Along with Greek, English is considered a principal language of instruction at our school. Our goal is for our students to develop critical thinking and communication and research skills in English, as well as to learn about the culture, customs and attitudes of English-speaking peoples in depth. Language teaching is conducted through the curriculum as defined by the PYP and MYP of the IB, during which students study and collect information from ...
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In the PYP students are involved in trans-disciplinary Units of Inquiry. The class becomes a centre of structured inquiry through which students acquire skills and new knowledge. These units form part of the school’s Programme of Inquiry and are designed very carefully to evolve as pupils go through the various levels. Each unit of inquiry: is an important and challenging student experience involves students in a variety of activities/tasks...
The curriculum is followed by students from Pre-Kindergarten to the end of the Primary School. Through a continuous process of inquiry and study, students understand key concepts, develop skills and attitudes, undertake initiatives and actions and acquire knowledge, by approaching 6 major transdisciplinary themes of global significance: Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise o...
The daily programme at the Pre-School - Kindergarten offers students plenty of time for free and organised play inside and outside the classroom. Each classroom includes appropriately-designed learning centres with targeted activities and rich pedagogical material that contribute to the social-emotional and cognitive development of all students. The philosophy of the programme is to foster in students a global awareness and help them to become gl...
A child's early years are important for them to develop a love for books and the process of reading. Read together every day! Read to your child every day. Establish a fixed, warm time and make it an opportunity to embrace and discover things together through the magical world of books! Know when to stop! If your child loses interest, simply put the book away for a while. Do not continue reading if you are not enjoying it. Read it over and over a...
By completing his or her studies at CGS Pre-School, a child has all the skills and abilities and the required readiness they need to attend the PYP-Primary School. The close collaboration between the Kindergarten and Primary School and the implementation of special programmes help the child to pass smoothly to the next educational level. The common educational philosophy and continuity of programmes ensure a painless transition to the new level. ...
It is useful to know some things that facilitate a child’s smooth transition to school life: Particularly important for achieving the best possible adaptation is to prepare the child for the change that is about to take place in his or her life. Very often, difficulties in adaptation are the result of incorrect or incomplete preparation of the child. Some helpful tips for proper preparation are listed below: The most important thing is for the ...
Learning through play: individual and group activities in the classroom Developing listening, thinking and self-expression: reading and creating stories in a circle Breakfast Language acquisition activities and games Introduction to mathematical concepts Free and structured play in the playground Developing imagination and creativity: music, movement, theatre, art, cooking activities Developing motor skills and physical activity: group games, bab...
Taking into account that the first school period is a unique, special time in a child's life, we rely on the following pedagogical principles: Each child is unique and individual, with individual learning mechanisms and rhythms. This period has autonomous value and, at the same time, lays the groundwork for later school years. Children learn through exploration, play and discussion. Learning should aim at the child's all-round, holistic and balan...
Learning through play: individual and group activities in the classroom Developing listening, thinking and self-expression: reading and creating stories in a circle Breakfast Language acquisition activities and games Introduction to mathematical concepts Free and structured play in the playground Developing imagination and creativity: music, movement, theatre, art, cooking activities Developing motor skills and physical activity: group games, bab...
