We ensure that all children feel at home from day one. At Da Vinci, there is a strong emphasis on motivating children to achieve their best at all times, both academically and personally. Because class sizes are limited, all students receive much more individual attention and support.
Curriculum
Primary pupils follow a curriculum based on the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP). Primary Progression Tests are sat in Grades 3-5 and at the end of Grade 6, pupils sit the Cambridge Primary Achievement Tests. Dutch is taught from Grade 3 onwards, and French is introduced in Grade 5. The curriculum is supported by field trips, exhibitions, visiting speakers and whole-school activities days.
Subjects
In addition to daily Mathematics and English lessons, subjects taught in Primary include:
Science
Spelling
Handwriting
Reading
Mental Maths
Geography
History
Dutch
French
Music
Information and Communication Technology
Art and Design
Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship
Drama
Design Technology
Physical Education
Both informal and formal assessments are carried out continuously throughout the school year. Parents are always kept up-to-date with their children’s progress through test cards and termly reports.
Primary
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At the age of 6, Primary education begins.
We ensure that all children feel at home from day one. At Da Vinci, there is a strong emphasis on motivating children to achieve their best at all times, both academically and personally. Because class sizes are limited, all students receive much more individual attention and support.
Curriculum
Primary pupils follow a curriculum based on the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP). Primary Progression Tests are sat in Grades 3-5 and at the end of Grade 6, pupils sit the Cambridge Primary Achievement Tests. Dutch is taught from Grade 3 onwards, and French is introduced in Grade 5. The curriculum is supported by field trips, exhibitions, visiting speakers and whole-school activities days.
Subjects
In addition to daily Mathematics and English lessons, subjects taught in Primary include:
Both informal and formal assessments are carried out continuously throughout the school year. Parents are always kept up-to-date with their children’s progress through test cards and termly reports.