Specific Objectives
Instill in the hearts and minds of young children the love and knowledge of God
Encourage the love of learning in every child
Develop and hone children’s sensory and motor skills, keen observations, and an awareness of their environment
Develop an inquisitive and analytical mind through discovery and exploration
Build a strong foundation that will equip the child with fundamental skills in English and Chinese language arts
Recognize and develop each child’s creative and artistic abilities through music, art, and dance
Provide experiences that will foster healthy relationships among children
Provide training in indoor and outdoor sports activities that will develop and improve muscular control and coordination
Programs
To realize these goals, the Department has implemented:
Enriched English Curriculum
- Phonics and Reading, the most consistently successful of all language acquisition strategies, are foundational to our program
- The love of reading is encouraged through the Read Aloud book club
- Students acquire language skills through carefully selected songs, play, storytelling, and worksheets
Enriched Math program
- Age-appropriate mathematical concepts are presented through interactive games and play
- Students acquire skills through songs, games, and worksheets
Strong Physical Development program
- Weekly physical training classes
- Training and development of gross and fine motor skills are presented systematically with the use of age-appropriate educational tools and manipulatives
Chinese Program
Chinese is now one of the two most influential languages in the world. Every year, more and more research, engineering, commerce, and diplomacy are being done in Mandarin. Students with these language skills will have greater opportunities in our ever-changing world.
- Because Mandarin is not commonly spoken in the streets of Manila, St. Stephen’s High School teaches Chinese as a second language. This method best meets the needs of language learners living in the Philippines.
- Our teaching methods focus on the practical acquisition of the language as opposed to rote memorization of progressively obscure vocabulary.
- Students apply their skills through extensive listening and speaking exercises.
- The children learn skills through songs, rhymes, storytelling, play, and writing.
- To introduce the Chinese culture, we celebrate special occasions such as the Mid- Autumn Festival and Chinese Lunar New Year which are integrated into the lessons.
