ST. MARY'S PRIMARY & JUNIOR SCHOOL – ONGATA RONGAI
ST. MARY'S PRIMARY & JUNIOR SCHOOL – ONGATA RONGAI
At St. Mary’s School, our Academics Department is the heartbeat of teaching and learning. Guided by Catholic values and a commitment to excellence, our team works tirelessly to ensure that every learner receives quality education, personalized support, and opportunities to grow in knowledge and character. Our Teachers in Charge of Academics provide leadership, coordination, and oversight across all sections of the school. Their passion for teaching and dedication to learner success help us maintain the high standards that St. Mary’s is known for.
The Junior School Academic Lead provides oversight for upper primary classes, ensuring high academic standards, thorough exam preparation, and effective use of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Their leadership helps learners deepen understanding, sharpen problem-solving skills, and prepare for the academic challenges ahead.
The Lower School Academic Lead oversees curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and continuous assessment for early primary classes. They work closely with teachers to promote strong reading culture, numeracy development, creativity, and discipline.
Their dedicated supervision helps learners build the skills and attitudes necessary for academic growth and personal development.
Our Kindergarten Academic Lead ensures that our youngest learners build strong foundations for future learning. With a focus on early literacy, numeracy, play-based exploration, and faith formation, this role supports teachers in delivering a warm, engaging, and child-centered curriculum.
Their leadership ensures that every child begins their educational journey with confidence, joy, and curiosity.
This department encourages self-expression, talent development, and appreciation of beauty through music, drama, drawing, painting, and craft-making.
The ICT Department supports the use of technology in teaching and learning. Learners are introduced to digital tools, responsible internet use, and basic computer skills.
The Languages Department focuses on developing strong literacy and communication skills, which are the foundation of all learning. Through interactive lessons—reading, storytelling, discussions, and creative writing—learners build confidence in expressing themselves clearly and respectfully.
The Mathematics Department guides learners to develop numeracy, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Our approach emphasizes practical activities, real-life application, and inquiry-based learning.
PE focuses on fitness, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, and physical coordination. Learners participate in structured activities, games, athletics, and sports competitions.
This department equips learners with practical skills and early exposure to vocational pathways. Learners engage in hands-on work such as gardening, cooking basics, design, and simple technical tasks.
As a Catholic school, our Religious Education Department forms the spiritual foundation of our learners. Children learn Scripture, church teachings, moral values, prayer, and practical Christian living.
This department nurtures curiosity about the natural world while helping learners understand the role of science and technology in daily life. Lessons involve experiments, exploration, innovation, and environmental awareness.
This department helps learners understand society, culture, governance, and global responsibility. Life Skills focuses on values, decision-making, etiquette, emotional intelligence, and responsible citizenship.