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Guided by the Uganda National Curriculum (NCDC), we combine quality academics, practical skills, and moral values to develop well-rounded learners.
Framework
Curriculum Offered
Claire Junior School follows the Uganda National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) thematic and subject based curriculum for all classes from Nursery through Primary Seven (P.7). The curriculum is designed to develop the child holistically, cognitively, socially, physically, morally, and spiritually in line with the national education goals.
- Curriculum Framework: NCDC (Uganda) – Thematic (Lower Primary) & Subject-Based (Upper Primary)
- Examining Body: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)
- Key Exit Examination: Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) - P.7
- Language of Instruction: English (primary), local language support in lower classes
Class Structure
Subjects Offered Per Level
- Learning area1 (Social Development)
- Learning area 2 (Our Environment)
- Learning area 3 (Healthy Habits)
- Learning area 4 (Mathematical Concepts)
- Learning area 5 (English, Reading & Writing)
- Literacy (Reading & Writing)
- Numeracy
- Religious Education
- Local Language
- Creative Performance Arts (CPA)
- Physical Education
- Computer Lessons
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Religious Education (CRE / IRE)
- Local Language (Runyoro / Rutooro or as applicable)
- Computer Studies (where applicable)
Teaching & Assessment Approach
At Claire Junior School, we believe that every child learns best through active participation, encouragement, and personalized support. Our learner-centred teaching approach places pupils at the heart of the learning process, creating engaging classroom experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and a genuine love for learning.
By combining instruction with continuous assessment and practical experiences, we ensure that every learner develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel academically and in everyday life.
Our teaching and assessment approach includes:
- Learner Centred Teaching – Interactive, activity-based lessons that encourage participation, collaboration, problem-solving, and independent thinking.
- Continuous Assessment – Regular quizzes, oral recitations, class exercises, and assignments to monitor progress and provide timely feedback.
- Termly Examinations – Comprehensive end-of-term assessments that evaluate learning outcomes and guide academic improvement.
- Practical Learning Resources – The use of charts, models, teaching aids, and hands-on materials to make learning engaging, meaningful, and easier to understand.
- Individualised Support – Personal attention and remedial lessons for pupils who require additional guidance, ensuring that every learner progresses at their own pace.
- Life Skills Development – Integration of practical skills such as basket weaving, rope making, soap making, baking, bread making, and chapati preparation to foster creativity, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship.
- Holistic Child Development – Equal emphasis on academic achievement, discipline, moral values, leadership, teamwork, communication, and personal responsibility to prepare learners for lifelong success.