Lifeskills Programme R.E.A.D.Y for Life
The R.E.A.D.Y. for Life programme equips and empowers every Canossian with essential life skills, nurturing them to be responsible, resilient and ready to make a positive difference in the world.
R.E.A.D.Y. for Life
R.E.A.D.Y. for Life Programme is a school-based programme designed to help our children.
Acquire life skills and competencies that are not explicitly taught in the formal curriculum or
Hone the life skills and competencies that have been covered in some way in the formal curriculum but would require deepening of understanding, regular practice and reinforcement
These life skills will empower the children to be
R – Responsible in making sound decisions, especially when they are under pressure
E – Effective in dealing with basic day-to-day demands in life
A – Amicable in building relationships and handling challenges
D – Determined in seeing through every commitment
Y – Yielding to GRACE and TRUTH, not fear
R.E.A.D.Y. for Life consists of a series of modules that are conducted in a year and across the levels in a progressive manner.
Starting School Right
Conducted at the beginning of the school year, the 3-day module consists of a number of activities and lessons that provide opportunities for our children to explore different themes and be equipped with competencies and skills that are explicitly taught and reinforced progressively across their 6 years of education. It instils our school values (Charity, Humility, Forgiveness, Faith) and promotes the acquisition of learning dispositions (shares ideas and thoughts with others; works well with others, open to feedback and acts on it to improve, perseveres and does not give up easily).
Starting School Right
Theme | Objectives | Activities and Lessons | |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 1 of School | Who Am I? | Children will • Have a positive view of themselves and others • Express themselves clearly and respectfully • Learn how to make friends and keep friends • Understand expectations and boundaries • Learn about general safety and personal hygiene | • Ice Breaker & Bonding Games • Talks on School Rules and Class Expectations • Lessons on General Safety and Personal Hygiene |
Day 2 of School | Our Common Goals | Children will • Establish their common goals (class goals) • Learn to work together as a class • Learn to manage conflict | • Teambuilding Activities • Lessons on Conflict Management and Peer Support • P1 Buddy Programme (for Primary 4) • Ambassadorial Programme (for Primary 5) • Year Head Talk |
Day 3 of School | Joy in Learning | Children will • Learn the dangers and how to protect themselves and make responsible decisions on online platforms • Set personal goals and make plans to achieve their goals • Learn to manage time | • Cyber Wellness Lesson • Lessons on Goal Setting and Time Management |
The Little Chef in Me
Focused on food preparation, basic cooking skills and dining etiquette, the module is designed for our children to learn progressively how to prepare a simple healthy meal for themselves and their family members, hence helping them to achieve greater independence and confidence in daily living. Through this authentic learning experience, children will also apply and reinforce the knowledge they learnt in different subjects, hence making connections and meaning in their own learning.
The Little Chef in Me
Level | Objectives | Curriculum Links |
Primary 1 | Children will learn • Basic hygiene in handling food and keeping cutlery and utensils clean • How to boil water and make a cup of milo • How to make a butter sandwich | English: Science: |
Primary 2 | Children will learn • Basic hygiene in handling food and keeping cutlery and utensils clean • How to use a microwave • How to make a cake in a cup | English: Math: |
Primary 3 | Children will learn • Basic hygiene in handling food and keeping cutlery, utensils and work station in the kitchen clean • How to make an egg sandwich • Different ways to cook an egg e.g. boiled egg, scrambled egg and fried egg | Science: Health Education: |
Primary 4 | Children will learn • Basic hygiene in handling food and keeping cutlery, utensils and work station in the kitchen clean • How to use an oven • How to bake bread | Math: Science: |
Primary 5 | Children will learn • Basic hygiene in handling food and keeping cutlery, utensils and work station in the kitchen clean • How to use a stove or induction cooker • How to prepare a healthy fried rice • Basic food plating principles | Science: Math: Health Education: |
Primary 6 | Children will learn • Basic hygiene in handling food and keeping cutlery, utensils and work station in the kitchen clean • How to prepare a simple western meal • Dining etiquette | Art: Health Education: |
Be An Advocate – Stand Up Speak Up
In this module, the children will be empowered to be an advocate for that which is good and just, and live life having
Charity to love others as God loves them
Humility to admit to their mistakes
Forgiveness to stop blaming or being angry with others for something that they have done; and seek forgiveness for hurting others
Faith in God and becoming trustworthy persons so that others can have faith in them.
As Leaders of Hope and Sowers of Change, they have the power within them to choose and stand up for that which is good and just for themselves and others, and play their part to make a difference, bring positive change and bring hope to themselves and others.