Grade 1–5
Junior School at LSL
Building strong foundations for independent, confident learners.
Junior School at Lahore School of Learning consists of five classes, Grade 1 to Grade 5. Children progress from Pre-School to confident and secure academic learning, supported by a dedicated and experienced teaching team.
- Playgroup to Kindergarten
- Safe & Nurturing Environment
- Experienced Educators
Overview
Junior School includes five classes:
A progressive and modern curriculum is followed with support from the best and most appropriate textbooks available. The curriculum for all classes from Pre-school to Class 8 is developed at LSL by experienced and qualified teachers.
The best available textbooks are selected, some are especially imported or designed in house keeping government guidelines in mind. All topics are delivered using activities and engaging tasks with some topics developed further through dedicated project work.
Junior School Classes
| Class | Entry Age |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 6+ |
| Grade 2 | 7+ |
| Grade 3 | 8+ |
| Grade 4 | 9+ |
| Grade 5 | 10+ |
Curriculum
LSL Junior School Curriculum
Junior School students follow a broad curriculum designed to develop academic knowledge alongside creativity, technology, physical development and life skills.
- Expressive Art: Art and Drama are integrated into students' learning experience.
- Physical Education: Games and Gymnastics support physical development and active lifestyles.
Assessment
Assessments & Examinations
The school year is divided into two terms, with assessments designed to measure understanding and progress throughout the year.
First Term
December — assessment covering the entire First Term work.
Second Term
May/June — assessment covering the entire Second Term work.
Grades 1 to 4
Grade 5
In the Term Examinations students sit for only all the subjects English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Islamiyat, Map Skills, ICT and Oral recitation.
End of Topic/Unit Tests
In all subjects when a topic or unit has been taught students sit for End of Topic/Unit tests, the grades are included in the Term Report.
Assessments Approach:
- Questions are based on textbooks and class work, though not identical to them.
- Students are expected to study from textbooks, notebooks, and other resources provided .
- The focus is on understanding concepts and independent thinking – not memorisation or rote learning.
Reports: Junior School students receive two reports per year.
Pass Percentage: 50%
Homework Policy
Homework is assigned four days a week with Wednesday being a No Homework Day. Students revise and reinforce the day’s lesson by doing homework on a daily basis. Parents are asked to get their children to do homework as soon as possible after lunch, as learning is still fresh in their minds, compared to work completed late at night, which inevitably is hurried and inaccurate.
Highlights
- English, Urdu, and Maths – 2 to 3 times a week
- Science, Social Studies, Islamiyat, ICT, and Global Perspectives – 1 to 2 times a week
- Homework is individualized to age & grade level
- Students complete their homework independently, any work that they were unable to complete is discussed the following day with teacher
- Parents provide a quite, supportive environment – without dictating answers or completing work for their child
Homework is recorded in the Homework Diary and this is the main means of communication between parents and teachers. Parents are expected to check and sign the dairy daily.
A Day in Junior School
Learning happens through a blend of textbook work, hands-on activities, and interesting exercises designed to make lessons meaningful. Selected topics are developed into full project work, encouraging research and presentation skills from an early age.
Co-Curricular Life
Junior School students take part in LSL’s rich calendar of activities:
- LSL Show: every student performs, building confidence in front of audience
- LSL Festivals: a family-friendly celebration with stalls, foods and games
- Competitions & Quizzes: including Map Search, Dictionary Search, Spelling Championship, Science Quiz, General Knowledge Quiz, Handwriting, Mental Math and more
- Field Trips: planned around syllabus topics, plus an annual recreational trip
- Assembly Presentations: Grades 1 to 5 are given a topic a day in advance, write on it in school, and present the next day, building public speaking and critical thinking skills
- Project Presentations: students research, prepare and present using maps, charts, models, and multimedia presentations in front of an audience
- Sports: an annual sports day plus regular sports classes, with opportunities in football, basketball, badminton, table tennis, cricket and gymnastics
- Music & Art: integrated into regular curriculum year-round
- Life Skills: practical training in food preparation, food serving, clothing care, basic sewing, cleaning and social interaction
- Robotics:
– Grades 1-3: LEGO Robotics – building and programming simple models
- Grades 4-5: Pictoblox, Arduino, and Scratch Junior – introducing coding, electronics, and interactive projects
Dress Code
At LSL, children from Preschool to Grade 5 do not wear uniforms because we want them to practice making choices and learn from safe mistakes. Choosing their own clothes helps them build independence and prepares them for bigger decisions later in life. We believe discipline comes from understanding and fairness, while individuality helps each child feel valued and unique.
Students are encouraged to follow the dress code recommended by LSL for girls and boys.
(From Grade 5 onwards, a scarf or stole is included in the girls’ dress code guidelines.)
Health, Snacks & Wellbeing
- Students are expected to have a nourishing breakfast at home before coming to school
- Lunch boxes should include fresh fruit and vegetables, sandwiches, rolls, or other homemade options with plain water.
- Junk food, packaged snacks, cola drinks, processed meat, and oily or messy food are strictly not allowed
- Snack break is 30 minutes (10–15 minutes for eating, remainder for outdoor play), supervised by teachers, with an emphasis on table manners
- Students in Grades 1–5 are not permitted to bring money to school
Internet Research
When internet-based assignments are given, LSL sends parents a message specifying the subject, topic, teacher’s name, and date. Children are not permitted to go online for research without a parent present.
Parent Partnership
Parents play an active role in a Junior School student’s success:
- Daily supervision and signing of the Homework Diary
- Two formal Parent–Teacher Meetings each year, with additional meetings available by appointment
- Written leave applications for any absence, submitted on the day of absence or on the student’s first day back
- Prompt payment of school dues to ensure uninterrupted participation in assessments and exams
Ready to Join LSL Junior School?
Discover how LSL nurtures every child’s academic, creative, and personal growth. Contact us to learn more or begin the admission process.
