[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We believe children have the right to express their ideas, thoughts, emotions and learning in a variety of ways. Our curriculum offers a variety of rich opportunities for children to express themselves through music and movement, painting, stories, sculpture, ceramics, construction, dramatic play, puppetry, along with the ‘typical’ ways of communicating such as re-telling, creating stories, discussions and negotiations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs stm_tabs_style=”style-2″ style=”modern” color=”green” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Dramatic Play” tab_id=”1661882438906-b75a0584-ee68″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3644″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Through access to dramatic play materials, children are able to dramatise situations, pretend to be someone or something different from themselves, and take on risky roles in a safe environment. This type of play increases vocabulary and builds on literacy and numeracy concepts in meaningful contexts. They can see the world from a different perspective, develop confidence and social skills, empathy, and problem solving skills. They learn how to self-regulate their emotions, and how to recognize the feelings of others. In the dramatic play area, educators act as play-partners, scaffolding the children’s learning to a new level. Observing children immersed in role playing provides educators with a glimpse of the child’s understanding of their world.
“Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible. No one can do more.” – Loris Malaguzzi[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Constructive Play” tab_id=”1661882438921-a956bdc3-6e86″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Children who are engaged in constructive play use materials to create something, and this increases in complexity as they get older. These materials can be blocks, tubes, ramps, boards; but constructive play can also be seen with play dough, and other fine-motor play. Constructive play allows children to be engineers, building for the sake of building, or for something they can use in other forms of play – such as a house or fort to engage in dramatic play. Dramatic play and constructive play often go hand-in-hand, and these two play areas are in close proximity to one another for ease in sharing of materials. Children learn to collaborate, plan, and design while developing spatial awareness, gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3719,3752,3669″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Visual Arts/Pottery & Ceramic Classes” tab_id=”1661882547703-460fd4c2-b4dd”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3630″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Children receive art instruction using various mediums such as paint, pastels, clay, wire, collage, and textiles and paper. Children encounter many types of materials, expressive languages and points of view. Our teachers act as researchers alongside the children, documenting stages of their art exploration through photographs and real-time dialogue notation while the children are creating. Educators make determinations about the direction of the children’s learning and provide additional provocations to test out their theories.
“Schools should be made of spaces where the hands of children could be active for messing about, with no possibility of boredom, hands and minds would engage each other with great liberating merriment in a way ordained by biology and evolution.” – Loris Malaguzzi[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs stm_tabs_style=”style-2″ style=”modern” color=”green” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Music and Movement” tab_id=”1661882602325-3c18763e-f054″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3644″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Music programme follows the interests of the children that are emerging throughout the week, leading to a unique curriculum that is developed alongside the children. It is based on the philosophical assumption that all children have a natural capacity to develop musical skills and abilities, and that children learn through play. Through the use of percussion instruments, guitar and voice, children are led through a magical, movement-rich program to enhance their love of music. Although our Music program is offered weekly, children have daily access to musical instruments in the classroom, with music and movement as a large part of the daily program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cooking” tab_id=”1661882602420-9f781038-88d2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Cooking provides a hands-on way to introduce mathematical concepts to children. These concepts include estimating, measuring, counting and sequencing. Language skills develop when new vocabulary is learned and applied. Cooking also develops motor skills, chopping, mixing, kneading and stirring improves motor skills and coordination. Our cooking classes take place once a week and give children the opportunity to make new connections with each other and build relationships in a new context.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3719,3752,3669″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Gardening – Nature and Nurture” tab_id=”1661882602528-51693372-5f45″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3630″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Our curriculum includes a gardening program that educates students through practical experiences that as human beings, we draw our daily sustenance from the earth, and therefore have some responsibilities toward the earth both for our sake and for the well-being of others. The students experience this directly when they plant seeds, care for the plants, harvest the crops, prepare the produce, and then consume it as part of our Food For Thought organic school lunch program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs stm_tabs_style=”style-2″ style=”modern” color=”green” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Physical Education” tab_id=”1661882705398-68e7e295-c3a0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3644″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Our PE programme includes a variety of sports activities – swimming, karate, gymnastics, soccer and athletics – that promote skill-building, fitness, resilience and teamwork. Our professionally trained and experienced coaches scaffold students’ potential and increase their confidence through participation in various intra class and inter school competitions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cultural Diversity” tab_id=”1661882705526-3832e02c-d53e”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Our philosophy revolves around providing a space for students to practice multifarious cultures and traditions within their community. We strive to create safe spaces that encourage inclusivity and celebrate differences through customs, traditions, heritage and our nation’s deep-rooted culture.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3719,3752,3669″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mummy Bloggers Retreat” tab_id=”1661882705685-5359c42f-09f5″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3630″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]We take pride in hosting exclusive events for mothers and inviting mummy bloggers at our campuses. Guest speaker sessions, related to the emotional well-being of mothers and their children, are organised. Amongst others, art therapy sessions are conducted that provide an outlet for mummies and children to inhibit their emotions. Robotics – STEAM activities, mum entrepreneurs selling home-made and organic merchandise, story-telling sessions, energising Zumba sessions are also some of the key highlights at our Mummy Retreat events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs stm_tabs_style=”style-2″ style=”modern” color=”green” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”After School Clubs and Activities” tab_id=”1661882803865-d9a73b74-2123″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”3669,3719,3644″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Activities after school offer great developmental benefits that will help them academically and socially and play an important part in supporting academic learning. Mixing with existing friends in a new environment helps children learn to share and appreciate each other’s talents and abilities. Engaging with new friends and being in a productive environment helps strengthen confidence and independence. Realising they are good at something, boosts a child’s enthusiasm and confidence in the classroom. Through these activities children learn to collaborate, communicate, think critically and create new things which are essential skills for the future.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row]
