The DSK Primary School
Grade 1-4
Where the journey begins Primary School
Here, the exciting journey of learning begins – from the first letters to discoveries in math and science. Our German-speaking primary school is a place where we engage with knowledge using head, heart, and hands, fostering both intellectual and emotional growth.
Key Developmental Skills
- Cognitive openness: A willingness to explore new ideas, stay focused on tasks over time, and demonstrate motivation to learn and concentrate, as well as the ability to listen.
- Positive motivation and enjoyment of learning: A genuine interest and enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge.
- Emotional maturity: Developing empathy, recognising the needs of others, and beginning to move away from self-centredness.
- Social competence: Exhibiting self-confidence, adaptability in larger groups, and the ability to follow rules and patiently wait for one’s turn to speak.
- Resilience and mental competence: The ability to manage frustration, remain unaffected by minor setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook despite challenges.
- Physical competence: Independence in dressing, toileting, packing a school bag, and caring for personal and shared belongings.
- Social skills: Demonstrating respect, good manners, responsibility, and a willingness to help others
Curriculum
In our primary school, we prioritise preserving and promoting the German language, making it our central mission to recognise and nurture your child’s potential. We are dedicated to challenging our learners and meeting their individual needs, ensuring they thrive to the best of their abilities.
Our teaching methods are diverse and engaging, incorporating weekly schedules, learning stations, cooperative learning, and project work, all while keeping the joy of learning at the forefront.
We understand that every child is unique, with distinct skills and strengths. This belief shapes our educational approach, which is diverse, differentiated, and individualized. We emphasize fostering self-awareness, independence, and both personal and social responsibility in our learners.
Subjects
German, English, Sciences, Mathematics, Art, Sport, Religion/ Ethics, Music, Chess, Crafts
To enrol your child in Grade 1, proficiency in both understanding and speaking German is essential. The Primary School (Grades 1 – 4) conducts instruction in German, with English intensively taught as a subject starting from Grade 2. Typically, if your child is fluent in German, they can be admitted to DSK at any time. Admission consideration includes academic performance, and acceptance is contingent upon the availability of space.
