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The emphasis of our program is the development
of the whole child. Opportunities are provided for
each child to develop intellectually, socially, emotionally
and creatively. Self-esteem and autonomy are key to development
and are fostered and reinforced throughout the year. Low
student-teacher ratio benefits the students towards achieving their academic goals.
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 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM:
The goals of the preschool are:
- To foster feelings of confidence and self worth.
- To encourage trust, consideration and respect for
others and their property; to learn kindness and compassion towards
people and other living things.
- To encourage learning by providing materials and
opportunities for children to extend and elaborate on self initiated
activities.
- To help develop skills necessary for effective problem solving.
- To use language to communicate with adults and other children.
- To promote the understanding of basic concepts -
colours, numbers, shapes, weather, opposites - through circle time,
art, music and dramatic play.
- To provide opportunities for children to use their senses to enjoy and explore their environment.
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The following areas are integrated into the curriculum:
Swimmy's (2 year olds) and Flopsy's (3 year olds)
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Music Art
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Social Development
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Science Through Discovery
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Develop and Encourage Natural Curiosity
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Introduction to Language Arts
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Introduction to Mathematics
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Creative Movement
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Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Junior and Senior Kindergarten Program:
- Reading/Phonics
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Listening and Speaking
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Printing
- Mathematics
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French
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Opportunities to Direct and Focus
Curiosity
- Music
- Art and Drama
- Science and Health Through Discovery
- Physical Education
- Social Development
GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM
The goals of the grade school are:
- To foster feelings of confidence and self worth.
- To encourage trust, consideration and respect for
others and their property; to learn kindness and compassion towards
people and other living things.
- To help develop skills necessary for effective problem solving.
- To use language to communicate with adults and other children.
- To provide opportunities for children to use their senses to enjoy and explore their environment.
- An emphasis on a solid introduction to reading, writing, and mathematics and French as a second language.
The following areas are integrated into the curriculum:
Primary School Program (Grades 1 to 3):
- Reading
- Phonics, Spelling and Grammar
- Speaking and Listening
- Writing
- Mathematics
- French
- Music
- Extended French (beginning in Grade 3)
- Social Studies
- Science and Health
- Art and Drama
- Physical Education
- Responsibility
- Independence
- Broaden Natural Curiosity and Opportunities to Develop Motivation
Junior Program (Grades 4 to 6)
- Reading
- Spelling and Grammar
- Speaking and Listening
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Core French
- Extended French
- Independence and Leadership
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
- Music
- Social Studies
- Science and Technology
- Art and Drama
- Physical Education and Health
- Project and Group Work
- Study Skills
- Social Responsibility
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