課程編排 Curriculum arrangement

The class is conducted wholly in English except during Mandarin periods (done daily). Each class is provided with a class teacher that supervises learning activities, a Native English Teacher and a Mandarin teacher. Subjects taught are English, Mandarin, Early Mathematics, Science, Art & Crafts, Health, PE and Personal Development. Emphasis is placed on social interaction, confidence-building and hands-on learning. Children are grouped into smaller groups (5-7 kids) during Maths and Language concept learning to ensure teacher's attention and optimum learning.

 

學習∕教學方式及活動 Learning/Teaching approach & activities
St. Teresa's believes in hands-on learning. Role-plays, storytelling, crafts and games are used to teach Math, Science and Language concepts. Thus, children finds learning not so much as work but as an adventure. Teachers use the thematic approach in teaching and themes are chosen based on children's daily lives, interests and current events. To enhance learning, the children are also exposed to the bigger community around them through field trips. Parents are also encouraged to be partners in learning through parent-child activities or shared projects.

 

學習評估 Learning assessment
Parents are provided with continuous feedback through both formal and informal Parent-Teacher conferences. Children's works are not only assessed by teachers but the children themselves, they are asked to critique their own work and express themselves through their artwork. Thus, honing their critical thinking skills. A monthly portfolio containing the child's social, physical and intellectual milestones is provided to each student. The child is not only assessed by his academic performance but more importantly his social and emotional well-being as well.