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Welcome to the American Community School Beirut! Whether you are visiting our website for the first time as a prospective parent, an alumnus looking to reengage with the school, a current parent looking for the latest news, or a friend wanting to learn more about who we are, I hope that you find this site informative and helpful. We were founded way back in 1905 as the Faculty School, to serve families of the American University of Beirut (AUB). Today, we are an accredited and secular, not-for-profit, independent American college preparatory school. We serve a multi-cultural international student body and provide an internationally enriched, standard-based American curriculum. We enroll 1080 students, and our campus is in the heart of Ras Beirut, with the Mediterranean Sea on one side of us, and AUB, the preeminent University in the Middle East on the other. ACS is the one school in this region that is truly both American and international. We teach all our classes in English save our foreign language classes that are conducted in Arabic and French. We are chartered in New York, and our Board of Trustees Chairs and Heads of School have always come from the States. We prepare all our students for the American High School Diploma, but our high school students can also elect to take either the International Baccalaureate or the Lebanese Baccalaureate. Currently, our students hold passports from 64 different countries. While over 50% of our students are of Lebanese origin, we have several faculty children from AUB and LAU, and we have several children whose parents are in Lebanon as aid workers with different NGOs. Our mission reads “ACS empowers students to solve problems with creativity and integrity, to lead well-balanced lives, and to serve Lebanon and the world community with compassion and understanding.” We are focused on helping our students to become critical thinkers, develop their voices, and fulfill their academic potential. We challenge our students to be their best, but also provide them with a great deal of support. Students at ACS find balance through a wealth of opportunities in the arts and athletics, and we have an extensive community service program. Our students from all grade levels have access to the ACS Nature and Outdoor Education Center located in Deir El Qamar - a thoughtfully designed off-campus site that fosters and supports an appreciation for the natural beauty that exists in Lebanon and adds depth to an already excellent academic education. There are numerous opportunities to travel throughout the region with teams, on service trips, and our week without walls. The heart of the ACS education is not, however, our programs or the campus it is the relationship between our faculty and students and the bond they establish as they engage in learning. While our website captures this through vivid imagery and a clear overview of what we do, I encourage you to visit our campus and get in contact with us firsthand. Discover what learning should be like everywhere. Discover the unique excellence that is the American Community School Beirut. ACS empowers students to solve problems with creativity and integrity, to lead well-balanced lives, and to serve Lebanon and the world community with understanding and compassion. Students learn at different rates and in different ways. Setting high expectations for ourselves and our students. Empowering students to be critical thinkers and independent learners. Working collaboratively with all members of our community. Understanding and utilizing innovative teaching and learning. Creating a safe environment for students to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Facilitating students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Engaging students in relevant and reflective learning. Encouraging students to explore different forms of personal expression. Providing opportunities for students to make choices, to lead, and to demonstrate responsibility. Supporting students to be caring, empathetic, respectful, and tolerant Students achieve success by being active participants in their learning. Students develop character through engagement with others from different backgrounds and through interaction within the community. Health services at ACS are provided through two infirmaries. The upper school infirmary is located in the upper school building and the lower school infirmary is in the administration building (BD). Both are fully equipped with over-the-counter medications, beds to rest in, medical equipment, physical screening tools, and first aid supplies. The goal of the school nurse is to promote a healthy environment for the students, prevent and control the occurrence and spread of infectious and/or communicable diseases, and maintain and supervise the provision of food services at school in a healthy nutritious no-junk plan. View full school

We believe it is the responsibility of Modern Community School to provide an educational program that will aid the children of this community to grow physically, intellectually, morally, and emotionally, that they may live happily as children and that they may take the correct decisions that lead to the welfare of the community as a whole, realizing the most complete life possible within the limits of their individual needs, interests, and abilities. Complete citizenship embodies the dignity of the individual and his responsibility to the group, both of which could be nurtured best through democratic living in a democratic environment. As a basis for building this program: We believe education is a growth process by which people learn to think and act more effectively. We believe in the individual’s worth and dignity as a person. We believe each student should acquire an understanding of and respect for the traditions, customs, and heritages of his friends irrespective of their race, religion, or sect. We believe that the privileges of the democratic way of life enjoyed by the individual imply a responsibility to help maintain this democracy. We believe that an understanding of and respect for the policies of democracy must be held by all. We believe the individual’s welfare is dependent upon the welfare of others and everybody should have an understanding not only of his rights but of his obligations as well. We believe that we must provide ways and means for the individual to discover and develop his ability and personality in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. We believe the home, the community, and the school must cooperate to assist young people in developing spiritually and morally. All students are expected to Partake in providing a learning environment free from disturbance and disorder for self and others. Conform to the directives of school administration and faculty. Promote an environment of positive and constructive language free from indecency and abuse. Maintain a safe environment prone to minimal risk of accidents, whether deliberate or unintentional, for self and others. Observe school administration as the sole authority responsible for conflict resolution and hence refrain from engaging in any fighting, verbal or physical. Engage in keeping the school environment respectful and reassuring for all, free from bullying or any other form of abuse. Respect school property and handle it responsibly, preserving all materials in use. View full school

St Marks opened its doors to 180 learners on 26 January 1999. Since then we have grown to full capacity and have built separate facilities for the High School and Primary School. The visionaries, Bruce and Sandy Woolard saw the need for a private Christian education at an affordable cost to the community. Their passion for ministry inspired a call to reach children and their parents/guardians practically. Not only was the vision quality education, but mere importantly offering spiritual and emotional support throughout their school career. A happy child is a successful child. Computer classes form part of the curriculum and are offered during or after school hours. There are between 32 and 36 forty-five-minute sessions per year. The course caters to all levels and fees are included. The program includes a Year-end assessment, moderation, and certification for those who pass the assessment with 70% or more. This is a nationally moderated course and prepares learners thoroughly for the world of computers. These are included in the School Fees but all workbooks, dictionaries, and rule books are at the parent's expense as they will be retained by the learner at the end of each year. Tests are set throughout the year with formal examinations being written only twice a year during the second and fourth terms. The teachers will prepare reports at the end of each term. No formal examinations are written by the Foundation Phase learners (Grade R-3) as their work is evaluated daily. Reports are issued at the end of each term. Promotion requirements are based on the National Curriculum Guidelines. Learners will be assessed on a CASS (Continuous Assessment) mark and their examination mark in both June and November for learning subjects. If a learner is absent for an exam, a valid doctor's certificate must be produced for the learner to be granted permission to write the examination/s on their return to school. Test marks and continuous assessment will be included in their report in March and September. There is so much more to school sport than just the benefit of physical activity. Sport builds character and self-esteem in a child. It teaches patience and perseverance. Sport inculcates discipline and teaches the value of winning and losing with dignity. The awareness of others and learning to work in a team is an invaluable life skill. At St Mark's, these are the lessons we aim to instill whilst teaching our learners the benefits of a well-rounded, healthy, and balanced approach to life. We have competitive team sports and can challenge other schools and hold our own. We are always looking for opportunities to grow our sporting program but have to take into account that a larger spectrum of choices will weaken our teams due to our smaller numbers. If your child excels at a certain sporting discipline, the school will fully support them in joining a team at the club level. Learners participating in outside sports are recognized within the school. We however encourage learners to participate in our school teams with pride. View full school

