At 吃瓜大本营, a culture of care is central to our educational approach. We empower students to lead in fostering a positive campus environment that extends to the wider community. Below are Wellness Initiatives in Elementary School.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WELCOME TO STAMFORD AMERICAN SCHOOL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EVERY DAY, WE PLANT SEEDS FOR LIFELONG CURIOSITY
At 吃瓜大本营 Hong Kong, we blend the best of global education in Elementary School: the IB鈥檚 inquiry-driven approach and American academic rigor, all enriched by our pioneering STEMinn Program (science, technology, engineering and math). Through hands-on projects and cross-cultural exploration, students discover how concepts connect across subjects鈥攆rom coding to community鈥攚hile building foundational skills in math, literacy, and critical thinking.
We nurture more than scholars. Our students grow as empathetic collaborators and creative problem-solvers, guided by a social-emotional learning curriculum and a commitment to global citizenship. From Pre-primary to Grade 5, they emerge as confident, adaptable learners鈥攔eady to embrace middle school鈥檚 challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm and resilience.
NURTURING YOUNG MINDS, INSPIRING HEARTS
Gratitude Week
Encourages appreciation and kindness within the school.
Random Acts of Kindness
Inspires thoughtful gestures to strengthen community bonds.
Monday Message
Weekly affirmations and shoutouts to build confidence and connections.
Student Buddy Program
Pairs new students with peers for a smoother transition.
Second Step
Weekly social-emotional learning program teaching empathy, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
Global Be Well Day
Annual celebration across Cognita schools of the contributors to wellbeing: sleep, exercise, nutrition, giving to others, social connection, and being engaged in a meaningful activity.
"The teachers are passionate, caring, attentive, and educate with love."
鈥� Frankie Han
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ELEMENTARY STUDENT
Elementary students thrive on a dynamic and well-rounded timetable, primarily guided by their homeroom teacher in core subjects such as Language Arts, Mathematics, and STEMinn. Specialist teachers deliver instruction in Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Physical Education, Modern Languages (Mandarin or Spanish), and Library studies.
Beyond the classroom, students enjoy enriching experiences like outdoor camps starting in Grade 2 and overnight camps starting in Grade 3. These adventures are complemented by a diverse selection of 70+ After-School Co-Curricular Activities, which foster curiosity, teamwork, and real-world skill application through hands-on exploration.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Strong success in growth and achievement on annual MAP (Measurements of Academic Progress) assessments.
A research based literacy program that helps students excel quickly in their reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
70+ co-curricular activities enhancing student development including sports, art, music and high-interest activities.
3:1 student-to-technology device ratio supporting digital literacy.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Rae Lang
Elementary School Principal
Andrew Astbury
Elementary School Assistant Principal
Julia Chan
Lower Elementary Lead
Helene Bibeau
Upper Elementary Lead
IMMERSIVE ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL PROGRAM
Our Bilingual Program delivers the same rigorous curriculum as mainstream classes through immersive English and Mandarin instruction.
Fifty percent of instructional time in our Bilingual Program is dedicated to Mandarin immersion.
Grade 1: A single-teacher model ensures a supportive transition into bilingual education.
Grades 2鈥�5: A dual-teacher model teams native English and Mandarin educators, who collaborate to deliver core subjects.
Students develop balanced fluency in both languages. Specialist subjects are taught exclusively in English, maintaining academic diversity.
The bilingual environment cultivates globally minded learners, fostering confident communication and cross-cultural competence.
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