- 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.
2. Co-curricular:
St. Jude CPS is a haven of activities that range from a wide variety of sports at all levels, trips, clubs, music and drama festivals, composition and Insha writing, roadshows, community work and concerts. These activities include:
- Drama and Music
- Clubs
- Sports
- Aerobics
- Ballet
- Taekwondo
- Outdoor education and educational visits
3. 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.
4. Music & Drama
St. Jude CPS prepare and participate in the Catholic-sponsored Music and Drama festivals. Learners participating in these festivals get to nurture their talents, build their confidence and promote culture. Our schools have a track record of success. We also provide individual and small group music lessons in a range of musical instrument and voice.
5. Sports
Students are taught the skills and techniques to play the following:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Other optional sports & activities include:
- Dance
- Skating
- Table tennis
6. Clubs
St. Jude CPS offers a broad range of clubs and activities which develop and nurture skills talent and develops confidence in our learners.
Some of the clubs are Reading, Spelling bee, Journalism and Debate, Kiswahili, Scouts movement, St. John’s Ambulance, Handwriting, Art, French, Drama, Young Global Scholars, Young Achievers. Environment, Martial Arts.
7. Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is fundamental in all that happens in St. Jude CPS. It is policy and practices that are fully integrated throughout the teaching, learning and structural organization of the school with the aim to effectively meet the personal, social –wellbeing- and academic needs of students and staff.
The health and well-being of students are attributed to the school’s conditions, school relationships, and means of fulfilment.
St. Jude CPS pastoral care assists students to develop positive self-esteem, goal setting and negotiation, which aims to enhance their strengths and other protective factors contributing to their resiliency as well as developing a sense of social cohesion. Therefore, focusing on developing a holistic individual is the ultimate goal in St. Jude CPS.
A major drive to the holistic development of each student is The House system. It allows every student and member of staff to feel a sense of belonging by becoming a member of the House. By being a member of the House, students and teachers are encouraged to show team spirit as all of the Houses thrive on the ethos of “teamwork”. Each house has a patron, house captain and assistant house captain. Inter-house is a major pastoral and extra-curricular side of the school which develops students’ social, team-working and organization –amongst others- skills. The House system aims to reflect the core values of the school and the motto, Let your light shine. We try to develop this by fostering a sense of community, awareness of each other and a sense of being part of a team.