The Aga Khan Nursery School, Makerere

The School is committed to providing an atmosphere where all children have an equal opportunity to learn, think, feel, do, explore, discover and work to the best of their ability in all areas of the curriculum.

Curriculum

The school offers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for both the National and international streams. EYFS is a framework aiming to provide useful advice and detailed information on supporting children’s learning, development and welfare.

The principles which guide the work of all the Early Years practitioners are grouped into four themes: a unique child; positive relationships; an enabling environment; and learning and development.

Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities

The School encourages extra-curricular activities that enrich a child’s learning experience and skills. To this end, a wide variety of sports and extra-curricular activities are available.

Students can participate in afternoon clubs and activities including Tae Kwon Do, Music, Dance and Drama, Sports, Ballet, Cookery and Computer Club, Busy Bee which includes various Science experiments. This programme is optional for children aged between 4 - 6 years.

In addition, there is an annual Sports Day. Swimming and Physical Education is integrated in the School curriculum. While swimming is optional (with additional fees), weekly physical education lessons are mandatory for all students.

Educational Philosophy

One of the school's philosophies is to ensure holistic learning within the context of a stimulating, challenging and caring environment, one which respects and celebrates a child's interests, talents and differences.

The School is committed to providing an atmosphere where all children have an equal opportunity to learn, think, feel, do, explore, discover and work to the best of their ability in all areas of the curriculum. The entire school staff endeavours to see that the children excel to the best of their ability so that they can meet or exceed expectations.