Cycle 1

In Cycle 1, we use a transdisciplinary approach to our curriculum by integrating concepts that are taught in different subjects to weave into the central idea of one unit.  We focus on teaching the construction of meaning in the context of real-world problems or ideas so that students are exploring the same concepts in the different subjects they are learning.

Cycle 1 Offering

Goal Setting & Reflection

Social & Emotional Learning

Holistic Tracking: Half termly

Holistic Questionnaires: Termly

Pupil Attitude School Survey (PASS)

Student Led Conference (SLC): Termly

Student Portfolio: Yearly, to develop good practice of work and achievements.

Guest Speakers

Whole School Assembly

SLT Majlis

Grade Assembly

Nutrition: Termly Project that will be added to their SLC

Unlocking the World of Reading

At KBZA, we are dedicated to cultivating a love for reading in our students through a dynamic and effective approach. Our reading program combines rigorous phonics instruction with a creative culture that inspires a lifelong passion for literature.

  1. Phonics Instruction: We believe in laying a strong foundation for reading. Our phonics program is structured and thorough, ensuring that students master essential phonetic skills to decode and comprehend texts with confidence.
  2. Cultivating a Reading Culture: Beyond phonics, we foster a culture of reading that goes hand in hand with creative expression. Students are encouraged to explore diverse genres, sparking their imagination and curiosity.
  3. Individualized Support: Recognizing that each child is unique, our approach includes individualized support to address varying reading abilities. We strive to meet students at their current level and guide them toward achieving their full potential.

We are excited to be a part of your child’s reading journey and look forward to witnessing their literary adventures unfold.

Intervention & Support

At KBZA, we focus on students’ individual levels and what they need to learn to be successful.  Four times a week, we have streamed English which groups students by stage, not age (according to their reading ability).  This means that our classes are multi-grade level and are grouped by what reading stage the students are currently in.  This gives students very focused lessons to accelerate their progress and make the most of their time in lessons.  They also have English lessons with their grade level class throughout the week.  

Math has a similar program to build students’ mental math skills as this is a particular area of need for students.  Once a week there is a session that solely focuses on mental math and the skills that each group of students is working to achieve.  Arabic also has a weekly session to improve the level of students’ language; students are grouped by their level and concentrate on what skills they need to develop.