School Age: 6 to 8 years School
Age: children have an amazing capacity
to reason. The combined power of their reasoning intellect and
imagination are so potent that virtually any concept or system – no matter how
difficult or abstract – can be presented in such a way that they can begin
integrating this knowledge in these early years of schooling.
The focus is on learning any
subject from many directions through all disciplines. Time lines,
charts and experiments inspire systematic research and understanding of broad
areas of learning. Early school age Years Programme also operates from
the understanding that an important challenge at this developmental stage is
for children to discover their place within a group and within society as a
whole. Thus, much of the activity at the Elementary levels takes place in
groups, with children sharing, collaborating and exploring projects, team
works, together. The buzz of debate, discussion and disagreement fill the
classroom from these years.
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Grade 1 is a very important year as it sets the tone for the
rest of the student’s school experience. It is a teansational stage for every child from kindergarten to regular school. At Greenwood, everyone works
together to make sure it is a positive one. The school works from 8:50 to 3:30pm.
Children, however, bring a packed lunch . Another
new experience is having recess outside with the rest of the kindergarten elementary
classes. All these new experiences make Grade 1 a very exciting year.
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 Grade 2 is an important year for the growth of each student
as it provides the building blocks that will be an asset throughout each
student’s educational career. In Grade 1, the students are given the
tools and in Grade 2, the boys learn to apply these tools while learning new
strategies. In Grade 2, students will begin to learn and appreciate their
strengths and become more confident learners. Not only is it important to
praise each student’s individual strengths but also to help them with their
weaknesses and ensure that each student is well-rounded. The students
learn how to work more independently with less teacher support. The
students learn the importance of hard work,
respectful behaviour, and classroom participation. Each student’s
progress is tracked on a daily basis. Students are aware and understand
the system which helps them see their progress and encourages them to work
harder. The students learn key routines that they follow with ease
throughout the year. There is also a focus on creativity, whether in
writing or artistic expression. Students are encouraged to
challenge themselves to ensure they create the best work they are capable
of. Throughout the day there are a variety of activities, such as Explode
the Code workbooks, knitting, or math games and centres, that the students can
choose to work on independently. As well, there are a lot of activities
that the whole class participates in throughout the day, including but not
limited to, daily trivia, five minute fitness, and music appreciation.
Concepts are reinforced through homework folders which include daily
activities, reading, and book reports. Grade 2 is a great year for
each individual to learn who they are as students while learning new strategies
that will help them in years to come.
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 Grade 3 at Greenwood is a year when the boys and girls are preparing for the Primary level years. The students are eager to learn and the focus of all
programs is to encourage a love for life long learning and a strong work
ethic. Some of the highlights of the grade three year are visits to the farms and other historical learning areas. Students are expected
to spend at least 15 minutes an evening reading and up to 30 minutes doing
other assigned homework or work not completed in class. If students are
not completing work assigned for homework, they receive an “overdue homework”
notice with the assignments listed and a place for parents to sign once the
work is complete. Also if a student is absent they will receive a “while
you were away” notice with assignments that were missed listed. The
students are held accountable for their assignments and repeat offenders do have
consequences. Communication is very important between the teacher and
parents in grade three. If there are any times when your son is needing
reminders regarding his behaviour on a frequent basis, you will be contacted by
phone or email. Also if there are any circumstances that may affect your
son at school, it is important to let his teacher know as soon as possible.
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