INTRODUCTION
The curriculum is broad and designed to allow pupils to fulfill their potential. It meets the requirements of the New GES National Curriculum, whilst also encompassing additional elements that we feel are essential to a good, all round education and relevant to our cultural context. We are not constrained by the National Curriculum and offer teaching beyond and outside its boundaries depending on the ability and individual needs of your child. We endeavor to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure your child reaches his/her full potential in all areas of development.
Great emphasis is placed on Literacy, Writing and Numeracy with each child also studying Science, Our world our people, Religious Education, Music, Art, French, Computing and PE. Personal, Social & Health Education is covered by class Tutors.
From Kindergarten the children spend a large proportion of time with their Class Teachers but receive tuition in Music, French, Information Technology & PE.

The subject summaries given on this page give a brief overview of topics covered during each term.
More detailed information is available from the Academic head.

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EARLY YEARS/ KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten emphasis is placed on developing each individual through the experience of a wide variety of different stimuli. The development of language skills through conversation, drama, singing, interactive activities and books is a strong feature of our work. Our programme spans the 7 Areas of Learning &  Development: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding our World and our People and Expressive Arts & Design.

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The curriculum is divided into broad areas:

• Literacy and Language Development

This encompasses talking, listening, reading and writing and consequently embraces all other
core areas.

• Numeracy

Computation, problem solving, mental agility and thematic work with an emphasis on practical
application form the basis of our daily mathematics lessons.

• Science

This includes physical science, environmental science and health education.

• French Language

Focus is mainly on building vocabulary through oral work and enjoying the language through
song, dance & games.

• Computing

Computing is a developing area of the curriculum. The core of computing is computer science,
in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems
work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.

• Humanities

This encompasses history, geography, religious education as well as personal, social & health
education.

• Physical Education

Children cover a range of physical activities, including PE, and Arts
Music, dance, drama, art and design, poetry and literature are all part of the programmes we offer.

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There is an important transitional period where the children are encouraged to become more independent and responsible. Much of the school day is shared between Class Teachers, one focused on Maths & Sciences and the other on English & Humanities. A great emphasis is placed on the traditional skills of reading, writing and numeracy. Environmental studies, which include science, history and geography, are topic based. There are strong cross-curricular links between these subjects and Art & IT. The children visit other teachers for French, PE, Music and IT.

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PRIMARY
Describing a few of our subjects:
We understand that children are individuals and may vary in the rate at which they advance. We realise too, that the effective acquisition of skills and concepts depends on a child’s experience, motivation, learning style, and not learning by rote.

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English
We aim to give our children a broad and balanced literacy experience. We hope to encourage them to develop a confidence in self-expression. We also place great emphasis on the ability to listen. In our reading programme, we give each child a strong phonic foundation as well as the opportunity to enjoy books by offering them material covering a wide range of subjects at different stages of their development, so that they become competent and fluent leaders. Children are encouraged to take books and other materials home to read to their parents.

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Mathematics
We aim to give our children a powerful means of communicating information and ideas through problem solving and understanding of how numbers inter-relate. This helps them to tackle a range of practical tasks and real-life problems. Through exploration within Mathematics, children learn to predict situations.

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Science
Here, our pupils will be encouraged to develop the skill of conducting practical investigations leading to valid and interesting conclusions. Working together as a team with the teacher and fellow pupils, they will gain scientific knowledge in planning, decision-making, investigating material and communicating results. Furthermore, they will develop the skills of observing, classifying, recording, making and testing hypotheses, designing experiments and drawing information from evidence. They will relate their work to everyday experience.

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History/ Culture
We are introducing the children to historical personalities and events through stories, poetry, pictures, T.V, radio, local and topical festivals at local, national and world levels. We use children's own lives and environment to make them aware of the passage of time.

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World Discovery
We are introducing the children to the world round them as well as extending their knowledge to include national and worldwide facts.

