In Grade 1, students focus on developing phonics, spelling, reading comprehension, and writing skills, with the aim of cultivating a love of reading and storytelling among all our young language learners. Spectrum Phonics and Spelling and a wide range of children’s literature support a well-rounded technical and grammatical English education.

English activities aim to build and sustain foundational literacy knowledge that will benefit learners as they progress through their education. All lessons encourage individuality, creativity, and self-expression.

Grade 1 math lessons focus on creating positive mathematical learning experiences through varied activities that support logical thinking skills. Children master order, number sequencing, mental arithmetic, and whole number representation.

These lessons are vital for developing mathematical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills to support learners as they grow.

Grade 1 science classes foster a natural sense of wonder about the world. Students learn about seasonal changes,  health,energy  and living creatures in an engaging setting. Through hands-on activities, students can satisfy their curiosity and make exciting discoveries about the universe.

Class outings and workshops further enhance students' understanding of environmental issues and the interdependence of Earth's ecosystems.

The Grade 1 Social Studies curriculum helps children understand the benefits and responsibilities of community living, showing them how they can contribute to society. Students also learn to be tolerant, caring, fair and considerate of the needs and rights of others. Giles prepares its students to be open-minded individuals who appreciate different cultures and traditions.

Classes explore special celebrations and commemorative days, such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Remembrance Day, Lunar New Year, Truth and Reconciliation Day, and International Day of Peace. These lessons shape students into proactive citizens and help them make informed decisions within their communities.

Students in Grade 1:

• Learn the Pin-Yin phonetic system
• Recognize and write 142 Chinese characters and phrases
• Master 150 basic sentence patterns and are able to read and converse in basic Mandarin

Grade 2 students explore connections to themselves, others, and the world through oral and written texts, stories, and novels. Lessons are engaging and designed to develop spelling, grammar, literacy, and writing skills. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge practically, ensuring the development of critical thinking and interactive skills. This approach helps shape well-rounded individuals.

The Grade 2 math curriculum focuses on critical thinking and reasoning, introducing advanced addition and subtraction, multiplication, Roman numerals, time-telling, and more complex patterns. By the end of Grade 2, students will clearly understand different numeration systems, problem-solving techniques, and geometry and be able to explain mathematical concepts.

Grade 2 learners explore exciting scientific topics, including the human body, environmental pollution and protection, the food chain, and animal adaptation. Lessons are engaging and designed to cultivate students' critical thinking and investigative skills.

Grade 2 Social Studies takes students across time and place, exploring national and global geography. Students learn about Canadian provinces, territories, continents, and oceans. They also explored their citizenship and heritage while studying ancient Egypt.

Children learn about the importance of values in various professions and develop social and conflict-resolution skills. Concepts like "discernment" and "disciplinary thinking" are introduced to promote critical thinking and teamwork.

Students in Grade 2:

• Master the Pin-Yin phonetic system
• Recognize and write 133 new Chinese characters
• Learn 127 frequently used phrases
• Learn 120 basic sentence patterns
• Form sentences by incorporating vocabulary learned in lessons

English lessons in Grade 3 focus on real-world connections. Students explore world cultures, autobiographies, and trickster tales through diverse texts. Based on UNESCO's Literacy Decade theme, “literacy as freedom,” these lessons provide students with strong language skills in reading, writing, media literacy, and oral communication. This prepares them for self-expression and continuous growth.

In Grade 3, students advance their problem-solving abilities with more complex mental calculations, symmetry, multiples, extensive number recognition, the metric system, fractions, and multi-step problem solving. By the end of Grade 3, students will be well-prepared for further learning in Grade 4.

Grade 3 Science focuses on environmental protection and the impact of human and animal activity on the planet. Students enhance their observation and questioning skills while learning about food groups, the digestive system, hygiene, health, and bodily functions. They also explore friction, motion, speed, and mass, conducting experiments to test hypotheses and draw conclusions.

In Grade 3 Social Studies, students explore Ontario’s first settlers, pioneers, loyalists, and Canadian geography. They also examine urban and rural communities while developing their social and emotional skills, learning about bullying, and understanding their societal roles and responsibilities.

Students in Grade 3: