MIDDLE SCHOOL
Meet me in the Middle
At ICS, we are responding to the needs of students aged 10-14, a transformative time for identity, belonging and self discovery. Our Middle School fosters resilience and emotional well-being through a holistic approach that prioritises human connection, cultural awareness, and mental health. Guided by a dedicated pastoral programme, it is not just the middle: it is where everything comes together.
Why We are Creating a Middle School at ICS?
The creation of a Middle School at ICS is more than a name convention. It is a response to the unique needs of students aged 10-14. This pivotal time, when identity takes shape, belonging is tested, and purpose emerges, demands a space for growth, resilience, and connection.
In a world of academic, digital, and social pressures, we empower students to not just navigate adolenscence but to own it - where well-being is foundational, belonging is nurtured, and self discovery flourishes.
Our community is thrilled to welcome Ms Lindy Hirt as the inaugural Middle School Principal at ICS. Starting in August 2025, Lindy will lead an evidence-based, human-centred team of educators, charged with transforming the learning experience of life in the Middle.
With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to meaningful connections, Ms Lindy Hirt will shape a transformative experience for Grades 5 to 8 - one where learning is vibrant, personal, and deeply impactful.
What Makes Our Middle School Different?
At ICS, Middle School is not an "in-between." It is the centre of transformation, a purpose-built bridge for growth between Grades 5 and 8. We embrace the complexities of adolescence, addressing identity struggles, peer dynamics, and the challenges of a hyper-connected world with a holistic approach.
Students develop independence, resilience, self discovery, and identity through electives, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary opportunities. Our commitment to pairing academic excellence with emotional well-being, personal growth, and authentic connection sets us apart. This is a Middle School where every student is seen, heard and empowered at the very heart of their journey.
Who We Are
- We are unapologetic mental health advocates
- We are a catalyst for holistic growth
- We are a community that demands more
- We are a safe place that pushes limits
- We are a mindful digital community
We are unapologetic mental health advocates
We are a catalyst for holistic growth
We are a community that demands more
We are a safe place that pushes limits
We are a mindful digital community
What We Are Not
- We are not indifferent to emotional learning
- We are not driven by pressure alone
- We are not a digital-first culture
- We are not disconnected from nature
- We are not a passive learning space
We are not indifferent to emotional learning
We are not driven by pressure alone
We are not a digital-first culture
We are not disconnected from nature
We are not a passive learning space
Ready to Meet us in the Middle?