Wednesday, May 27, 2009
announcement
Dear Parents,
A warm greeting to you and your family!
As we are now approaching the start of this school year, I would once again thank you for being so cooperative and supportive in your child’s education, welfare and development. Thus, we exhort you to continue in this journey of laying down strong foundation for your children’s future through education.
With the vision to produce well-rounded, balanced, responsible, ethical young leaders, we, the team of Kinder Creche Co. would like to inform you that we will now be transferring to our new school site in A.B Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City (behind Philam Life Building) with our 3 storey building, equipped with an international school standard classrooms, complete laboratory equipment, library and 400 square-meter garden as “Oakridge International School of Young Leaders”, upholding world class education in our very own Dagupan City. Our mission is to improve the education of children and their teachers by applying to the educational process all available knowledge about learning and growth, and by connecting teaching and learning meaningfully to the outside world. In so doing, we seek to strengthen not only individuals, but the community as well, including family, school, and the larger society in which adults and children, in all their diversity, interact and learn. We see in education the opportunity to build a better society.
Education at Oakridge International School of Young Leaders is experience-based, interdisciplinary, and collaborative. The emphasis is on educating the whole child -- the entire emotional, social, physical, and intellectual being -- while at the same time, the child's integrity as learner, teacher, and classmate is valued and reinforced. The School is divided into Preschool, Middle, and Upper Schools in order to accommodate the differing developmental stages and curriculum needs of children. The school offers a rich learning environment, which embodies all the principles of children's growth and learning that were derived from various philosophies in education, coupled with progressive education, and demonstrates the "ideal" representation of our philosophy in action. Our school also serves as a benchmark of the kind of education that Kinder Creche Co. is working to provide for the past 3 years. Oakridge International School of Young Leaders has an administration building and a three-story building, which will be complete for the next 2 years, on East A.B Fernandez Ave. on Dagupan City East side. The Preschool occupies the first floor, while the middle and upper school occupies the second, and third floors of the building, and the library, computer, foreign language, physical education facilities, and cafeteria on the administration building.
Furthermore, We will be offering preschool (Toddlers (0-2), Junior Nursery (2-3), Senior Nursery(3-4),Kinder (4-5), Preparatory to Gradeschool (5-6), 1st Grade (7), 2nd grade (8) and 3rd grade (9) for the school year 2009-2010. And by June 2010, we will be operating our Middle School.
This is a beginning, not an end. The plan gives our constituents—including parents,
faculty, the School’s Leadership Committee (administration), and community—a solid set of goals and strategies to see where we are going and how we are getting there.
Thank you very much!
For the success of every learner and for the GREATER DAGUPAN,
Teacher Ai
Our New Curriculum
Oakridge International School of Young Leaders
Curriculum:
Core Subjects:
English
In studying English pupils develop skills in listening, reading and writing. These enable them to express themselves imaginatively and to communicate effectively. Outside of the classroom children develop self-confidence through performances in assemblies, displays and productions This comprises of English (level 1-8), Literature, Writing, Word Building, American Literature and English Literature.
In Preschool Department, teachers have a very practical approach to many aspects of the English curriculum making activities fun and interactive. The children learn to become confident in their abilities as readers and writers and develop phonic, picture and context skills to become more fluent. The children's love for books and stories is encouraged, and they are given opportunities to build on speaking and listening skills through activities such as role-play and circle time.
In Elementary, children are encouraged to speak confidently, listen to others and begin to read and write independently. They begin by focusing on familiar stories and nursery rhymes, moving onto stories from other cultures and favourite authors such as Roald Dahl.
In Junior High our programme teaches pupils to change the way they speak and write to suit a variety of situations, purposes and audiences. They read a range of texts from myths and legends to science fiction and historical novels, responding to the different layers of meaning found within the text.
Math
Mathematics equips pupils with tools such as logical reasoning, problem solving and abstract thought which are important to our daily lives. This includes Math (level 1-4), Intermediate Math (level 5-8), Algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 and calculus.
