Some children need extra time before they begin their preparatory year. They may need to gain confidence, develop their powers of concentration, work on activities to develop their fine motor skills, or have more time to practise their social skills. The structure and curriculum content of the Pre-Preparatory class are devised around the developmental needs of those four and five year olds who need more time. During each week the class experiences several specialist lessons in Music, Visual Arts, Library and Music. The first year at school can be a big step from Kindergarten.
Great care is taken to make it an exciting, enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
Students participate in a variety of activities, which develop their skills in phonics, handwriting and reading. They also work with concrete materials and their development of the number concepts continues and is extended. Other activities at this stage are designed to promote gross and fine motor skills. We also emphasise the student's relationship with peers, adults and the environment. Creative activities, Visual Arts, Library, Chinese, Italian Computer and Music form an important part of the child's experience during the year.