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Physical Education
Children will be developing their skills in dance, outdoor games, adventure play, and games skills to develop good body co-ordination and control. Lessons will be connected to a programme of health and fitness, and promote constructive competition. We endeavour to give each child enjoyment and satisfaction from physical activity and foster interest in good sporting activities.

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Art
We encourage children to experience working with a variety of different media and plan to create and manipulate materials so that they can develop skills, originality and an appreciation of all forms of art.

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Music
Children learn to enjoy making music and to develop an appreciation of all types of music by creating an awareness of rhythm and melody.

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Religious Studies
We take a multi-cultural approach to Religious Education where we foster a respect for all religions. We celebrate the major Christian festivals and select customs and celebrations from other religions for further study.

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ICT
We encourage the children to understand the significance of technology to the economy and to the quality of life. This involves speculation, modelling, planning and appraisals.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The curriculum is broad and converges the requirements of the New Ghanaian National Curriculum .  Emphasis is placed on the core subjects English, Maths and Science, with each child also studying other helpful humanities as well. Geography, History, Religious Education, Art, French, IT, PE etc. Topics in Personal, Social & Health Education are covered by class Tutors weekly to help in the holistic development of the child.
Regular internal assessments intermittently.

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Whilst most teaching time is given to English, Maths and Science, ample time is given to other subjects to ensure a balance is maintained. The curriculum is designed to enable a range of teaching methods to be used and cross curricular and individual investigative work is encouraged at all levels. It allows teachers more opportunity for creativity, enabling them to produce lessons that are not just informative but also fun.

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However, the curriculum is subject to regular review and update and new ideas are always encouraged. Subjects on the curriculum are overseen by a Subject Coordinator and the Academic Head, who monitors the delivery of the subject syllabi within each section. Liaison between Sections is carried out to promote synergy and ensure that its requirements are met.

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English
The aim of the department is to train pupils in oral and literacy skills. In order to achieve this, the English syllabus and schemes of work incorporate the objectives and attainment targets set out in the National Curriculum. As English forms the foundation for all other learning, cross-curriculum links are developed and encouraged at both kindergarten and primary level.

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The areas covered in our work are:

• Speaking and listening

The purpose is the development of pupils’ understanding of the spoken word and the capacity to
express oneself effectively in a variety of speaking and listening activities, matching style and
response to the audience.

• Reading

The emphasis here is on the ability to read, understand and respond to a wide range of writing.

• Writing

The intention is to nurture a growing ability to construct and convey meaning in written language,
matching style to reader: The importance of spelling and neat handwriting is emphasised.

• Drama

Drama is an important part of our work in English. Presentations and performances are a regular
feature in our programme.

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Mathematics
The five main areas at the forefront of mathematics are:

• Numbers

•  Measurement

•  Shape and space

•  Handling data

• Applying mathematics

 

The development of pupils within each of these areas is observed and their strengths and weaknesses assessed. The school includes within its syllabus, the objectives set out in the National Curriculum and other curricula. The pupils are subject taught using a variety of books, work cards and equipment to develop successfully the various aspects of mathematics covered within their years at school. This includes the traditional learning skills, but a greater emphasis is now focused on showing the importance and relevance of such skills.

The pupils are encouraged to record their work in a variety of ways ranging from verbal, written,
graphical, constructed, diagrammatic and symbolic to pictorial. The importance of mathematical
concepts in a variety of subjects, for example Science, Information Technology and Geography,
promotes a strong cross-curricular link.

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Science
An interest in science is promoted within the school at a very early age. Children explore Science related topics under the supervision of their Class Teachers and are gradually introduced. The topics are delivered through strands that run through the whole School’s Academic Programme.
The success of the course is based on a fine balance of theory and practical work designed to develop understanding while promoting the pupils’ spirit of enquiry and developing their interest and enthusiasm in the subject.

