Grade 1 to Grade 6. Building Knowledge, Skills & Competence.
Our Primary School curriculum provides a structured progression from Grade 1 through Grade 6, building learners' knowledge and skills across the Lower and Upper Primary stages.
Learners develop foundations in literacy and numeracy in the early grades before progressing into a broader range of learning areas in Upper Primary.
A curriculum that grows with the learner.
The Primary School programme is organised into two stages, with learning areas and expectations becoming progressively broader and more specialised.
Lower Primary
The foundation stage of Primary School, with strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, environmental understanding, creative development and values.
Upper Primary
Learners build on their foundations while engaging with a wider range of subjects including Science & Technology, Social Studies and Agriculture.
Strong foundations begin here.
Lower Primary focuses on developing essential literacy and numeracy skills while helping learners understand their environment and express themselves through creative activities.
English
Developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and language skills.
Kiswahili
Developing communication, reading, writing and appreciation of Kiswahili.
Mathematics
Building number sense, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving foundations.
Environmental Activities
Helping learners understand themselves, their surroundings and the natural environment.
Creative Activities
Developing creativity and expression through practical and artistic activities.
Religious Education
Age-appropriate religious and values-based learning according to the programme offered.
Indigenous Language
Supporting language development and appreciation of local linguistic and cultural heritage.
Learning Skills
Learners develop habits that support participation, collaboration and independent learning.
Building confident communicators.
Language learning plays a central role throughout Primary School, with learners developing the ability to listen, speak, read and write with increasing confidence and accuracy.
English
Developing oral communication, reading, writing, comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.
Kiswahili
Developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and effective communication in Kiswahili.
Indigenous & Other Languages
Opportunities for indigenous and selected additional languages are provided within the curriculum framework where applicable.
From number foundations to mathematical reasoning.
Mathematics develops progressively throughout Grade 1–6, helping learners build conceptual understanding, mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
A broader and deeper curriculum.
In Upper Primary, learners build on the foundations established in Grades 1–3 while engaging with a wider range of learning areas and increasingly complex concepts.
English
Language development, reading, writing, comprehension, grammar and communication.
Kiswahili
Progressive development of Kiswahili language, communication, reading and writing.
Mathematics
Developing mathematical knowledge, reasoning and problem-solving at an increasingly advanced level.
Science & Technology
Developing understanding of scientific ideas, technology and the world through investigation.
Social Studies
Learning about people, communities, society, citizenship and the world around us.
Agriculture
Introducing learners to agriculture, practical skills and relationships between people, food and the environment.
Creative Arts
Developing creativity and expression through artistic and practical activities.
Religious Education
Values-based and religious learning according to the programme offered by the school.
Additional Languages
Indigenous and selected foreign languages may be offered within the applicable curriculum framework.
Asking questions. Investigating. Understanding.
Science and Technology in Upper Primary provides opportunities for learners to develop understanding through observation, investigation, practical activities and application of knowledge.
Learning through practical engagement.
Agriculture in Upper Primary introduces learners to practical knowledge and skills connected to food, farming, the environment and responsible use of resources.
Making space for creativity.
Creative Arts provides opportunities for learners to develop artistic skills, imagination and expression through practical activities.
Visual Art
Drawing, painting, design and visual expression.
Craft
Developing practical creativity through materials and making.
Music
Developing musical awareness, rhythm and expression.
Performance
Building confidence through creative presentation and participation.
Preparing learners for a digital world.
Digital literacy is developed progressively through appropriate use of technology to support learning, communication, research and problem-solving.
Six grades. A continuous learning journey.
Each grade builds on the knowledge and competencies developed in the previous stage, supporting progression throughout Primary School.
Establishing Foundations
Building core literacy, numeracy, communication and classroom learning skills.
Strengthening Skills
Developing greater fluency and confidence in foundational learning areas.
Consolidating Foundations
Strengthening core knowledge and preparing for the broader Upper Primary programme.
Broadening Learning
Introduction to the broader Upper Primary range of learning areas and concepts.
Developing Depth
Building greater subject knowledge, application, reasoning and independence.
Preparing for the Next Stage
Consolidating Primary School learning and preparing learners for transition into Junior School.
Preparing learners for the next stage.
Grade 6 brings together the knowledge, skills and competencies developed throughout Primary School.
The curriculum supports learners as they prepare for the transition from Primary School into Junior School.
A Strong Foundation for the Future.
Explore the Grade 1–6 Primary School experience at MM Shah & MV Shah Academy and discover a curriculum designed to support learners throughout their Primary School journey.
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