OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Aligned to the principles of Reggio Emilia, we believe that:
Children, teachers and parents are collaborators in the learning process
A sense of community is important for young children to develop
The learning environment plays a key role in early learning – as such, classroom spaces and layouts are carefully considered to foster encounters, communication and relationships, which are all crucial to learning
Student learning should be made visible, to help track the process of children’s thoughts and ideas as they play and interact together
Learning is not a linear process but a spiral progression
Our teachers – who are all constantly observing the children – work together to discuss and interpret the children’s actions and behaviours. They then share the observations with the kids themselves, and work with them to develop the next stage of learning. It’s an incredibly insightful way to help our children develop their own thinking strategies.
This idea of conceptual teaching and purposeful planning aligns beautifully with the IB Primary Years Programme, which is the next step beyond Early Education.
FACILITIES
The Early Education Department is purpose-built to engage and inspire our students. An art room, loft areas, integrated play spaces and multi-purpose areas provide diverse spaces for children to explore. The playground is a safe space for them to develop gross motor skills. And we regularly venture into the woods for outdoor learning opportunities.
