed by the talents and dedication of our children’s teachers. They consistently go above and beyond our expectations, offering a level of care that means our children always feel supported and encouraged in their learning and development.
The teachers provide stimulating days in and out of the classroom, and I feel certain my two have been set firmly on a path to become enthusiastic learners, which is all you can ever hope for as a parent.”
Anna Borthwick, Junior School Parent
