Curriculum

The Ugandan Curriculum set by the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) and examined by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) at Primary Seven level is what Minerva school follows.In the lower Primary section (P.1- P.3), we run the Thematic Curriculum which was introduced by the Ministry of Education & Sports some years ago with literacy and numeracy as its cornerstones.We aim to put our children at the centre of their own learning and place great emphasis on nurturing skills and attitudes such as resourcefulness, resilience and co-operation. We recognise the importance of making learning irresistible, meaningful and memorable

Reception

Children in Reception follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum which covers the six areas of learning:

• • Personal, social and emotional development

  • Communication, language and literacy

  • Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy

  • Knowledge and understanding of the world

  • Physical development

  • Creative development

The curriculum provided during this vital part of your child’s early education provides the foundation upon which all other learning is based. We want your child to enjoy coming to school, to be enthusiastic about learning, and develop the confidence to ask questions and find out about the world around them.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten school focuses on developing language, numerical and motor skills. The children are introduced to the world of words, forms, dimensions, colours and texture, and sound and rhythm. All activities are designed to make learning a delightful experience.

Primary

This consists of Primary classes I to VII. The syllabus followed is as per National curriculum. Activity-driven teaching strategies go hand in hand with chalk-and-talk methods. Periodical oral and written evaluations and assessments are conducted. Promotions are based on CCA (Comprehensive Continuous Assessment). Two sessions per week are assigned for sports and games. Inputs in arts and craft, music and drama are also imparted.