Languages
Reading, writing and speaking in English and a second language.
Grade 3 – Grade 5
Grade 3 – Grade 5
Discovering How Things Work
In the Preparatory Stage, children begin to read in order to learn. Lessons invite them to observe, try simple experiments, compare results and explain what they notice in their own words.
Teachers balance textbooks with activities, models, games and library time, so understanding comes first and curiosity keeps growing.
Assessment stays continuous and friendly, using class activities, short tasks, projects and oral questions to show each learner what to work on next.
Simple Experiments
Observing, predicting and testing ideas in class.
The World Around Us
Nature walks and local examples bring lessons alive.
Reading to Learn
Library periods build fluent, thoughtful readers.
Explaining Ideas
Short presentations help children share what they found.
What Children Learn
Learning Areas and Skill Development
Subjects and skills grow side by side. Choose a tab to see the main learning areas of the stage and the skills children practise across them.
Mathematics
Number operations, shapes, measurement and logical reasoning.
Environmental Studies
Exploring nature, family, community and simple science ideas.
Arts and Physical Education
Art, music, games and movement for creativity and fitness.
Thinking Skills
Asking questions, spotting patterns and solving simple problems.
Communication
Explaining ideas clearly in speech and in writing.
Collaboration
Working in pairs and groups, listening and sharing roles.
Digital Awareness
Safe, age-appropriate first steps with technology.
Growing Up
Building Confidence and Independence
Between Grades 3 and 5, children take on more responsibility for their own learning. They organise their materials, plan small tasks and learn that mistakes are a normal part of improving.
Classroom roles, group projects and assemblies give every child chances to lead, speak in front of others and help classmates.
Teachers and parents work together to set small, achievable goals, so each child feels capable, valued and ready for the Middle Stage.
- Classroom responsibilities for every child
- Speaking opportunities in class and assembly
- Self-review of work with teacher guidance
- Goal-setting shared with parents