The course is broad at its base and covers many topic areas. As the pupil progresses through the year groups, topics become fewer and are studied in more depth. The course is also designed to be spiral in nature, first acquainting the pupils with a topic and then revisiting the same concepts, each time with a greater degree of sophistication, provided that the earlier work was understood. This not only results in pupils gaining a great deal of satisfaction in arriving at the understanding of a concept, but also results in the pupils experiencing pleasure and confidence when meeting and recognizing that concept again.

By the end of the course, the pupils should have a sound scientific foundation on which their next
secondary school science course can build. It is hoped that children will develop a lively interest and thirst for the subject, as well as an inherent understanding of how science is applied in the world around them.

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Geography
Geography is indispensable to the understanding of the modern world. From Kindergarten to JHS, pupils are introduced to the study of real places (local and abroad), thematic studies and the acquisition of skills. The aim is that pupils enjoy their subject and that knowledge of the geographical concepts and an appreciation of the world in which they live, and the care needed for the preservation of Planet Earth and its peoples.

 

History
The study of the past is an important part of the curriculum. Covering a variety of topics from Ancient Civilization to the Twentieth Century, as well as African & World History, pupils learn to understand the past and its relevance to the present and future. Historical studies involve the use of primary and secondary sources, use of artefacts, field studies, museum visits and outside speakers.

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French
The principal aim of the French subject is to develop the children’s ability and confidence to use the language effectively for communication and to encourage an interest in the culture and civilization of France. The school uses a thematic approach to French teaching (e.g. food and drink, animals etc.) using a variety of resources. The emphasis is on oral communication. Children are actively involved through listening, role-playing, games, reading and interpreting information.

Cultural awareness is developed through activities such as food tasting and celebrating festivals. Only when patterns are well established are basic grammar and various other written skills introduced.

The department makes use of visual aids and audio equipment. French Lessons begin in Kindergaten.

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Art
Our Art has, as its principal aim, the development of children’s self- expression, whilst experiencing the following well recognized areas:

• Drawing

• Understanding Art/Design

• Painting

• Printing

• Modeling and Constructing

The programme of study is such that nothing is left out. The younger children work with their class
teachers, whilst from the older kids, they work with a Specialist Teacher.
There are various extra-curricular art clubs and children have the opportunity to experience beads
making, drawing, painting, needlework and various other crafts.

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Physical Education
The main aim of our PE is to introduce pupils to a wide range of sports and activities. They are taught the technical skills for each sport and are made aware of the values and ethos associated with being good sportsmen and women, both in victory and in defeat.
As the pupils progress up through the school their skills and core strength and creativity are developed through gymnastics and dance. Their team games and ball skills are developed to enable them to participate in matches.

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Personal Social & Health Education
Children from KG and above have one lesson on this sector per week. Related issues are also discussed during Circle Time (after Assembly) with Class Teachers and are also embedded throughout the curriculum.
Topics covered include:

• Puberty, physical and emotional changes, how to deal with their feelings towards themselves,

friends and family in a positive way.

• Research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events

• Bullying and learning to be resilient and when to ask for help

• Racism and human rights

• Rules and health and safety

• Democracy and the basic institutions that support it locally and nationally

• Internet safety, social networking and the media

• Drugs, peer pressure and risks

• First Aid etc

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Religious Education
The aim of the Religious Education syllabus is to develop an understanding of the influence of beliefs and traditions on individuals and communities. It seeks to help pupils develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgments about religions and ethical issues, and to develop a positive attitude towards other people and a readiness to learn from diversity.

Information Technology
Information Technology is now an essential part of the school curriculum encompassing all subjects whether it is information, recording data or programming. Some area in the syllabus are word processing, graphics, educational software and programming, together with the use of databases and their construction.
The academic demands placed on pupils is no doubt elevated in during these years. However, it also allows children the time and space to explore their individual talents and it is often at this level that they start to excel in a particular area, be it drama, music, sport, academics, or art, or a combination, or even in all areas. We build on the structures, attitudes and aptitudes developed in the previous years and thoroughly prepare the children for a fruitful continuing education.