Purpose of PAL
The PAL curriculum offers learning experiences to support students in the development of:
Confidence, Curiosity and Collaborative Learning
Social emotional competencies
Values, character and social-emotional well-being
Exploring things around us in groups
Working together, taking turns, sharing resources.
Discussing and presenting their group's finding
Playing games together to learn together.
Characteristics of PAL
PAL lessons are designed with the following learning experiences:
Experiential
Fun and Enjoyable
Encompass learning in a creative way
Provides opportunities for children to create
Incorporates values and social & emotional learning
Observing and finding the flowers in our garden.
Planning what to bring for a Learning Journey
The Great Kapok Tree
What can you make with 6 pieces?
What did you spot?
Dance with "Poi"
PAL @ IPS
PAL is offered to all Primary 1 & 2 students in the following domains:
Outdoor Education
Students go outdoors and learn to observe and appreciate the environment around them. They also learn orienteering skills and team work.Sports and Games
Through games, students learn about personal and general spaces, fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing, etc) and collaborative play.Performance Art (Dance)
Individually and collaboratively, students explore movements with music, and use movement as a form of creative expression.Visual Art
Harnessing their imagination, students use a range of materials to express their ideas through their art pieces.
Performance Art
Posing as Space Furnitures.
Sports and Games
Displaying teamwork during games!
Visual Art
Embracing diversity through artmaking
Outdoor Education
Getting up close with nature!
Reflections are an integral part of every PAL lesson to facilitate social emotional learning.