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ACADEMIC PROGRAM
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Language Arts
The philosophy behind Language Arts recognizes that
the child needs to communicate effectively to succeed in life, and hence needs
the utmost in training and exposure to the various aspects of communication,
namely, receptive (reading, listening, viewing) and expressive (writing,
speaking, representing). Through creative teaching modes, students develop
verbal-linguistic skills that prepare them for the real world.
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Social Studies
The Social Studies program is grounded in the
understanding that the child is a citizen of world and needs to have a clear
understanding of who he is in relation to his surroundings, and have an
appreciation of past, awareness of current issues and how to thrive in the
future. It is one that is grounded in practical experience and relevance to
daily life. Through interactive and hands-on learning students learn skills in
observation and analysis.
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Science
The core of Science education is the quest for each
child to the search for truth through investigation, discovery and experience.
The goal is to cultivate in students an understanding of themselves, the world
around them and gain an appreciation for their ever-changing lives. The
learning occurs through hands-on, concrete experiences that are aimed at
stimulating curiosity & developing analytical thinking.
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Mathematics
The Math program is geared towards the development
of individuals who can competently investigate and analyze patterns, while
developing critical thinking skills and a systematic and orderly focus. It aims
to cultivate in students a desire to pursue knowledge in the field and an
enjoyment of the subject while effectively equipping them with the proficiency
for the respective grade-levels. Emphasis is also placed on the real-life practicality
and importance of Mathematics.
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Bahasa Indonesia
Students are trained be competent with the use of
their mother tongue. At the heart of the Bahasa Indonesian studies lie the
motivation to enable the students to find their selfhood & be centred in
their Indonesian identity & culture, that while being exposed to a global
outlook through an education that is predominantly English, they will remain
local in the roots.
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Mandarin
The Mandarin program we have enables students to be
in touch with the language spoken by the most number of people in the world,
and to be prepared eventually to ride on China’s economic & cultural power.
For many of our students who are ethnic Chinese, learning the language also
gives them that vital link to the traditions of their forefathers.
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Reading Program
The students have a Reading Program for the first
half hour every morning. They are exposed to good books that are ability and
age-appropriate, and practice the skills of journal writing, book reflection
and literature analysis. The purpose is to enhance enjoyment and develop the
habit of reading in the students, and give them exposure and perspective. This
program is crucial in the development of language competencies, which includes
vocabulary development, grammatical structure, analytical & reflective
reading and writing.
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TESTING AND EVALUATION |
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The school year is divided
into 4 terms. At the end of each term, a student will be evaluated using a
comprehensive assessment system that will gauge student’s achievement in each
subject area. The overall assessment of students for the purpose of promotion
to the next level will be based on the student’s performance throughout the
school year. The quarterly system is implemented to increase the rigor of
learning and academic achievement, in preparation for the high-stakes testing
in high school where they sit for the Cambridge IGCSE and GCE ‘A’ Levels/
International Baccalaureate (IB).
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM |
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Physical Education
The physical education program includes varied physical
activities that would help students experience success and enjoyment while
actively participating in physical activities.
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Art & Home Economics
The art education program incorporates challenging
and creative activities to meet artistic needs of children and to foster their
development as whole persons. In Home Economics, students
learn the fundamentals of health, nutrition and basic cooking skills.
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Music
The music program puts emphasis on the appreciation,
love and understanding of music through singing, playing and interpreting
music. Students are grounded in traditional music theory and are also exposed
to contemporary music-making.
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Information Technology
Students are given opportunities to explore and
discover the wonders of computer technology, which is part and parcel of
everyone’s lives nowadays. The IT program will provide students with
appropriate computer skills and will be integrated into the various curricula
at all levels.
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Co-Curricular Activities
The school focuses on the
importance of the cultural and social development of each student. The finer
qualities of each child are fostered through the cultural arts and social
development activities of the school. Our CCA program is geared towards the holistic
development of students. Each student is to select between 1 – 2 CCAs which are
offered to all after school hours. Students are required to be committed to
their CCAs for the rest of the year once they have joined it. CCAs this
academic year include the following:
The Arts
Sports
Intellectual
Field
Trips
Field
trips are conducted twice a year. It is
done to supplement the skills taught in the academic and enrichment subjects.
Students get to learn important life and outdoor skills, and also develop their
talents and emotional intelligence. It is also a valuable chance for them to
grow in appreciation of nature, and learn how to negotiate the opportunities
and challenges that the real world offers.
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CHARACTER BUILDING
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In line with the philosophy
& motto of the school to help the students develop solid character, we have
the following programs & plans in place:
Morning Assembly
- Each morning for the school opens with the
highlighting of a principle, and its significance & application. Different themes are covered
(eg. positive expectations, proactiveness, kindness, enthusiasm).
Character And Religion Education (CARE)
- The main vehicle
through which students are taken on their journey of character development.
- For elementary school,
values are inculcated in weekly lessons, with a different theme for each month.
For this academic year, they include hospitality, truthfulness, orderliness,
forgiveness, virtue, etc. Bible stories are incorporated into the lessons as
illustrations for the concepts. Students internalize the learning of the values
through art & craft, written reflections, skits and group projects.
- For middle school,
character building is accomplished through the teaching of life skills, where
they learn self-awareness/ self-mastery, interpersonal intelligence in empathy
& leadership, and the development of self-esteem and confidence through
being competent in developing skills in career planning, money management,
fashion sense, etc. Healthy and godly attitudes with regards to sex are also
dealt with in the curriculum by the teacher and scheduled talks by specialists.
Discipline Program
- Just as the above programs encourage the
students to do & be good, the discipline procedures of the school
discourage them from otherwise. Consequences are put in place to prevent
and limit waywardness from the path of character development. Details of
consequences for various levels of infringements are listed in the Parents
& Students’ Handbook.
Friday Assembly
- This occasion provides for the extension of the
CARE program whereby students are exposed to the input & perspectives
of other teachers and students from various grades, as teachers take turns
to lead and facilitate the discussions, and students accomplish group work
& present them.
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