Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School

A Typical Day

Our approach is founded on the belief that the curriculum should be child-centred, based on practical, hands-on, concrete experiences, so that each child can build his/her knowledge, skills, concepts and attitudes through understanding. We use a thematic topic based approach as a vehicle to teach all areas of the curriculum and develop basic skills.

We have developed an integrated curriculum which is:

  • Broad - it introduces children to a wide range of knowledge, understanding and skills.
  • Balanced - each part is allocated sufficient time relevant to the children’s age and experience.
  • Relevant - subjects are taught in a meaningful way that relates to children’s lives and experience now and in the future.
  • Memorable – the curriculum provides practical experiences and rich opportunities for high quality learning and wider personal development and well-being.
Differentiated subjects are taught in such a way that matches children’s individual needs and aptitudes.
Here is the timetable of a typical day at Etz Chaim:

8.40-9.05- Unpack, self register, guided reading and table top

9.05-9.20- Tefillah

9.20-9.30- Physical

9.30-10.45- Session 1and CP

10.45-11.00- Break

11.00-12.30- Session 2 and CP

12.30-1.30- Lunch

1.30-1.40- Bensching

1.40-2.40- Session 3 and CP

2.40-3.30- Session 4 and CP

 

15 Minutes a day the children take part in the Daily Mile

10 Minutes a day the children take part in Magical Maths Moments

 

Please click here to see a typical day at Etz Chaim.