Primary

Grades 1 to 6

Discover the world through meaningful play experiences with our programs for junior seafarers
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Our Primary Program is characterized by:
 
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A Pursuit of Excellence

Young people achieve mastery across a variety of domains such as science, math and the humanities. They are encouraged to ask questions, seek answers and imagine solutions to simple and complex problems by utilizing systems thinking and the principles of human centered design. Moreover, the Discovery Academy of Innovation provides young people with opportunities to engage in learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom, using the world as a testing ground for their ideas and innovations.

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A Safe and Inclusive Space

Where all participants are encouraged and supported as they take on roles, assume identities, explore, experiment and collaborate in both the social context and the creative context. Integral to this are the values of respect, kindness, mutual understanding and accepting and celebrating diversity.

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A Creative Space

Where students and teachers engage in activities of a multidisciplinary character: imagining, creating, reflecting and innovating. Participants assume various roles as they build skills in areas of design, media, technology and the arts. They develop projects both individually and collaboratively, within and across disciplines.

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A Connected Space

Where ideas, models and practices, innovations and creations are informed and inspired by, are relevant and meaningful to, and are developed and shared with a wider community whether physical or virtual.

 
 
 
The Integrated Domains of Knowledge: School "Subjects"

 
 

The way things work

Applied Sciences and Mathematics

Learning Domains:
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Technology

Once Upon A Time

Humanities and Social Studies

Learning Domains:
Socio-Emotional development, Values development, History, Literature, English Language Arts

Cosmic Journeys, Inner Worlds

Natural and Applied Sciences

Learning Domains:
Socio-Emotional development, Biology, Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Physical education, Understanding the physical and natural environment including earth science and space science

Design for Change


Critical Making, Global Citizenship Education

Learning Domains:
Values development, Current affairs, Social studies, Design, Engineering, Technology, Filipino Language Arts

Divide and Conquer

Formal Sciences

Learning Domains:
Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Technology

Makerlab

The Arts and Applied Sciences

Learning Domains:
Visual arts, Performing arts, Digital media arts, Aesthetic and creative development

 
 
The Core Practices of Discovery Academy of Innovation
 
 
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Throughout the school year,
students engage in concrete practices that deepen learning and engagement.