The Salim Habib School (SHS) curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge, insights, activities and abilities that gives them the flexibility to achieve success in a wide range of subjects, thus building on their basics, with emphasis on English, Mathematics, Science, Urdu, Islamiat, History, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Art & Crafts, Reading, Citizenship, Sports and Physical Development.
The planning of the SHS Curriculum and Syllabus is strategic, and includes quality assurance, curriculum research, and innovation. Reviewed annually, the SHS curriculum is prepared by a dedicated team of experienced teachers, head teachers, and academic experts.
Currently, we offer Matriculation and pre-Cambridge programmes, and are moving step by step towards O Level studies. Salim Habib School graduates wishing to pursue CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) studies will be given priority in admission to SHS O Level programmes, subject to meeting the criteria prevalent at that time.
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies but the period from birth to the age of six
Each child is born with enormous potential, which, given the right support and encouragement, will unfold, revealing the uniqueness of each human being. Children learn best by doing, and happy, self-motivated learners form positive images of themselves, which leads to them growing up to become confident, successful people.
We have created specially designed resources to foster independence and a love for learning from an early age. We have also introduced the concept of the Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation of students in the Montessori Wing. In this system, there is no formal exam before Grade 1. Instead, there is Comprehensive Evaluation of students on a day-to-day basis. Such assessments provide information crucial in analyzing students’ achievements, strengths and weaknesses, and give teachers invaluable information to help guide the child.
Children are the challenge and inspiration of today and are the hope, protectors and champions of the future. Only parents and teachers can pass on a legacy that destines what the world tomorrow will be. Salim Habib School is the home of love, care and joy, and a place where each child is assisted in growing according to his or her natural path.
We believe that while no child is exactly like another, for each, the level of achievement can be raised, aspirations stirred, and potential talents discovered and developed so that he or she can find their own worth and dignity, and feel the thrill of success.
Our main goal in education is to provide an environment where each child aspires for excellence in all fields of life. To succeed in achieving the desired goal, we need not only the devotion and dedication of the teachers, but also the total commitment of the taught, as well as the full cooperation of the parents.
We enjoy working closely with pre-school-aged children. In a specially prepared environment, the children participate in activities that allow them to grow and develop at their own pace. We help children develop themselves in a prepared Montessori environment which has a variety of choices for the young to choose from and work independently. Thus, the child learns everything without knowing that he is learning.
Qualified Montessori directresses direct the children’s energies into constructive channels by guiding them with love, encouragement, and affirmation so that they may develop the fullness of their own individual human potential through independence, and inner discipline and discovery.
Every child is a unique person with creative potential, the drive to learn and the right to be treated with respect as an individual.
As children are profoundly affected by society and their immediate surroundings, we create an environment in harmony with the child’s natural development.
Children must be given freedom to work and move around, within guidelines that enable them to see themselves as both independent and part of a group.
Montessori materials help children to explore and master their environment through activities which aid the development of the whole personality. Children are encouraged to work at their own pace, either individually or in co-operation with others, and are carefully observed on a regular basis, both individually and as a group, to assist their full development and evaluate their progress.
The child moves freely around a Montessori classroom talking to other children, working with any equipment he chooses or asking the teacher to introduce a new material.
Young children have a strong urge to become independent. Practical life activities help them to perfect the skills they need in daily life. Whilst learning essential life skills, the children are also developing hand-eye co-ordination and the capacity to focus their attention for an activity. Successful completion of such tasks gives children a real sense of their own achievement, and this builds their self-confidence.
Through freedom and movement, and Montessori exercises for the care of the environment, care of self, and development of social skills, the child progresses towards social awareness.
Children are aware of the world around them, constantly exploring it and taking in impressions through all their senses. Sensorial materials encourage them to order and classify the physical properties of the world they live in. These activities stimulate and develop their senses, refining children’s powers of observation, perception, exploration, and communication.
Experience of the natural environment helps the child achieve harmony with it. It also contributes to the child’s spiritual growth. We believe each child should grow up close to nature.
Montessori Mathematics materials enable even a very young child to achieve a natural appreciation of mathematical concepts through his or her own efforts. This avoids the mental blocks which so often occur in children faced with purely abstract concepts. Specially designed equipment helps children to grasp concrete ideas along with the sensory experience of numbers, quantities and mathematical operations. Gradually, children can move confidently towards completing and solving abstract mathematical problems.
Language materials help the child develop the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. First through sand paper letters, the child learns both the sounds and shapes of the letters. Then he or she listens for the sounds in words and begins to build them using the Montessori movable alphabet. The phonic approach is used in the Montessori method. The child is taught to read after careful preparation and when he or shows they are ready, they succeed and find reading an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, while the child is absorbing his or her own language in the Montessori method, he/she is exposed to games and activities which introduce him/her to the correct use of grammar. This approach helps lay a sound language foundation for the future.
Children are admitted in Play Group on a first come, first served basis as seats are limited. However, admission in Montessori classes is open throughout the year to fill in any vacancy. A child can be admitted from the age of 3 to 5 years.
Admissions will be granted subject to clearing interviews. For Montessori classes, an informal assessment is taken, combined with an interview with the parents. At registration, an appointment is given for the parents to meet with the In-Charge of the section. The child is assessed in an informal environment separately. Both parents must be present at the time of the interview, failing which may lead to the application being cancelled.
Application for admissions is taken on the prescribed school form.
Please note that:
Registration does not in any way confirm or guarantee admission. It means recording the name of the child for the purposes of admission subject to getting through an informal assessment and interview and subject to a vacancy being available.
The class for which a child is to be assessed is determined according to his/her age at the time of interview and not according to the age put down at registration.
The decision of the school cannot be challenged in any way and will be absolutely final.
The registration for Montessori starts from the first week of December every year.
On the successful completion of assessment and interview, you will be issued the admission form.
Admission formalities should be completed no later than the date given, as failure to do so will result in cancellation of the admission and the vacancy will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.
Original Birth Certificate must be produced at the time of completion of formalities. Photocopy of the Birth Certificate will be required for retention in school records.
Two passport size photographs should be submitted along with the admission form.
All information sought on the school form should be factual and correct as it cannot be changed or modified later. After completing the admission form pack, you will be issued a fee bill to be deposited in the designated Bank.
The admission desk at SHS will facilitate you in the completion of the admission formalities.