Kerry Street Community School is nestled on the corner of Forrest Road and Kerry Street in Hamilton Hill. It was started in 1981 by a small group of parents who sought more active involvement in their children's education. The school is proud to continue to offer students a unique educational experience 37 years later. Kerry Street's welcoming environment is perfect for families who want to be a part of their child's school experience. Whether helping in the classroom, the garden, cooking school lunches, or just enjoying daily experiences with their children throughout the day, parents' presence contributes to a safe, friendly and vibrant atmosphere where their children feel comfortable and cared for. The teaching staff at Kerry Street work effectively and enthusiastically to ensure that children receive a high-quality education within this community-spirited environment. Teachers work together to provide a balance of whole-school programming infused with their styles and ideas. The Australian Curriculum and Western Australian Curriculum Framework are followed and delivered in a way that caters to each child's particular learning needs. Because of our small class sizes, our teachers can respond to the needs and talents of individual students multi-age groupings allow for all students to work at their level, without comparison. A hands-on approach to education is fostered at Kerry Street, favoring exploration, interaction, and authentic projects relevant to real life. Our approach keeps students engaged and passionate throughout their learning experience. An ever-developing variety of opportunities and resources are provided, through which children can discover their interests and strengths: arts, music, sports, group activities, independent study, gardening, playing games. We believe that finding a way for children to feel inspired about learning to fulfill their potential is vital. This is a vital part of Kerry Street's educational philosophy. Being an accepted part of a small, caring community is often enough to honestly give our students the confidence they need to enjoy their school experience truly. While important boundaries are recognized and respected within the Kerry Street community, we above all encourage an atmosphere of openness, freedom, and choice. Interactions between students, parents, and teachers form the basis of how the school functions and the emphasis is placed on constructive communication, shared concern, and mutual respect for all. View full school

We deliver a balanced school curriculum guided by Steiner's educational philosophy and encompassing all developmental domains: social/emotional, cognitive, physical, language, and creative. The atmosphere of our playgroup is warm, gentle, and enfolding. The children are surrounded by calming pastel colors and natural materials. Beautiful items such as handmade dolls, wooden toys, blocks, silk scarves, gum nuts, and shells are used to encourage creative, imaginative play and develop a sensitivity to, as well as a respect for, nature. Other activities, such as painting, cooking, gardening, and simple crafts further enhance this. Nothing is taken for granted, for example, at morning tea we form a circle and give thanks to the earth and sun for our fruits and water. Music, song, dance, and celebration of the seasons and festivals bring our families together, to share in folk wisdom and experience the rhythms of life. We aim to be child-centered, the activities, the songs, the talk, and the play are centered on the children. In doing so, we are creating a special sanctuary for the children and parents in an otherwise busy and commercialized world. As our foremost focus is the children and their experience of playgroup as a safe, serene environment, we save most of our personal stories until morning tea time, a truly social time. Being aware of the dream-like quality of the child's soul, a special mood of stillness for the storytelling time has to be created by the parents and the Playgroup Leader. We guide the children into that mood with a quiet, soothing song and lighting of the story candle. Nature stories, fairy tales, and stories of everyday activities all appeal to little children. Puppets and props are used to enliven the story and to hold the children's attention. From each story, they will absorb what they can and there is no need for the adults to explain the hidden moral of the story. Rainbow Playgroup is a place where the mood is of support, reassurance, and non-judgment for both adult and child. Please take the time to enjoy your mornings at Rainbow Playgroup and feel free to explore our parent library, peruse The Gum Leaf Shop and, of course, ask your Playgroup Leader any questions you may have. View full school

Strengthening young people’s senses of civic engagement and community, assisting them to achieve their educational, developmental, and social goals. Throughout its short history (the School opened in 2008), Esperance Anglican Community School (EACS) has developed a reputation for sound academic achievement, nurturing pastoral care, a long-established Anglican tradition, and a wide diversity of co-curricular activities. This demonstrates our endeavor to provide the best all-around education for our students by fully supporting them in their intellectual, emotional, psychological, physical, social, and spiritual development. Our objective is for EACS students to be the architects of their lives looking beyond the ordinary to achieve the extraordinary, in making a difference to the world in which they live. In encouraging our students to achieve their potential, we place a major emphasis on the creation of a dynamic teaching and learning environment, both within and outside the classroom. At EACS, we work in partnership with you and your family in a supportive Christian community to nurture, stimulate and challenge your child. Our highly professional, innovative, and caring staff have been individually chosen to cater to the wide-ranging talents of each student and to offer a broad array of co-curricular activities. Working together, we can help your child reach their potential through a balanced involvement in the many facets of the life of the School. At Esperance Anglican Community School our staff has invested many hours in the further development of our curriculum, and the implementation of these programs across the School. We are delighted in the achievements of our students in all areas of School life – academic, spiritual, cultural, and sporting. We aim to work in partnership with parents to provide a well-rounded, balanced education that lays the foundation for a successful life. View full school

Sun Valley Community School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade day and boarding school in Sun Valley, Idaho, where students are known and challenged by an inspiring faculty to think critically in a collaborative, close-knit community. Our graduates walk out into the world with confidence earned through academic and outdoor endeavors that contribute to an authentic sense of self. Our mission is to inspire students to think critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives from our campus to the wilderness. Sun Valley Community School is a dynamic academic environment that prepares our preschool through twelfth-grade students for a forever evolving world. Our students actively acquire a proven body of knowledge and develop a useful array of skills and abilities. The principles articulated here derive from our experience as educators and lifelong learners. They are drawn from state-of-the-art research about schools, human development, brain development, teaching, and learning. They shape what happens educationally in our classroom and beyond. They constitute a standard by which we assess our success in fulfilling our mission. Although the impact of a Sun Valley Community School education varies from student to student, with these ambitions at the forefront, this standard set of educational principles guides and unifies us as educators, students, and families, the principles apply to all grade levels, pre-kindergarten through twelve. They constitute a commitment to our students and their families. Shared Principles of a Sun Valley Community School Education: Inquiry-based learning and the application of critical thinking are our dominant modes of instruction. We foster mastery of content and logical thinking based on authentic situations, relevant questions, and valid assessments. We facilitate innovative student-generated solutions to challenging problems relevant to their lives. Within a college-preparatory curriculum framework, we encourage students to pursue their interests and passions with energy and conviction. We believe that learning is more enduring when it connects to the identity and values of a student. As a result, each student’s interests are recognized and reinforced by our faculty and programs. We foster a readiness to pursue a deep understanding because experiences in-depth have the most significant impact on learning. We encourage a global perspective and learning that derives from different traditions and ways of thinking. Students develop the skills to function comfortably and effectively in a global environment. Through our curriculum and programs, we expose students to diverse cultures and traditions, and we use the whole environment to foster learning and personal growth. Our classrooms are dynamic places that draw on the outside world through innovative technology, visitors, simulations, and real-world projects. Further, our learning environment is not restricted solely to the classroom. We extend the classroom to wherever our students are exploring and learning. We foster intimate and inclusive learning environments, defined by small classes, informality, close faculty-student relationships, respect and compassion toward others, appreciation of differences, collaborative learning, and classroom participation. While maintaining high expectations for each student, we meet students where they are, intellectually and developmentally, while nurturing intellectual, emotional, and moral development. We guide students to create their definition of personal excellence and to take personal responsibility for their education. We define success by the progress made as well as by established indices of achievement. We encourage and share a love of nature and environmental stewardship. By taking students to the natural environment of mountains, rivers, deserts, and oceans, we teach students to be comfortable, knowledgeable, and competent in the natural environment. Through the Outdoor Program and our curriculum, we foster leadership skills by our commitment to preserving our natural world and modeling sustainable practices. Whether in the classroom, in the theater, on the athletic field, or in the outdoors, we encourage students to seek new challenges and push beyond their comfortable limits. We encourage a student’s sense of adventure and exploration students are asked to try new things, take on and manage risk, and embrace setbacks as an integral part of growing and learning. Through these challenging experiences, we help our students develop resiliency and grit capacities so that they are better prepared to meet whatever challenges they may face while achieving excellence in their lives. Academics form the core of the Sun Valley Community School experience, offering students a thorough preparation for success at outstanding colleges and universities and living meaningful, purposeful lives. At Sun Valley Community School, we are committed to preparing students across divisions to use ever-evolving technology in intelligent, creative, and ethical ways. View full school

