Welcome to our Junior High SectionThe Lower Secondary follows two curriculums running concurrently which are the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and the Ghana Education System, Years 7 to 9 (JHS1 to 3 equivalent) Students have the option to join one but not both. Students in Year 6 are asked to state their preferences about which programme they wish to study in the lower secondary with the guidance of their parents.

Language and Literacy curriculum (in both Ghanaian Language and English language) in basic schools is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a good command of the spoken and written word to enable them to

acquire the basic skills that will help them decode any text; Read age-level texts easily, fluently and with comprehension; Cultivate the habit of reading widely for pleasure and information; Acquire a wide stock of vocabulary and understanding grammatical structures as well as linguistic conventions for easy reading, good writing and speaking; Write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their first language style in a range of contexts for varied purposes and audience;

Religious and Moral Education is through practical activities like demonstrations, role plays, recitals, games, group work and visiting important religious and historic sites. There should be more demonstrations throughout the lessons. Children can get a clearer picture of lessons and store the facts in memory and practice when they are encouraged to take active part in the lessons that involve demonstrations and other practicalactivities.

Social Studies aims at producing reflective, concerned and competent citizens, who will make informed decisions for individual and public good. The subject seeks to produce morally upright Ghanaians, who are responsible and capable of maintaining healthy lifestyles and preserving their environment for sustainability.

Explore and protect the environment Exhibit sense of belonging to the family and community Appreciate themselves as unique individuals Demonstrate responsible citizenship

ICT has been integrated into this curriculum as a teaching and learning tool to enhance deep and independent learning. Some of the expected outcomes that this curriculum aims to achieve through ICT use for teaching and learning are

• Improved teaching and learning processes. Improved consistency and quality of teaching and learning. Increased opportunities for more learner-centred pedagogical approaches. Improved inclusive education practices by addressing inequalities in gender, language, ability.

The curriculum is aimed at developing individuals who are literate, good problem solvers, have the ability to think creatively and have both the confidence and competence to participate fully in Ghanaian society as responsible local and global citizens.

Educates the learner in Art and through Arts (head, heart and hands or 3-H Therapy). Develops the learners’ thinking capacity, reasoning power and an understanding of the world and its cultures. Provides learners with the opportunity to respond and act creatively according to intuition. Instils in the learner a lifelong critical mind: analytical and problem solving skills, creative and innovative skills.

The general aim of teaching and learning French at the Key Phase 2 level (B4 – B6) is to enable pupils to communicate in basic French in day- to-day life situations. Therefore, the aims consist of:

Understanding and responding to basic spoken and written French, Reading and writing simple messages and texts in French, Attaining the basic linguistic skills for further learning of French in subsequent phases of their education.