AGES 8 TO 11 | CLASSES 3 TO 5

Introduces children to their primary school education and inspires enthusiastic, curious, creative thinkers.

At the heart of our Preparatory Stage Program is a commitment to the development of the whole child – connected, resilient and strong young kids are nurtured in open, collaborative spaces.

Our purpose is to encourage your child to ask questions about what he/she is learning, to establish an aptitude for leadership and team-building, as well as social, personal and cultural awareness.

We believe a Preparatory Stage education best equips students with the fundamental skills that they will need to be part of the very fast-paced world that they will enter into.

WELLBEING

The wellbeing of our students is a shared responsibility for all our staff. Teams work together to ensure that the social and emotional development of our students is always a focus.

We respect and foster the diverse talents and interests of every child. Teachers and support staff are focused on delivering personalized experiences of learning, with adjustments made when students require greater support or extension.

We believe that positive relationships and personal responsibility are the foundations for healthy human development.

Our Leadership Program examines great leaders who demonstrate our values, particularly courage and compassion.

ENGLISH

High importance is placed on the development of comprehension skills, vocabulary and writing competence, of each student.

Literature classes are an integral part of the English Program, where a passion for reading is nurtured within each individual. We encourage our students to be joyful, voracious readers who engage with a variety of literature.

Our well-equipped physical and digital libraries are available at all times for our learners reading pleasure and are used daily for recreation, as well as weekly Information Literacy classes.

During their I-Lit classes (a combination of the fields of Information Literacy and Literature), students are taught skills to enable them to navigate the online world with confidence, integrity and safety.

ELEARNING

Whilst we are dedicated to ensuring that our students have access to the latest technology, we are also steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that online learning happens in developmentally appropriate and purposeful ways.

Our spaces are designed for the seamless integration of technology, with e-boards, technology rich break-out spaces and specialist teaching areas and access that ensures our girls are able to use technology independently to support their learning experiences.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

Great value is placed on the importance of a strong foundation in STEM disciplines in the Preparatory Years.

Research tells us that an enhanced and integrated understanding of STEM disciplines will help our learners to be the entrepreneurs and innovators of the future, actively contributing to the society in which they will live.

Providing the students with learning experiences that incorporate a range of technologies, from telescopes and coding applications, to planting and harvesting in our sustainable gardens.

Through such experiences, our students have the opportunity to develop their logic, reasoning and troubleshooting abilities, as well as vital skills in the area of collaboration and communication.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health and Physical Education in the Preparatory Years provides opportunities for students to develop fundamental motor skills, as well as an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Swimming, athletics, and a range of team sports are available throughout the year.

VISUAL ARTS

The Preparatory Years Visual Arts Program includes the appreciation of historical and contemporary art and art practice.

Our Art Studio supports the exploration of sculpture, painting and mixed media, as well as incorporating Artists in Residence for innovative projects.

Our students are encouraged to reflect and discuss their own ideas, artistic process, techniques, and challenges, as well as that of other artists.

PERFORMING ARTS

Each student at Bhavani School is actively involved in composing, creating and performing. A music specialist works with learners, focusing on a sequential aural-vocal program during classroom music.

An instrumental program is offered to students as part of their curriculum, where students may choose to study violin or cello. Individual students interested in undertaking instrumental lessons also have the opportunity to do so.

Such musical endeavors serve to encourage self-reliance, time management and confidence within them.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM

When a student can explore her/his interests, develop her/his passions and discover her/his talent, she/he becomes fully engaged in the life of her/his community.

Our learners are encouraged to participate in a broad range of co-curricular clubs, each one designed to engage, inspire and challenge them, in preparation for the Middle Years. These clubs may take place before or after school, or at lunch times.

We offer STEM clubs, Art Clubs, Mindfulness groups, Coding and Robotics Clubs, Day Camps, Book Clubs and more. Along with our experiential camps, the students are offered a rich suite of co-curricular opportunities.