Tyre Community School not only motivates its students to pursue academic excellence but also empowers them to be life-long learners, critical thinkers, and productive members of an ever-changing global society. At TCS, we aim to identify the talents, skills, and abilities of each student, to nurture and encourage them to think, express, and exhibit their skills in their daily life. Our educational system helps the student develop his/her personality and equip him/her to face the challenges of life. We wish to develop a passion for learning inside the child's heart and mind so that he/she does not stop growing. TCS motivates its teachers to provide an atmosphere for discovery, where students are encouraged to be creative and curious. We tend to teach our students through observation and experience. In the words of John Dewey, “Education is not preparation for life education is life itself.” At present, TCS strives to develop in students' minds a sense of discipline and moral values. Our educational philosophy is centered on praise, encouragement, enthusiasm, and affection, rather than criticism, fear, and punishment. This is the third year of TCS, and with the help of God and blessings, we will be up to the expectations of the families who entrusted their children to our care. Tyre Community school, its teachers, administrators, and staff are united in their belief that all children: Have the power to learn. Are curious & creative. Can succeed No two students have the same skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every child. Our plans combine direct instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one tutoring in a way that works for your student. Integrity Service Responsibility Teamwork Honesty Excellence Commitment In TCS kindergarten we work so hard on the child’s personality because that’s what matters. Making our learners dream of coming to school the next day with a smile on their faces is one of our most important goals. In TCS kindergarten we implant morals as well as education. It has become the best place for our learners and we will keep on working hard to go even further. Cycle 1 is an exciting time of discovery for our beloved young students in which they learn, using all their senses, to make connections between the written word with pictures, ideas, and concepts. We also believe that this is the opportunity to help them learn routines which help them to be organized, not only for school but for life. TCS makes learning fun. We do this in many ways both inside and outside the classroom. Activities in class and outside of class connect learning to life and develop a spirit of community. We also choose activities to help remind the children to care both for themselves as well as for others. As they continue to grow, they learn how to order their own lives and how to better order their world. Cycle 2 is a foundational time in the lives of our students. Beginning to cover a more comprehensive range of academic subjects while developing both physically and emotionally, the administrative team at TCS works to further develop this growth through the promotion of: They use modern methods of learning based on activities and technology. Integrating learners into society through participation in several social activities (such as visiting a nursing home, hosting a lunch for children from disadvantaged families, fundraising for cancer centers, and other events both national and international). Giving attention to the individual talents and abilities of our learners through participation in varied sporting, artistic and scientific events. Each student matters to us and our hope is that they will love being at TCS as much as we love having them here. In its intermediate and secondary programs, TCS aims to have a well-rounded program that balances academics with extra-curricular activities. Why? Because learning and life go together. We seek to foster discipline and motivation from within our students to make them mature, eager, independent learners. We also seek to distinguish our school by caring about the whole student. We not only focus on academic achievement, with concern for their minds, but we seek to develop hearts and morals with the hope of furthering them as productive and responsible world citizens. Lebanese Program. This program aims at leading students to fulfill the requirements of the Lebanese Ministry of Education curriculum in preparation for the government examinations. The school implements the curriculum by adopting books that provide healthy and constructive methods that encourage student's involvement in the learning process. Information technology is an integral part of the instructional procedures and students are encouraged to use Information Technology in fulfilling the objective and goals. The objectives of the Lebanese Curriculum set by the ministry of English Language, Science, and Math are fulfilled through American textbooks (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) books that enrich the learning process. Computer-Based Learning. Learning is interactive. It is more effective when students are engaged in interaction with the teacher, other students, and resources, including technology. In these programs, our classes are equipped with Interactive boards, laptops and students use individual mini-laptops where each learns gradually and interactively lessons. Foreign System Learning. We offer students who have studied abroad and for students with foreign passports a specialized program of study, with most subjects in English (for those whose first language is English) and with consideration for those who need additional support in a second language (English/Arabic). While working within the ability level of each student, the program seeks to develop creative and critical thinking skills, independent learning, and values each student’s contribution. View full school

Wellspring Learning Community aims to establish an inquiry-based learning environment in which students from diverse backgrounds are given every opportunity to realize their social, emotional, and academic capacities and talents. Our students will become confident, resourceful, creative, caring, responsible, and thinking citizens prepared to use their education to contribute in meaningful ways toward improving society, both locally and internationally. In support of the mission, teachers and administrators work collaboratively in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust to design, plan and provide a positive learning environment that builds on an ongoing process of self-assessment, evidence-based decision making, and continual improvement. At Wellspring we are committed to the following guiding principles: Establishing a safe and collaborative learning community that meets the needs of the students, school personnel, and parents. Maintaining well-kept, clean, and vibrant physical campus environments. Giving attention to the whole child by supporting students’ development in all domains, including the academic, linguistic, social, emotional, ethical, artistic, and physical. Making education relevant to the real world and children’s life experiences. Honoring diversity and individual differences. Promoting the development of strong multilingual abilities. Delivering an equitable education for all students. Holding ourselves accountable for students’ learning and school-based development. Putting in practice an interactive, creative approach to teaching and learning that combines the best elements of a variety of modern classroom instructional strategies to meet different learning abilities. Empowering teachers as professional decision-makers. Wellspring Learning Community is the realization of a dream shared by a team of dedicated educators who believe that all the children of Lebanon and those coming from abroad deserve to study in a high-quality learning environment that opens up a space for developing all their talents and intellectual potential, as well as their capacity for understanding and caring about the world around them. Our dream can only be fully realized through the learning, accomplishments, and future needs of our students as they journey through life. Wellspring literally means the source. Historians tell us that one of the leading theories of how Beirut was named is related to the Arabic word for a well or a source of water. Indeed the land on which the Wellspring Learning Community Mathaf campus now sits, located “jamb il Mathaf” was once rich in agricultural resources, full of olive and pomegranate groves. In naming the school, we had all this in mind, however, our true aim was to capture our belief that children are an infinitely renewable source of ideas, energy, and knowledge. We hope that our school will promote children’s natural predisposition to inquire and make sense of their experience in the world around them. Wellspring Learning Community City Centre Campus Lamma Street, Ain El Roumaneh Area +961 1 283683 View full school

Inaugurated in December 2000, this school is located in Salmiya. The school offers quality education to boys and girls from K.G to X. The highly experienced teachers are filled with unflinching devotion to their great profession and are eager to see their students notching up top honors in examinations. The school is housed in a centrally air-conditioned building with excellent amenities. The colorful classrooms of the pre-primary sections create a pleasant, congenial atmosphere for the young learners. The literary, cultural, and co-curricular activities of the school enrich the academic program of the school and provide ample opportunity to develop the multifaceted personality of the student. Indoor courts and playroom are equipped with facilities for students to practice and perfect games like basketball, billiards, chess, table tennis, and carom. Students take part in a large number of inter-school competitions, winning laurels. The prestigious exams conducted by the New South Wales University, the U.N, and SAT have our students topping them with confidence. They are our pride. The pride of the entire Indian Community. The School is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education and is recognized by the Ministry of Education, State of Kuwait. The medium of instruction is English and the second language for all classes up to VIII is Hindi. Arabic is the third language up to class VIII. Students can opt for French or Hindi in classes IX and X. In classes XI and XII three streams are offered - Commerce, Science, and Humanities. The Syllabus for classes VI to XII is according to the guidelines laid down by the NCERT, with classes IX to XII following NCERT books. Physical Education, Art, Music, and Work Experience are an essential part of the curriculum. View full school

