In this period, children begin to tackle academic subjects, primarily reading, writing and arithmetic.  Emphasis is also placed on poetry, music, art, and the natural sciences.  The students’ naturally inquisitive minds result in a genuine enthusiasm for discovery, and all things magical and mysterious hold great fascination for them.  To tap this natural inclination, fairy tales from all over the world are introduced and children begin to learn about the tremendous variety of human expression.  Each classroom has a wealth of books and information chosen to pique the children's natural curiosity which the teacher helps to shape in directing their interests.

Grades 4 to 6 - On a fact finding mission

During these years, children become more aware of their surroundings and are fascinated by facts about the real world; this is why we sometimes call it the “Guinness Book of World Records” stage.  The central theme in the Fourth and Fifth grades is the United States (early history and development of the nation) while the Sixth grade studies Africa in depth. Through these broad themes, children study history, geography and the biographies of remarkable people. Teachers work to awaken interests through appropriate literature, placing greater emphasis on their own creativity than on textbooks.
Each classroom is equipped with an encyclopedia, dictionaries and thesaurus, which students use regularly.  Intensive reading and daily writing exercises develop language skills as well as the thinking process.