THE POTTERHOUSE SCHOOL

 

THE POTTERHOUSE SCHOOL: Looking for a Christian school for your kid? Here we go, The Potterhouse is a Christian international day-school serving approximately 500 students from Kindergarten to Year 11 and was established in the year 2002 in Nairobi's Runda area.

The school has a kindergarten, primary and secondary following the British National Curriculum that prepares students for the IGCSE examinations.

IS THIS YOUR KID'S INTEREST? Coding, Music, Golf, Sign Language, Robotics? If your answer is Yes, then Potterhouse is the right school for them, though you will have to dig into your pocket deeper.

SCHOOL DIVISION

KEY STAGE 1- Kindergarten: The Early Years section caters for children aged 1.5 - 5 years, providing a carefully planned induction to the British National Curriculum divided into: -

• Peach Class: Comprises of 1.5 - 3 years old,

• Pear Class: Comprises of 3 - 4 years old,

• Melon Class: Comprises of 4 - 5 years old

KEY STAGE 2 - Primary: The school provides a stimulating learning environment that is bright, colorful, and well-resourced where the British National Curriculum's core subjects of Literacy, numeracy, and Science are taught. They consider a good command of the English language to be central to the whole process of education, communication, and future examination success

KEY STAGE 3 - High School: This commences with the one year Pre-IGCSE Year 9 program, leading into the two years of the IGCSE course during Year's 10 and 11. Upon successful completion of the IGCSE examinations, pupils can progress to take their AS and A-level courses in Year's 12 and 13 (which are currently not on offer at Potterhouse School) before moving on to universities across the globe

NOTABLE SERVICES

Monkeynastix: A physical education program that uses creativity and movement to achieve physical development goals for children ages 1-8 years. The session includes warm-up to music, stretch, and tone, and working with specialized, age-appropriate equipment

Coding: This entails programming where your kid will learn how to code through language levels. They will experience 12 coding puzzles – giving your first-time coders a basic introduction to important coding concepts like sequencing and loops. Kids will start with beginner levels to intermediate level and finally to the advanced levels.

Music: Their Music department is currently offering a variety of instrumental lessons at 12500 Kes, listed below with an option to contact the music club coordinator if the preferred is not listed,

Piano, Drum set, Violin, Voice, Guitar, Trombone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, and Recorder.

THE CLUBS: Charges per club is at an average of 10, 500 Kes, they include: - Taekwondo, Dance, Cookery Club, Chess Club, Robotics Club, Coding Club, Monkeynastix Club, Ballet Club, Skating Club, Beading Club, Swimming Club, Soccer Club, German Club, Wildlife and Environment, Junior Golf, Sign Language, Hair and Beauty, Drama Club, Tennis Club, Aviation Club, Media Club, Scouting Club, Bible Club, Library Club, Play Craft, Presidents Awards, Dolphin Swimming Club, Individual Music Lessons

Registration and Termly Fees in Kenyan Shillings

• Registration - 11, 500 (Once)

• Medical Emergency - (4, 500 per year)

• Horse Rides 1,800(Per Term)

• PTA 1,800(Per Term)

TUITION

• Peach - 70, 900 (Caution 10, 500)

• Pear - 77,900(Per Term) (Caution 11,500)

• Melon - 84,000(Per Term) (Caution 12,500)

• Year 1 - 142,900(Per Term) (Caution 20,500)

• Year 2 - 149,400(Per Term) (Caution 21,500)

• Year 3 - 158,600(Per Term) (Caution 22,000)

• Year 4 - 158,600(Per Term) (Caution 22,000)

• Year 5 - 169,500(Per Term) (Caution 23,500)

• Year 6 - 169,500(Per Term) (Caution 23,500)

• Year 7 - 206,800(Per Term) (Caution 29,000)

• Year 8 - 206,800(Per Term) (Caution 29,000)

• Year 9 - 225,100(Per Term) (Caution 31,500)

• Year 10 -225,100(Per Term) (Caution 31,500)

• Year 11 -352,300(Two Billing) (Caution 49,000)

LUNCHES

• Lunch Peach – Year 2 17,900(Per Term)

• Lunch Year 3- Year 6 19,900(Per Term)

• Lunch Year 7 – Year 9 21,000(Per Term)

• Lunch Year 10 – Year 12 22,100(Per Term)

Mission: To teach, train, and transform through educational expertise and Christ-like example, moulding and inspiring children to a life of excellence and impact.

YOU WANT TO WORK AT POTTERHOUSE? Here we go, the school seeks professionals who:

• Have a strong commitment to the life of Christ;

• Believe that they are called to serve the body of Christ as a teacher;

• Possess the interpersonal skills and teamwork spirit;

• Fluency and clarity in speaking and writing English;

• Committed to encouraging good discipline among the students' body;

• Provide a nurturing and caring environment for all students;

• Has the skills to stimulate critical thinking and inquiry in a classroom environment;

• Respects people’s differences and culture;

• Shows great enthusiasm for co-curricular activities;

• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Please e-mail your curriculum vitae as well as the academic and professional certificates to: hr@potterhouseschool.ac.ke