our vision and mission “encouraging young minds to be big thinkers.” at abacus we provide a safe...
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Our Vision and Mission“Encouraging young minds to be big
thinkers.”At Abacus we provide a safe and nurturing setting where everyone is encouraged to be unique, respectful and reach their full potential.Our exciting play based curriculum provides children with the opportunity to take risks, inquire and be creative. We provide an individualised programme that develops attitudes and skills. We encourage children to be independent and work together to become lifelong learners.We teach children about their responsibilities to the community and the importance of caring for their environment, its inhabitants and resources.
StaffingPrincipal – Frances HurleyPYP Coordinator – Flora Winter6 Class Teachers – 1st Language English Speakers
or Chinese Speakers – All hold Teaching qualification
2 Part Time Chinese Teachers6 Educational Assistants – Many of which hold a
local teaching qualification2 Office Staff –3 Cleaning Staff and Mr Wu our Gardener
Life for your child at AbacusSession times are 8.30-11.30am and 12.30-
3.30pmIndoor class time, snack time and outdoor play. Teacher /EA directed learning, structured play
and child chosen play activities.
Life for your child at AbacusPlay based using inquiry and designed to develop
a range of concepts and skills. We have a no homework and no
Worksheet philosophy, however we do send home reading books and ideas for play activities you can do with your child each week.
Class names – chosen by the children.
IBO Primary Years ProgrammeContinuity to ESF Primary and other
International SchoolsSupport from CWBS and we have ESF
Kindergarten AdvisorTeachers and EAs have all received trainingAuthorised in May 2013
Personal and Social
Physical Development
LanguagesChinese
Science and Technology
Social StudiesMathematics
Arts
Bilingual ProgramBegan August 2013 1 x Chinese Teacher and 1 x English
Teacher + 1 Educational Assistant in K1 – Extra Cost $1000
Both teachers responsible for carpet sessions and focus activities – delivering them in their own language
Takes 5-7 years to become fluent – this is an introduction to lay the foundations
Parental Support and Homework
Outside at AbacusOutside time is planned to maximise learning time.Microgardens - Plants and animal life.Develop Physical and Problem Solving and
Communication Skills.
Nature and Natural Materials
K1 overviewWho We Are How We Express
OurselvesHow We Organise
OurselvesHow the World
Works
Playing and Learning
The Arts Food Transport
By asking questions and testing ideas people come to new understandings about the world.
Through the arts people can use a range of mediums to express their ideas.
Food comes from many places and goes through many changes.
Humans develop transport to meet their needs.
the ways in which we can come to new understandings by reflecting on our wonderings
the ways in which people take responsibility for choices in their learning
the cultures people belong to
● The ways in which people express themselves● How different mediums are used in the arts● How people respond to the arts
Where food comes from
The ways in which humans can use science to manage food waste
How common substances interact when they are mixed
The Simple scientific principles of how vehicles work
Why humans use transport
The ways in which vehicles have changed to meet our needs
EventsTrips – Fair – Sports Day – Arts Day – Christmas
Carols – Chinese New Year Celebration
Differentiation and InclusionCatering for the needs of all children.
Programmes are differentiated for different skill levels.
We include children with special needs. Providing children with diverse needs with the support they need is part of our inclusion philosophy.
Voluntary – Paid for by parents
Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Hearing and Vision
Health Screenings
Teachers Track Children’s Progress in order to:
Plan and teach activities for individual needs of children
Report to parents and arrange support where necessary
Review their teaching and whole class needs
Ongoing informal assessment – Portfolios and Gateway Assessments
Regular reporting to parents:
•Term 1 K1– Parents Evening and Report
•Mid K1 – Parents Evening
•End K1 – Report and Voluntary Parent Meeting
Assessment, Portfolios and Reporting
Partnership with ParentsWeekly information about the curriculum goes
home.NewslettersParent volunteers welcome either regularly or for
special occasions.Communication encouraged via email, or phone to discuss concerns.Diaries.Abacus Parents GroupClass Reps
Most of our children go on to Clearwater Bay School,
Renaissance College or other ESF Schools More also attending - HK Academy, Kellett in
recent years.
All children must go through an interview to gain entrance to
ESF Primary. The interview is based on English Language
ability. No priority for interview this year.
Year 1 Primary
Play VisitParent and Child spend time in a class playing.For you to see the activities we offer and meet
the teachers. To screen for SEN to ensure correct provision in
place and we can meet the needs of every child.To ensure appropriate language development in
first language as declared on application form.
No assessment of reading / writing / number skills
Play Date – Follow UpOne of Several OutcomesOffered a Place.Offered a place pending a speech and
language assessment.Asked to Return for a follow up meeting to
assess needs of your child in more detail.Remain on the waiting list until a place is
available.
QUESTIONSTime to ask questions.
Thank you for choosing ESF international kindergarten.