Academics
At Gemstone School, our academic program is designed to provide a robust foundation in knowledge, skills, and Islamic values. It prepares students for a dynamic and rapidly evolving world by offering innovative instructional methods, cross-curricular integration, and a strong emphasis on 21st-century learning outcomes.
Curriculum Framework
Our curriculum framework spans Playgroup to Grade 5 and integrates national curriculum requirements with international best practices. It fosters curiosity, inquiry-based learning, and mastery of essential concepts across subjects. Our thematic approach allows children to explore knowledge in a meaningful context while building literacy, numeracy, and scientific reasoning.
Key Highlights:
– Clear learning outcomes and development milestones
– Cross-subject thematic planning
– Personalized learning support for varying Life Skills abilities
– Continuous professional development for teachers (under Staff Development)
The preschool includes Playgroup, Nursery, and Kindergarten, focusing on holistic development through play-based, experiential learning. The program nurtures each child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills through structured routines and interactive activities.
Daily Features:
– Circle Time, Rhymes & Storytelling
– Sensorial Play, Free Exploration Corners
– EPL Equipment, Role Play Areas
– Daily Reflections & Portfolio Journaling
This program builds on the preschool and guides learners through structured academic content. across English, Urdu, Math, Science, ICT, Social Studies, Islamiat, and enrichment subjects. Lessons are dynamic and student-centered, incorporating digital tools and project work.
Key Approaches:
– Math Lab -Differentiated learning and small group interventions
– Science Discovery Table Real-world applications and problem-solving
– Integrated ICT – For collaborative and independent research
– Continuous and summative assessments with reflective feedback
We at Gemstone school envision an expanded Middle School framework focused on student-led inquiry, digital competency, and leadership preparation. Future offerings will include subject specializations, elective programs, and soft skill development.
Coming Features:
– Elective modules in STEAM, Languages, Visual Arts
– Career Orientation Seminars & Guest Lectures
– Personalized Portfolios, Digital Assessments
– Mentorship & Leadership Lab Programs
Our STEAM approach fosters innovation by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Weekly sessions in the dedicated STEAM Studio focus on hands-on activities and design thinking challenges that promote creativity and analytical reasoning.
STEAM Highlights:
– Robotics & Coding (beginning Grade 1)
– Mini Makers Fair & Recycled Invention Challenges
– Collaborative Prototyping Labs and Engineering Journals
– Art + Tech Projects like ‘Scribble Bots’ and Light Art
Each grade undertakes PBL units each term, combining academic knowledge with real-life contexts. Students take on roles, work in groups, and produce final products or presentations evaluated using rubrics.
PBL Structure:
– Project Duration: 3–4 Weeks
– Format: Lead Subject + 2 Support Subjects
– Output: Presentation, Model, Report, or Community Outreach
– Reflection Logs and Peer Feedback Tools
We equip learners with key global competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, and emotional intelligence. Skill strands are explicitly woven into the curriculum and reinforced through interactive experiences.
Skill Pillars:
– Communication: Debates, Speeches, Role Play
– Digital Literacy: Internet Research, Media Ethics
– Emotional & Social Skills: Circle Time, Leadership Days
– Creativity & Innovation: Maker Challenges, Art Integration