Our Curriculum

The National Curriculum lies at the heart of what is taught at Olympus Academy. The curriculum is also strongly focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Science) as it serves to engage students. One of the aims of the school is to develop each child to his or her fullest potential. This can only be achieved in a situation that emphasizes a disciplined approach to school work. Teaching is carried out in a formal, traditional manner but one which also incorporates modern teaching aids. Learning activities are so designed to promote intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural and physical development of students as well as prepare them for the opportunities, experiences and responsibilities of further study and life.  The curriculum of the school is designed to create well-rounded children. Thus, whilst 50% of the curriculum is devoted to the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science, all children have weekly lessons in drama, music, dance, art and design, information technology, civics, French, Spanish, etiquette, physical education/games. Additionally, the school offers a range of extra-curricular activities including chess, choir, debate and 4H, Brownie and Cub Scouts.

Academic success is measured by examination performance. This is a fact of educational life, whatever the merits and de-merits of such a system of evaluation. Children must, therefore, from an early age be gradually introduced to examinations. It is emphasized that the criteria for judging a child's examination results is not simply the examination mark, but also the teachers' comments which serve to advise parents as to whether the mark measures up to a child's innate ability and potential. Students are examined monthly and at the end of each term. Weekly quizzes and practice worksheets as well as projects will help in students’ development.

The moral, intellectual and social development of children is the joint responsibility of parents and school. Both share the common goal of fostering the child's development and it is essential that there should be the fullest possible cooperation and communication between school and parents.

The formal channels provided by the school include written reports and parent-teacher evenings, but the formal channels can, on occasion, prove inadequate since problems and queries can occur at any time. Consequently, the Principal and each member of staff are always happy to see parents. By telephoning the school, appointments will be arranged usually on the same day. The school considers it to be of crucial importance for parents to have the confidence to approach the school immediately a problem or query presents itself.

Correcting Errors in the Records

If errors in students' marks or grades are discovered after they have been recorded, the teacher is expected to retrieve all affected records and make the corrections within ten days.