Key Stage 2
Following Key Stage 1, children are immersed in a bespoke Key Stage 2 curriculum, which is based on the National Curriculum for England. It is innovative, engaging and designed to meet the needs of all learners.
Assistant Principal - Key Stage 2
Meet The Assistant Principal - Key Stage 2
"At GEMS Wellington Primary School, we want our children to become strong independent learners who are ready to take on the new experiences and challenges that secondary school life will bring. By fostering an ethos of community spirit, coupled with a continuously-evolving, innovative curriculum we ensure that our children continue to learn the life skills they need for the future and beyond."
Explore the Key Stage 2 Curriculum
In Key Stage 2, (Year 3-6), we follow the National Curriculum for England which is adapted to suit our international setting and meet the UAE’s curriculum expectations.
The children in Key Stage 2 continue their progress through the carefully planned curriculum themes to continue to push children’s learning and critical thinking to the maximum, focusing on the key 21st century skills of communication, problem solving and teamwork. Speaking and Listening projects such as our unique ‘What If?’ competition and the ‘Night of the Museum’ showcase, allow our children to develop key communication skills as well as develop in confidence and maturity to present on stage in front of large audiences. This mix of high academic rigour and personal/social growth is what sets GEMS Wellington Primary School apart from other schools around the world.
In Key Stage 2, we set high expectations for all our children in every aspect of their school life to enable children to reach their potential. Teachers plan and deliver enriching opportunities through a cross-curricular approach which are designed to stimulate curiosity and engage children in their learning by making it meaningful and relevant to the world around them. Each term children’s learning is focused around a ‘theme’ incorporating the core subjects of English, Maths and Science alongside Humanities, Arts and Technology. Social Studies and Moral Education is integrated across all curricular areas focusing on local culture, local issues and encouraging students to become more responsible citizens of the UAE and the world.
It is through using this cross-curricular approach that teachers skillfully provide opportunities for children to think at a deeper level, make connections between subjects and develop their reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Learning experiences are provided in classrooms and through the use of all of our communal facilities. Children benefit from learning in our state of the art STEAM and Art Studios, Science Laboratory, Library, Computing Suites, Dance Studio, Music recording spaces, Swimming Pool and Sports Courts.
The curriculum is further enhanced through skills-based projects, investigations, author and specialist visitors to school and class trips each term. Events such as National and International Days, STEAM Week and Book Week provide an opportunity for children to enhance their understanding of the diversity in the world around them and to apply their knowledge through a range of varied, holistic learning experiences.
To ensure our students receive the highest standard of education, they are taught by their class teacher alongside subject specialist teachers:
Core Subjects – Taught by Class Teachers:
Once our students have completed their final year in Primary education, the Year 6 students at GEMS Wellington Primary School will have a guaranteed placement at one of our partner Wellington family of schools after successfully completing the admission process:
Curriculum By Subject
Design and Technology Curriculum
English Curriculum - Reading
English Curriculum - Spelling
English Curriculum - Writing
Social Studies Curriculum
In Key Stage 2, across all areas of the curriculum, we integrate 21st Century learning skills. These key skills are taught alongside transferable concepts preparing children for life beyond school, these are our ‘Learning Gears’.
More To Explore
‘The Rising 3s Class’ caters for children who are turning three-years-old between September and December.
We provide a specialist Foundation Stage learning facility for children from three-years-old.
In Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2), we gradually move from ‘Development Matters’ and the seven areas of learning into the National Curriculum.