Student Support & Pastoral Care

School Community

It is important that whilst within our School environment, learners feel safe as this enables them to fully explore their education and develop healthy relationships with others. We aim to support all school community members in collaboration with their families. At our international school in Nairobi, we recognise that children can only achieve their potential if they are happy and secure.

Student Well-being

Form tutors and class teachers monitor all aspects of daily progress, while Heads of Year work alongside educators. Heads of Year may attend parent-teacher meetings to offer insight into student progress and help designate year groups into bands to reflect students' academic abilities. They also oversee general educational practices.

All staff members aim to support our student community. However, occasionally, children may require the assistance of the School Counselling Team. Counsellors advocate for student well-being and offer academic, social, emotional, and personal guidance.

Homework

At the Preparatory level, regular homework tasks are set to ensure learners effectively balance academic progress and free time at home. Homework will increase as children progress through school, and students of all age groups are expected to complete additional at-home activities. At the Secondary level, private study is a vital element of education, especially prior to examinations.

Assessment

Internal and formal assessments serve four main purposes.
1. They indicate pupil achievement and help us decide on personalised learning objectives.
2. Assessment outcomes help us identify each pupil's strengths and opportunities for growth.
3. Overall performance offers an indication of streaming placements in core subjects.
4. Assessment results enable teachers to judge the effectiveness of each course and evaluate the breadth and depth of coverage taught during a specific period or topic.

Teachers use a wide range of methods to assess student performance. In addition to assessment results, teachers also refer to performance in homework, classwork, research projects, field trips, practical work, and discussions to determine student progress.

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