Junior Kindergarten JK CORE and JK PLUS Form the Perfect Beginning for Your Child As He Or She Embarks on a Lifetime of Learning
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COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL Junior Kindergarten JK CORE and JK PLUS form the perfect beginning for your child as he or she embarks on a lifetime of learning. JK CORE is the heart of the Collingwood School Junior Kindergarten program, based on acknowledging that your child is a unique individual with his or her own strengths and talents. Our Early Learning experts provide an education that fosters and develops these characteristics in a safe and supportive environment. We work closely with you to ensure a smooth transition from your home to a happy environment at school. Your child is taught in a class of no more than 16 with a high teacher-pupil ratio of one to eight, that maximizes individual learning and progress. A balance of teacher led and child initiated activities are delivered within the Foundation Stage Curriculum which underpins all future learning by supporting, fostering, promoting and developing your child’s: n personal, social and emotional well being n positive attitudes and dispositions towards learning n social skills n attention skills and persistence n language and communication n reading and writing n mathematical development n knowledge and understanding of the world n physical development n creative development For more information on JK CORE and JK PLUS or to schedule a visit at our Junior School campus please contact our Director of Admissions at 604 - 925 - 3016 or visit www.collingwood.org COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL Preparing young people to thrive in meaningful lives 2605 Wentworth Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7S 3H4 Learning evolves through a thematic approach, which varies according to the interests of the children. Junior Kindergarten rooms allow a free flow of activities that will spark your child’s interest and imagination. Our aim is to inspire our child to have an enthusiasm for knowledge and be confident in their ability to be a successful learner. JK CORE provides the foundation for many of the subject areas and experiences your child will encounter throughout their education at Collingwood: n Jolly Phonics - Literacy Skills: provides an interactive way to learn early sounds and blends for reading n Power of Ten Math - Trevor Calkin provides materials which help us deliver Math in a fun and interactive way n AIM French - a gesture program designed to immerse children in a second language from the very beginning n Music, songs & rhymes - form an integral part of the JK CORE program and includes a Christmas concert to showcase your child’s work n ‘Kelso’s Choice’ - an introductory conflict resolution program which helps children develop independence when dealing with small problems n Outside Play & Indoor Gym - develops gross motor skills and socialization. Small bikes and trikes are used as well as a purpose-built climbing area n Library - visits to the Libary begin with stories in JK CORE, developing a love for books at a young age Be sure to see the “Our Day in JK” brochure for a delightful display of other activities your child will enjoy throughout their week in JK CORE “The wider range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences” -Loris Malaguzzi, Early Education Specialist The JK CORE program at Collingwood School consists of five mornings and two afternoons each week. The two afternoons allow us to extend and enhance the curriculum, providing more time for your child to become engrossed in their chosen activities, resulting in a richer learning experience. This extended time also prepares your chld for our Kindergarten program. Our JK PLUS program offers you the option of extending your child’s JK CORE experience to three, four or five full days per week. Each afternoon you add further enhances and enriches your child’s early learning experience. MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00-8:45 Daycare Daycare Daycare Daycare Daycare 8:45-11:45 JK CORE JK CORE JK CORE JK CORE JK CORE 11:45-2:20 JK PLUS JK CORE JK CORE JK PLUS JK PLUS 2:20-5:00 Daycare Daycare Daycare Daycare Daycare For parents who require extended care complimentary daycare is provided for our JK CORE and JK PLUS students from 8:00am - 8:45am and 2:30pm - 5:00pm daily..