Preschool
Preschool class
Our Preschool is open to children from 4 years old. We provide a broad, balanced curriculum, which is taught in both English and Greek. Our experienced and highly-skilled teachers use a wide range of pioneering teaching methods and fully-integrated technology to create lessons which are stimulating, enjoyable and effective in preparing younger children for primary school.
Curriculum
The main curriculum of Xenion Junior School is a modified one which includes the best of both the Cypriot National Curriculum and British Key Stages 1 and 2.
A sensible balance of the two ensures that our Cypriot students cover the National curriculum every bit as fully as their peers in state schools. In addition, Xenion Junior School offers a broader education, including fluency in English and other languages, with a wider, more European character that meets the needs of our international students. A Preparation Course is offered to international students who speak neither Greek nor English, in order to prepare them for their studies.
Children at Xenion Junior School follow a continuous programme in the following subjects:
| Mathematics (Including Daily Mental Mathematics) |
| English Language (Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening/Handwriting/Literature) |
| Greek Language and Culture |
| Foreign Languages (German) - in Year 6 |
| Environmental Studies (History/Geography/Science/Social Studies) |
| Physical Education (Dance/Fitness/Games/Gymnastics) |
| Expressive Arts (Art/Music/Drama) |
| Design and Technology |
| Religious Education |
| Computing and Robotics |
| Hygiene, Personal and Social Education (H.P.S.E.) |
| Brain Gym (Problem Solving/Thinking Skills) |
| Homework and Independent Study Programme |
| Me, Myself and I |
| The Farm |
| Up in Space |
| All about Christmas |
| Physical Education (Dance/Fitness/Games/Gymnastics) |
| Transport/Literature Month |
| First Discoveries |
| Healthy Living |
| Computing and Robotics |
| Mythical Creatures |
| Creepy Crawlies |
| Shells and Boats |
Sample Themes
Follow a themed-based programme for every month of the school year, which promotes and develops the Seven Categories of Early Years Foundation Stage:
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development
- Communication & Language
- Physical Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts & Design
The School Day
| Preschool Timetable | |||
| TIME | PERIOD | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:45-08:30 | Integrated Activities | 45' | |
| 08:30-09:30 | Period 1 | 60' | |
| 09:30-10:05 | Breakfast Break | 35' | |
| 10:05-10:45 | Period 2 | 40' | |
| 10:45-11:25 | Period 3 | 40' | |
| 11:25-11:55 | Fruit Break | 30' | |
| 11:55-12:40 | Period 4 | 45' | |
| 12:40-13:20 | Period 5 | 40' | |
| 13:20-13:50 | Lunch | 30' | |
| 13:50-14:00 | Story Time/Assembly on Monday | 10' | |
| School Day Ends | |||
| 14:00-15:00 | Clubs (optional) | 60' | |