The ICSK Junior School caters to boys and girls through their pre-primary years with children starting their school life at 31/2 years till year 12. Admission is given to both boys and girls for classes KG, Prep, and Standards I to VI. The infrastructure is ideally located in the heart of Salmiya. A school is a place where the "future" takes its birth. A perfect school is the one which facilitates young minds to imbibe not only knowledge but also the courage, and wisdom to face the world with confidence. The present education system is hardly adequate to equip the students to face the challenges of a fast-changing modern world is an undeniable fact. ICSK Junior Branch is convinced that radical changes have to be effected in the teaching methodology and course content so that the system of education is not merely information based but value-oriented, formulated to bring about transformation and maturity in the personality of the students. Education is imparted to children not just through books but through a multi-sensory approach, based on life experiences and the play way methods. Our belief is to make the school an extension of the home. For best outcomes, there must be concordance between the impressions which a child gathers at home and school. The school rejuvenates the existing education system intermittently. The school, recognized by the Ministry of Education, State of Kuwait and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi, is one of the premier educational institutions in the Gulf. The school has attained unparalleled status and stability in Kuwait city with its campus. It is gratifying to note that the school stands as a symbol of excellence, fulfilling the dreams of its founding fathers. The school's Faculty Improvement Programs enable teachers to keep themselves abreast of the new developments in educational technology. Children joining the school come with a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the world around them. We aim to develop these skills and promote willingness and enthusiasm to learn more. We believe in offering all our pupils the highest quality education in a safe and secure environment. Our focus is to promote pupils' confidence, self-esteem and self will. We endeavor towards responsible, responsive, and accountable children. Quarterly e-magazine PETALS is a new venture in 2014, honing the creative talents of students and covering annual activities in the branch both in-house and inter-school competitions. We believe in a sound mind and healthy body, hence we stress multifarious productive child-centered activities. We design our course study to help children strive towards the Development of personality through public speaking. Promote a sense of belonging and collectiveness. The belief that every child is born to learn. Cater to a free and fearless learning environment for all. Involving children in making classroom rules and consequences that are easy to comprehend for all. The staff is endowed with the winning combination of experience and youth. The primary focus of the branch is to lay a strong, steady foundation in their formative years ready to face challenges in life with maturity. Other activities like orientation program for newly inducted students, art and craft exhibitions, special days, Parents' day, Annual Athletic Meet, Graduation day for Kindergarten section, Field trips, annual picnics, morning assemblies on special occasions, and National festivals are a few to mention. To instill spiritual values in students, teachers specially trained in Quran and Islamic studies hold classes for Muslim boys and girls throughout the year. Thus the ICSK Junior branch is versatile, with its homely ambiance, and a combination of students and staff both teaching and non-teaching from different states of India. In junior school, the curriculum is based on the fundamentals - Mathematics, Science, and Languages - the basics of all learning. Evaluations appropriate to the level of learner are held for LKG and PREP. However, there is an assessment system based on weekly class assignments and projects. View full school

The Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch is located in the Khaitan area. Admission is given to both boys and girls for classes KG, Prep, and standards I-X. The school has a huge campus with an outdoor play area for small children. Khaitan Branch was started in September 1996 to accommodate the students of the afternoon shift of the ICSK, Senior Branch. The highly experienced and qualified staff dedicatedly works towards the academic and all-around development of the students. The numerous inter-school and intra-school co-curricular activities provide a platform for students to display their talents. Academics, sports, and cultural activities are given equal importance to bring out a well-balanced individual. Students are encouraged to inculcate an awareness of how to apply knowledge, skills, and concepts in reaching their full educational potential. The Indian Community School Kuwait (ICSK) aims to be an institution of excellence where children can achieve full potential in their academic, creative, personal, moral, and spiritual development. ICSK aims to develop globally competent and socially committed individuals who are emotionally strong, physically fit, morally upright, and intellectually outstanding. View full school

The Indian Community School, Senior Branch, is housed in an excellent campus, centrally located in Salmiya. The ICSK, Senior Branch is a co-educational school for students of classes IX-XII. It is a unique institution, with the tradition of setting new records in academic excellence. The result-oriented teaching has been instrumental in the students securing top ranks in the AISS and AISSC examinations in Kuwait and the entire Gulf region also. The school enjoys a prominent position among all other CBSE schools in Kuwait. A team of highly motivated, dedicated teachers is the backbone of the institution. High-tech science laboratories equipped with the latest equipment are among the unparalleled facilities offered by Senior Branch. A well-laid basketball court and a huge auditorium are the pride of the school. Education is supplemented with a rich variety of co-curricular programs, giving an optimum opportunity to the students to develop and display their creative and cultural talents. Learning here is lively and student-oriented. We have adopted the new Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation program of the CBSE. Rote learning and memorization have been replaced by an emphasis on thinking skills and the continuous growth of students. CCE focuses on the holistic assessment of a learner which includes both scholastic and co-scholastic areas of learner growth with particular reference to attributes such as life skills, attitudes, and values, sports and games as well as co-curricular activities. It means interactive teaching, regularity of assessment, frequency of unit testing, diagnosis of learning gaps, use of corrective measures, retesting, and feedback of evidence to teachers and students for their self-evaluation. View full school

A very warm welcome to the International Community School in Amman, Jordan (ICS). Our unique brand of personalized learning ensures that the entire learning experience is tailored to the strengths and needs of each student. Inclusivity is enshrined in all that we do, and we are proud to be able to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of abilities and need, from the very most able Oxbridge or Ivy League aspirant to students with mild to moderate learning or physical needs or difficulties, and everyone in between. An independent, private and non-profit school, owned by the Society for the International Community in Jordan (SICJ), and founded in 1953 as a primary school to serve the children of the British Military based in Amman, the International Community School today is proud to be one of the longest-established international schools in Jordan and the Middle East. Home to over 700 students, representing over 50 different nationalities, ICS is a truly international, co-educational day school, which offers high-quality education to students aged 3-18. Following the National Curriculum of England and Wales, modified to our local and international context, all teaching is conducted in English by native English-speaking, UK-Qualified teachers. All students study a broad and balanced curriculum, drawing on the very best of British, Jordanian, and international education. Our senior students study for the IGCSE and also for the A-Level, the gold standard of pre-university qualifications worldwide, but many students also take the SAT and commonly apply for undergraduate schools in the USA and Canada. Fully accredited by COBIS (the Council of British International Schools) and rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' by BSO (British Schools Overseas), ICS is also a member of CIS, ECIS, and BSME. The school is located on a purpose-built, semi-rural campus in Na’our area, approximately fifteen minutes from most embassies. Whilst our current facility is of a high standard, with specialist facilities in sport, ICT, Science, and the Arts, we have recently undergone a major expansion project, which will see a brand new, state-of-the-art Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Theatre and Early Childhood Centre opening over the next couple of years. The school is also renowned for the quality of its enrichment program, and also for its focus on Community Service and Global Citizenship. The International Community School provides personalized, high-quality education, drawing on the best of British and international practices. We will continue to nurture and invest in an inclusive and diverse learning community of happy, confident, and creative global citizens. Where every child can thrive. We strive to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs, strengths, interests, and backgrounds of our students, and to ensure it is also a vehicle through which to pursue our Guiding Statements. We review our curriculum regularly and also aim to ensure it is articulated, vertically and horizontally, to ensure a contiguous learning journey, and a progression of skills, for every student. In the Early Years Stage, our curriculum is based on the Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework from the UK, modified for our local and international context, and drawing on the very best of global practice and pedagogy. We keep a close and caring eye on each child to ensure they fulfill their potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. Early Years subjects are taught through six half-termly topics, the majority of which are taught by the class teacher. English and Mathematics are taught both as discrete entities and as linked units to the half-termly topic work, but there is also a pervasive focus on learning through play and discovery. In Primary school, we continue to exploit the full potential of our #earlyyearsup approach to pedagogy and practice, ensuring that learning remains child-focused. The curriculum broadly follows the 2014 UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, English, and Science, modified and adapted where necessary for our local and international context. Each class in the Primary School also receives specialist teaching in Music, PE, and Languages (either Arabic or French). In Secondary school, students also follow a modified version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales, but we aim, wherever possible, to ensure that it remains engaging and relevant for our international student body and that it is personalized, wherever possible, to the individual needs and strengths of each student. As students move up through the school, their curriculum offer becomes more and more specialized, whilst retaining some of the breadths which is the hallmark of a British curriculum. View full school

