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  Welcome from Lower School Principal, Michelle Eriksen

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In the Lower School we recognise that children come to us as distinct individuals with unique experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Our teachers promote cross-cultural understanding, and differentiate instruction to meet the students' varying needs, abilities, and learning styles. We provide a balanced educational programme within a safe, stimulating environment, so that each child can learn and grow to his/her fullest potential.

We promote the acquisition of social skills and the development of characteristics of successful learners. Through developmentally-appropriate experiences, we expect each pupil to:

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  • Think purposefully
  • Direct his/her own learning
  • Communicate effectively
  • Work productively with others
  • Act responsibly as a citizen
  • Demonstrate a healthy attitude to life and learning.

As independent thinkers and learners, our pupils are encouraged to think both critically and creatively in a spirit of cooperation and open-minded inquiry. We stress the ability to work well in teams as well as individually. Through teamwork, pupils improve their communication skills, cooperative behaviors, and learn to value others.

Our language arts programme is designed to help students acquire the ability to write and speak well, and to examine, process, and use information gained through listening and reading skills. Problem solving, critical thinking, and mathematical computation skills are strengthened through a balanced approach.

Our Lower School curriculum also includes instruction in science, social studies, art, music, physical education, language and culture, library skills and technology. Further, Spanish and standardised testing begin in grade 4. Learning support services and instruction in English as an Additional Language (EAL) are also available through a combination of in-class and pull-out support.

We believe in the value of teaching through integrated units. Integrating a topic across relevant subject areas makes good teaching and learning sense because it provides a common framework, making learning more meaningful, relevant, and connected. Brain based research informs us that learning is better understood and retained longer if children see connections. Children's progress is regularly assessed, and the results provide the basis for further instructional decisions.

Communication and support between home and school are critical to us. We firmly believe that parental involvement is an essential ingredient in providing a quality education.

Michelle Eriksen
Lower School Principal

ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane
Hillingdon, Middlesex
UB10 0BE England
Telephone: +44 (0) 1895 259771
Fax: +44 (0) 1895 256974
Email: meriksen@acs-england.co.uk

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