What’s up in class?

Discover how the PAL programme builds pupils' social and emotional skills through music, dance, visual arts, and outdoor activities.

Last updated 24 July 2026

The PAL programme focuses on the development of socio-emotional competencies (SEL) in our pupils. Pupils learn how to show respect, develop responsible decision-making skills, build confidence, be curious and creative, cooperate and work with others. These skills are essential for pupils to excel both academically and in life.

Music

Pupils are given the opportunity to explore sounds in new and creative ways. They are challenged with a variety of musical tasks and work in groups to be innovative in their ideas and performances. One of the musical tasks pupils work on is writing and performing their own song.

Five young students in blue and black uniforms perform in front of a classroom projector screen about Polish feedback.

Six young students in blue uniforms performing in front of a projector screen displaying "showcase time."

Five children in matching light blue and black uniforms perform actions in a classroom with song lyrics on a screen.

Dance

Pupils learn about body movement and expression. They create movements in groups and perform for their classmates.

Five school children in blue uniforms pose in a classroom, forming heart shapes with their hands in front of a projector screen.

Six young students in blue uniforms dancing and laughing in a classroom in front of a projector screen.

Visual Arts

Pupils get to use lego to express themselves in various scenarios for example, pupils were able to design their ideal classrooms Pupils were given multiple opportunities to discuss, reflect and exhibit teamwork. Pupils also learnt how to appreciate one another’s art works and engage in art discussions and presentations.

A group of young students in blue uniforms smiling and holding up colorful block creations in a classroom.

A large group of young students in blue uniforms sit on a classroom floor, smiling and holding colorful building blocks.

Outdoor Education

Pupils learn through authentic situations in the outdoors such as finding their way around a garden in a small group. They gain awareness and appreciation of the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment.

Young masked students in blue uniforms examine plants in a school garden, bending down and looking up at greenery.

Pupils enjoying their PAL lessons and honing their SEL competencies

Children in blue uniforms playing with blue hula hoops on a gym floor, laughing and interacting together.