Our community of approximately 800 students representing 40 different nationalities. ACS inspires individuals to become self-motivated learners and compassionate citizens who demonstrate respect, act with integrity, and seek intellectual growth in a culture of high expectations. We want our school to be like a meal featuring Jordan’s national dish "Mansaf". Mansaf consists of a huge platter of rice served with a yogurt-based stew and meat on top. What makes this dish special is that it is a communal dish that is eaten with friends, family, and honored guests standing around this large platter. While eating, participants share stories, laugh together, discuss the latest politics, sometimes argue, and occasionally share their sorrow. Mansaf is traditionally served to celebrate successes, welcome new members, or mourn. This is much like our community we come together to support and encourage each other and share our desire to make learning irresistible. When we look at our students, we do not just see who they are now, but we also envision who they can become. Every day, in every class, we strive to invigorate and challenge their thinking, to push their creativity, to build their confidence, and to prepare them with the skills and aptitudes to face any challenge the world may toss their way. We also understand that our students learn in different ways and have different talents and skills. Our task, as a school, is to find how your child learns best and to tailor our instruction to your child’s specific needs. We are both honored and humbled to be a partner with parents, as we collectively build the foundation of their children’s character in a climate of support, encouragement, and intellectual risk-taking. The brick and mortar buildings do not determine a student’s success but rather the relationships built and contributions made. You will also be able to observe firsthand the passion and energy our engaged staff has for our work that drives our commitment to provide an outstanding education for our students. Our location in the heart of the Middle East allows for an educational experience that our students are unlikely to experience elsewhere in the world. Jordan is home to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Dead Sea, which is located at the lowest point on earth, giving our students the unique opportunity to live and learn in a country steeped in history and tradition. The American Community School opened its doors in 1955 when Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker opened their residence to American families interested in a school with an American curriculum. During that first year, there were only 12 students in grades 1 through 8. As the young Kingdom grew, so did the demand for an American day school, which could provide an education that would allow students to reintegrate into the American system back home. In 1965, a small piece of land just outside of town was acquired with the vision of building a real campus. The students moved out of Parker’s home and into a school with 5 classrooms, a library, and around the multi-purpose room. As the city expanded, so did the school: that rural plot of land is now in the center of metropolitan Amman. Today, ACS boasts 65 classrooms, a fully equipped sports facility, a performing arts center, and state-of-the-art science and technology labs. An ACS student’s adventures are not limited to Jordan our students frequently participate in international academic, sports, and fine arts competitions. What started as a school for American residents in Amman became a melting pot of international students from over 40 countries. These students bring with them their unique traditions and cultural experiences, giving our students a global perspective on life. The American Community School of Amman, Jordan, is the U.S. accredited, independent, non-profit, Pre-K through grade 12 school that offers a rigorous U.S. curriculum with an international and regional focus to a diverse, multi-cultural population distinguished by a supportive and cohesive community. Early Years literacy activities prepare students to be successful informal reading, writing, and speaking activities in kindergarten. Students participate in whole-group activities responding to stories read by the teacher and investigate books independently. Students participate in the discussion of literature and informational texts read by the teacher and investigate rhyming and patterned texts, reading a big book in unison with the teacher and the group. They begin to learn letter-sound correspondence and to recognize some letters in the alphabet. Students learn to write their names and dictate stories to be written by an adult. For reading, writing, and mathematics, our standards are based on the Common Core, the U.S. standards followed by 46 States. For science, students study topics based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). All other subject areas have standards based on US professional organizations or states. Elementary division of the American Community School of Amman where visitors are struck by the energy, joy, and passion seen in each learning space and on the playground. Our faculty brings diverse experiences and international backgrounds to each classroom. This is also reflected in the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity of our student population. The Elementary School is committed to delivering academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum while also focusing on the socio-emotional growth of all students. Educating the minds of future global leaders requires the development of foundational, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. American Community School of Amman where the Middle School is a great place to learn and explore. These are the pivotal years of young adolescence. It is a time when young people begin to grapple with critical and complex life choices they form life-long attitudes and habits of mind that will influence their behavior as adults. ACS Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of this age group by offering a challenging and relevant curriculum, rich in experiences that develop the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. Our program is based on the vision and core values promoted by The Association for Middle-Level Education, the leading international organization advancing the education of all students ages 10-15. American Community School of Amman High School where students, as described by our current students, experience “…. a welcoming, caring, friendly, family-oriented, interactive environment.” Our students also have the freedom to discover and delve into areas that excite them as learners. As a school, we thrive on the opportunity our teachers, administrators, and parents have to work together with students to help them develop as life-long learners, regardless of their passion. View full school

Canggu Community School opened its door on August 31 with 10 students and 2 teachers. The mission of CCS is to have all students develop as confident, socially engaged, and globally responsible citizens who achieve their full potential as lifelong learners. We measure the achievement of our mission by our School-Wide Learner Expectations (SWLEs). We expect our students to be: Life long learners: Understand themselves as learners set goals, take risks, be reflective. Achieve intellectual, emotional, and physical balance. Be skilled inquirers and researchers. Be skilled in critical thinking. Be skilled in creative thinking. Academically Excellent: Show academic excellence in a broad range of disciplines. Socially Responsible: Be engaged citizens who care about themselves, their world, and the environment. Be respectful, responsible, honest, and act with integrity. Show open-mindedness to other cultures, values, and traditions. Develop a local and global perspective on a range of issues Effective Communicators: Understand and express themselves in more than one language. Be effective collaborators. School Activities (ASA) support the holistic development of our students extending learning beyond the classroom in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. The activities are organized and supervised by Canggu Community School staff, parents, and other members of the community. All our ASA teachers fulfill the same police clearance procedures as our regular CCS staff. A wide range of activities is available. These include arts and cultural activities reflecting both our local setting in Bali and the international nature of our community, sports, science, and other activities. To achieve our mission, CCS actively recruits students and retains/recognizes current students who are lifelong learners, academically excellent, socially responsible, and effective communicators. A scholarship program has been provided to continue to attract such students and to recognize existing students. Canggu Community School will make available scholarship(s) to students (Indonesian or Expat) who meet all of the identified scholarship requirements. Two scholarships will be available for Years 10 to Year 13 each academic year. Each scholarship awarded lasts a maximum of two years. Candidates may be awarded a maximum of two-year scholarships. Further information is available from the Head of Secondary/designate. View full school

