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Key
Stage 2 (Year 3 - Year 6)
The core curriculum comprises Tamil, English,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies. The
second language option of French, Hindi is introduced at this level with
the objective of adding to the communication skills of a child.
These are study years where the child gains the foundation
of core curriculum subjects.
Art, Music, Elocution, Public Speaking, Drama
and Physical Education support the core curriculum. Not only
do these subjects contribute to the creative flowering of
the child but they also add necessary skills to the child's
learning techniques. While Physical Education teaches discipline
of the mind and body, Art contributes to learning presentation
skills. Music inculcates knowledge of harmony. Public Speaking,
Drama, Elocution aid in the expressive capability of the child,
especially in proper pronunciation and intonation in spoken
languages building confidence.
At this stage, the child is old enough to
acquire a socially acceptable behavioural pattern. Hence,
stress is also laid on learning social etiquette and sound
values that will help the child through life.
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