A Word from Principal
Friends of PCASS –
Paradise Children Academy is a very old institution, but it is part of our tradition to seek constant renewal so as to keep abreast of successful developments in teaching and learning. We believe that on the firm foundations of direct interaction between teacher and students a variety of other complementary learning strategies offers the best overall educational experience for our young people.
During the last decade we have completed a period of substantial expansion in student numbers in new buildings with better educational facilities. We have developed the senior curriculum so there is more choice of subjects, including the introduction of courses in French, Environmental Management, Psychology and World History. Computers and other educational technology are now prominent in the School and we are developing our teaching skills accordingly, among our other priorities for ‘renewal’.
Alongside this physical and professional growth there are some features of the School which remain the same. Foremost among them is the quality of the student body. Our students are highly intelligent, most of them study hard and they do well both academically and in terms of their personal development. They are full of ideas and initiative: they are enthusiastic to take part in a wide variety of activities and can be very innovative. Whether it is a new school society, supporting a charitable cause or introducing an unusual sport, the enthusiasm remains fresh year after year. Many of them are excellent debaters and the skills of persuasion they develop no doubt stands them in good stead in their future life.
Finally, of course, they move on and the last weeks at School are, for most, the biggest challenge they have ever faced. They depart with a few tears but with great pride in their School and much genuine affection. Many of them later join the Old Grammarians’ Society and maintain contact with their peers and teachers either face-to-face or through the School’s ever-increasing international network.
The formula for success which produces such deep feelings of loyalty in its students must be preserved, whatever the pressures for change. The challenge for present and future generations is therefore to enhance the best of what has already been achieved as well as to embrace new opportunities. By our collective efforts this remains our aim.
