Besides the English Curriculum students have Arabic lessons taught by subject specialist teachers in KG and Islamic lessons start from Reception classes as well as swimming lessons taught by qualified specialist teachers.
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General Information, Staffing and Resources
The Early Years Department Kindergarten and Reception classes were inaugurated at Kuwait National English School in September 1992 in Surra and then moved to Hawally in September 1995 in completely renovated premises able to accommodate Early Years. The School includes besides the Early years and Pre-School department a Primary and Secondary department to prepare students for IGCSE, GCSE and GCE (A/S and A2 Levels) external examinations from UK which the School has an accredited Center for. In September 2006 a State of the Art Nursery has been opened.
A highly qualified Head Teacher from UK is there in the Early Years department as well as in all the others in the department to supervise the delivery of the curriculum through qualified experienced teachers.
In each class there is an assistant who has experience in dealing with little ones to support the class teacher.
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Besides the English Curriculum students have Arabic lessons taught by subject specialist teachers in KG and Islamic lessons start from Reception classes as well as swimming lessons taught by qualified specialist teachers. |
A large shaded area is especially assigned for the Early Years Department, which has safety rubber flooring and specially designed equipment for young children for play and to improve their motor skills. The Pre-School has its own separated area and its own separated entrance.
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The Department has its own hall for video/ audio and manual activities. All classes are spacious with air-conditioning (heating and cooling), large windows and doors opening into the open area enabling teachers to extend their classroom activity/learning about the environment outside into the open air.
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Computers are in each classroom so that cross curriculum activities can be implemented. This means students have access to IT al all times. Children are accepted from three years of age on the 1st September of the current academic year into the KG Department and younger than this into the Pre-School Department. |
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The school day starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. An aftercare Program is available for parents wishing to pick up their child at a more convenient time.
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The Curriculum
The curriculum for the foundation stage underpins all future learning by supporting, fostering, promoting and developing children as a whole.
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The curriculum followed in the Pre-School is based on the British Sure State Program. The curriculum followed is the Early Years foundation stage is the Stepping Stones throughout KG and the English National Curriculum throughout Reception. Teachers are concerned in the first instance about the child’s acquisition of good habits: personal, social, emotional and schooling. |
The curriculum followed in the Pre-School is based on the British Sure State Program. The curriculum followed is the Early Years foundation stage is the Stepping Stones throughout KG and the English National Curriculum throughout Reception. Teachers are concerned in the first instance about the child’s acquisition of good habits: personal, social, emotional and schooling.
The foundation stage curriculum at KNES is organized into six areas of Learning:
Personal, social and emotional development
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Developing the whole child so they know who they are and where they fit in and feeling good about himself/ herself. It is also about developing respect for others, social competence and a positive disposition to learn. |
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Communication, language and literacy
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Communication, language, acquisition of English Phonological awareness is developed throughout KG, the reading and writing process takes place to prepare children for Reception Literacy strategy will start in Reception. Arabic lessons are given twice per week.
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Mathematical development
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Pre-elementary concept; Numerical strategy will start in Reception. |
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Knowledge and understanding of the world
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History, Geography and Science; these subjects are covered in topic lessons. List of topics are available from the Coordinator within the department. |
Physical Development
Through P.E. (co-ordination and movement) and learning through play. Swimming lessons start for students in Reception classes.
Creative Development
Through Music, Art….
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KINDER HEART PRE-SCHOOL
Children change and grow. They are busy learning new things about themselves and their world around them. At Kinder Heart, our experienced teachers, help prepare your child for a lifetime of learning and success.
Our programmes will work with your child to make sure he / she is developing intellectually and socially.
Our children learn by doing and play is a important part of learning. That's why each day is carefully planned to support your child's development.
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Link Between Home and Parents
The school year is organized into three terms when reports are sent out to parents and parent consultation.
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Meetings are organized at that time. Usually, during middle of the first term, the first consultation meeting is organized. To maintain close contact with parents, the school also holds open days twice a year where parents can attend classes during the normal school day. |
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There are plenty of other occasions, especially during concerts, special events and graduation ceremony for parents to meet staff at Kuwait National English School.
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