Academics
Our Curriculum
At St. Raphael Junior School Bunnamweri, we follow the National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC) guidelines. Our nursery program (age 3-5) focuses on holistic development. Lower primary (P1-P3, age 6-9) builds foundational skills, while upper primary (P4-P7, age 10-13) refines knowledge and skills, preparing learners for future academic success. We also offer a range of co-curriculum programs, including sports (football, netball, athletics), music, dance, and drama, agricultural training, Computer Training, Languages & Crafts, and many others. These programs foster teamwork, creativity, and physical development, complementing academic excellence and promoting holistic learner growth.
Nursery
Nursery Curriculum (Age 3-5)
The nursery curriculum focuses on holistic child development, emphasizing social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. The key learning areas include:
​
​
-
Language and Literacy: Developing essential language and literacy skills.
-
Mathematics: Introducing basic mathematical concepts.
-
Science and Technology: Exploring the natural world.
-
Social Studies: Introducing basic social studies concepts.
-
Creative Arts: Encouraging creativity through music, art, and drama.
-
Physical Education: Promoting physical development through play.
.jpg)
Lower Primary
Lower Primary Curriculum (Primary 1-3, Age 6-9)
The lower primary curriculum builds on the foundation established in nursery, focusing on basic skills development. The key learning areas include:
​
-
English: Developing reading, writing, and communication skills.
-
Mathematics: Building on basic mathematical concepts.
-
Science: Introducing basic scientific concepts.
-
Social Studies: Exploring local and national heritage.
-
Creative Arts: Encouraging creativity through music, art, and drama.
-
Physical Education: Promoting physical development through sports and games.
Upper Primary
Upper Primary Curriculum (Primary 4-7, Age 10-13)
The upper primary curriculum consolidates and expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in lower primary. The key learning areas include:
​
-
English: Refining reading, writing, and communication skills.
-
Mathematics: Developing problem-solving skills and mathematical concepts.
-
Science: Exploring more complex scientific concepts.
-
Social Studies: Examining national and global issues.
-
Creative Arts: Encouraging creativity and self-expression.
-
Physical Education: Promoting physical fitness and teamwork.
Co-Curricular Activities
Computer Dedicated teachers, offer comprehensive computer training, equipping learners with basic computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office applications, application software and how to use the Internet, safety, and preparing them for a technologically driven future.
Computer Training
Dedicated teachers, offer foreign languages training in French, Swahili, German, promoting cultural diversity, global awareness, and linguistic skills, enabling learners to communicate effectively in an increasingly interconnected world.
Foreign Language Training
St. Raphael Junior School's dedicated staff are passionate, qualified, and committed to providing a supportive learning environment, guiding learners to achieve academic excellence, and fostering their social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Dedicted Staff
Agricultural Dedicated teachers offers practical agricultural training, teaching learners crop and animal husbandry, gardening, and entrepreneurial skills, promoting self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a love for agriculture.
Agricultural Training
St. Raphael Junior School's experienced Music, Dance, and Drama teachers nurture learners' creative talents, fostering confidence, self-expression, and teamwork through engaging lessons, performances, and productions.
Music, Dance and Drama
St. Raphael Junior School Dedicated staff prioritizes faith and moral formation, nurturing learners' spiritual growth through prayer, catechism, and values-based education, fostering a strong moral compass and compassionate learners.