Active Thinking.
Inspiring and preparing global citizens for the 21st century — the philosophy at the heart of every PBS classroom.
Designed for global citizens.
The Active Thinking PBS Curriculum is designed to inspire and prepare students to be global citizens of the 21st century — with the knowledge, skills and values they need to lead a quality life and contribute meaningfully to the world.
Three ideas that guide every classroom.
Across every subject and every year, our curriculum is built around three commitments.
Global Citizen
The curriculum is designed to inspire and prepare students to be global citizens of the 21st century — with the knowledge, skills and values to lead quality lives.
Positive Energy
The curriculum instills positive energy in students — to see the good in themselves, do good, speak good, understand nature, and fill their hearts with happiness so they can pass good on to those around them.
Holistic Education
The curriculum develops students holistically and in a balanced way — in thinking, knowledge, skills and character.
How learning moves at PBS.
From Kindergarten through Year 6, every stage of learning at PBS follows a clear progression — Establish, Enjoy, Explore, Expand.
Establish
Laying a solid foundation for students — in literacy, numeracy and the habits of mind that learners need.
P1 – P2Enjoy
Creating a positive attitude towards learning and adding the joy that turns school into a daily pleasure.
P3 – P4Explore
Giving students the opportunity to explore and discover their passions, interests and individual strengths.
P5 – P6Expand
Beginning to develop students' aptitudes and abilities according to their interests — preparing them for secondary education.
See active thinking in motion.
Walk through a PBS classroom — book a visit any weekday.