Junior School - Curriculum

Our aim is to provide a holistic broad based curriculum which comprises the subject-based curriculum

(SBC) and the activity-based curriculum (ABC).

The underlying philosophy is that when our students enjoy school, they will be self-motivated, progress

faster and achieve their full potential, in order to ensure that our standards are constantly maintained.

Every classroom is equipped with a computer with Internet access to aid teaching and learning.

At the end of Key Stages 1 and 2 our students sit the Standard Assessment Tests (SATs).The ends of Key

Stage 2 (Year 6) test papers are sent to the United Kingdom for marking.

The Junior School is divided into the following:

i)    Foundation Stage – Kindergarten and Reception
ii)   Key Phase 1 - Years 1 and 2 (Key Stage 1)
iii)  Key Phase 2 - Years 3 and 4 (Key Stage 2)
iv)  Key Phase 3 - Years 5 and 6 (Key Stage 2)

Junior School - Foundation Stage

Mutiara International Grammar School accepts children from the age of three. When they reach the age

of five they are transferred to Year 1. However, in general terms our young students join us at around the

age of four.

Our curriculum at this foundation stage of schooling encompasses the best practices of the British National

Curriculum and the Montessori approach of teaching young children. Much emphasis is placed on allowing

the children to learn through play in a co-operative and sharing manner.  The development and progress of

each and every child is tracked and monitored as a great deal of emphasis is placed on the individual.

Students enjoy their experiences in this pre-school environment, which is well resourced and staffed by

experienced and qualified teachers.

A wide range of opportunities, are created not only to nurture but also develop our children’s competencies in:

■  Communication Language and Literacy
■  Mathematical Development
■  Creative Development
■  Physical Development
■  Knowledge and the Understanding of the World, which is enhanced by planned field trips.

Junior School - Key Stages 1 and 2

Subject Based Curriculum:

Literacy

Our students develop their English Language skills through listening and speaking, reading, writing (fiction
and non-fiction), handwriting and spelling as prescribed in the Literacy Strategy.

 
Numeracy
 
The National Numeracy Strategy is the basis of the teaching of Mathematics in the Primary School and we
provide a broad and differentiated range of mathematical experience. Mental mathematical agility through
the mental/oral sessions, the grasping of key concepts and their application are our priorities in the teaching
of Numeracy at Mutiara International Grammar School.

 
Science

Science is taught both in the lab and the respective classrooms. The science curriculum places an emphasis
on investigations to enrich the students’ knowledge and understanding of the world.

 
Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Emphasis is placed on ICT to encourage our students to do research as well as communicate globally.

 
Languages

Our students have the opportunity to learn the rudiments of the following:
■ French
■ Mandarin
■ Bahasa Malaysia
 
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) / Citizenship
 
We regard PSHE and Citizenship as an essential element for the development of our students as responsible
individuals.

 
History / Geography
 
The skills taught in these two areas of the curriculum are incorporated into topics with both local and global
content.
 
Physical Education
 
Physical Education is an integral part of the school curriculum and students get the opportunity to get involved
in a variety of sport and fitness activities.

  
 
Music
 
Specialist music teaching enhances the development of skills and appreciation of music while developing
creativity for performances and concerts.
 
Islamic Studies
 
Islamic Studies and Fardhu Ain are offered to our Muslim students.

School Timetable

End of Key Stage 2 SATS Results – 2005/2006