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Mrs. Caroline (pronounced Carolyn) teaches the four and five-year olds in the Reception Class. (Reception/Year 1)
Mrs. Fialho teaches the six and seven-year-olds in Junior 1. (Year 1/2/3)
Mrs. Thompson teaches the eight and nine-year-olds in Junior 2. (Year 3/4/5)
Mrs. Robinson teaches the ten and eleven-year-olds in the Senior Class. (Year 5/6)

17 children in each of the four classes making a small ‘family’ school.

Classes

There are four classes for the different age groups:
-Reception Class  4-6 years
-Junior 1               5-7 years
-Junior 2               7-9 years
-Seniors               9-11 years

Numbers are limited so that pupils may receive individual help and attention. All lessons are taken in English except Portuguese classes.

Our Aims

To learn to read fluently and accurately, with understanding and expression.

To write legibly and neatly, with satisfactory standards of spelling, syntax, punctuation and usage.

To communicate clearly and confidently, in speech and in writing, in ways appropriate for various occasions and purposes.

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To listen attentively and to understand the content.To learn how to acquire information from various sources, and to record this information in various ways.

To use mathematical skills with speed and accuracy.

To understand the use of mathematical ideas in various situations, in home, classroom, school and local area.

To observe living and inanimate things.

To master basic scientific ideas.

To know about geographical, historical and social aspects of the environment, to be aware of other times and places and to recognise the links between local, national and international events.

To acquire sufficient control of self or of tools and equipment to be able to use music, drama, computers and various types of art and craft as a means of expression.

To develop agility and physical co-ordination, confidence through physical activity, and the ability to function well as a member of a team.

To develop awareness of self and sensitivity to others, acquire a set of moral judgements, and to develop habits of self-discipline and acceptable behaviour.

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Barlavento International English School   Caixa 250-Z  Ferrel - Espiche - 8600-110 Lagos Tel. 282 789 206 Fax 282 788 308  Email info@internationalschoolalgarve.com