ST. MARY'S SCHOOL – ONGATA RONGAI
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL – ONGATA RONGAI
Welcome to the St. Mary’s Kindergarten, where every child’s learning journey begins with joy, curiosity, and love.
Our Early Years program provides a safe, caring, and faith-filled environment designed to nurture young minds and hearts. Guided by trained and compassionate teachers, we focus on helping children develop foundational skills through play, exploration, music, storytelling, creativity, and hands-on activities.
At this stage, we emphasize:
Early literacy and numeracy readiness
Social and emotional development
Moral and spiritual formation rooted in Catholic values
Fine and gross motor skills
Imagination, creativity, and confidence-building
Our goal is to ensure that each child feels loved, valued, and supported as they take their first steps into formal education.
The Lower School at St. Mary’s provides a strong academic base while nurturing character, discipline, and a love for learning. Children in this stage are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to understand the world, and our curriculum is designed to meet these needs with excellence and care.
Key features of our Lower School include:
A balanced curriculum integrating English, Mathematics, Kiswahili, Religious Education, Environmental Studies, and Creative Arts
Development of reading and comprehension skills
Introduction to structured learning routines
Values formation with an emphasis on respect, responsibility, and teamwork
Regular assessments to support individual growth
With dedicated teachers and a supportive environment, we help learners build the confidence and foundational skills needed for future academic success.
The Middle School at St. Mary’s bridges childhood and early adolescence, providing learners with the structure, guidance, and academic rigor they need during this important developmental phase. Our program supports intellectual growth, faith formation, and social-emotional maturity.
Middle School highlights:
A more specialized and enriched curriculum
Continued focus on literacy, numeracy, and scientific reasoning
Opportunities for learners to discover their interests and talents
Strengthening of personal responsibility, leadership, and moral decision-making
Participation in sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities
Preparation for the demands of upper primary education
We guide learners toward becoming disciplined, independent, and compassionate young people grounded in Christian values.
Our Junior School is a dynamic, future-focused environment that prepares learners for higher levels of academic engagement and personal responsibility. At this stage, students begin to sharpen critical thinking skills, deepen their understanding of key subjects, and grow in leadership and character.
Junior School qualities:
Competency-based learning tailored to individual strengths
Strong emphasis on Mathematics, Languages, Science, Social Studies, and Religious Education
Development of inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving skills
Active participation in clubs, sports, and community service
Mentorship that reinforces discipline, confidence, and Christian identity
Preparation for transition to upper school levels with academic and emotional readiness
Here, learners gain the skills and values that empower them to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.