At MCS we provide a caring learning environment, where our expectations of the students – both academically and personally – are challenging. We explicitly teach Intellectual Character Virtues to our students, supporting them as they develop Intellectual Courage, Curiosity, Carefulness, Fair-mindedness, Tenacity, Humility, and Honesty. We also encourage our staff to continue to grow their faith and develop their professional skills through in-service training and external accreditation. The school uses the British National Curriculum for England & Wales and aims to meet or surpass the British National standards we are not a postal service delivering a curriculum, we are here to facilitate, inspire and challenge our students to greater heights, more complex questioning skills, critical thinking, and understanding. Each teacher has the target statements or key objectives for Maths and English, Science, etc made available to them and receives training on this during the induction week in August before school begins. This training runs alongside a focus on brain-compatible learning, modalities, and so on. The children come from over 11 different countries. We set standards as though the children are all native English speakers and the majority of our children speak English fluently. There is a minimum level of English, which children need to have before they can enter the school although we have seen an influx of families from non-English speaking countries and therefore we have expanded our EAL provision. Extra curricula activities always vary. We have had Dance, Music appreciation and composition, Still-life drawing, Eco Warriors, Choir, Violin, Guitar, Trumpet, Soccer, Basketball, Chess, Drama, Pickleball, Four Square, and African Drumming clubs. The PE program has included tennis coaching, gymnastics, swimming, basketball, and badminton. Many students also participate in extracurricular sports run in Maadi by parents from various schools. These include baseball, soccer, and basketball at various times during the year. We are committed to incorporating the explicit teaching of our seven intellectual virtues throughout all key stages: intellectual courage, intellectual carefulness, intellectual tenacity, intellectual fair-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, intellectual honesty, and intellectual humility. Maadi Community School educates students to become independent thinkers, life-long learners, to respect others, and to integrate a Christian worldview into their lives – focussing on the ‘whole child. Our Mission is that Maadi Community School will: Integrate Christian faith and dynamic learning in its curriculum and teaching. Encourage students to reach their potential through excellence in curriculum, teaching, and management. Aim to exceed internationally recognized academic standards through excellence in teaching, studies, and school administration. Create a nurturing Christian environment. Equip students to influence their world through Biblical thought, action, and character. MCS provides a positive spiritual and diverse educational experience for all students and their families. MCS primarily serves the children of expatriate development workers in unison with local & international churches, which extends to and includes the wider community. The core structure of the curriculum at Maadi Community School is the National Curriculum for England and Wales. To this, we add the ACSI Bible program and the study of the Arabic language. We are now offering International General Certificates of Secondary Education (IGCSEs) to Key Stage 4 students. We have partnered with NorthStar Worldwide, an online British curriculum provider that provides excellent qualified teachers. KS 4 students are fully immersed in MCS school life as they enjoy supplementary tutoring from our subject specialist teachers and participate in Art, PE, CAS, field trips, and break times with the other secondary pupils. View full school

We have committed to having a shared responsibility to the wider school community, through the provision of high-quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own three schools. Our ambition is to provide the best possible primary education in stimulating and creative environments. We want to develop a passion for learning, inspired by high-quality teaching, developing and building upon individual strengths and talents. We expect all children in our schools to reach age-related levels, in line with national expectations, as a minimum, and we aim to ensure that the barriers to learning are removed so that every pupil in all of our schools reaches their full potential. Our leadership structure aims to make the most of our shared resources, maintain high expectations, and secure high standards. The strategic overview of the partnership is led by myself, and each school is led by a highly effective Senior Leadership Team, who have the skills and experience required to motivate, inspire and drive our schools forward. We value the opportunity to introduce you to Woodberry Down. We are confident that you will find a school where standards of behavior and respect are given a high priority, and where every child is motivated to learn and to have high self-esteem. The core purpose of the New Wave Federation is to provide the best educational experience for every child together with outstanding achievement. This will be achieved by engaging in learning opportunities that develop, stretch and excite the imagination. We consistently perform at a level higher than that of other schools in the borough. Please see the tables for analysis of our results for the last academic year. A progress score is determined by comparing the KS2 outcome of a pupil at a school with the KS2 outcome of other pupils nationally who the same results as that pupil in KS1. Average Progress Scores are an average of the progress scores for each pupil in KS2. A positive score means that children in that school, on average, made greater progress than those children nationally who had similar prior attainment when they were in KS1.In all our schools the progress score is positive. This means the New Wave pupils, on average, make more progress than their peers nationally (with similar prior attainment). Many of our children join Woodberry Down in the Nursery, aged three. A place in the Nursery does not guarantee a place in the main school but children meeting the Local authority’s entry requirements will move on to the reception where they will be joined by children new to the school. You are very welcome to visit us before enrolling your child. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment when a member of the senior leadership team will be available to show you around. We provide a resourceful and excellent start to early learners in our 2-year-old provision based within our school. Please click on the link below to see if you qualify for 15 hours of free child care. If you meet the criteria and are eligible you will be issued with a reference number which you can bring to the school office to arrange an admission into this provision. Pupils who are 3 years old can make an application to the Nursery in our school. A place in the Nursery does not guarantee a place in the main school but children meeting the Local Authority’s entry requirements will move on to the reception where they will be joined by children new to the school. Woodberry Down Primary School is governed by Hackney’s admission procedures. Full details of the admissions criteria and a copy of the admission form for Reception are available on the Hackney Learning Trust website. At Woodberry Down Primary School we consider good attendance to be essential. Children are expected to attend school every day throughout the academic year unless there is a good reason for absence. Full attendance is vital for every child’s educational progress. The school regards absences as a very serious concern and there is an overwhelming connection between those pupils who are frequently absent and those who go on to underachieve in their future. Our approach to the curriculum is to provide the highest quality provision, utilizing the skills of all our staff, to inspire all our pupils to achieve their full potential. At Woodberry Down Primary School we believe that assessment is fundamental in enabling teachers to extend and challenge our children’s learning, supporting them in reaching their full potential. Our school incorporates assessment into our teaching strategies as an integral part of teaching and learning. Woodberry Down Primary School offers a variety of exciting and enjoyable clubs which range from sporty, artistic, and musical to dramatic arts. At Woodberry Down, we have clubs that explore language and culture, food, and the environment. Children have fantastic fun, make new friends, and develop skills, interests, and talents. The core purpose of the New Wave Federation is to provide the best educational experience for every child together with outstanding achievement. This will be achieved by engaging in learning opportunities that develop, stretch and excite the imagination by: Providing a broad and balanced curriculum Ensuring high standards of behavior at all times Creating opportunities for all abilities and embracing world-class technology Promoting logical and creative thinking skills Encouraging independent and confident learners Promoting curiosity and enthusiasm Encouraging respect for others and high self-esteem View full school

Willowtown community primary school was established in its current purpose-built building in January 2007 from the original adjacent school buildings which opened in 1908. We now have upwards of 440 learners coming through our gates each day. It took several years for the building to become a reality and our school has been built on a successful past. We have traveled from a tie when knowledge was power to a present and future where children are empowered to think for themselves to become more independent to lead their learning to make an informed choice and above all to become more emotionally intelligent citizens. We all share the same mission and vision. We are the vibrant beating heart of our community and we believe that our children will achieve as well as or better than children anywhere. With the right support and encouragement from our hard-working and talented staff, our supportive parents and governors working and talented staff our supportive parents and governors working together we will enable our young children to succeed. Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. We all want the very best education for our children, but we also want our children to be safe, happy, and confident. We believe we offer all these things at willow town. As we drive ourselves to push for ever better academic results we are equally proud and mindful of the great emphasis we place on the children's wellbeing and how we can support them to grow socially and emotionally as confident future citizens of our community and country. We are immensely proud of our community and the role we play within it. Willowtown and add vale are synonymous with a vastly rich social and cultural history of which we strive to make all of our children aware. Our community and its history are at the heart of the curriculum the school has begun writing across the course of the academic year and now more than ever are the time to remind our learners of the proud working backgrounds and traditions from which they come. Education is how we can change society for the better. By equipping our children with ambitious aspirations and hopes for a better future we aim to set them on the road to making this community a better place in which to live and work for future generations. View full school

