Curriculum - Primary

The primary wing of our school provides a happy, caring and a stimulating environment that instills in our students a joy for learning. The school follows a broad and balanced curriculum which recognizes the integration of the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of learning.

We ensure that every student in the Primary wing realizes his/her potential and is fully prepared to progress to the middle school with confidence and self-esteem.

In order to ensure continuation of Pedagogical practices, Thematic Learning continues for class 2 and 3. Using a theme-based approach is a meaningful way to personally engage students in the learning process. It connects students’ life experiences, interest, and existing knowledge promote positive attitudes in learners and improve students’ success.

Classes II-III
Subjects Activities
English Dance

Mathematics

Music

E.V.S.

Yoga

Hindi

Physical Education

General Knowledge

 

Computers

 

Classes IV and V

Subjects

Activities

English

Art & Craft

Mathematics

Dance

Hindi

Music

Social Studies

Yoga

General Science

Physical Education

General Knowledge

 

Computers

 

Teaching - Learning Strategies

To develop core competencies, a variety of creative and innovative classroom strategies are implemented. These help in meeting the diverse needs of young learners. It includes pair work, group work, project work and extensive hands on activities that actively engage all students in learning. Digital tools are also used to facilitate learning and creativity.

Language Development

The school has a conducive environment that encourages them to communicate with other children and adults, verbalize extensively, enhance vocabulary, narrate stories, recite poems and ask innumerable questions.

The children are encouraged to read story books, newspapers and quotations. We strive for a positive attitude towards books and interest in reading a good variety of literature both for pleasure and as means of acquiring knowledge.
Numeracy Development

Mathematic skills play a vital role in the everyday lives of the students. They are taught to develop confidence with numbers and measures, an understanding of the number system, computational skills and the ability to solve number problems in a variey of situations. The school aims at integrating the concepts taught through hands on mathematical activities.

Scientific Attitude Inculcation

The primary goal of teaching science and social science in school is to develop in the students a sense of awe and wonder for the world around them. They are encouraged to explore, investigate and find answers using the concepts taught to them in the classroom. They learn to establish direct linkages between practical experience, ideas and thoughts.

Physical Development

The psychomotor development is met by a myriad of activities planned by the school. They include regular physical fitness classes, yoga, taekwondo and skating training.

Social and Emotional Development

The school not only focusses on the acquisition of academic skills but heavily emphasizes the development of the students' personal, social and emotional growth.

Learning environment provided is such that it maximises their chance of realising the importance of being responsible and ethical.

Emotions and feelings are critical to how students feel. These emotions and feelings are a great part of the interactions and relationships that form within the school.

They are taught to handle responsibilities in different capacities at both the class and school level. They participate in day and overnight camps and out-station excursions which teaches them to interact amongst their peers in informal settings.

Value Education

Apeejay School, Saket stands for values of life, companionship and healthy competition. The school has a very well-knit value education program to raise ethical and socially responsible children. The Awakening Program (Class 1- 5 ) by Ramakrishna Mission, an integral part of the curriculum.

Evaluation at Primary Level
  • A system of continuous comprehensive evaluation is followed.
  • Students are graded regularly and evaluation is based on child's participation and performance in class activities, homework, project work, group work, worksheets, class assessment, class response, reading and communicative skills, individual and group behaviour.
  • Assessment of competencies in languages, Sciences and Mathematics is undertaken on a regular basis.