The Kindergarten lays the foundation for the rest of a students school
career and plays a vital role in his all round development.
The Kindergarten consists of grades 1 and 2 students of the Junior
school. However, it functions independently of the Junior school, with
its own sports and other events.
Grade 1 has 4 Sinhala medium classes and 1 Tamil medium class, while
Grade 2 has 5 Sinhala medium and one Tamil medium class. Each class has
two teachers to give individual attention to all the students.
Starting from 2017, Mathematics will be taught in English in all Grade 1
classes.
Main Kindergarten events during the school year
(Event & dates may differ depending on other school activities)
Event
Date
Grade 1 Welcome
January
Open Day
1st, 2nd, 3rd Terms
Trips
February
Sports Meet
March
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
April
English Day
May
Inter Class Rippa Rugby & Rugby skills competition
Flower and leaf art activity is a creative and fun way for kindergarteners to learn about nature and express themselves artistically. All you need are some leaves and flowers (which you can collect from your garden or a nearby park), some scissors, glue, paper, and other optional materials (such as plastic eyes, twigs, pinecones, or
The significance of a mother is multifaceted and varies across cultures and individuals. A mother is a child’s safe space, their protector. A mother is a child’s biggest advocate and someone that nurtures and supports a child to allow them to become the best person they can be. A mother is full of love for
Buddhists worldwide will mark the Birth, Enlightenment and the Passing Away (Maha Parinibbana) of the Buddha. This Thrice Blessed Day is known internationally as Vesak. Religious coexistence is as important as ethnic harmony, and they are often intertwined. Vesak, just like the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is an event which strengthens the bonds among
There are many materials used for headbands such as wood, leather, plastic, metal, fabric, hemp, teeth, human and animal hair, bone, and novelty materials. The leather headbands are usually glued onto a harder plastic headband, or they are hand-stitched. Plastic headbands, which are most common, can be wavy, straight or angled and come in many
Playing with clay can be a fun and educational activity for young children. It can help develop their large and small muscles, improving dexterity and eye-hand coordination. It also helps build both gross and fine motor skills, including the small muscles in hands and fingers. This helps with dexterity and is beneficial for children colouring,
Symmetry is when something looks the same on both sides of a line. You can find symmetry in many things, like butterflies, flowers, and shapes. One way to make symmetrical art is to use paint and paper. This Art Activity is so much fun for all ages to do! They will love being able to
Is Origami Useful? What can you do with Origami? This is the most exciting of all Paper Crafts . No scissors. No glue. Origami is fascinating, that one square of paper can be turned into so many things. But not only is Origami for kids fun, there are also huge educational benefits of origami for
Tearing paper may seem destructive, but a consciously created tearing paper activity is perfect forKindergarteners. This has many developmental benefits. Children seeking out the “wrong” things totear need an appropriate way to practice skills. It is good for many reasons. Tearing paper naturally satisfies a child’s curiosity. It is an excellent wayfor them to explore
Why make picture frames? Making photo frames is one of the simplest projects that one can get involved in. It is fun and you will end up with a photo frame that is charming and gift worthy. Children can get as creative as they want when it comes to decorating their frames. From glitter, buttons,
Is rock painting good for Kindergarteners? The idea of painting rocks is nothing new. People have been painting rocks for decades. It works well for tiny paintings and precise art & offers a great activity that is screen-freeand requires very little prep work or supervision. The little minds have the freedom to paintand create their
Ready to make some rolled paper projects? This fun creative DIY (Do it yourself) craft is a great way to recycle paper and make beautiful works of art! This week we are delighted to bring you beautiful rolled paper crafts done by Grade 2 students. A flowering tree, a snail, a pendant, a head of
Welcome back to the Weekly Newsletter for 2023. The students have moved to the next class & are in Grade 2 this year. We would like to start off the new year with cutting skills they have developed from last year. Each class selected a different theme to showcase their talents. Various themes of cutting
This week we feature the “Holy Cross” done by Grade 1 students using waste materials for the Hand Work Competition held on 2nd of August 2022. It was organized by the Student Christian Movement of the Kindergarten, to commemorate the Chapel Centenary Celebrations. They were given 1 ½ hours to complete the task on their
This week we feature the “Holy Trinity Chapel” done by Grade 1 students using Pastel colours on white A4 paper for the Art competition held on 28th of July 2022. It was organized by the Student Christian Movement of the Kindergarten, to commemorate the Chapel Centenary Celebrations. They were given 1 ½ hours to complete
This week we are excited to present you with beautifully decorated Christmas crafts made by Grade 1 students. This is an annual activity by the Kindergarten students to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a collection of seven hand-crafted items each child had done during the 3rd Term which is then displayed in their
This week we are delighted to bring you beautiful drawings done by Grade 1 students during their art lessons. Kindergarten students were encouraged to share images of their drawings for their friends to appreciate. Different types of drawings was submitted by Grade 1 students which included images such as – Air balloon, mouse, watermelon, cat, giraffe,
This week we are delighted to bring you images of Grade 1 students involved in one of their many interests, cooking. Budding young chefs of Grade 1 were seen fully engaged in making mouthwatering recipes with or without the help of their families. Kindergarten students were encouraged to share images of their cooking for their
This week we are delighted to bring you beautiful captures of Sunrise & sunset taken by Grade 1 students. To appreciate nature at its best, students posted images of sunrise & sunset they have witnessed in their respective Class Teams. Kindergarten students were encouraged to share images of sunrise & sunset for their friends to
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