In Preschool, the children take part in a rich selection of activities to encourage a practical understanding of mathematical concepts. They explore number, shape and measures building upon their own first hand experiences. Mathematical understanding is developed through stories, songs, games and imaginative play, so that children enjoy using and experimenting with numbers up to and larger than 10.
In elementary, teaching emphasises practical activities, exploration and discussion. Children learn to count, read, write and order numbers to 100 and beyond. They also learn to use mathematical language to talk about their understanding of shape, space and measures.
In Junior High, pupils use the number system more confidently. The emphasis is placed on fast paced mental agility exercises, and pupils are encouraged to use mental calculation to find solutions. Children are introduced to data handling, which is often linked with practical activities involving science or ICT.
Science
Science is taught through active investigation and experimentation. The programmes of study are: life processes and living things, materials and their properties, physical processes and scientific enquiry. In all key stages pupils are taught to ask questions, collect and evaluate evidence and present their findings. This includes Science (level 1-5), Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science and Physics.
In preschool, the children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them through practical experience and exploration. They are given opportunities to explore, investigate and observe early scientific concepts. Children develop the crucial knowledge, skills and understanding to help them make sense of the world.
In elementary, pupils observe, explore and ask questions about living things, materials and phenomena. They work together to collect evidence to answer questions and to link this to scientific ideas. Their results are presented in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
In junior high, pupils apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to everyday life and their personal health. They also begin to think of the positive and negative effects of scientific technological developments and their effect on the environment and other contexts.
Social Studies
Social Studies include World Geography, World History, Philippine History, Civics and Economics. The programme was crafted to give students a clearer and broader understanding of the world they live in. Furthermore, this is to equip them with essential knowledge and values needed for a globalized citizen.
In preschool, the children develop knowledge and understanding of their environment- the local culture through practical experiences. They explore, investigate and observe the environment they live in. They are given opportunity to develop concepts of social belongingness and patriotism.
In elementary, students explore, investigate and observe the different kinds of culture, places in the country as well as different parts of the world. They work together to answer questions and link evidences to have a broader idea on the world.
In Junior High, they are given the opportunity to learn on the different major culture and countries, understand their history and learn from the history of these great nations. Furthermore, they are being equipped with essential knowledge, ideas and skills they need for the college education.
ICT (Information, Communication Technology)
Electives:
Music (violin, piano)
Fine Arts (photography, painting)
Physical Education (swimming, soccer)
Health Electives (PACES)
Spanish (PACES)
French (PACES)
Chinese (mandarin)
Dramatic Presentation (Theatre)
Oakridge Multi-Level Specialized Education
Oakridge International provides opportunities for all students to learn and achieve school success through acquiring and developing knowledge, skills, values and attitudes essential to every educated and cultured person. The Curriculum is organized with 3 major levels.
| Age | Stage | Year |
| 1-2 2-3 3-4 | Toddlers Preschool | Toddlers Junior Nursery Senior Nursery Kindergarten |
| 5-6 | Elementary (Junior) | Preparatory to Gradeschool |
| 7-8 | Elementary (Senior) | Grade2 |
| 11-12 | Junior High | Grade6 |
| 14-15 | Senior High | Grade9 |
| 16-18 |
| Grade11 |
Our New Curriculum
Oakridge International School of Young Leaders
Curriculum:
Core Subjects:
English
In studying English pupils develop skills in listening, reading and writing. These enable them to express themselves imaginatively and to communicate effectively. Outside of the classroom children develop self-confidence through performances in assemblies, displays and productions This comprises of English (level 1-8), Literature, Writing, Word Building, American Literature and English Literature.
In Preschool Department, teachers have a very practical approach to many aspects of the English curriculum making activities fun and interactive. The children learn to become confident in their abilities as readers and writers and develop phonic, picture and context skills to become more fluent. The children's love for books and stories is encouraged, and they are given opportunities to build on speaking and listening skills through activities such as role-play and circle time.
