Lower Secondary

English

Ria

The Cambridge Lower Secondary English encourages a life-long enthusiasm for reading, writing and spoken communication. Learners develop English skills for different purposes and audiences. Learners develop skills and understanding in four areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will learn how to communicate effectively and respond to a range of information, media and texts. They will be exposed to a range of fiction genres, poetry, play scripts and non-fiction texts to provide authentic contexts for skills development.

Mathematics

Reshmi

Cambridge Mathematics at Lower Secondary creates understanding and skills through a spiral approach, where at each stage learners explore the same concepts and skills designed to implement the four intimately connected content strands recognised by Cambridge, but with deeper understanding each time. This involves thinking and working mathematically which assists them in finding elegant solutions to problems.

At Paradise, this allows us to really delve into the essence of what we want learners to achieve by the time they move on to IGCSE. Mathematics instruction is best provided through a variety of creative strategies that I use with my learners. These strategies include, peer learning, group discussions, data analysis and project presentations. 

Science

Allen

Lower Secondary Science class is gamified keeping the school’s philosophy of SOLE at its core. Gamification offers the children the opportunity to achieve targeted goals, be creative, receive consistent feedback, improve specific skills, engage in group work and to have some fun while learning.

In Science class the learners take on a secret identity and go on quests to uncover the secrets of the universe and the teacher facilitates this process.  

At Paradise, learners don’t just learn about science they also learn how to do science. The learners learn how to think scientifically and develop practical skills alongside knowledge and understanding.

Global Perspectives

Varsha

At Paradise School Goa, we take joy in leaving behind old ways of learning and embracing the new. Global Perspectives is a step in that new direction. It is an interdisciplinary subject aimed at building research skills in young learners. This means that learners get to apply their scientific, mathematical and literary knowledge in a cohesive, analytical manner. At the Lower Secondary level, GP teaches students how to analyze global issues in terms of their cause, consequence and course of action. At the end of the Lower Secondary programme, students submit an independent research report showcasing their critical thinking skills and preparing them for their IGCSEs.

Hindi

Smita

Hindi has a rich vocabulary and is a widely spoken language in India. It’s a phoenetic language so it’s easy to learn. The Hindi programme focuses primarily on speaking and listening skills, as well as reading and writing. The whole point is to be able to communicate and understand effectively on a day-to-day basis so a conversational approach is important.

Environmental Management

Allen

Lower Secondary Environmental Management is emergent and student-driven. Learners learn about ecosystems and environmental challenges through documentaries, hands-on projects, current affairs and field visits. The focus is primarily on India’s geographical features, ecosystems and biodiversity.

Art

Isa

Cambridge Lower Secondary Art & Design gives learners a platform to express themselves, sparking imagination, creativity and developing transferable skills. Students explore and push boundaries to become reflective, critical and decisive thinkers. They learn how to articulate personal responses to their experiences.

The course is taught through a broad range of investigative, art-making and reflective activities. These include a number of study areas, for example painting, print making, model making or digital art, but you can also apply the curriculum content to your local context, using the resources that you have available.

Spanish

Isa

The Cambridge Spanish syllabus is designed for students who are learning Spanish as a foreign language.

The aim of the course is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for practical communication, to acquire the essential linguistic skills required for progression to further studies or employment, and to offer insights into the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages.

The program is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.