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Raphela Junior School — Nurture Excellence for Greatness

Academics

Primary

All of our children are offered a varied curriculum which will prepare them for life in the 21st century. The younger children follow the Early Childhood Care Development curriculum; the older children, while borrowing best international practices, follow the Ministry of Education and Sports’ Ugandan national curriculum.

  • National curriculum

    Uganda’s primary curriculum, enriched with best international practice.

  • Daily circle time

    Confidence, scripture and public speaking every morning.

  • School and home

    Parents and teachers working in partnership.

Circle time

We believe in nurturing not just the academic growth but also the spiritual and personal growth of our students. Our daily Circle Time is one of the ways we ensure that every student is given a platform to grow holistically.

During Circle Time, students from different streams represent their classes by introducing themselves, sharing a scripture from the Bible and exchanging greetings. This exercise instils confidence in our students and encourages them to develop their public speaking skills. Fellow students serve as judges, verifying whether the shared scripture is correct — it is heartwarming to see our learners cheering on their peers, appreciating their effort and building each other up.

Our teachers also use this time to discuss the theme of the week and encourage our students on their journey through life. Our values of love, respect, excellence and integrity are deeply ingrained in everything we do, and Circle Time is no exception.

Pupils standing in their class circles during morning circle time in the school courtyard
Circle time in the courtyard — each class gathers in its own circle.

Primary One and Two — aerobics on Tuesday morning

We prioritise the physical and mental wellbeing of our students. Every Tuesday morning, our Primary One and Two learners participate in an invigorating aerobics session led by our experienced and dedicated teachers.

Aerobics is a great way to start the day: it helps to increase blood flow, improve cardiovascular health and enhance mood and energy levels. Our teachers lead the students through a series of fun and engaging exercises that promote physical fitness and coordination.

We believe that physical activity is an essential component of a well-rounded education, and our aerobics sessions are just one of the many ways we encourage our students to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.

Pupils in their house-colour t-shirts with arms raised during Tuesday morning aerobics in the courtyard
Tuesday morning aerobics — Primary One and Two warm up the day.

School and home, working together

Our aim is to provide an education which enables all children to succeed and be the best they possibly can be, and to prepare them for secondary school and the world of work.

We recognise children as unique individuals with specific talents and needs, and aim to provide rich and exciting experiences that promote an enduring love of learning and high levels of success for every child. We believe that children learn most effectively when school and parents work together in partnership — and that children should play a part, by taking responsibility for their own learning.

Pupils crowded around a table watching their teacher during a hands-on science dissection lesson
A hands-on science lesson — pupils gather close to see for themselves.

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