Junior High School

In this course students explore ideas, critically analyse and evaluate relevant visual and other information and make connections between representations in different genres, styles and traditions (connotation and denotation, expression of movement, real and suggested space, perception and appreciation of plastic art in the environment).

They initiate research, and document and interpret information in visual and other ways appropriate to their purpose and audience. The students exploit the characteristics of materials and processes to develop ideas and meanings and realise their intentions.

 Students will seek to follow an upright conscience guided by the principles of faith and love, and desire to live Christian morals in accordance to the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Themes covered are as follows: the dignity of the human person; the universal desire for true happiness; human freedom in relation to responsibility; the moral value of actions and the sources of morality; the characteristics and role of the natural law in human behaviour; the commandments as God’s law inscribed in the heart as a way of salvation and freedom; the Gospels as a new law of grace, conversion and freedom.

The aim of this course is to prepare students to the Cambridge English: First, commonly known as First Certificate in English. They work on enhancing their written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), and develop the following skills: understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing, keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, produce clear, detailed writing, control vocabulary and grammar, including perfect use of irregular verbs and understand the meaning of a range of spoken material.

French offers students’ four basic language skills: reading comprehension, conversation, pronunciation and writing, grammar. An introduction to the French and Swiss cultures provides an excellent source to apply what they have assimilated. Students will be prepared to present the DELF examinations and should be able to obtain the B1 or B2 level at the end of the year.

This History part of this course is designed to present the students with an overview of European political, cultural, intellectual and economic developments. Pupils study and answer questions surrounding major themes in the 18th and 19th centuries which set the bases of the actual world, such as: the Enlightenment period, slavery, absolute monarchy, revolutions, the industrial age, colonization, Europe in 1914. This approach allows students to make connections between historical and current events.

The Geography part is designed to help the students develop an understanding of the physical, social and economic processes which shape that environment. To achieve that comprehension, the Geography syllabus aims to introduce students to the human habitat – processes and change; population, settlement patterns and patterns in economic activity in most powerful and poor countries, globalization and cultural diversity.

During the year, pupils study algebra and geometry. As for algebra, topics include calculation, power, equation, proportionality, units of measurement. Geometry topics will include congruency, similarity, dimensionality, trigonometry and patterning of all geometric figures.

This course gives the students an understanding of the role of Physics and Chemistry in life and science. During the academic year, students will have to acquire the knowledge, skills, behaviours and critical thinking needed in topics related to: electrical resistance, alternating and oscillating voltage, electrical energy and force, surrounding materials, combustion of organic and metallic materials, light and colours.

The purpose of this course is to develop the potential of the student so as to become a self-assured and confident woman. The classes of personal presentation encourage the students to develop positive self-image and self-esteem. The classes of protocol provide the students with the tools necessary so as to be at ease in whatsoever situation they find themselves in. The themes covered include: courtesy, table dressing and decoration, precedence at table, the importance of image and body language, musical appreciation and nutrition.