Curriculum

Providing opportunities, and the environment, for children to explore, play, and learn at POWIIS Primary.

The Early Years – Nursery and Reception

Providing opportunities, and the environment, for children to explore, play, and learn at POWIIS Tanjung Bungah.

Our Nursery and Reception unit is a stimulating, child-centred environment where every child can thrive. By building positive and caring relationships, our teachers will create a warm, welcoming and secure setting in which your child feels valued. A strong partnership between home and school is a priority. In the EYFS, the curriculum covers seven areas for learning and development. These areas are planned for on a weekly basis (although amendments are often made daily) with planning remaining flexible and responsive, taking into account the children’s interests.

Four guiding principles underpin the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting:

Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
The development of positive relationships between teachers, children and parents are essential.
Children learn and develop in stimulating environments which respond to their individual needs.
Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.

The Seven Areas of Learning and Development

Prime Areas

Communication and Language Development: speaking, listening, expressing oneself in a rich language environment.
Physical Development: active and interactive activities developing coordination, control and movement. Also the importance of a healthy diet.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development: developing a positive sense of self, forming positive relationships, developing respect, managing feelings and appropriate behaviours in groups

Specific Areas

Literacy Development: linking sounds to letters for early reading and writing, a wide range of reading materials in the environment.
Mathematics: developing skills in counting, using numbers, noticing patterns, describing shapes and measurements.
Understanding the World: making sense of the physical world, learning about the community, people and the environment.
Expressive Arts and Design: using and exploring a wide range of media, expression through art, music, movement, role-play and design.

Key Stage 1 – Year 1 & 2

Students in Year 1 and Year 2 follow the English National Curriculum with adapted content to ensure learning is meaningful and relevant for our context and our students. There is an emphasis on establishing a strong foundation in reading and mathematics which will enable students to access the rich and broad curriculum on offer. Children will build their skills and knowledge in science, geography and history through integrated curriculum units, e.g. The Rainforest. Technology is woven into all aspects of the curriculum where and when appropriate. Lessons are taught by specialist teachers in music, art, Bahasa, Mandarin, physical education and swimming. Class teachers also ensure personal, social and emotional health education are a part of the children’s weekly programme. EAL lessons are also provided for those children still developing their English.

Throughout their primary education, your child will consider topics from multiple perspectives, enjoy hands-on projects, and make meaningful connections across specific subjects. This makes learning fun, while building a strong academic foundation that allows them to excel. Our teachers bring learning to life in practical ways, too. This includes termly excursions to local museums and places of interests.

Key Stage 2 – Year 3 – 6

In the final four years of primary school, the English National Curriculum is adapted and enhanced to ensure students are inspired, engaged and challenged by relevant topics. A strong framework of skills, knowledge and understanding continues to underpin the children’s learning experience. Themed, integrated units also feature in Key Stage 2; however, there is an increasing emphasis on science with the subject taken by a specialist teacher in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Technology is woven into all aspects of the curriculum where and when appropriate. Lessons are taught by specialist teachers in music, art, Bahasa, Mandarin, physical education and swimming.In addition, class teachers ensure personal, social and emotional health education are a part of the children’s weekly programme. EAL lessons are also provided for those children still developing their English.

Arts

Throughout their primary education, your child will consider topics from multiple perspectives, enjoy hands-on projects, and make meaningful connections across specific subjects. This makes learning fun, while building a strong academic foundation that allows them to excel.

Key Stage 3 – Year 7 – 8

In Year 7 and Year 8, the English National Curriculum continues to be adapted and enhanced to ensure students are inspired, engaged and challenged by context relevant topics as they build towards iGCSE. A strong framework of skills, knowledge and understanding remains in place and underpins the student’s learning experience. Unlike at secondary school, a form teacher teaches your child multiple subjects and will get to know your child and their learning; a strength during their primary school years. Lessons are taught by specialist teachers in music, art, drama, science, design technology, computing, Bahasa, Mandarin, and physical education.

Arts

Mandarin, the music instrumental programme, swimming, Design, Engineer and Construct, student leadership and a commitment to Outdoor Education retain their importance. Students will be asked to analyse, reflect and consider topics from multiple perspectives. They will continue to enjoy hands-on projects, and make meaningful connections across specific subjects. Our teachers bring learning to life in practical ways, too. This includes termly excursions to local museums and places of interests, exciting offsite, overnight trips in Malaysia and overseas and our weekly Outdoor education/Beach School experience.

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