OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL: EDUCATION AND ORGANISATION

1. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Our Educational ApproachOur school takes a holistic approach to intellectual, physical, social and emotional development. A structured system monitors all educational and developmental processes to help students make the most of learning, gain self-awareness and develop problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills.
Assessment and EvaluationAssessment is an integrated part of our curriculum. It is used as a formative process that continuously supports learning, going beyond final performance results. Individual progress is monitored regularly, and the information gathered is used to improve learning.
Development ReportsPrepared each term, primary school development reports provide a data-informed record through which teachers and students share qualitative progress. Teachers systematically record their observations using written evaluations and developmental scales.
Portfolios and Student PresentationsPortfolios bring together students’ original work throughout the term and are shared with parents at annual presentation sessions. These presentations strengthen self-assessment, analysis of acquired knowledge and public speaking skills.

2. GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING

Our Holistic Guidance ApproachOur guidance and counselling services help students discover and develop their potential and become adaptable, productive and happy individuals who contribute to their own lives and society.

Understanding Students and Monitoring DevelopmentEach student has a unique pace of development, learning style and set of needs. Individual guidance meetings, orientation, referrals, group guidance, self-assessment and parent meetings are delivered within a coordinated schedule.

Our Guidance and Counselling ActivitiesOur psychological counselling and guidance service delivers systematic activities based on students’ ages and developmental stages.

Our Main Activities:

• Individual meetings and developmental guidance
• School adjustment and orientation
• Understanding, monitoring and guiding students
• Group guidance supporting social and emotional development
• Parent information and guidance meetings
• Self-assessment and self-regulation awareness activities
• Values education and activities that develop ethical attitudes
• Personal boundaries and privacy education

Parent–Teacher–Student CooperationSustainable student development depends on strong communication between school and family. Parent meetings and teacher cooperation continue throughout the year to assess progress from different perspectives and respond promptly to areas of need.

Student Assessment ToolsWe use validated assessment tools to analyse students’ individual characteristics and developmental needs in light of scientific information.

Assessment Tools Used:

• ・Objective and projective tests
• ・Individual interview forms
• ・Attention and perception assessment scales
• ・Multiple intelligences inventories
• ・Sociometric techniques
• ・Developmental monitoring and assessment tools
• ・Self-assessment forms
• ・Interest and aptitude inventories
• ・Study behaviour assessment scales
• ・Sentence completion tests

3. VALUES EDUCATION

• We believe that the human and ethical values established in primary school are central to lifelong attitudes. Values are put into practice through everyday experiences and social responsibility activities. Throughout the year, curriculum activities encourage students to internalise empathy, care for the environment and all living things, responsibility, fairness, honesty, kindness and helpfulness.
  

  4. CLUBS, TRIPS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS

  Club ActivitiesStudents choose at least one club each academic year according to their interests. Choices are made after an introductory session delivered by the enrichment activities team at the start of the year.
  Participation, continuity, creativity, volunteering and teamwork guide club activities. Work produced throughout the year is shared through exhibitions and performances.

  Our Club Options:

  • ・Basketball / Volleyball / Gymnastics
  • ・Voice and Rhythm Workshop
  • ・Performing Arts / Drama
  • ・Modern Dance and Folk Dance
  • ・LEGO Robotics and Coding
  • ・Chess / Thinking and Reasoning Games
  • ・English Drama and Language Workshop

   

Trips and Social Responsibility ProjectsLocal and out-of-town educational trips are integrated with the curriculum. Social responsibility programmes under the theme of “Healthy Living and the Environment” develop a commitment to community service. National and international holidays and special days and weeks are also celebrated through original activities.

5. ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES

We support students’ academic, sporting, artistic and social achievements and encourage participation in national and international competitions, projects and events.

Our National and International Achievements

• 🏊‍♂️ Swimming — Aydın Ages 10–12 National Development League, Third Provincial Qualifying Meet:
  • 🥇 50 m Butterfly — First in Aydın
  • 🥇 100 m Butterfly — First in Aydın
  • 🥇 50 m Backstroke — First in Aydın
  • 🥇 100 m Backstroke — First in Aydın
  • 🥇 50 m Freestyle — First in Aydın
  • 🥇 200 m Individual Medley — First in Aydın
• 🥉 Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO): Our student Umur Totur demonstrated outstanding performance in the international competition, earning 2 Bronze Medals.
• 🥉 Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC): At the event held in Singapore, our student Kuzey Akdoğan received an Honourable Mention in the individual category and a Bronze Medal in the team category, successfully representing our school and country internationally.

6. PARENT–TEACHER–STUDENT COOPERATION

Healthy student development depends on a shared approach between school, teachers and family. We regard parents as essential partners and maintain transparent communication to support continued progress.

Parent–Teacher Consultation TimesTeachers set aside times in their weekly schedules for parent appointments. These meetings provide an opportunity to exchange information about students’ academic and social development.

Regular Updates and CommunicationRegular updates help parents follow academic and social life at school. Teacher observations are shared through weekly calls, while end-of-day emails from our education mentors provide details of lesson content and daily activities.

Individual Parent MeetingsIndividual parent meetings take place three times during the academic year, providing opportunities to analyse development in detail and strengthen school–family cooperation.

7. PRIMARY SCHOOL LIFE

Our Classrooms and Learning Environments

Our primary school has 16 modern classrooms, each measuring 36 m² and accommodating 24 students. Their physical and technological infrastructure supports interaction in small groups.

School Hours and MealsPrimary school lessons take place on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00. Lunch and an afternoon snack are provided, with menus prepared under a dietitian’s supervision to meet students’ physical needs.

School Uniform and CultureStudents wear uniforms that strengthen their sense of belonging. We provide guidance to help them become neat, organised and attentive to personal care.

Admissions and School AdjustmentAdmissions to Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 follow a holistic process that considers social, emotional, cognitive and physical readiness.

Admissions Steps:

1. Application and Appointment: A prospective parent completes the application form and receives an interview appointment.
2. Developmental Assessment: Our specialist guidance and counselling team assesses the student’s developmental characteristics.
3. Feedback and Enrolment: Assessment results are shared with the parent, and enrolment is completed in line with admissions requirements.

The aim is to understand each student’s potential and support a confident, secure and positive start to life at our school.