Varna Community Primary school is a popular two-form entry community school for children aged 3-11. Our building is more than five years old but we are still very proud of it and strive hard to keep it in the best condition for our children and staff. We are lucky enough to have a dedicated music room for the woodwind, guitars, and steel pan instruments, as well as a computing suite. We have amazing outdoor facilities such as the multi-use games area and the 3G pitch which can be used for various sports. Our habitat area has an investigation table, bird hide, and feeding station which sits alongside the canopy-covered music garden. We are proud of being a successful school, all the staff work extremely hard and are committed to doing their very best for the children at Varna. We treat all children as individuals and work carefully to meet all their needs through a broad, balanced curriculum. Our curriculum promotes British Values, healthy lifestyles, and a love for learning, we want to excite the children and encourage them to get the very best from the school. We aim to leave them with happy, long-lasting memories of their time at Varna Community Primary School. At Varna Community Primary School we believe that, through high-quality Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMS) provision and an underlying ethos of the school, all children achieve their full potential as well developing a full understanding of their role within their community. This ultimately means that our children leave the school at the end of Year 6 as well-rounded young people who are ready to make the transition to secondary school. Part of our role in this preparation is ensuring that we promote and reinforce key values to our students. The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy and considered them to be a democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. At Varna, we feel these values sit well with our key values and are consistently reinforced and respected within our school community. The examples that follow are an indication of some of the ways we are looking to embed British Values at Varna Community Primary School and are an indication of our approach rather than an exhaustive list. Our assembly program and wider curricular teaching are key ways in which we develop our key values, including British values with our children. At Varna Primary School the principle of democracy is consistently reinforced. Elections for School Councillors and the high profile nature of their work as well as work throughout the curriculum and in assemblies ensure that our children have a good understanding of the democratic process. The importance of “laws,” whether they are those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days. Our ‘School Rules’ are high profile throughout school and are discussed in all classes. Our children recognize the importance of right and wrong and those consequences that apply when rules are broken. Within Varna Community, Primary children are actively encouraged to make independent choices knowing that they are in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. As a school, we provide clear boundaries for children to make choices safely, starting in our Foundation Stage, through the provision of a safe environment and an engaging curriculum. Children are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights, responsibilities, and personal freedoms and receive advice about how to exercise these safely, for example through our exploration of E-Safety. Respect is at the core of our school ethos and is modeled by children and staff alike. The school promotes respect for others and this is reinforced through our classroom and learning environments as well as our sequence of assemblies. In line with our commitment to democracy, children at Varna Primary are always able to voice their opinions in the appropriate forums. Children are taught to understand their place in our culturally diverse school and the wider society through our curriculum and SMSC provision. Our RE curriculum introduces a range of religions and enables our children to discuss and recognize different beliefs and faiths. Our MFL curriculum further broadens the cultural understanding of our children. We treat pupils as individuals and we match work carefully to their ages, abilities, and aptitudes. Teachers plan their lessons to take account of different levels of learning and learning styles, they cater well for all pupils according to their individual needs. On each Year Group page, you will see displays of children’s work, interesting topics, and children enjoying their learning. We hope you enjoy finding out about what is happening in our school. A rich, broad, and balanced curriculum is used to help children develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding to enable them to succeed as learners. Each phase in this school prepares children for the next stage of learning. View full school

Unity is a friendly school where all staff is positive and welcoming. Our skilled teachers deliver first-class education in partnership with our families and the community. We are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and children’s rights are at the heart of all that we do. We are educating our children to be responsible, high-achieving citizens of the future. We opened in September 2015 with just two classrooms in the old Cheetwood center. In autumn 2016 we moved into our amazing new building with 14 light and airy classrooms. By 2019, Unity will have all year groups from Nursery to Year six. Our vision is that children are happy and engaged in their school. We will ensure that they know how to be healthy and can make good choices for themselves. We will support them to develop their thoughts and express their feelings in a safe environment. Unity Community Primary school will have a strong focus on Communication and Enterprise working with families to ensure children are confident communicators from an early age. Our focus on enterprise will raise achievement and help young people to become confident individuals, equipping them with skills for life to create a more positive and prosperous future for themselves. The children and families at our school have settled in Cheetwood and the Salford area from all over the world. We will harness their experiences to ensure our school curriculum is outward-looking. To understand the world around us more, Unity became a UNICEF Rights Respecting School in 2017. We have achieved this award in recognition of all the work we have done around children’s rights and embedding the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child (CRC) into everything we do Unity Community Primary was developed in response to parents and children wanting high-quality education on their doorstep. We’re passionate about families receiving outstanding services, families getting involved in their children’s education, and working with families to ensure children leave school with the skills they need to fulfill their dreams. The provision for the very youngest children at Unity is built on our belief that wellbeing is central to children’s success. With a strong focus on nurture, we put children’s personal, social and emotional development at the heart of everything that we do. Our curriculum has a strong focus on understanding the world and is built around child-initiated, play-based learning. Our approach ensures that our children are confident, courageous, and willing to take risks in their learning. Early language levels are the biggest determiner of achievement in life. We have a strong focus on developing language and communication in all aspects of the curriculum. Unity has achieved Level 1 of the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award, which means that we place children’s rights at the heart of all we do. Article 29 from the Convention for the Rights of the Child says: “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents, and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures and the environment.” Children in school know this article as, ‘your right to be the best you can be’ and strive to respect this right for everyone every day. At Unity we believe children’s emotional well-being is also very important, so we have a strong pastoral curriculum that will develop resilient, tolerant, responsible, and active citizens of the future. Empowered by a strong sense of wellbeing our children can develop real and meaningful skills which are embedded through practical experience and application. Our children aim high and stay positive, knowing that making mistakes is an important part of learning. We are passionate about the way that we work. We feel strongly that putting wellbeing first creates curious, independent, and creative learners who are secure in their own ability to apply what they know. We know that our local community values education and wants the very best for their children. They want their children to understand the purpose of education, be enterprising and enjoy learning. We work with parents and children to make this happen - parents will lead the development of the school and the nursery, and be involved in all aspects their views will be listened to and valued. Unity will help your child achieve their aspirations and potential and deliver the highest standards of education, behavior, and attendance through working together. Together means you, your children, your extended family, the community, teachers, and volunteers. We strive for families to be involved in everything we do – from making decisions about our building to the color of the uniform for children at the school. We want families to feel part of their children’s education and shape the way their children learn. Our nursery provision caters to 2-4-year-old children. At Unity School Nursery, we give children great opportunities to learn through imagination, creativity, and play in a safe, fun space. We encourage children to be creative, have outdoor adventures, and make memories while learning new skills. We understand how hard it can be to leave your child in the care of others, so we make sure that being at nursery is the next best place to home. Our team is dedicated to looking after your child in whatever way they need, every day. We believe that you are never too young to take the first steps towards fulfilling your dreams. Our nursery has an enthusiastic teacher helping your child get ready for their journey to school. Unity is part of The Big Life group. Big Life is in the business of changing lives, creating opportunities for people who have the least. The Big Life group has more than twenty years of experience working with children and families in Manchester, running nurseries, crèches, and children’s centers. We also run Longsight Community Primary School. We’re passionate about families receiving outstanding services and getting involved in their children’s education, and we work with families to ensure children leave school with the skills they need to fulfill their dreams. View full school

