Developing academics and the arts At AGE, once students have a strong sense of wellbeing, they are able to develop their foundation skills across the curriculum. Like other schools, we focus on building foundation competencies in literacy and numeracy but, just as important for us at AGE, are developing creative
AT AGE, LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS TAKES MANY FORMS:
skills in the Arts.
and our learners develop their literacy skills through
The Journey of an AGE Learner
Play-based Learning At AGE our learners develop their understanding of the foundation skills of Maths and Literacy each day through small group explicit sessions and play-based learning. In maths, explicit sessions are supported by the PR1ME Maths curriculum Structured Literacy. Learners then take these foundation skills and apply them in their projects, play, and inquiry. It is during these sessions that our learners start to explore other interconnected subjects, often through creative expression.
Visual Arts Developing art skills is about telling a story, honoring a craft, and learning techniques – but then making them our own. To connect, to share, to immerse… Art is a very powerful communication tool that enables us to share our cultural, social, emotional, and intellectual views with others. Our AGE learners grow to see themselves as artists, creators, and innovators.
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