Julia Gabriel
Preschool

At Julia Gabriel Preschool, we build a foundation that sparks a difference for life.

Curriculum

Core Programme

Julia Gabriel
Preschool

At Julia Gabriel Preschool,
we build a foundation that
sparks a difference for life.

Curriculum

Core Programme

Mandarin

At Julia Gabriel Preschool, we understand the importance of a high standard of spoken and written Mandarin. We know that young children will acquire language when they are engaged and motivated to use it. Our programme has been designed to fulfil the requirements of the Singapore Ministry of Education at the initial Primary 1 level. We ensure that children succeed, regardless of their home exposure to the language or their linguistic aptitude.

Through ‘My First Mandarin Programme’, our Pre-Nursery children will:

Explore specific themes to spark their interest in Mandarin.

Engage in a variety of art and craft based activities.

Participate in music and movement, Magic Box, stories and singalong sessions.

Nurturing Language Development in our Nursery & Kindergarten Levels

At Nursery-level, our work emphasises oral language, developing ear training and an awareness of sounds.
Vocabulary is built through songs, language games, activities and stories.

Written work begins in earnest in Kindergarten 1 as vocabulary builds, and this extends to story writing in Kindergarten 2.
Our children are encouraged to take home quality Mandarin books to share. Weekly Speech & Drama sessions are also conducted
in Mandarin to encourage our children to build their confidence when using the language. This culminates in the Kindergarten 2
children participating in an assessment which is moderated by an external professor.

Another Mandarin programme for Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 children is ‘Language Learners’. This programme
offers a variety of interactive activities aimed at further developing their Mandarin language ability (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Our Kindergarten 2 children explore ‘Creative Thinking and Writing’ – a specific programme designed to expand their creativity
through activities involving writing, dialogue, presentation skills and the introduction of Chinese idioms.

At Nursery-level, our work emphasises oral language, developing ear training and an awareness of sounds. Vocabulary is built through songs, language games, activities and stories.

Written work begins in earnest in Kindergarten 1 as vocabulary builds, and this extends to story writing in Kindergarten 2. Our children are encouraged to take home quality Mandarin books to share. Weekly Speech & Drama sessions are also conducted in Mandarin to encourage our children to build their confidence when using the language. This culminates in the Kindergarten 2 children participating in an assessment which is moderated by an external professor.

Another Mandarin programme for Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 children is ‘Language Learners’. This programme offers a variety of interactive activities aimed at further developing their Mandarin language ability (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Our Kindergarten 2 children explore ‘Creative Thinking and Writing’ – a specific programme designed to expand their creativity through activities involving writing, dialogue, presentation skills and the introduction of Chinese idioms.

Developing an Appreciation
of Chinese Culture

Developing an Appreciation of Chinese Culture

To enhance the children’s understanding and appreciation of culture, we also offer a Chinese Cultural Arts programme for our Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 children. This programme explores Chinese culture through specific themes. It immerses children in Chinese culture to gain confidence in self-expression through traditional stories, Chinese painting, calligraphy, classic nursery rhymes, Chinese-style dance and even traditional festival food preparation.