Head of Early Years - Audrey Fenech Adami

Our vision for the Early Years programme is to lead learning through creativity and wonder.

Our vision for the Early Years programme is to lead learning through creativity and wonder.

Research and experience show that education through creative processes carries many direct and indirect benefits. We believe in our commitment to equip our pupils with The Key to their future success in the changing world ahead.

Our creative pedagogy aims to provide our children with experiences and challenges in which any possible solution is explored and acknowledged, where ambiguity is appreciated and treated as rich ground and where imagination is channelled into the task at hand.

There is a wonderful pace to the creative process we adopt that allows our teachers to diligently observe our children as they create, as they imagine, as they interpret the tasks presented…and that is the moment a learning opportunity emerges… Oftentimes what the children learn is not directly related to what is being taught. And these moments are beautiful both for pupils and the teachers, who are equally inquisitive and respectful of their pupil’s thinking, questions, and curiosities.

For us at Chiswick House School, sustainability extends far beyond the classroom. We believe that it is essential to raise the generations to come as eco-conscious and self-sufficient world citizens who understand the immediacy of environmental responsibility. This can only be mastered by fostering and instilling a love and appreciation of nature.

Through our Nature Matters programme, we enable our pupils to connect with nature through regular outdoor activities, encouraging learning through the natural contexts. We are sure that such endeavours will lead to a future in which our children not only become guardians of our planet but actively engage in upholding environmentalism and sustainability of our planet.

Our calendar year commits towards encouraging family time through organised opportunities for the parents and the school to come together as a community. We believe that a solid partnership between the families and the educators ensures that our pupils receive the support, values and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

Sports Day at Chiswick House School is more than just a series of athletic events – yes, it allows our children to demonstrate the skills acquired throughout the year… Skills that aim at building stamina, precision, control, the sporting attributes of teamwork, collaboration and perseverance to achieve a goal. But equally important, sports day is a time to come together, create memories, and strengthen the ties that bind us as a community.

Our mission at Chiswick House School is simple yet profound:
A mission that places our pupils at the centre of all our decisions, empowering young minds to reach their fullest potential, becoming tomorrow’s innovators, and compassionate global citizens.

We are more than just an educational institution; we are a community dedicated to fostering excellence in every facet of a child’s development, providing qualities that will weave into their fabric of future achievement in life.

Vision Statement

Leading learning through creativity and wonder. Enabling children to become creators of themselves and innovators of their future.

The Early Years programme is based on a creative pedagogy that places the child’s interests, curiosities, wonder, and imagination at the heart of the teaching and learning process.

Early Years 1 | Early Years 2

Programme

The Early Years 1 and Early Years 2 programme is centred around seven areas of development as follows:

Through a creative emergent process, activities and learning objectives are designed around these areas, ensuring that our children experience a broad and balanced curriculum relevant to their learning and developmental needs.

At Chiswick House School, we provide all the books, stationery, computers and educational apparatus required.

LEVELS & AGES

School Hours

Our School Hours for Early Years 1 & Early Years 2 are:

Uniform Requirements

Find detailed guidelines on Early Years summer and winter uniform requirements. Click the download button below to access the complete uniform list.

Early Years 3 | Early Years 4

Programme

In Level 1 and 2 (EY3 & EY4), a well-resourced, broad-based curriculum is followed. The areas of learning include:

International pupils who decide not to follow the Maltese course, from Level 2 upwards, have the option of taking up lessons in another language instead. For further information kindly email info@smc.edu.mt (This course is against an additional fee).

The school embraces the Christian Faith and Religious Education provides children with the opportunities to learn about, discuss, appreciate and learn from religious beliefs, practices and values.

* The school offers a Virtue and Ethics Education Programme as an option instead of Religious Education. For further information about this programme kindly email info@smc.edu.mt

At Chiswick House School, we provide all the books, stationery, computers and educational apparatus required.

LEVELS & AGES

School Hours

Our School Hours for Early Years 3 / Level 1 | Early Years 4 / Level 2

Uniform Requirements

Find detailed guidelines on Early Years summer and winter uniform requirements. Click the download button below to access the complete uniform list.

DEC (Discover - Express - Create) Programme

Early Years 1 to Level 2

Furthermore, during school hours, Early Years 1 to Level 2 pupils also attend the DEC (Discover – Express – Create) Programme. This weekly programme is aimed at designing, exploring and creating learning opportunities and outcomes. 

It enables pupils to participate in a number of activities, such as Lego Education, Gymnastics, Move, Story, ‘Why?’ (Science/Inquiry-based learning) and Outdoor activities. This varied and enjoyable programme enables learners to extend their taste of different disciplines.

NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education)

We are proud to be part of the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE), an organisation that supports schools in providing high-quality education and appropriate challenge for all learners, particularly the more able and talented. CHSMC has been recognised with this prestigious accreditation since 2018, reflecting our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

Learning Beyond the Classroom - Nature Matters

Early Years 1 to Level 2

Through Nature Matters pupils regularly visit and connect with nature offering them a wonderful opportunity to deepen their understanding of the environment and eco system. This is also a suitable time to reinforce the learning objectives through natural contexts.

Throughout the calendar year we offer several opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. We believe in offering our children authentic learning experiences which enhance their awareness of the world around. Some examples of these include various cultural visits, theatrical entertainment, and onsite community worker visits.

Religious Beliefs and Multi-Cultural Celebration - a positive school climate generating a sense of belonging

CHSMC is committed to respecting each individual’s right to follow or not to follow religious beliefs. CHSMC embraces a Christian ethos and teaches the Catholic faith during Religious Education (RE) classes (and after-school Catechism casses) and also provides Virtue and Ethics Education (VEE) classes for those learners who opt out of the RE Programme.

CHSMC is committed to the principle that every person in the learning organisation is entitled to a respectful, positive school climate and learning environment that fosters a deep sense of belonging and embraces the celebration of diverse cultures.

After School Programmes

Extra Hour Options

Sessions are held from Monday to Friday during the scholastic year. Morning and afternoon sessions are open to pupils attending Early Years 1 to Level 5.
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Extracurricular Activities

We strongly believe that a real holistic approach to educating our children cannot be complete without sessions aimed at the learning and improvement of physical skills.
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School of Performing Arts

The courses aim to develop vocal and physical expression, stimulate imagination, nurture ensemble work and strengthen concentration skills.
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