| TIMETABLES |
| Pre-School (ages 2-4) - either morning or afternoon shift |
| Kinder (5 years old) -morning and afternoon shifts |
| Primary School -(ages 6 to 11) - morning shift: English /afternoon shift: Spanish |
The English language is of primary importance in the school’s academic programs. At the end of Primary level all students are expected to acquire a fluent command of English in both oral and written communication in any setting or situation.
The academic aim of the English language is to bring each student to the highest point of his/her potential. English – as a subject – is connected with the Spanish Official Syllabus and designed to give as wide a range of topics as possible, related to the realities of the outside world. Some aspects of history, geography or sciences that students are supposed to learn in Spanish, are taught and assessed through English. Skills and concepts are integrated throughout the curriculum using a variety of methods and technologies. Many concepts and skills are reinforced and expanded from one grade level to the next.
At the end of 2nd, 4th and 6th Grades students are prepared to take an international examination corrected at the University of Cambridge, England. (Young Learners Examinations, KET and PET). Candidates get special tuition for the necessary entry-requirements.
The study of the English language
and the variety of subjects studied through English provide students with
an integral education which stimulates and integrates intellectual and
emotional growth.
Teachers use a variety of approaches to teaching and learning in order to meet the wide range of student needs within a classroom.
The subject areas are integrated so that the students see the relationship among the subjects. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and skills learned to real world problems.
Homework
Homework may be assigned throughout the
week to reinforce classroom instruction or finish classroom work. When
homework is assigned, it would take about 30-45 minutes to complete. If
you have any questions or find your child struggling with the work, please
contact the teacher.
Grading
Grades are based on daily work, test scores
and special projects. Report cards are issued every three months. Parents
are informed – between grading periods – if students are in
danger of failing a period or when their performance is below teacher’s
expectations.
Apart from English and Spanish, the curriculum areas of Information Technology,
Art, Music and Physical Education are also evaluated.
Family/School Connection
School and teachers welcome parents’
visits and phone calls. Parents are encouraged to make the most of all
opportunities to be involved in their child’s educational experience.
We also use ELECTRONIC MAIL as an immediate way of communicating with other children all over the world. Pupils can search for classroom partners for E-mail exchanges.
Pupils are taught to think carefully about the content
and quality when communicating information to children abroad. The English
Department restricts children’s access to computing room and to
particular websites.
The English and Spanish Departments have a Reading Project to encourage children to read a great variety of topics and styles. We are subscribed to www.readinga-z.com offering a wide range of graded titles (in English and Spanish) for children aged 5 to 12.
Give Your Child Every Opportunity to Enjoy and Learn From Books – either printed or digital:
• read books to them
• tell them stories and rhymes
• help them to tell their own stories
• let them pretend to read their favourite stories
• encourage them to guess “What is going to happen next?”
Children need a regular intake of energy and other nutrients to keep going and stay healthy. As well as providing fuel for the body, energy is important to help them concentrate in the classroom. Studies show that children perform less well at school in a variety of tasks, when energy levels are low.
From 8:30 to 8:45 –Monday through Friday - Primary children share news in English with whatever they have for breakfast: fruit, crisps, cereal, crackers with cheese, chocolate, biscuits, yogurt, milk, fruit juice, vegetable sticks, toast, scones or a sandwich. Those who have breakfast at home also enjoy this time to share in group.
Snacks can be bought at the School Canteen or brought from home to be consumed at mid-afternoon break time.
Children are encouraged to bring a drink of water to be consumed throughout the day. Sweets are not encouraged in school. In other words healthy snacks please.
For Lunch, Primary School children have a choice of:
1. School meal
2. Packed lunch
3. Home to lunch
At the School Canteen great care is taken to ensure that the meals provide a well balanced and nutritious diet for growing children, bearing in mind present opinions as to the value of lower fat, lower sugar and higher fibre diets. A monthly menu is sent out in advance and parents and children are asked to book their meals the day before or earlier.
Children who bring packed lunches or buy school meals eat together in the Dining Hall under teachers’ supervision.
Children are able to bring their own drink to have with their meal (water is always available) but we do not permit carbonated drinks (Cola type).
Shoes – black in a style suitable for school wear. Please ensure that these are practical and can be put on and off without adult assistance. Boots, open-toed sandals, high heels and “fashion” shoes are not appropriate.
Please mark ALL items of clothing and footwear with your child’s
name. If you fail to do this, it is very difficult to trace lost articles.
Any items of clothing that we are not able to return to the rightful owner
will be placed in lost property. Lost property boxes are situated on the
First floor.
Class Educational Visits, occurring during school time,
are organised to places of interest associated with their topic work.
Parents are always notified of such visits well in advance and charged
for travel, entrance fees, specially-hired services, etc.
We
offer our children extra curricular activities after school having special
fees. Activities on offer include:
Music: small group instrumental lessons – flute and drums
*Art
*Chess
*Swimming
Many of our children
live at a considerable distance from school and therefore parents might
like to consider hiring transport to and from school. It is the parents’
responsibility to make arrangements for and meet the costs of travel between
home and school.
School transportation information is available on request.
