Curriculum
Dr. Howard Gardner, a psychologist and professor of neuroscience from Harvard University, developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) in 1983. The theory challenged traditional beliefs in the fields of education and cognitive science.
We all have different kinds of intelligence that reflect different ways of interacting with the world. Each person has a unique combination, or profile.
The Bloo House curriculum is centered around these intelligences, offering a true holistic learning environment to each child.
EQ - Emotional Intelligence
IQ - Intellectual Intelligence
CQ - Creative Intelligence
SQ - Social Intelligence
PQ - Physical Intelligence
We teach English, mathematics, science, art, music, drama, Spanish, French, psychology and philosophy as core subjects and cover geography, history and IT in our cross-curricular approach. In addition, we also provide the children with outdoor adventures such as bush craft and the physical activities of yoga, martial arts and golf.
The children are not ‘pushed’ with their learning, they are taught according to their own style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) matched by their own pace.
Teaching using this approach results in children who are able to confidently progress with their learning.
By the time the children complete the Bloo House curriculum at age 11 they are well prepared for the next stage of their academic life.
English
Emphasis is placed on reading, comprehension, handwriting, creative writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. We advocate the importance of creative expression and fully support children expressing themselves through their own stories and poetry.
Maths
Mathematics is taught using the Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP). The MEP is published by the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching (CIMT), based on math programs and teaching strategies used in Hungary, especially on materials developed by Professor Sándor Hajdu at the Petö Institute in Budapest.
Children learn to visualise and construct each mathematical concept prior to completing pencil and paper exercises. The skills of mental processing and the ability to solve number problems are consistently being challenged through these practical activities. Cross-curricular multi-sensory activities such as cooking and gardening support the acquisition of weights and measures. Research shows that being able to manipulate numbers through practical understanding increases future maths and science understanding.
Science
Our science curriculum takes children beyond the fundamentals and covers all aspects of the scientific field.
Practical activities are conducted weekly, involving and engaging the children in the three areas of science; biology, physics and chemistry.
History & Geography
These subjects are taught within the curriculum through a cross curricular approach. Lessons that centre around key issues such as geographical formations and key times in history are supported by field trips to museums and other outdoor excursions. This provides children with the chance to see and experience key issues that have affected the land and mankind.
Spanish / French
Our weekly classes are taught by native speakers who concentrate on teaching the vocabulary in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Children confidently take part in games giving them the informal opportunity to rehearse and practise the language. They are then able to move onto learning the grammatical context. Building rapport with the teacher is key to the children 
gaining a strong rapport with the language and therefore learning how to express themselves.
Philosophy and Psychology
Our approach to teaching philosophy and psychology improves critical, creative and rigorous thinking. By building on the children’s own wonder and curiosity about ideas that are vitally important to them such as truth, goodness, love, friendship, rules and fairness, the children develop their higher order thinking skills and the attitudes necessary for good thinking.
These skills are encouraged in everyday lessons and provide children with the understanding and importance of questioning.
Creative Arts
We believe that all children can make use of artistic mediums as another means of expressing themselves.
Children are encouraged to express themselves through many different styles of painting, drawing, sculpting and an eclectic range of art and craft activities.
Drama
These lessons allow children to express themselves through improvisation, games and structured performances.
These innovative sessions help children develop imagination, language skills, social skills, confidence and creative expression. Drama works to promote a child's imagination and is vital in giving a child the ability to deal with everyday feelings.
Several Bloo House children attend drama and dance schools and have made appearances on stage and television.
Music
The main focus of the musical development of each child at Bloo House is to encourage an appreciation and joy for musical learning.
Children begin to absorb the music of their surroundings from an early age and it is from this simple starting point that we begin to develop an understanding of music making. Music helps to develop a finer aesthetic sense; it offers the chance to participate in something active, creative and joyful.
The emotional development of children seems particularly heightened when music has its place in integrated learning. All our lessons incorporate music theory, use of voice and practical music making using instruments. However, generally these components are not worked on in an isolated format. Activities are often presented to the children through use of a storytelling context, or as a game. This approach encourages the children to maintain a sense of fun and creativity when approaching their music making. A holistic approach to the use of the voice, and the development of musical ability from within, are key to developing sensitive, enthusiastic musicians who will continue to enjoy and appreciate music throughout their lives.
For children who want to develop their musical ability, Bloo House also offers additional sessions in singing, piano, guitar, wind instruments and percussion.
Yoga
Classes include helpful breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques, improving children's concentration, capturing their imagination and helping them to feel more confident.
In support of our physical curriculum, our yoga classes combine traditional yoga postures, which are woven together into exciting adventures.
In the safety and familiarity of Bloo House, amongst their friends, children are taught weekly by our qualified yoga teacher.
Martial Arts
Martial arts offer children the chance to exercise an entire range of motions for the body as well as generally improving their co-ordination.
Unlike many other forms of physical activity, martial arts also have a mental and sometimes spiritual element which not only improves the mind's focus, but also helps in self-control.
These non-contact sessions are specifically designed to offer an active and physical exercise workout that is both fun and enhancing.
Play
Play is a central part of our curriculum. We fully encourage children to play through their learning and to be enabled to share games and ideas with their friends.
They create characters and scenarios and are enabled to follow through on these imaginative journeys from day to day.