Learning at St. Alloyce School 📚
Quality CBC education from Playgroup to Grade 3
Building strong foundations for bright futures
Quality Learning for Every Child 🌟
Following Kenya's national curriculum from early years to junior secondary
At St. Alloyce School, we welcome children from age 3 onwards, starting with our Playgroup and Pre-Primary classes (PP1 & PP2). We follow Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for all grades from 1 to 9. This modern curriculum focuses not just on what children know, but on what they can do - developing practical skills alongside academic knowledge.
We may be a small school with limited resources, but we're committed to providing the same quality education that children receive in larger, better-funded schools. Our teachers work hard to make learning engaging, practical, and relevant to our students' lives in rural Kenya.
Our Learning Levels 🎓
Playgroup (Ages 3-4)
Ages 3-4 years
A warm, nurturing introduction to school life. Learning through play, songs, and stories.
What Children Learn:
- Social skills - sharing, taking turns, making friends
- Basic routines and following simple instructions
- Songs, rhymes, and storytelling
- Creative play with toys and art materials
- Outdoor play and physical activities
- Basic shapes, colors, and numbers through play
Our Playgroup class is about building confidence, love for learning, and helping young children feel safe and happy at school.
Pre-Primary (PP1 & PP2)
Ages 4-6 years (PP1: 4-5, PP2: 5-6)
Getting ready for Grade 1 with fun, age-appropriate learning activities.
Key Learning Areas:
- Early literacy - recognizing letters and simple words
- Early numeracy - counting, simple addition/subtraction
- Language development - speaking, listening, expressing ideas
- Pre-writing skills - holding a pencil, tracing, basic writing
- Environmental activities - exploring nature, science basics
- Creative activities - drawing, painting, singing, dancing
- Social skills and good behavior
- Physical education and outdoor games
PP1 and PP2 prepare children for the transition to formal schooling in Grade 1, building confidence and essential school-readiness skills.
Primary School (Grades 1-6)
Ages 6-12 years
Building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and basic life skills.
Key Learning Areas:
- English Language
- Kiswahili
- Mathematics
- Science & Technology
- Social Studies
- Creative Arts
- Physical Education
- Christian Religious Education
Junior Secondary (Grades 7-9)
Ages 13-15 years
Preparing for senior secondary school and future careers.
Key Learning Areas:
- English
- Kiswahili
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- Religious Education
- Pre-Technical Studies
- Business Studies
- Agriculture
- Life Skills Education
How We Teach 👨🏫
Making learning work with what we have
Hands-On Learning
We believe children learn best by doing. Our teachers use practical examples from daily life in Kandiege - farming, fishing, local markets - to make lessons real and meaningful.
Small Group Work
Students work together in groups, learning from each other. This builds teamwork skills and helps struggling students learn from their peers.
Mother Tongue Support
While we teach in English and Kiswahili, we use Dholuo (local language) to help younger children understand difficult concepts - especially important in rural areas.
Continuous Assessment
Teachers regularly check each child's progress through tests, assignments, and class participation - not just end-term exams.
Nature as Classroom
We use our surroundings to teach science - observing plants and animals, learning about weather, understanding our ecosystem. Nature is our laboratory.
Character Building
Beyond academics, we teach respect, honesty, hard work, and responsibility. Good character is as important as good grades.
What We Teach 📖
Core subjects and practical skills
Languages
English: Reading, writing, speaking, listening skills
Kiswahili: National language and communication
Dholuo: Local language support for understanding
Mathematics
Numbers, counting, basic operations, measurement, geometry, data handling, problem-solving using real-life situations
Science
Plants, animals, health, weather, simple machines, environment, hygiene - learning through observation and simple experiments
Social Studies
Kenya's history, geography, government, cultures, environment, citizenship, and our role in society
Creative Arts
Drawing, painting, crafts, singing, dancing, drama - expressing creativity using local materials
Agriculture
Farming skills, crop production, animal keeping - practical knowledge for our farming community
Beyond the Classroom 🎮
Sports, games, and activities
Sports
Football, netball, volleyball, athletics - keeping children active and healthy
Music & Drama
Choir, traditional dances, school plays - celebrating our culture and building confidence
Reading Club
Library time, storytelling, book sharing - encouraging love of reading
Environmental Club
Tree planting, cleaning campaigns, recycling - caring for our environment
Our Learning Resources 📚
What we have and what we need
What We Have:
- CBC-approved textbooks (though not enough for every student)
- Blackboards and chalk in every classroom
- Small library with donated books
- Basic science equipment
- Sports equipment (balls, nets, etc.)
- Small farm for agricultural practicals
- Solar panels for electricity
What We Need:
- More textbooks so students don't have to share
- Exercise books and stationery
- More library books, especially storybooks
- Computers and internet for digital literacy
- More science lab equipment
- Maps, charts, and visual aids
- Musical instruments
Learning Together: Parents & Teachers 🤝
Your role in your child's education
📱 Regular Communication
We keep parents informed about their child's progress through report cards, parent-teacher meetings, and phone calls when needed.
📝 Homework Support
We send homework that parents can help with, even if they're not educated. Simple activities like reading together make a big difference.
🤲 Volunteer Opportunities
Parents with special skills (carpentry, farming, sewing) can share knowledge with students, enriching our practical learning.
🎉 School Events
We invite parents to academic days, sports events, and performances - celebrating our children's achievements together.
💚 Support Quality Education in Rural Kenya
Every child deserves access to quality learning resources. Your support can help us provide more textbooks, build a proper computer lab, buy science equipment, and ensure our students have everything they need to succeed.
Even small donations make a huge impact in our small school.