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Ages 6–11: Primary years programme
Inquiry-led primary education for ages 6–11 with six transdisciplinary themes and a whole-child focus.
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Programme overview
Our Primary Years Programme centres on inquiry-based learning. Pupils ask questions, explore interests and build critical thinking. Teaching is inclusive and international in outlook.
Aims and principles
- Develop pupils’ intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills.
- Encourage active, caring and lifelong learners.
- Foster interdisciplinary understanding and international-mindedness.
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Mission statement
Our mission is to provide a dynamic diverse learning environment where we celebrate multiculturalism and promote sustainability and peace to produce positive global citizens. We aim to inspire our learners to become courageous and competent through our inquiry based and holistic education, where they will achieve both personal and academic success.
Programme structure
Ages and stage
Designed for pupils aged six to eleven in the primary years.
Transdisciplinary themes
- Who we are.
- Where we are in place and time.
- How we express ourselves.
- How the world works.
- How we organise ourselves.
- Sharing the planet.
Integrated inquiries
Learning units connect subjects to deepen conceptual understanding.
Attitudes and attributes
Emphasis on inquiry, reflection and empathy in daily learning.
Programme of inquiry:
Learner profile
- Open-minded: To be open to thoughts and ideas of others.
- Caring: To care for and help others.
- Knowledgeable: To explore concepts, ideas and issues.
- Balanced: To be able to balance school, sports and friends among others.
- Communicators: To work well in groups. share ideas and speak-up.
- Inquirers: To develop natural curiosity and learn by asking many questions.
- Thinkers: To think about questions or problems and make decisions.
- Risk-takers: To step outside of your comfort zone.
- Principled: To tell the truth, respect others and share.
- Reflective: To look back and learn from past expiriences.
Subjects
Language
Development of language skills in the mother tongue and a second language.
Mathematics
Problem solving and application of concepts in real-world situations.
Science
Exploration of scientific ideas and growth of scientific inquiry skills.
Social studies
Understanding society and culture through history, geography, economics and civics.
Arts
Creativity and expression through visual art, music and drama.
Physical education
Physical skills, teamwork and habits for a healthy lifestyle.
Special learning activities
Action
Pupils take action based on their learning, for example service projects or advocacy.
Approaches to Learning
Pupils learn how to learn, building research, communication and self-management skills.
Exhibition
An independent inquiry in the final primary year, shared with the school community.
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Contact
Citizen Service
E-mail: kommunen@boden.se
Phone: +46 921 620 00