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Announcements
At St. Paul's Boarding & Day School, Kolkata, the Pre-Primary Section (LKG-UKG) is designed to provide young learners with a strong academic and developmental foundation in a nurturing, safe and engaging environment. As an ICSE-affiliated girls' school, we follow a child-centric approach aligned with the principles of NEP 2020, focusing on holistic growth, communication skills and early learning readiness.
At this stage, the emphasis is on building confidence, curiosity and independence while introducing structured learning in a gentle and meaningful way.
The Pre-Primary programme combines play-based learning with structured skill development, ensuring that children enjoy the learning process while gradually adapting to formal education.
Key highlights include:
This balanced approach helps children transition smoothly from early learning to Primary School.
Language development is a key focus area in the Pre-Primary stage. Students are encouraged to build strong communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing (LSRW) in a gradual and structured manner.
Children develop:
This integrated approach ensures that students become confident communicators from an early age.
The Pre-Primary curriculum emphasises the development of LSRW skills, which form the foundation of all future learning.
These skills are introduced progressively, ensuring that children learn at their own pace while gaining confidence in communication.
In Upper Kindergarten (UKG), students are gradually introduced to more structured aspects of the English language, preparing them for Primary School. This includes early exposure to basic grammar concepts, sentence formation and improved language usage.
The learning focus is on:
Learning is always supported through activities, examples and interactive sessions, making it engaging and easy to understand.
Beyond academics, the Pre-Primary programme nurtures:
This ensures that children grow not only academically but also emotionally and socially.
The Pre-Primary Section at St. Paul's Boarding & Day School prepares students to enter Primary School with confidence, curiosity and essential academic skills. With a focus on communication, foundational learning and holistic development, the school ensures that every child is ready to take the next step in her educational journey.
