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Curriculum

• Personal, social and emotional development-involves interactive learning and group activities

• Communication, language and literacy–involves developing communication skills and speech

• Creative development – involves learning via creative avenues

• Mathematical development – involves basic recognition of numerical values

• Exploring and observing surroundings, learning to be in touch with the environment around us[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”807″ alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Extra-curricular activities and events” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]Children require stimulating, interesting, relevant and inter active learning in their early years. We seek to provide a strong foundation for confidence and curiosity for our pre-schoolers. We are very proud to say that we acquire the best of every child’s potential and help them shine every year at events such as:

• Colour Day – “Over the Rainbow”
• Field trips
• Elocution competition
• Kindergarten Graduation[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Goals” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Our aim at the pre-school is to create a fun filled, enjoyable, happy environment for the children to look forward to being a part of every day. We are eager to facilitate learning physically, emotionally as well as intellectually. Our curriculum ensures extended learning and development of your child on the whole.

Further we encourage each child to be independent. For instance, while painting the children learn that they need to have an apron, paper, paint pots and brushes to carry out their work. They help teachers and each other clean up when the activity is over. Group time is planned; the children begin to recognise names and sounds, they enjoy sitting together for story time.

When children are ready to use Math and pre-language equipment, they start by sorting colours, sizes and shapes; these help build basic Mathematical skills and confidence.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Skill Development” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]• Developing fine motor skills is very important. We help develop hand control by teaching children how to use scissors, paste, colour and draw

• We facilitate developing hand and eye coordination

• Helping children trust new adults and become accustomed to new situations

• Experimenting with all sorts of materials and activities

• Building confidence and strengthening secondary socialisation while monitoring positive attitudes

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Language Arts

• Creative Writing skills
• Phonics
• Reading

Math

• Concepts
• Computation skills
• Problem solving

 

Unit Work

• Focus on a ‘theme’

• Understanding and expressing ideas

• Enrichment of general knowledge

Learning processes are visual, tangible and activity based for children to proceed with a strong foundation and an active imaginative mind. Such is the philosophy of learning and benefiting throughout their years of school. Children in school have an opportunity to extend their learning through Music, Art, P.E. and Computers.

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• Being punctual is the best way for your child to begin his/her day positively

It is extremely disruptive for the teacher to have children trickling in during the lesson.

NO LATE COMERS WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

• If early leave is required please inform the office. Your child can be picked up from the reception. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
• Collect your child promptly at home time. Late pick-ups result in stress and insecurity. A settled and happy child is reluctant to come to school if the pick- ups are not prompt
• Your child’s school ID card must be presented daily at the gate.
• Drivers are not allowed inside the school premises.
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Tipping of domestic staff

The above is an important reminder to parents that the school strictly does not allow this practice. Please refrain from direct dealing with the domestic staff.

Starting of Pre-school

Parents help your child to be positive and begin this by teaching your child to dress and undress his/herself. Being toilet trained is essential, teach your child to identify his/her washroom needs in time.

Settling your child into Pre-school

Please understand that children in prep take time to settle down. Some take this big step smoothly and happily while others take longer. Be patient with your child’s teacher and your child to make this transition a positive experience.

Children in the kindergarten are a little older however the transition may or may not be a happy one – short goodbye’s and trust while handing over your child means a lot. Do not stress yourself, parents tend to pass negative energy on to their little ones and this may prolong the transitional period.

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• Please refrain from speaking to the teachers, unless it is urgent
• It is unfair to distract the teachers at home time when they are required to be vigilant as every child is equally important to us
• Please read the HANDBOOK carefully and follow the rules accordingly
• When parents conform to the rules well, your child is able to commence his/her academic journey with ease
• See that your child dresses in a clean and tidy uniform daily. Ensure that your child is wearing the correct uniform, correct shoes, socks and hair clips for the girls
• It is important to keep the school well informed of any changes that take place at home, especially if the child is directly emotionally attached.
• Separation of a grandparent, losing a pet or a servant can bring on stress for your child. Do inform us immediately so we can be extra sensitive towards your child’s emotional needs.

 

How to help the school

 

Please provide the school with your updated home and work telephone numbers and addresses. The telephone numbers should be reachable at all times. Incase of emergency; please provide alternate numbers to be contacted upon also.

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Summer Uniform

• White shirts with the school monogram on the pocket
• Grey shorts for the boys
• Grey skirts for the girls
• White cotton socks for both boys and girls
• White Velcro tennis shoes for both boys and girls
• (The shoes can be purchased from Bata)
• No black shoes are allowed
• Black and white hairclips and scrunches for the girls
• (No coloured clips or accessories are part of the uniform)

Winter Uniform

• White shirts with school monogram
• Boys are permitted to wear long pants
• Girls are permitted to wear white leggings
• Grey school cardigan

Underwear’s for boys and panties for girls are a must. This is strictly part of the school uniform and must be worn on a daily basis.

