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Bilingual Education

The effect of globalisation means that moving between countries, cultures and languages has become more commonplace. High proficiency in more than one language is a huge asset living in our interconnected global society. Contemporary research and practice have established a clear link between the learning of languages and improved mathematical and literacy skills.

Why mandarin?

Chinese is the language of communication of approximately one quarter of the world's entire population.

At the International Chinese School we believe that a bilingual and multicultural education not only provides opportunities for students to develop a strong sense of identity and responsibility but provides many cognitive benefits as well.

Benefits of a BILINGUAL EDUCATION

Learning a language:

promotes connectivity between cultures and helps students' have a better understanding of the world
develops students' critical thinking and problem solving skills
enhances employment and career opportunities

improves memory and develops decision making skills
supports children to maintain strong ties with their family, culture and community

STARTING SCHOOL

Kindergarten is an important year of schooling as children formally begin to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. It is our whole school community's aim to help your child adjust and make them feel safe so that they are ready to learn.

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when to start kindergarten?

Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn 5 on or before 31st of July in that year. However we can accommodate for early enrolment if there are indications that your child is ready. We encourage you to contact the registrar in regards to this. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their 6th birthday.

Preparing for Kindergarten?

Parents and caregivers can do a lot to help prepare their child for Kindergarten before their first day at school. Please use this only as a guide.

Language

Give your child simple, then two and three-step instructions to see if they can follow them correctly
Use books for enjoyment, ask your child to make predictions and pay attention to simple sight words on the page
Connect different characters and situations in books to real life experiences. Encourage your child to talk about their experiences and how they are similar to or differ from the book.
Use different ways to write the alphabet e.g. paint, oil pastels, use fingers to write in sand, play dough etc.
Sing familiar songs and recite rhymes and poems

Numeracy

Count household objects
Recognise numbers in everyday objects e.g. signs, cookbooks etc.
Group similar objects together e.g. toys with wheels and toys that make sounds
Identify different shapes and talk about how they are different
Find patterns and make patterns with objects e.g. red marble, blue marble, red marble, blue marble

Social/ Emotional

Toilet trained
Can say their own name and address
Can tidy up after playing with toys
Encourage sharing and working cooperatively with other children
Encourage sitting still and listening to a story for a short period of time

Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Practise cutting in a straight line
Enjoy playing both indoors and outdoors
Can put on their jumper, socks, shoes etc. independently
Draw simple shapes such as circles and squares
Throw and catch a ball

SCHOOL CURRICULUM

At International Chinese School, we provide a carefully balanced learning program to cater for individual needs, following the NSW Education Standards Authority’s (NESA) Key Learning Areas.

Learning in Primary is structured in stages. For each learning stages there are skills, knowledge and a level of understanding that each student should develop.

Early Stage 1 - Kindergarten
Stage 1 - Year 1 and 2
Stage 2 - Year 3 and 4
Stage 3 - Year 5 and 6

ENGLISH

Speaking and Listening
Writing and Representing
Handwriting and using Digital Technologies
Reading and Viewing
Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary
Spelling
Thinking Imaginatively and Creatively
Expressing themselves
Reflecting and Learning

MATHEMATICS

Number and Algebra
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics and Probability
Working Mathematically

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Physical World
Earth and Space
Living World
Material World
Built Environment
Information
Products
Working Scientifically
Working Technologically

CREATIVE ARTS

Visual Arts
Music
Drama
Dance

HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

HISTORY

Personal and Family Histories
Present and Past Family Life
The Past in the Present
Community and Remembrance
First Contacts
The Australian Colonies
Australia as a Nation

GEOGRAPHY

People Live in Places
Features of Places
People and Places
Places are Similar and Different
The Earth’s Environment
Factors that Shape Places
A Diverse and Connected World

LANGUAGES - MANDARIN

Using Language
Making Linguistic Connections
Moving Between Cultures

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Active Lifestyle
Dance
Games and Development
Gymnastics
Interpersonal Relationships
Personal Health Choices
Safe living

These Key Learning Areas are further enriched through a variety of other co-curricular programs.

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School Opening Ceremony

The official school opening ceremony is a celebration for the Glory of God and the joy of all people. We were thrilled to be able to share this special occasion with the Rt Rev Chris Edwards of North Sydney Region, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP and the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP. The children sang "This Little Light of Mine" bilingually with the support of a full band and were very proud to present their beautiful collaborative art work to members of the School Board.

Harmony Day

International Chinese School celebrated Harmony Day in Week 8 of Term 1. Harmony Day is about celebrating Australia's cultural identity and highlighting values of respect and inclusivity. Our students celebrated with special performances, a dumpling making class and a multicultural family lunch.

First Day of Kindergarten 2015

First day of school is always exciting, particularly for our Kindergarten students and their parents.