Upper Primary
Also referred to as the Middle school education. With grades 4, 5 and 6 covering three years. At the end of Grade 6, this is the end of Primary Level learning.
Grades 4,5 & 6
Upper Primary at The Blue Bell Academy
A three year program where learners are exposed to a broad curriculum and given an opportunity for exploration and experimentation, part of middle school. This level of education covers ages 9 to age 11 years. There shall be formative and national assessment to assess learning outcome.
Learning Areas
The following will be the Learning Areas:
- English
- Kiswahili
- Home Science
- Agriculture
- Science and Technology
- Mathematics
- Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE)
- Creative Arts
- Physical and Health Education
- Social Studies
- OPTIONAL: Foreign Languages (Arabic, French, German, Mandarin)
NB:
- ICT will be cross cutting in all subjects.
- Pertinent and contemporary issues and life skills will be mainstreamed in all Subjects.
- A pastoral program of instruction will be conducted once a week.
Learning Outcomes
By end of middle school, the learner should be able to:
- Apply literacy, numeracy skills and logical thinking appropriately in self-express
- Communicate effectively in diverse contexts.
- Demonstrate social skills, and spiritual and moral values for peaceful co-existence.
- Explore, manipulate, manage and conserve the environment effectively for learning and sustainable developme
- Practice hygiene, appropriate sanitation and nutrition to promote health.
- Demonstrate ethical behaviour and exhibit good citizenship as a civic responsibility.
- Demonstrate appreciation of the country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage for harmonious co-existence.
- Manage pertinent and contemporary issues in society effectively.
- Apply digital literacy skills appropriately for communication and learning