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At YCA we foster a holistic, strength-based approach to student well-being by highlighting key elements of the Jigsaw (UK PSHE Curriculum) and Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (Australian Geelong Grammar Curriculum). By using the strengths of both curriculums, we aim to proactively teach children the skills and concepts of well-being using evidence-based practices from the field of positive psychology.
In collaboration with class and specialist primary teachers, our school’s Learning Diversity Team aims to support students with diverse learning needs within the mainstream classroom, such as providing English as Additional Language (EAL) support.
YCA is an EAL-friendly primary school that provides dedicated support to help students whose first language is not English. This support enables students to develop English language skills and strategies that help them access the school curriculum and acquire the academic language across the different subject areas.
SEL support aims to help students who need guidance and support in their social-emotional skills and competencies. This support enhances student development towards a healthy sense of self, improved connection with others, and cooperative habits that can further enable positive student contributions to the community. This support includes supporting the social and emotional needs of the gifted and talented.
YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) is a private primary school on Hong Kong Island at 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan. It teaches an English-medium programme that combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the UK National Curriculum for English, and uses White Rose Maths for mathematics. Chinese is taught daily in Mandarin supported by Traditional Characters while music includes the Orff approach. Students also have PE, and the school is opposite the CYMCA Bridges Street Centre, giving access to facilities including a swimming pool. After school sessions, children can join ASA/ECA such as Choir, Competitive Sports, Chinese Hip-Hop Dance, Film Club, Lego Club and Intro to Spanish. A distinctive feature is the “YCA Agents” focus, encouraging students to take charge of their learning, contribute to their community and reflect on progress.