P.E. Uniform

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Monday

Fruits OR nuggets, please send neatly cut sliced fruit in your child’s lunchbox. (No over ripe grapes and bananas please!)

Tuesday

Cupcakes OR cookies/biscuits

Wednesday

Sandwiches OR veggies

Thursday

Pizza and burger day, (home made small sized burgers are suggested)

Friday

IT’S THE JUNK FOOD DAY!

Let your little one pick and choose what they would like to bring!

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The pre-school learning programme builds awareness and teaches children to direct their interest in a meaningful manner. Learning the necessary skills and academics are not the only focal points at this tender age, we are also concerned about your children being healthy and most of all happy. Keeping this in mind, The World Academy Preschool has a meal plan, which caters to your child’s optimum healthy needs.

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Note: Candy, fizzy drinks, chocolates and gum are not allowed on any days of the week. Please refrain from sending in cold sticky noodles, as they are not at all appetizing or enjoyable. Please encourage your child to drink as much water as possible. Juices and canned soft drinks are not allowed. A consistent follow up of the meal plan is necessary for your child. Let’s work together from the very start to ensure a happy, healthy, motivated child.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Pre-school Term Dates and Timings” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]The first term will commence in August and ends in December.

The second term will commence in January and end in May.

A detailed academic calendar will be issued at the beginning of every term.

Regular pre-school timings Monday to Thursday

Preps:    8:50 am – 12:00 pm

Friday timings 8:50 am – 11:45 am

Kindergarten I and II timings Monday to Thursday

KG I:      7: 45 am – 12:15 pm

KG II:     7:45 am – 12:30 pm

KG I and II Friday timings 7:45 am – 11:45 am

LATE ARRIVALS

The cut off time for the child to be brought in is:

Preps: 9:00 am

KG I: 7:50 am

KG II: 7:50 am

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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• Please send in an old oversized T-shirt for Art. Do label the T-shirt with your child’s name.
• Send in a small hand towel and see that it is clean every day labeled with your child’s name.
• Parents are requested to label all of their child’s belongings, lunch boxes, water bottles and bags all should have appropriate labels.
• Please provide a spare set of clothing for your child and if necessary a diaper which can be utilized in case of an emergency.
• Do provide the school with any necessary medication your child is supposed to take on a long-term basis.

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Sharing Time

Sharing time is once a week. During this time the children love bringing a book or a toy from home. Please ensure that all items sent from home are clearly labeled with your child’s name.

Birthday Treats

Birthday treats are welcome if they are kept simple and organised. Please inform the teacher a few days in advance by sending in a note and remember the treat must be brought in at 7:40 am. A delay in bringing the treat in on time can cause a loss of teaching/learning time and will not be accepted once the Gates are closed.

The basic items required for a birthday treat in school are:

• Plain chocolate sponge cake, individual cupcakes are preferred
• Crisps or popcorn
• Paper plates
• Juice packs
• Paper napkins
• Goody bags (preferable no candy and keep them simple please)

Identity cards

Due to the current situation, the school issues each child with an I.D. card. This card is extremely important and must be shown at the main entrance gate by whosoever collects the child.

If by any chance you have misplaced the I.D. card, a hand written application for a duplicate must be submitted to the office immediately.

Important issues – Regularity and Punctuality

Please see that your child is on time every morning. This gives an opportunity to interact with their peers/teachers to commence their day happily. Parents, it is important that your child is picked up on time so that the experience of starting pre-school is not one of stress and insecurity.

Discipline and conformity around the child help him/her to develop into a stable person.

Being regular is the basis of doing well. Your little ones have a comprehensive curriculum, which demands regularity to perform well. The school discourages unplanned holidays during the academic term. 80% attendance is compulsory.

These meeting are held twice in the academic year.

• First Parent/Teacher meeting

Third week of October

• Second Parent/Teacher meeting

Second week of March

If you require a meeting with your child’s teacher or coordinator please feel free to call the office for them to arrange a feasible time. Do give the admin a couple of days in hand to set up a meeting.

Hygiene Policy

It is important that your child’s attire is clean and neat every morning. Do see that your child is checked for head lice regularly at home. In case lice is discovered, your child will be asked to take leave from school until the problem has been addressed. It is requested that you do not send your child in to school until you are sure their hair is clean and lice free.

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In case of change of address and phone numbers please notify the school office immediately.

Please check the website regularly for daily updates.

http://worldacademy.edu.pk

Due to unforeseen circumstances in the city, holidays will be confirmed on the website latest by 9 pm.

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