In Elementary, children are encouraged to speak confidently, listen to others and begin to read and write independently. They begin by focusing on familiar stories and nursery rhymes, moving onto stories from other cultures and favourite authors such as Roald Dahl.
In Junior High our programme teaches pupils to change the way they speak and write to suit a variety of situations, purposes and audiences. They read a range of texts from myths and legends to science fiction and historical novels, responding to the different layers of meaning found within the text.
Math
Mathematics equips pupils with tools such as logical reasoning, problem solving and abstract thought which are important to our daily lives. This includes Math (level 1-4), Intermediate Math (level 5-8), Algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 and calculus.
In Preschool, the children take part in a rich selection of activities to encourage a practical understanding of mathematical concepts. They explore number, shape and measures building upon their own first hand experiences. Mathematical understanding is developed through stories, songs, games and imaginative play, so that children enjoy using and experimenting with numbers up to and larger than 10.
In elementary, teaching emphasises practical activities, exploration and discussion. Children learn to count, read, write and order numbers to 100 and beyond. They also learn to use mathematical language to talk about their understanding of shape, space and measures.
In Junior High, pupils use the number system more confidently. The emphasis is placed on fast paced mental agility exercises, and pupils are encouraged to use mental calculation to find solutions. Children are introduced to data handling, which is often linked with practical activities involving science or ICT.
Science
Science is taught through active investigation and experimentation. The programmes of study are: life processes and living things, materials and their properties, physical processes and scientific enquiry. In all key stages pupils are taught to ask questions, collect and evaluate evidence and present their findings. This includes Science (level 1-5), Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science and Physics.
In preschool, the children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them through practical experience and exploration. They are given opportunities to explore, investigate and observe early scientific concepts. Children develop the crucial knowledge, skills and understanding to help them make sense of the world.
In elementary, pupils observe, explore and ask questions about living things, materials and phenomena. They work together to collect evidence to answer questions and to link this to scientific ideas. Their results are presented in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
In junior high, pupils apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to everyday life and their personal health. They also begin to think of the positive and negative effects of scientific technological developments and their effect on the environment and other contexts.
Social Studies
Social Studies include World Geography, World History, Philippine History, Civics and Economics. The programme was crafted to give students a clearer and broader understanding of the world they live in. Furthermore, this is to equip them with essential knowledge and values needed for a globalized citizen.
In preschool, the children develop knowledge and understanding of their environment- the local culture through practical experiences. They explore, investigate and observe the environment they live in. They are given opportunity to develop concepts of social belongingness and patriotism.
In elementary, students explore, investigate and observe the different kinds of culture, places in the country as well as different parts of the world. They work together to answer questions and link evidences to have a broader idea on the world.
In Junior High, they are given the opportunity to learn on the different major culture and countries, understand their history and learn from the history of these great nations. Furthermore, they are being equipped with essential knowledge, ideas and skills they need for the college education.
ICT (Information, Communication Technology)
Electives:
Music (violin, piano)
Fine Arts (photography, painting)
Physical Education (swimming, soccer)
Health Electives (PACES)
Spanish (PACES)
French (PACES)
Chinese (mandarin)
Dramatic Presentation (Theatre)
Oakridge Multi-Level Specialized Education
Oakridge International provides opportunities for all students to learn and achieve school success through acquiring and developing knowledge, skills, values and attitudes essential to every educated and cultured person. The Curriculum is organized with 3 major levels.
| Age | Stage | Year |
| 1-2 2-3 3-4 | Toddlers Preschool | Toddlers Junior Nursery Senior Nursery Kindergarten |
| 5-6 | Elementary (Junior) | Preparatory to Gradeschool |
| 7-8 | Elementary (Senior) | Grade2 |
| 11-12 | Junior High | Grade6 |
| 14-15 | Senior High | Grade9 |
| 16-18 |
| Grade11 |
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