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Primary School<\/h1><\/div>

For children aged 6 to 9 years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Schedule<\/h5><\/div>

Teaching hours<\/strong>: 9am-4pm
Drop-off & pick-up<\/strong>: 8am-9am \/ 4pm-5:30pm
Extended hours<\/strong> (paid): 5:30pm-6pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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App for parents<\/h5><\/div>

We share day-to-day activities and important information with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What’s included<\/h5><\/div>

Gymnastics, Music, English and meals prepared at the school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What the primary school day looks like<\/h2><\/div>

The primary school day is organised to balance focus and wellbeing. In the morning, we work on core subjects with structure and method: reading, writing and mathematics, alternating explanation, practice and moments of consolidation. There is also room for activities that strengthen language, expression and transferable skills, without turning the day into a race.<\/p>\n

After lunch, we return to applied tasks and guided work, adjusting support to each child\u2019s pace. Throughout the day, we value consistent routines, clear transitions and a calm environment, so that each pupil knows what is expected of them and feels secure enough to participate, try and improve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Essential skills<\/h2><\/div>

In primary school, the goal is to build strong foundations and solid work habits. For that reason, we teach children how to organise their materials, begin tasks independently, stay focused and complete what they start. At the same time, we work on essential academic skills – reading with understanding, writing clearly and thinking mathematically – while respecting different learning rhythms.<\/p>\n

Over time, children learn to deal with mistakes in a healthy way: to try, review and improve. In this way, high standards become calm and productive, and confidence grows through results that are meaningful both for the pupil and for the family.<\/p>\n

English is taught in an age-appropriate way as part of the included curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Settling in and relationship with parents<\/h2><\/div>

The relationship with families remains close and consistent. We also place great importance on regular follow-up, with progress sharing and clear alignment of expectations: what is being worked on, where the child is improving, and what still needs to be consolidated.<\/p>\n

Whenever difficulties or questions arise, the aim is to act early and with clarity, in partnership with the family, so that the pupil feels supported and has the conditions needed to progress with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201cThe principal goal of education is to create people who are capable of doing new things.\u201d<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jean Piaget<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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