Introduction
The Primary School years are a time of excitement,
growth and learning. The horizons of each child's world expand day by
day. At school there should be a combination of joy and challenge in
learning, so that each child grows to maturity in knowledge and
skill.
The Primary courses lay stress on soundly teaching basic skills and knowledge. Children are schooled in good work habits and the value of meeting standards of excellence.
At the same time as we lay a foundation in the basics we extend children's studies across the breadth of God's world in which they live. "The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and all that dwell therein." (Psalm 24:1) Children need to be brought to know and to wonder about an ever increasing expanse of what God has entrusted to us.
Bible, English, Mathematics, Science and Culture form the core of the curriculum with Art, Music and Physical Care for all students, and French for Grade 7 & 8 students.
Bible
The Holy Bible was written by holy men, and is verbally inspired as originally written (2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:21, Psalm 119:160), and has been providentially preserved (Psalm 12:7, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 5:18, Matthew 24:35, 1 Peter 1:25) for us today in the Authorised Version (A.V.) of 1611 A.D. (commonly called the King James Version or K.J.V.) and is therefore the infallible and inerrant (Psalm 12:6, Proverbs 30:5a, John 17:17) record of God's final and complete revelation (Revelation 22:9) to man and as such it is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice (Romans 15:4, Psalm 19:7-11, Isaiah 8:20) and is the very Word of God.
The study and memorisation of the Bible provides a foundation for the school's three basic aims.
The lesson material shall never replace the Bible as the main textbook/source for this subject taught in Tyndale Park Christian School. The school's motto is 2 Timothy 2:15: "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Knowing (reading, studying) the Holy Scriptures will make one "wise unto salvation", 2 Timothy 3:15.
It is only as the Bible is known under the Spirit of God that anything is truly known. The study of the Bible is the most important study we can be involved in. It also has a natural and necessary place in all subjects both as interpreter and as a source of study.
English
In English the
skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and spelling are
taught to a basic standard of accuracy and precision. In the first
year children are taught to read using phonics. This foundation is
used in the study of good literature. An emphasis is placed on
accurate spelling, good penmanship in handwriting and fluency and
sound communication skills in written and spoken English.
Culture
In this subject the history and breadth of man's experience and heritage are studied, and set in the context of world geography. We include here the study of what God declares and does regarding man, and man's response in the context of key nations throughout history and in the present world.
Science
In Science children study God's creation and how man is to fulfil the creation ordinance to exercise dominion over creation as God's stewards. It includes training in the basic practical skills used in research. Science Projects form part of the course work for Grade 7 & 8 students each year.
Mathematics
In Mathematics the numerical order established by God in creation is the basis of our course that sees children adding and subtracting in their first year, while senior pupils are extended into algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Practical day-to-day applications of computational skills and arithmetic are included along with memorisation of basic number facts and tables.
Art & Music
In Art and Music we train children to recognise, value and present the glory of God and His works in musical and visual forms. The music course includes singing, theory and instrumental work. The Visual Art course includes training in the use of a range of media. Our aim is to equip children to praise God, and to encourage others to praise and enjoy Him. Studies of the work of good artists form a foundation for the teaching and practice of skills and biblical values.
Physical Care
In Physical Care children are taught activity skills and ways of
caring for themselves. Fitness, health and good attitudes to physical
care equip children for effective and healthy living.
French
Pupils in Grades 7 & 8 are introduced to the French language. The aim is to develop an appreciation and an understanding of the language.
Technology
In Technology, pupils in Grades 7 & 8 are given instruction in subjects such as cooking, technicrafts and sewing.