We are a fully inclusive, two-form entry school with a Children’s Centre and an Autistic Resource Unit. We offer places for children from 6 months to 5 years in our child care facility and education for 3 to 11-year-olds in the school. We have a diverse community and we take pride in our differences. We value every child as an individual and respect our multi-cultural and multilingual community. A caring attitude is fostered in our children. We are a happy school where the atmosphere is conducive to learning and high attainment. So that all children enjoy their education and have fun while learning we strive to build a creative curriculum. The children enjoy activities that enhance their imagination. High expectations for behavior and attendance ensure that the school is a safe place to be. We encourage strong links with our parents and the local community and believe in forging partnerships to enable the school to thrive in all areas. We believe that parents are the first teachers of the children and that, by working together, we can provide children with a great education. We look forward to preparing your child well for their future life and will work closely with you to achieve the best. Three and four-year-old children can go to nursery classes attached to primary or nursery schools in Hackney. The age your child can go to depends on the number of places available. All three and four-year-olds are eligible for free early years education, usually 15 hours a week. From September 2017, some working parents will be eligible for a full-time place (30 hours per week) or a part-time place (15 hours per week). Parents who wish to be considered for a full-time place will need to check their eligibility for the school term before their child is due to start nursery. Eligible parents will receive a 10 digit code which must be given to the school before the closing date for applications. Tyssen Community School and Children’s Centre values the contribution that every child can make and welcomes the diversity of culture, religion, and intellectual style. We are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all of our children whatever their needs and abilities. The school seeks to raise achievement, remove barriers to learning and increase physical and curricular access to all. We have an unusually high percentage of pupils with EHCP/ statements. All children with SEND are valued, respected members of the school. At Tyssen we believe in creating experiential learning opportunities by offering environments and resources that inspire the imagination and natural curiosity of the developing mind. We provide safe environments, yet allow them to explore how they use the equipment available to them. Many stages of a child’s development introduce them to the ‘unknown’ as it embraces first experiences. When successfully mastered, it lays down the building blocks of future development: those first faltering steps, the ascent of stairs, letting go at the top of a slide, learning how to pedal a tricycle, clambering up the climbing frame, and so on, are all exhilarating in their own right but also embed the skills necessary for future development. Learning at an early stage, and what it means to take a risk, perhaps with the occasional bump or scrape, gives the older child the essential courage, judgment skills, and coping mechanisms to equip them to progress onto two wheels, to learn how to ride a horse, to master skiing, and eventually explore the big wide world. Our policies, procedures, and training are designed to promote a ‘can do’ approach providing the risk is assessed and controlled. If an accident were to happen, our staff are trained in first aid and accident investigations enable us to learn and improve. We constantly strive to strike a balance between providing a rich learning environment and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of your child. We welcome parents’ comments and observations so that we can work together to provide the right balance. At Tyssen we devote our energies to creating a fun and loving environment whilst delivering the best in childcare and education. Our goal is to create a positive and motivating experience that will, in turn, play a major role in your child’s future learning and development. We have thought about our fantastic play equipment so that it is designed in a way to invite exploration and stimulation through active learning. Our friendly, highly-trained staff are focused on providing fun and education. They work to ensure your child develops as an individual whilst helping to nurture and encourage learning through discovery and enjoyment. Children learn individually and with others through play. We offer our children a play-based curriculum, which meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and supports all aspects of their learning and development. It supports their inbuilt curiosity and desire to make sense of the world around them and helps them to discover that learning is interesting and fun. This is vitally important if children are going to remain keen learners for the rest of their lives. Play in a secure environment with effective adult support allows the children to explore, investigate and enjoy the learning experience. We help them to practice and develop ideas, concepts, and skills in a unique and non-threatening way, without fear of failure. Good staff is crucial in providing a memorable nursery experience and this is why we are dedicated to supporting staff with the correct level of training every step of the way. We aim to offer the best training opportunities to our staff to support our childcare and education philosophy. Our friendly, highly-trained staff are focused on providing fun and education, and they will work to ensure your child develops as an individual, whilst helping to nurture and encourage learning through discovery and enjoyment. We expect all our staff to engage in skillful and sensitive interactions to support a child’s learning, by ensuring that play opportunities, resources, and interactions indoors and outdoors are appropriate to the level of competence and maturity of the child. View full school

Twynyrodyn Community School is a happy, caring, secure school that takes great pride in educating children in such a way that they become self-motivated in their education. Staff is dedicated to providing the best education for all our pupils, and we work hard to ensure that each child receives a program of teaching that addresses their individual needs. As a school community, we take great pride in educating children in an environment that is challenging, exciting, and purposeful and in which everyone experiences success. We expect children to make good educational progress and be proud of their own, and their schools’ achievements. We aim to develop self-disciplined individuals who care not only for themselves but also for those around them. We would wish for this mutual respect to extend between staff and pupils and for the helpful friendliness demonstrated between staff to have a positive effect on the children. Home involvement is actively encouraged, as support from home is essential and complementary to what we hope to achieve. In partnership together we will work for the benefit of our children. We hope, that by working together, our children will find themselves to be happy, fulfilled people, whose sense of wonder will stimulate the need to learn for many years to come. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment that prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Aims: To provide a safe, vibrant, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment for all members of the school community To create a learning community of high expectations where standards of teaching and learning are constantly reviewed and raised to standards of excellence so that all can succeed to the best of their ability To make learning safe, vivid, real, enjoyable, challenging, and fun To promote and encourage a culture of accountability for good attendance and punctuality across the whole school community To foster a learning community where children are at the heart of every decision we make and every child's voice is valued Give every child the opportunity to achieve their potential for them to become happy, confident, and independent learners in every aspect of school life To involve all stakeholders in all aspects of school life through open channels of communications Nurture a sense of self-respect, respect for others, and treat every child as an individual To promote good wellbeing, a culture of social inclusion, and respect for diversity View full school

Our vision for the school is to produce responsible young people of whom we can all be proud, who have achieved more than they ever believed possible, and who are prepared to contribute to their local, national, and global communities. We firmly believe that learning never stops. The school motto “Make it Happen Together” states the vision for a safe, purposeful, and aspirational environment at Thomas Fairchild. We strongly believe that it is important for our whole school community to treat each other with respect and to inspire each other to succeed. We are working to secure good outcomes for all of our children and believe they should have the chance to learn, achieve, enjoy and understand their role within the local school community. Children can join our nursery a term after they become three years old. You can register your child to attend our nursery at any time, our waiting list is not based on a first come first served policy. We manage the list based on the guidance from The Hackney Learning Trust regarding Nursery admissions. Like all state-funded primary schools, we follow the national curriculum, ensuring that we are meeting or exceeding national standards wherever possible. This isn’t just about reading, writing, and maths – it includes a wide range of subjects, and knowing about what your child is studying at school can help you support their learning at home. These subjects form an integral role in our Creative Curriculum. Our curriculum is planned in consultation with all members of staff. A Curriculum Working Party, which consists of teaching staff and members of the senior leadership team, then collate information gathered. This is then given to staff, to be used to inform planning. Teachers plan to learn experiences that promote a cross-curricular approach. Literacy and communication skills lie at the heart of our curriculum. At the start of each new curriculum theme all children are given a novel to read for enjoyment during holidays and as a basis for their learning in the forthcoming term. We want every child at Thomas Fairchild to start the day with everything they need to learn effectively a fundamental element of this is a healthy, filling breakfast. The chance to socialize with peers & adults, to keep fit & play also play an important role in readying children for the day ahead. A great way to start the day. The breakfast club benefits from supplies from Greggs the bakery that is sponsored by UBS. Family pottery is a 5-week course for parents and children to learn and create something using pottery techniques with a professional tutor and potter called Tunde. A total of 10 families participated and it was mainly offered to Year 6 children and their parents/carers as it would be their last term working together in a primary school environment. Each term communal displays reflect an area of the taught curriculum. Links are made with the whole school theme. Each year group creates a display to reflect the term’s learning. There is also an informative curriculum display that reflects what the terms theme is and the thematic focus for each year group. The STAR Writer display is a celebration of children’s writing. This display is changed every two weeks and STAR writers are announced in the newsletter and in the Celebration Assembly, where the children receive a certificate in recognition of their writing. Additional curriculum displays include a dedicated maths display and an assessment for learning display. We aim for the children’s computing learning to fit within Thomas Fairchild’s wider thematic curriculum. We want the children to use a blend of logical thinking and creativity to solve problems that are real and relevant. We use resources from the Switched On Computing program of study that gives the children an experience of technology’s real-world applications, for example in Game Development, Architecture, and Cryptography. There is an emphasis on practical experience of writing computer programs. Our aim in teaching mathematics at Thomas Fairchild is to develop in children a love of number, pattern, and shape that also equips them for later life whether they use maths in their career or everyday life. Where possible, we teach maths in a cross-curricular way, for example through science, IT, and design technology. Mathematics is a fascinating subject in itself in addition to being an important skill for most careers. We hope the mathematical skills children learn in Thomas Fairchild provide a solid foundation for later life and inspire in them a love of this subject. View full school