3GCA´s assembly celebrated Chinese New Year, The Year of the Dragon. All Chinese years are named after animals and we retold the story of how this happened. Animals were called together by the Buddha and Jade Emperor and asked to race across the river. The first 12 across were to be named in the Chinese Zodiac. The 12 lucky animals were, The Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig…with an unlucky cat being cheated out of the race! We celebrated the year of the Dragon by making our very own which we then performed the famous Dragon Dance with.
Language and Literature (Language A). Students take their studies in a language in which they are academically competent.
Language acquisition (Language B). A modern language course with an emphasis on understanding another culture through its language.
Individuals and Societies: Provides for the development of a critical appreciation of the nature and activities of human activities in history and the physical, economic and social environment that people inhabit.
Experimental Sciences: The exploration of concepts, theories, models and techniques that underpin each subject area and through these, develop their understanding of the scientific method.
Mathematics: The development of mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles and the development of logical, critical and creative thinking.
The Arts: Students develop their understanding of the dynamic and changing nature of the arts and explore the diversity of arts and learn to express themselves with confidence and competence. Students may opt to study an additional science, individuals and societies, or languages course, instead of a course in the arts.