What It’s Like to Attend School at SISOG
Choosing a school is a significant decision. At SISOG, we strive to make this choice meaningful, reassuring, and inspiring for every family.
Our integrated structure allows children to remain in the same school unit from their earliest preschool years through Upper Primary. This continuity provides a vital sense of security: familiar faces, predictable routines, and an environment that grows with your child.
Integrated Learning: From Preschool to Primary
Our connected teams across preschool, primary, and after-school activities collaborate closely to ensure smooth, confident transitions into the first formal school year. This thoughtful path ensures children feel supported, recognised, and ready for their next step.
We encourage ongoing exchange between preschool and primary teachers, particularly in areas like language development. By sharing methods, we introduce early, targeted support strategies that prepare children for success across all subjects. This collaborative perspective truly makes a difference.
Our Holistic Learning Approach
At SISOG, learning and care are inseparable. We design activities focused on the whole child, knowing that development thrives when children feel safe, curious, and deeply engaged.
We work in small groups, ensuring every child is seen, heard, and included. Our days balance indoor and outdoor activities, maintaining a healthy rhythm of rest, play, and purposeful exploration.
Our approach is strongly exploration-based. We follow the children’s interests, let their curiosity lead, and build activities around their observations. When children find meaning, learning happens naturally.
We encourage children to think creatively, experiment, and use their imagination—foundational skills for lifelong learning and problem-solving.
Inspiring Learning Environments
Learning environments matter deeply. We design our spaces to support play, creativity, and independent exploration. Materials are accessible, varied, and open-ended, enabling children to take initiative and discover possibilities on their own.
Our environments support critical thinking, communication, creativity, and social skills. Crucially, each space is often co-created with the children, reflecting their current ideas and projects.
Our Guide: Choosing the Right School
Selecting a school can feel overwhelming. We want you to feel confident in your choice. Here are the three essential things we encourage every prospective family to look for:
1. Observe the Initial Welcome
Your first impression matters. When you visit, pay attention to the atmosphere:
Warmth & Attention: Do you and your child feel acknowledged by the staff? Are they present and attentive to the children?
The Feeling: A great preschool is both professional and genuinely inviting. Does the environment feel calm, safe, and organized?
2. Evaluate the Learning Environment
The spaces your child occupies every day are critical for their development.
Inspiration & Curiosity: Does the room's setup encourage children to explore, experiment, and think creatively?
Accessibility: Look at the materials—are they varied, open-ended, and most importantly, can children reach and use them independently?
3. Inquire About Family Communication
A strong connection between home and school is vital.
Transparency: Ask about the school's communication methods (updates, documentation, check-ins).
Confidence: You deserve to know how your child's day has been. Understanding their activities and achievements ensures you feel confident that your child is seen, supported, and understood every day.
