CURRICULUM

OUR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

The academic program at The Priory is designed to meet the changing needs of students as they develop intellectually, socially and emotionally.

The Priory Kindergarten program is designed to provide an intensive start to French learning experiences. Learning through play, exploration and experimentation are important components of the program. Through these mediums, children learn to express themselves confidently, interact harmoniously with others and gain a better understanding of the world around them. Learning through play allows each child to build a strong foundation from which to begin elementary school.

À la maternelle, votre enfant vivra sa première expérience à l'école. Peu importe les apprentissages en français que votre enfant a déjà réalisés avant d'arriver, l'école l'accueillera avec les acquis qui sont les siens et avec sa jeune expérience de vie. À la fin de la maternelle, votre enfant devrait être capable de comprendre globalement des textes lus, vus ou entendus et de s'exprimer dans des situations qui relèvent de la vie courante en classe en utilisant un vocabulaire de base. Par des activités ludiques tels chansons, comptines, pièces de théâtre, ateliers, etc. votre enfant apprendra à communiquer à l'écrit et à l'oral avec les autres.

TALENT & PASSIONATE FACULTY

Priory students are very proud of their school and feel that they are an integral part of the school’s Mission. This sense of belonging emanates from the confidence and comfort they receive from our talented and dedicated faculty, who ignite a passion for learning and nurture creativity in our students. Each child is encouraged to explore their interests and discover their individual strengths. The core values of caring and respect for others are interwoven with innovative academic programs and project based learning enabling each child to feel confident enough to take risks and try something new.

OUR PROGRAM FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6

ARTS PLASTIQUES

Le programme d'arts plastiques à l'école The Priory est conçu pour aider les enfants à apprécier ses réalisations, celles de ses camarades et différents œuvres d'art. Les étudiants seront activement impliqués dans des créations appartenant à différentes techniques afin de représenter, d'exprimer et de symboliser leurs sentiments et leurs idées. L'apprentissage des arts plastiques fait une grande place à l'imagination, la spontanéité et l'expression sous toutes ses formes.

FRANÇAIS

Dans le programme français, les étudiants sont exposés à une variété de textes écrits, ils vont comprendre et réagir à des textes lus, vus ou entendus et ils auront l'opportunité d'utiliser le français tous les jours afin d'enrichir leur vocabulaire et communiquer avec différents interlocuteurs. Également, les enfants approfondiront leurs connaissances par rapport à la langue française et à la culture québécoise.

MATHEMATICS

The Mathematics program focuses on developing each student's problem-solving skills and encourages real world mathematical mastery, as students transfer knowledge to their day to day experiences. Students are encouraged to use manipulative materials as they model problems, to use appropriate mathematical language as they share ideas, and to validate their own solutions.

MUSIC

From the battery of tuned and un-tuned Orff instruments employed in Cycle One to the much anticipated recorder studies in Cycles Two and followed by the Band Program in Cycle Three, the students look forward to new instruments and the unique skills they develop at every step of their musical journey. At every stage, students sing and use the instrument that is inside each one of them.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

The focus in the English Language Arts classroom is on creating a community of readers, writers and effective communicators. To accomplish this goal, the children are given opportunities to interact with a variety of texts, to research, to think critically and express their views. Language skills are developed through inquiry based learning projects which allow for a balanced literacy approach.

ÉDUCATION PHYSIQUE ET À LA SANTÉ

Les étudiants vont apprendre diverses façons de maintenir leur corps en équilibre, de coordonner leurs mouvements et de manipuler différents objets. Ils vont se familiariser avec les notions de santé, d'habitudes de vie et de bien-être liés à une mode de vie sain et active. II vont également apprendre à planifier des stratégies de coopération, développer des façons de faire afin d'appliquer les règles d'éthique et établir des liens entre ces habitudes de vie et les effets sur leur santé.

SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGY

The students explore topics related to the material world, Earth and space, and living things. They formulate problems based on observations of their environment and are taught to use scientific tools and procedures as they seek answers to their questions. STEAM challenges are introduced at all levels to allow students to discover applications of science and technology in their daily lives. Hands-on experiments allow children to explore the scientific method and to use the language of Science and Technology.

UNIVERS SOCIAL: GÉOGRAPHIE, HISTOIRE ET ÉDUCATION À LA CITOYENNETÉ.

Les étudiants apprennent à établir les contextes géographiques et historiques des sociétés du passé. Ils apprennent à reconnaître l'influence des personnages et l'incidence d'événements sur les organisations territoriales et sociales. Ils apprennent aussi à repérer des traces du passé dans des réalités patrimoniales actuelles.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at The Priory enhances learning. Students use ICT in a variety of ways: creating, composing, exploring, analyzing, communicating and collaborating. Technology is used as a tool and is integrated into the curriculum at all grade levels. Students have access to a mobile iPad cart, Chromebooks, Smartboards, a robotics lab and virtual reality headsets. The goal of the ICT Program is to provide students with the skills to thrive in a continuously changing world.

ETHICS & RELIGIOUS CULTURE

The aim of the ERC program is to develop attitudes of respect, openness and acceptance in each of our students so that they are well prepared to live in our diverse society. The focus of the religious aspect of the ERC program at The Priory School is to provide our students with the knowledge base to have an informed understanding of the many different forms of religious expression present in the world.Our students are provided with many opportunities to identify and reflect on ethical questions, propose possible solutions and examine others points of view. Students are challenged to broaden their view of the world. As children acquire an understanding of our differences they develop a greater understanding and acceptance of each other.Faith First classes are offered after-school for students who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.