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Since 2006, we’ve nurtured confident, disciplined, and God-fearing learners through holistic academics, spiritual guidance, and a caring school environment.

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Our goal is to develop and meet the needs of each child so that he or she becomes a well-rounded tomorrow individual.

Our Academic Programs

CBE-Aligned Learning Rooted in Christian Values

At Little Pearls School, our academic program is designed to build strong foundational skills, nurture creativity, strengthen character, and cultivate a love for learning. We deliver a fully CBE-aligned curriculum enriched with Christian teachings, hands-on learning, digital literacy, and holistic development.
From PP1 to Grade 6, every stage is tailored to meet learners’ needs and help them Learn and Shine.

Curriculum

PP1 & PP2 — Early Years (Pre-Primary)

Overview

Our Early Years program provides a safe, joyful, and stimulating environment where young learners explore, play, and develop essential foundational skills. We follow the CBE Early Years framework, emphasizing sensory learning, movement, creativity, and emotional development.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Language & Early Literacy: Sound recognition, storytelling, rhymes, picture reading

  • Numeracy Foundations: Number recognition, counting, shapes, basic patterns

  • Psychomotor & Creative Development: Art, craft, music, dance, play activities

  • Social Skills: Sharing, communication, confidence, cooperation

  • Christian Stories & Devotions: Bible stories and guided prayer

  • Environmental Activities: Nature exploration, responsibility tasks

Learning Approach:

  • Play-based learning

  • Hands-on activities

  • Songs, games, and movement

  • Child-centered teaching

  • Positive behavior training

Outcome:

Children leave PP1 & PP2 ready for Grade 1 with confidence, curiosity, basic literacy and numeracy, and strong social and spiritual grounding.

Overview

In Lower Primary, learners begin structured academic work supported by interactive, real-life learning experiences. This stage focuses on building early competencies in literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills.

Subjects & Learning Areas:

  • English

  • Kiswahili

  • Mathematics

  • Environmental Activities

  • Christian Religious Education (CRE)

  • Movement & Physical Activities

  • Hygiene & Nutrition

  • Music & Creative Arts

Key Competency Areas:

  • Communication & collaboration

  • Problem-solving

  • Digital literacy introduction

  • Creativity & imagination

  • Moral and spiritual growth

Teaching Methods:

  • Group work and guided discovery

  • Practical exercises and simulations

  • Daily reading & literacy sessions

  • Christian values integrated into lessons

Outcome:

Learners become confident readers, effective communicators, and curious thinkers ready to transition into Upper Primary.

Overview

Upper Primary deepens learners’ academic abilities, leadership, independence, and personal responsibility. Lessons are more detailed and involve extensive practice, research, project work, and talent development.

Subjects & Learning Areas:

  • English

  • Kiswahili

  • Mathematics

  • Science & Technology

  • Social Studies

  • CRE

  • Agriculture

  • Home Science

  • Physical & Health Education

  • Music & Arts

  • ICT & Digital Skills

Key Focus:

  • Applying CBE competencies in real-life situations

  • Developing leadership and teamwork skills

  • Building communication and decision-making abilities

  • Strengthening moral and spiritual character

  • Preparing learners for the Junior School transition

Learning Approach:

  • Project-based learning

  • Research and presentations

  • Peer collaboration

  • Practical experiments and demonstrations

  • Digital learning tools

Outcome:

By Grade 6, learners are well-prepared for Junior Secondary, equipped with strong academics, character, and practical skills.

Overview

As a Christian school, spiritual growth is an essential part of our academic program. We intentionally weave faith-based teachings into daily routines to shape values, character, and purpose.

Our Spiritual Activities Include:

  • Morning Devotions: Scripture, prayer, and songs to begin the day

  • Bible Club: Weekly group activities, stories, memory verses

  • CRE Lessons: Age-appropriate Christian teachings

  • Character Development: Honesty, kindness, responsibility, integrity

  • Sunday School Style Activities: Worship, lessons & songs (select days)

  • Service & Compassion Projects: Environmental clean-ups, giving drives

Outcome:

Learners develop strong moral foundations, respect for others, empathy, gratitude, and faith—qualities they carry into adulthood.

Overview

We offer a well-rounded co-curricular program designed to nurture learners’ talents, build life skills, and encourage creativity, discipline, and critical thinking. Our activities are integrated into the school experience to support holistic development beyond the classroom.

Our Co-Curricular Activities Include:

Karate(Compulsory): Builds discipline, confidence, focus, and self-defense skills

Chess(Compulsory): Enhances strategic thinking, problem-solving, and concentration

Swimming (Compulsory): Promotes fitness, water safety, and confidence

Home Science: Practical life skills including cooking, hygiene, and home management

Coding: Introduces digital skills, logical thinking, and creativity in technology

Outcome:

Learners develop confidence, teamwork, resilience, and practical life skills. They become well-rounded individuals equipped with both academic knowledge and real-world abilities essential for future success.

Overview

Our assessment approach follows the CBE competency-based evaluation, focusing on continuous, holistic growth rather than one-time exams.

How We Assess Learners:

1. Continuous Assessment (CA)

  • Daily observation

  • Classwork & participation

  • Practical activities & demonstrations

  • Projects and group tasks

  • Digital literacy tasks

  • Behavior & values assessment

2. Weekly Evaluations

  • Literacy and numeracy exercises

  • Oral assessments

  • Short quizzes/tests

3. Term Assessments

  • CBE-based structured assessments

  • Practical exams

  • Applied learning projects

4. Spiritual & Character Assessment

  • Behavior tracking

  • Class conduct

  • Respect, responsibility, empathy

Reporting to Parents:

  • Weekly communication through diaries or WhatsApp class groups

  • Mid-term progress updates

  • End-term report cards with academic, social, and spiritual feedback

  • Parent-teacher meetings every term

  • Individual learner conferences where needed

Outcome:

Parents stay informed, teachers offer targeted support, and learners grow with confidence.

LEARN AND SHINE
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start in Learning?
Little Pearls School is a Christian-based CBE primary school in Mwihoko, Githurai, offering PP1 to Grade 6 education
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