TES Annual Report

STUDENT LEARNING OVERVIEW

British Primary Section This has been a very exciting year as we revamped our Integrated Curriculum through the introduction of the highly regarded International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Years 1-6. The much enhanced integration of the non-core subjects, through carefully crafted and engaging units such as: ‘We are What We Eat’, ‘Feel the Force’, ‘Explorers - The Great, the Bold and the Brave’ and ‘Go with the Flow’ provided teachers with the opportunity to ensure cohesive and rigorous learning, whilst engaging and motivating students to learn. Alongside this, we introduced a more research-based approach to the teaching of reading, based on the most current, research-backed, knowledge of how we learn to read. This led to a revision of the more traditional and less effective methods used and has brought clear benefits to students. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage One (KS1) there has been targeted focus on ensuring that our play-based learning approach is geared towards student interest, but provides a high challenge for all learners across all ranges of interest and ability. Outside of the classroom, our students have continued to flourish in all areas with excellent results in competitions across all sporting modalities. Music has also continued to thrive with the Music department offering varied and high-quality programmes for music and singing CCAs. Year group performances, visiting speakers, day trips, and residential trips all continued to support our students' development of their Learner Profile Attributes and the School’s Community Values, ensuring that we are able to continue providing a first class holistic education here at TES. French Section The 2024-25 academic year saw our French Section students embark on a rich journey of learning that extended far beyond the classroom walls. Our dedicated teachers once again demonstrated their creativity and forward-thinking spirit, enriching the curriculum with engaging activities such as the publication of the book “Taipei, Mon Amour,” a unique guidebook about Taipei, and the production of beautiful artworks in collaboration with our artist-in-residence. A highlight for our primary students, from CP to CM2, was their exciting STEAM Week challenge, where they applied the Design Thinking approach to create various fun and innovative games. Their projects, which ranged from traditional ring toss to impressive video games, showcased their ability to combine critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving. At the heart of our school lies the ambition to empower students with fresh perspectives and open minds, embracing diverse opinions as a pathway to deeper understanding. It has been inspiring to see students channel their creativity and curiosity into unique projects that positively impact the world. This commitment to sustainability deepened with our ‘eco week’ on ‘waste and food’ and with the initiative ‘La cartographie des controverses’ (a set of techniques for exploring and visualising controversy), setting a strong example for responsible action and debate. Finally, this year marks a historic milestone with the first graduating class of the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). These students followed two additional English courses focused on humanities: ‘Connaissance du monde’ and ‘Approfondissement culturel et linguistique.’ Beyond the challenges of starting a new programme, the impact has been very positive, and this new demanding pathway was well-received by families. German Section Student learning extends beyond the classroom through a wide range of enriching experiences that support academic development, creativity, wellbeing, and global citizenship. Competitions and Achievements: Students actively participated in various academic and athletic competitions throughout the year. Highlights included the 7th East Asian Games in Tokyo, where TES competed in gymnastics, football, basketball, swimming, and athletics, earning multiple medals and placing 4th overall. Students also took part in the 66th Reading Competition, the Kangaroo Mathematics Contest, a German Section Basketball Tournament, a football tournament, and external events such as the Taipei Educational Cup in Taekwondo. Field Trips and Outdoor Learning: Learning outside the classroom included overnight trips, nature exploration, and cultural outings. Primary students joined a three-day trip to Toucheng, secondary students attended Camp Taiwan, and middle school classes went dolphin watching, ice skating, baking, and cycling to Guandu Nature

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