Primary Years

Grades 1 - 3

The School provides a secure transition from learning at home to learning at school. Children in the primary years are generally inquisitive, imaginative, active and eager to learn. They enjoy exploring, experimenting, playing and working with others in a safe, stimulating environment that promotes confidence in their ability to learn. Teachers organize learning to accommodate the full range of children's interests, learning needs and diverse social backgrounds. Our approach to learning will complement these undertakings and support our children with assistance from the teacher and the parent.

In the Primary Years the required areas of learning  include:

  • English Language Arts

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • Physical & Health Education

  • Arts Education

WCA Primary students are expected to:

  • ​Learn foundation skills in oral language, reading, writing and mathematics; 

  • Begin to develop strategies for healthy living, become aware of good nutrition, maintain physical fitness, learn safety procedures and develop an understanding of their personal responsibility to themselves, to others and to the environment;

  • Begin to develop critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The curriculum for these years is designed to:

  • Provide a firm foundation in the core areas of literacy, numeracy, social responsibility and citizenship;

  • Support the development of children aesthetically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically; 

  • Foster the development of imagination; 

  • Encourage children to share, co-operate, develop friendships and appreciate their own and others’ abilities, cultural identity and  heritage; 

  • Develop traits and attitudes that contribute to career awareness and development, such as taking pride in one’s work, working     effectively with others, and understanding the relationship of work to everyday life.