GCS preschool
Welcome to GCS PRESCHOOL
Children of today are growing up into a fast changing world, facing challenges requiring flexibility and creativity. The ability to adapt with inner confidence is an essential quality needed in the 21st century: GCS helps cultivate the skills and inner strength necessary to meet these challenges.
The first few years of a child’s life are the most formative years. It is a time when children effortlessly absorb concepts and habits. It is also the period when roots for a love of learning are established.
According to Montessori philosophy, children absorb their environment unconsciously and enjoy learning most during the early years of their lives. We can help channel your child’s natural curiosity into positive learning experiences in our Kindergarten program.
LEARNING PROGRAM
Reception: Ages 3 yrs – 4 yrs
Kindergarten Level -I: Ages 4 yrs – 5 yrs
Kindergarten Level -II: Ages 5 yrs – 6 yrs
MISSION
Our aim is to promote academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Our pupils are nurtured within a warm atmosphere with the emphasis on a total curriculum. Dedicated members of staff care for our pupils and we are committed to fostering the individual talents of every pupil. We have early-morning and after-school care, plus a very full extra-curricular programme ensuring that each pupil will have the opportunity to sample a variety of activities on offer. We intend that our pupils will leave pre-school having experienced an excellent early education and with a set of values that will prepare them for their primary and senior school years, and for the life beyond.
CURRICULUM
A strong structure underpins a curriculum that seeks to develop the potential of every student. Academic rigor is valued at all stages, and the classroom focus is on challenge, engagement and achievement. Learning is celebrated in all its forms. A huge range of extension activities enhances the formal curriculum, and our students thrive within a vibrant programme. Implicit in the education is the understanding that each child is unique, and brings with them their own gifts and challenges – this understanding ensures that every child is celebrated for who they are, and enables a class to become a close and socially aware group, full of children who are confident, happy and who love to learn
Classroom Environment
Classrooms are carefully planned to meet the needs of young learners and organized for their convenience. Areas of learning are defined, yet the space is open to allow plenty of room for social interaction and activities required for growth and development. Teachers lead classes using age appropriate Montessori materials and activities that are designed to arouse their interest and involvement.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
The purpose built pre-school campus is at the leading edge of environmentally friendly accommodation. The School features state of- the-art ventilation, insulation, heating, cooling and acoustic systems; which stands as a monument to energy efficiency. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and they markedly enhance the teaching and learning experience.