Young learners are introduced to subjects about the world around them through thematic learning, stories, literature, activities, songs, and games to help meet the learning goals. In Kindergarten, individual students’ progress will be assessed in regards toward readiness for primary school. Areas of assessment include the following:

• Language and Communication Development 
  • understand language
  • speak to communicate with others
  • early literacy skills needed for reading and writing
• Cognitive Development
  • Science and the Natural World
  • Social Studies and Community
  • Mathematics
  • Fine Arts
• Social and Emotional Development
  • Self-awareness 
  • Self-regulations 
  • Relationship with others
• Physical Health and Motor Development
  • Gross motor skills
  • Fine motor skills

Kindergarten 1 and 2: Students experience hands-on learning through engaging rhythm and rhyme, exploring the outdoors, and structured activities. Students learn new vocabulary, age-appropriate topics, character, and skill development.

Year 1: Students prepare to leave Kindergarten and enter Primary School. Year 1 class is equivalent to kindergarten classes in the United States. Students at this level are taught basic reading, writing, and math, which are necessary for meeting expectations for Primary School.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Kindergarten: The Kindergarten classes celebrate birthdays by singing to the birthday student on the last Friday of each month. Parents are invited to bring a birthday cake and other snacks to school to be shared with classmates (please follow the “Snacks” requirements).

If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday, then please contact the school office.

2021-2022 Placement Guidelines 

Kindergarten 1: 3-4 years old 

Kindergarten 1: 4-5 years old 

Year 1: 5-6 years old