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Junior School · Approx. 13 years

Grade 8

Exploring strengths and interests

Grade Overview

About Grade 8

Grade 8 deepens learning across all areas, with more independent projects, practical science and growing career awareness.

Teachers

Junior School is taught by specialist subject teachers, with a class teacher and career-guidance mentor supporting each learner.

Grade 8

Learning & Development

01

Career Awareness

Career talks, mentorship and self-discovery activities help learners connect their strengths to future careers.

02

Digital Literacy

Learners build typing, research, data-handling and online-safety skills.

Curriculum

Learning Areas

Aligned to the KICD Competency-Based Education curriculum designs.

English
Kiswahili / Kenyan Sign Language
Mathematics
Religious Education (CRE / IRE / HRE)
Social Studies
Integrated Science
Pre-Technical Studies
Agriculture & Nutrition
Creative Arts & Sports

Core Competencies

What Learners Develop

Communication and CollaborationCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingCreativity and ImaginationCitizenshipDigital LiteracyLearning to LearnSelf-Efficacy

Learning Activities

  • Integrated Science investigations and practicals
  • Pre-Technical Studies projects — drawing, tools and safety
  • Creative Arts & Sports — music, drama, visual arts and games
  • Debates, presentations and research
  • Digital literacy: research, typing, presentations and online safety

Projects

  • Agriculture & Nutrition kitchen garden
  • Science innovation model
  • Career day research presentation

Assessment Approach

Learners are assessed through projects, practical work, portfolios, class assessments and school-based assessments administered by KNEC. These results, together with interests and career guidance, inform Senior School pathway placement after Grade 9.

Clubs & Sports

Co-curricular activities that help Grade 8 learners discover and grow their talents.

Chess ClubScience & Innovation ClubICT ClubDebate & Public SpeakingJournalismFootball, volleyball, netball and athletics

Gallery

Grade 8 in Pictures

Parent Resources

How you can support your child in Grade 8.

  • Read with your child daily and talk about the stories
  • Support projects and take-home activities without doing them for your child
  • Check the school calendar and attend parents' meetings and academic clinics
  • Keep in touch with the class teacher via the school office or WhatsApp
  • Talk with your child about their interests, strengths and dream careers
  • Attend pathway guidance sessions in Grade 9
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