This phase aims to develop learners through three different, but interrelated study areas, that is; Personal and Social Well-being, Physical Education and Creative Arts.
Intermediate Phase
GRADE 4 – GRADE 5
This phase encourages learners to acquire and practice life skills that will assist them to become independent and effective in responding to life’s challenges and to play an active and responsible role in society.
Skills Acquired
Personal and Social Well-being is the study of the self in relation to the environment and society. The study area provides opportunities for learners to practise life skills required to make informed choices regarding personal lifestyle, health and social well-being.
In the Life Skills curriculum for Grades 4 to 6, Personal and Social Well-being is expressed as a study area containing three topics. The three topics are:
- Development of the self
- Health and environmental responsibility
- Social responsibility
Physical Education (PE) aims to develop learners’ physical well-being and knowledge of movement and safety. During engagement in this study area, learners will develop motor skills and participate in a variety of physical activities. Participation in PE will nurture positive attitudes and values that will assist learners to be physically fit, mentally alert, emotionally balanced and socially well adjusted.
Creative Arts provides exposure to and study of a range of art forms including dance, drama, music, and visual arts. The purpose of Creative Arts is to develop learners as creative, imaginative individuals, with an appreciation of the arts. It also provides basic knowledge and skills to be able to participate in creative activities. A safe and supportive environment is created for learners to explore, experience and express thoughts, ideas and concepts within an atmosphere of openness and acceptance. Creative Arts provides opportunities for learners to give expression to their feelings and understandings, individually and in collaboration with others.
Numeracy is the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that students need in order to use mathematics in a wide range of situations. It involves recognizing and understanding the role of mathematics in the world and having the dispositions and capacities to use mathematical knowledge and skills purposefully.
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world.
These are skills that are necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday life.
This development focuses on growth in Christ. This also involves Christian Dance/Aerobics.
Social skills are used to communicate with others daily in a variety of ways including verbal, nonverbal, written and visual. Values such as confidence and respect. Sports and Athletics is also incorporated.
