STAGES OF GROWTH AND THE LEARNING LADDER


As psychologists have demonstrated, children grow in stages. Coping with this, we organise learning in school into four formation levels. Each of these formation levels has its own characteristics. To ensure the needs of our students are well attended, we entrust the caring of each formation level to a Formation Level Director. At each stage, the boys undergo both academic formation and character formation in preparing for their young adulthood, and for becoming Christian Gentlemen with a Global Outlook.

Self-Direction Formation Level (Form 6)

•  Students will make use of the skills, knowledge and values they have learned to search and decide on the direction for their further studies in tertiary institutions and/or for their career.

•  They are formed by the education process in our school and should bear the hallmark of Christian Gentlemen with a Global Outlook.

Fortification Formation Level (Form 4 - Form 5)

•  Students will fortify their learning skills, particularly those that are needed for public exams that screen them for tertiary studies.

•  They will develop a deeper understanding of the subjects of their choice and excel in them.

•  They will also learn to live as young men with fortitude and virtues.

Transition Formation Level (Form 3)

•  Students are settled in the secondary school learning mode and are in transition to a higher level of study through a broad exploration of interests and an in-depth development of abilities.

•  They will learn to develop into young adults with a sound character and the necessary study skills that are required for academic advancement.

Adaptation Formation Level (Form 1 - Form 2)

•  Students are from a diverse background.

•  They will experience adapting to the new environment, particularly to the use of English as the medium of instruction.

•  Upon completion of this formation level, they are expected to acquire the knowledge, skills, value and attitude to be independent learners.