8-4-4 System

With the progressive roll-out of the CBC to grade 4, learners continue with class 5 to 8 under the 8.4.4 curriculum. The learners sit for a national exam at the end of primary school- in class 8, and therefore join a high school where they sit for another national exam after four years of study.

At St. Jude CPS, we complement the content-rich 8.4.4 curriculum with our child-centred approach; this means the learners stay in charge of their educational journeys and outcomes are activity/project-based. Our diverse co-curricular offering ensures that the whole child is educated – they are engaged in competitive sports, drama & music to name a few

Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)

Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) comprises:

  • Language activities
  • Mathematical activities
  • Environmental activities
  • Psychomotor and creative activities
  • Pastoral Programme of instruction
  • Termly themes and projects

The Core Competencies we develop in our learners in all sections are:

  • Communication and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Imagination and creativity, Citizenship
  • Learning to learn
  • Self-efficacy
  • Digital Literacy

General learning outcomes for early years’ education
By the end of Early Years Education, the learner should be able to:

  • Communicate appropriately using verbal and/or non-verbal modes in a variety of contexts.
  • Demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills for learning.
  • Apply digital literacy skills for learning and enjoyment.
  • Apply creative and critical thinking skills in problem-solving.
  • Practice hygiene, nutrition, sanitation, safety and nutrition to promote health and well-being.
  • Practice appropriate etiquette for interpersonal relationships.
  • Explore the immediate environment for learning and enjoyment.
  • Demonstrate acquisition of emotional, physical, spiritual, aesthetic and moral development.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the country and its rich, diverse cultural heritage for a harmonious living for balanced living.

Class Committee
A Class Committee is set up in every class. This is one of the platforms for the students to exercise leadership in a safe and nurturing environment.

  1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
    To provide students with the opportunity to develop their leadership potential
    To promote a sense of responsibility among students by encouraging them to serve their classmates as well as the school
    To foster class spirit by enabling students to deal with the day-to-day affairs of their class
  2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
    2.1 class prefect
    Helps maintain a discipline of the class at all times
    Is in charge of the Class Discipline File
    Monitors class attendance and student movement
    Assists in conveying information from the school to his/her classmates
    Chairs class meetings, which must be held at least once a term with class teachers
    Helps organize class activities to promote class spirit
    Ensures that lights are switched off when classroom/facilities are not in use

         2.2 class monitor
Assists the class prefect in all his/her duties
Prepares the class duty roster and ensures the cleanliness of the classroom
Notifies the office if a teacher is absent or relief is not assigned
Keeps records of meetings

         2.4 Green Champion
Oversees activities related to environmental matters
Creates green awareness in the class through class or school green activities
Encourages classmates in the recycling effort
Supports school recycling programme on a regular basis
Helps and runs the environmental activities in the school

       2.5 ICT Representative
Is responsible for collecting and returning all ICT equipment
Assists teacher in setting up a class for ICT lesson
Reports the breakdown of the ICT equipment to the ICT Department
Attends training sessions and meetings organised by the ICT Department

       2.8 Subject Representatives (6 positions)
At least 6 subject representative positions. Each subject representative is responsible for a subject if necessary, e.g.
Collects assignments/exercise books and hands into the respective subject teachers during recess time
Keeps records of assignments handed in
Informs teachers if classmates fail to hand in assignments