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Hamilton Hill International Kindergarten Programme of Inquiry 2024-2025
K1 | Who We Are | Where We are in Place and Time | How We Express Ourselves | How the World Works | How we organize Ourselves | Sharing The Planet |
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An inquiry into the nature of self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities, what it means to be human. | An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. | An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. | An Inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. | An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. | An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. | |
Unit Title Our Senses | Unit Title The artist | Unit Title Light all around us | Unit Title Transportation system | |||
Central idea Our senses stimulate exploration of our environment | Central idea People use a range of mediums to express their feelings, imagination and ideas through the art | Central idea Lights come from different sources and interact with different objects | Central idea Transportation systems are created to meet the needs of the community | |||
Key Concept Function, Connection, Responsibility | Key Concept Form, Reflection, Perspective | Key Concept Function, Causation, Change | Key Concept Form, Connection, Function | |||
Related Concept Senses, Exploration | Related Concept Imagination, Expression, emotions | Related Concept Light, Energy | Related Concept System, Choices | |||
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Learner Profile Caring, Balanced | Learner Profile Communicators, Open-minded, Reflective | Learner Profile Inquirers, Risk-takers | Learner Profile Thinker, Knowledgeable, Principled | |||
Attitude Confidence, Integrity, Commitment | Attitude Appreciation, Tolerance, Creative | Attitude Cooperation, Curiosity, Enthusiasm | Attitude Empathy, Respect, Independence | |||
Transdisciplinary skills Self-management skills, Communication skills |
Transdisciplinary skills Communication skills, Social skills |
Transdisciplinary skills Social skills, Research skills |
Transdisciplinary skills Research skills, Thinking skills |
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Focus subjects Language PSPE | Focus subjects Language Arts, PSPE | Focus subjects Language Science and technology | Focus subjects Language Mathematics, Social study | |||
Special learning experience | Special learning experience Theatre show, Expressive Art-therapy | Special learning experience | Special learning experience Transportation experience day | |||
K2/3 | Who We Are | Where We are in Place and Time | How We Express Ourselves | How the World Works | How we organize Ourselves | Sharing The Planet |
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An inquiry into the nature of self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities, what it means to be human. | An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. | An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. | An Inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. | An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. | An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. | |
Unit Title Culture | Unit Title Structures | Unit Title Once upon a time | Unit Title Scientific investigation | |||
Central idea Learning about different cultures helps us develop a better understanding of ourselves and others | Central idea Different structures serve different purposes and reflect histories of mankind | Central idea People’s imagination can create stories from their experience and ideas | Central idea Scientific investigation helps people to make sense of the world | |||
Key Concept Form, Reflection, Connection | Key Concept Form, Causation, Change | Key Concept Form, Perspective, Reflection | Key Concept Function, Change, Responsibility | |||
Related Concept Culture, Tradition, Respect | Related Concept History, Structure, Time | Related Concept Imagination, Creativity, Stories | Related Concept Matter, Discovery, Safety | |||
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Early years only complete four units of inquiry | Early years only complete four units of inquiry | |
Learner Profile Open-minded, Caring, Balanced | Learner Profile Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers | Learner ProfileCommunicators, Reflective, Open-minded | Learner Profile Risk takers, Inquirers, Principled | |||
Attitude Empathy, Respect, Tolerance | Attitude Appreciation, Cooperation, Enthusiasm | Attitude Commitment, Confidence, Creativity | Attitude Independence, Curiosity, Integrity | |||
Transdisciplinary skills Communication skills, Social Skills |
Transdisciplinary skills Thinking Skills, Research skills |
Transdisciplinary skills Communication skills, Thinking skills |
Transdisciplinary skills Research skills, Self-management skills |
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Focus subjects Language Social Study PSPE | Focus subjects Language Social Study | Focus subjects Language Art, PSPE | Focus subjects Language Mathematics, Science | |||
Special learning experience Culture Sharing (Parents come in and share their culture and traditional food) | Special learning experience Peak | Special learning experience Library visit, Theatre show | Special learning experience Science museum | |||