Program Information
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We are dedicated to providing a program for every child that meets his/her needs for physical, mental, social, emotional development. We believe that every child is special and unique. It is a privilege to provide this place where your child will feel loved and valued as he/she interacts with classmates and teachers. Our entire staff desires to model excellence and integrity. It is our hope that your child will leave our school equipped with a life-long love of learning and the skills to pursue their dreams.
OUR PROGRAM
At Oyana, we create individualized plans for each child and teach academic subjects in ability groupings. This allows us to have mixed-age classes while giving instructions at students’ own levels, ensuring they are challenged at the right pace. Our students experience peer learning in a new way because they have older and younger children learning with them. Children can join at any point in the school year as our curriculum is skills-based and not content-based. Children spend 2 years in one class. This allows for continuity of care and learning and prevents children from going through stressful transitions every year.
Term 3
2023
Term Opens
28 August
Term Closes
8 December
Half-term Break
09 October - 13 October
Term 1
2024
Term Opens
09 January
Term Closes
22 March
Half-term Break
12 - 16 February
Term 2
2024
Term Opens
15 April
Term Closes
5 July
Half-term Break
20 May - 24 May
Term 3
2024
Term Opens
26 August
Term Closes
6 December
Half-term Break
14 - 18 October
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We offer a range of extracurricular activities to enrich your child’s learning experience at Oyana School. We hire specialized teachers who are qualified and experienced in each of the following extracurricular areas.
- Art
- Music
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Drama
- Physical Education
Program
Rather than requiring students to adapt to the system, Oyana School’s system adapts to the students. Our school focuses on developing foundational social and academic skills, problem-solving, and community-building. We are dedicated to providing a program for every child that meets his/her needs for physical, mental, social, and emotional development. We believe that every child is special and unique. It is our privilege to provide a place where your child will feel loved and valued as they interact with their classmates and teachers.
Student : Teacher Ratios
Ages 4-5
1 Teacher per 10 students
Ages 6+
1 Teacher per 15 Students
Stream 1
Kiboko Class (Ages 4 - 5)
This class learns through play-based methods. Learners are exposed to pre-mathematics, pre-reading, and prewriting concepts while working on fine/gross motor and social/emotional skills. Their curriculum is structured through thematic learning schemes.
Stream 2
Twiga Class (Ages 5 - 7)
This class receives early phonics, reading, writing and mathematics instruction. Learners are beginning to explore scientific and geographic concepts. The curriculum has social/emotional learning themes throughout all areas. Learners will begin bringing homework
throughout the week.
Stream 3
Simba Class (Ages 7 - 10)
This class is reading, writing, and solving mathematical problems at higher levels. Learners have an integrated curriculum where they are using their math and reading skills across all subject areas such as science and demonstrate learning through projects. Learners begin working more independently and have opportunities to take on leadership roles. Learners may have increased homework and projects throughout the years in this class.
