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The Pre-primary and Primary Department
This department has two units; the Early Childhood Development (ECD) and the Primary Unit.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
ECD caters for development of curriculum for children under 6 years of age. This unit collaborates with non-government organizations in developing, producing, disseminating programmes. Learning Framework translated Into different languages; The local languages covered Include: Luganda, Lusoga, Runyoro/ Rutooro, Runyankole/Rukiga, Lubwisi, Lukhonzo, Alur, Lugbara, Langi, Acholi, Leb-thur akirimJong, Pokot, Ateso, Kumam and Dhapadhola.
Radio cassettes for these languages have also been produced.
Primary
This unit is responsible for all learning programmes of children P.1 to P.7. The Thematic Curriculum has been developed for P.1 to P.3. Focus is on improving pupils' performance levels in literacy, numeracy and life skills. The policy recommends the use of local language as a medium of Instruction and that English be taught as a subject. For P.4 to P.7, the local language selected by the school authority is taught as a subject.
The medium of Instruction Is English language.
From P.4 to P.7, the curriculum is arranged in subjects as follows: English, Kiswahili (optional) Local Languages (optional) Agriculture and Integrated Production Skills, Social Studies, Religious Studies, Mathematics; Integrated Sciences Information Communication Technology, Performing Arts and Physical Education(PAPE)
Contemporary areas like Road Safety Education have also been incorporated Into the syllabus to equip learners with knowledge value and skills necessary for their safety while on the road. |
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