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Pre-Primary
Comprising of Kindergarten,
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Lower Primary
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Progression to the
next level based assessments evaluations. -
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Upper Primary
Grades 4, 5, and 6, learners are assessed
by KNEC at the 6th for Junior School. -
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Junior School
Comprising of Grades 7, 8 and 9.
Literacy
Literacy is the backbone of all core subjects, we ensure we incorporate all literacy components to align to the Kenyan Competence Based Curriculum (CBC). We use the British Jolly phonics and Jolly grammar literacy curriculum from Crèche to Grade 9.
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness with the British Jolly Phonics curriculum
Our phonics programme for teaching students’ sounds, blends, speech in English is used throughout the school academic year.
Individualized Learning support (ILS)
Our ILS ensure a struggling student is assisted in the area of weakness, be it dyslexia, dyscalculia or dysgraphia by offering support. We use the Jolly phonics extra talking pen program for struggling readers.
Guided Reading Program
Twice per week, students receive instructions in reading and comprehension using Guided Reading Programme. We use the Jolly Readers, Harcourt Readers, Oxford Tree readers, Lady Birds Readers and Janet and John Readers.
Literacy Center
Our literacy center with different literacy activities including: grammar, word work, computer based learning. We also have a library filled with age appropriate books.
Handwriting
We incorporate activities that strengthen fine motor muscles, teach handwriting through mediums, exposing them to letter play, encouraging correct pencil grip. The 4ps of handwriting:
Grasp - Formation - Legibility - Pacing.
Reading - Drop Everything And Read (DEAR)
Each school day, we run on a rolling rota, DEAR giving every learner 15-minutes to just sit and read, in a quiet, calm environment conducive to reading. Through DEAR, reading becomes a habitual and consistent act.
Grammar and Spelling
We use the Jolly Phonics grammar books and spelling programme from kindergarten to Grade 6.
Writers Workshop
We incorporate writer’s workshop lesson focused on building students skills in independent writing where they share their writing with others.
Mathematics
Mathematics and Numeracy are fundamental in the Olivine School academic model.
Cognitively Guided Instruction
This approach allows students to solve word problems using a strategy of their choice, then explain their thinking to the class thus building problem solving skills and critical thinking.
Maths Center
We ensure students use blended computer programs in the digital lab, engaging in independent math's practice. Structured and progressive learning pathways equipping students with the most effective way to develop mathematical knowledge.