Primary Section
Following the 3yr, Pre-Primary program building the foundation of a fulfilling learning journey for each child, our Primary School starts at Grade III. As the children are quite young & their individual development is an ongoing process, thus the transition is a gentle and a gradual process.
The learning environment is more structured and a lot more academics oriented, however, the approach remains child-centered. The children will continue apply creative learning through meaningful exploration of our in-house developed curriculum
The methodology adopted centers around our in-house activity-based learning, facilitated by project work integrated with ICT, Art, Library resources coalesced with the academic teaching in the classrooms. This indirect teaching reinforces the child’s knowledge through exciting activities.
Our Primary Program
Academics
Language - English, Urdu & Arabic
Students learn to change the way they speak and write to suit different situations, purposes and audiences. They read a range of texts and respond to different layers of meaning in them. They explore the use of language in literary and non-literary texts and learn how language works.
Speaking & Listening
Pupils learn how to speak in a range of contexts, adapting what they say and how they say it to the purpose and the audience. Taking varied roles in groups gives them opportunities to contribute to situations with different demands. They also learn to respond appropriately to others, thinking about what has been said and the language used.
Reading
Pupils read widely and use their knowledge of words, sentences and texts to understand and respond to the meaning. They increase their ability to read challenging and lengthy texts independently. They reflect on the meaning of texts, analyzing and discussing them with others.
Writing
Pupils develop an understanding that writing is both essential to thinking and learning as well as enjoyable in its own right. They learn the main rules and conventions of written English and start to explore how the English language can be used to express meaning in different ways. They use the planning, drafting and editing process to improve their work and to sustain their fiction and non-fiction writing.
Mathematics
Students use the number system more confidently. They move from counting reliably to calculating fluently with all four number operations. They always try to tackle a problem with mental methods before using any other approach. Pupils explore features of shape and space and develop their measuring skills in a range of contexts. They discuss and present their methods and reasoning using a wider range of mathematical language, diagrams and charts.
Science
Students learn about a wide range of living things, materials and phenomena. They begin to make links between ideas and to explain things using simple models and theories. They apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to familiar phenomena, everyday things and their personal health. They begin to think about the positive and negative effects of scientific and technological developments on the environment and in other contexts. They carry out systematic investigations, working on their own and with others. They use a range of reference sources in their work. They talk about their work and its significance, and communicate ideas using a wide range of scientific language, conventional diagrams, charts and graphs.
History
Students learn about significant people, events and places from both the recent and distant past. They learn about change and continuity in the world. They look at history in a variety of ways, for example from political, economic, technological and scientific, social, religious, cultural or aesthetic perspectives. They use different sources of information to help them investigate the past both in depth and overview, using dates and historical vocabulary to describe events, people and developments. They also learn that the past can be represented and interpreted in different ways.
Geography
Students research a variety of people, places and environments in Pakistan and abroad, and start to make links between different places in the world. They find out how people affect the environment and how they are affected by it. They use geographical skills and resources such as maps, atlases, aerial photographs and ICT.
Art and Handwork
Students develop their creativity and imagination, control of materials, tools and techniques. They increase their critical awareness of the roles and purposes of art, craft and design in different cultures. They become confident in using visual and tactile elements and materials and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think.
Computer Science - Information & Communication Technology
Students learn how to prepare information for development using ICT, including selecting suitable sources, finding information, classifying it and checking it for accuracy. They learn how to develop and refine ideas by bringing together, organizing and reorganizing text, tables and images. They learn to be sensitive to the needs of the audience and to think carefully about the content and quality when communicating information. Working with others, they learn to explore a variety of information sources and ICT tools. Pupils learn the basics of coding starting with drag and drop programming platforms.
Islamiat
Pupils learn about Islam as a complete way of life. They learn about the basic beliefs and duties of Islam. Through stories from the life of Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h) children are able to appreciate the Prophet’s character and personality. They are introduced to the Islamic injunctions about family and social life. Children memorize verses from the Quran which are usually recited in prayers and learn about the background and meaning of these.
Curriculum Support
Library
We have a well-stocked library with hundreds of books. Students are permitted to borrow three books and a magazine for an initial period of seven days. Books can be reissued if the student needs them for a longer period. To generate interest in various genres of juvenile literature and in support of the language curriculum our students are involved in a variety of activities, such as designing book-covers and book marks, writing character sketches, making book mobiles and presenting book reports in creative ways which will encourage reading for pleasure. Our aim is to make reading an enjoyable activity.
Lambkins Digital Library
Stories spark joy & wonder. They are an essential part of the human experience. Children love stories; it enlightens their imaginative side & helps them learn & remember. Lambkinz is an award-winning storytelling and learning platform that combines the joy of reading with playful animations. Lambkinz app +books work seamlessly for kids to experience fun learning.
Grading and Evaluation
Term marks are given on an accumulation of the marks obtained in class assignments. This helps to inculcate in the child the importance of working regularly and thereby developing good study habits. The First and Second Term Report is based on the term marks and examination marks. Examinations are taken in December and in May.
Co-curricular Activities
Sports
Early morning P.E and games are built into the timetable. Coaching sessions for team sports and inter-house matches are held accordingly. Our Annual Sports Day is an inclusive inter-house competition.
Music
Compulsory music classes are built into the timetable.
Inter-school Competitions
Our students compete in inter-school art competitions, the Dawn spelling bee, and sporting events when they are organized within the city limits.
Morning Assembly Presentations
Through expert talks and student presentations our morning assembly is often used to enhance the curriculum.