PHDS creates a comfortable and encouraging environment nurtured by positive interaction between staff and students including
Mentoring by older children
Multiage classroom interactions
Low student-teacher ratio 4-1
This environment fosters higher student self esteem
Small class size allows
Students’ interests to play a role in the direction of lessons
Students are actively involved in class discussions and asking and answering questions.
Confidence levels increase with positive experiences in presenting projects in front of classmates in a supportive environment
Greater relationships to be built between students and teachers as well as with peers
