The Primary School program at CIHS provides rich and challenging learning opportunities in a supportive and nurturing environment.

STUDENT LEARNING IN THE PRIMARY YEARS

Our primary program provides opportunity, challenge and support to learners from Kindergarten to Year 6. Meeting individual learning needs has a positive effect on self-esteem and development. Ours is a learning community in the broadest sense, supported by educators, parents and caregiver

Our vibrant range of learning activities provides rigor and promotes acceptance of difference. Students develop an understanding of themselves and their worlds through various forms of expression including Languages, Visual Arts, and Drama.

Kindergarten students spend 40 minutes a day immersed in their second language, while those in Years 1 to 6 spend 80 minutes a day immersed in their second language.

In addition to Language and Music, students experience the following Key Learning Areas (KLAs):

• English
• Mathematics
• Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
• Science and Technology
• Creative Arts
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

Flexible, integrated, inquiry-based research tasks engage students in subject areas which excite their imaginations and deepen their expertise in chosen areas.

At CIHS, the Physical Education program emphasizes participation for all, with involvement in competition for upper primary students.