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We help pupils at this stage to discover their full potential, make sense of the world around them, respect differences, live in harmony, develop teamwork habits,
\nresolve conflicts peacefully, and overcome difficulties creatively.<\/p>\n

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New methods<\/h4><\/p>\n

We have implemented a project exploring new methods that extends and updates the range of different methods used in class with teaching approaches that are consistent with 21st century needs.<\/p>\n

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Bilingual teaching<\/h4><\/p>\n

English is taught as a language and as tool for acquiring knowledge. Our bilingual project begins in Year 1 in Primary. Classes are held in English in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Education and Art.
\nThere has been a significant increase in the presence of native English teachers in the classroom.<\/p>\n

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Shared learning<\/h4><\/p>\n

The diversity of courses and ages enables us to arrange activities across the different years, which enriches the learning process for both younger and older pupils alike.<\/p>\n

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Personal development and emotional education<\/h4><\/p>\n

We cultivate the management of emotions and personal development as a way of understanding oneself through different activities throughout the year.
\nWe want our pupils to learn to relate to other people and the world around them.<\/p>\n

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The richness of diversity<\/h4><\/p>\n

Our pupils are unique and diverse. Diversity enriches us all. It enables our pupils to acquire the skills they need for life, such as the acceptance of difference, collaboration, and respect for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Education in values<\/h4><\/p>\n

Education in values is an ever-present feature of school life, as the backbone of our pupils\u2019 comprehensive education.
\nTolerance, solidarity, justice, compassion, respect, endeavour, and generosity are the hallmarks of their lives at school.<\/p>\n

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Pastoral care<\/h4><\/p>\n

Our pastoral project channels the initiatives and activities through which we instil Ignatius of Loyola\u2019s values and explain the figure of Jesus of Nazareth as the cornerstone
\nof the Christian education we provide.<\/p>\n

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Encouraging reading<\/h4><\/p>\n

We foster a love of reading through such motivating activities as storytelling, puppets, reading during the break, etc.<\/p>\n

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Library<\/h4><\/p>\n

e have a lending library suited to the children\u2019s age, where we are assisted by parents.
\nWe encourage children to discover the wonder of books and reading in a setting that is magical, motivating and suited to their world.<\/p>\n

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Drama<\/h4><\/p>\n

We have introduced drama as a distinctive feature, one full of opportunities that provides value added for our pupils\u2019 comprehensive education.<\/p>\n

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