Our curriculum was specially designed to combine the strengths of the Kenyan, British and Montessori approaches. It prioritises developing pupils’ literacy and numeracy and verbal skills, while giving plenty of room for creativity and exploration. We have also ensured that our teaching is culturally and locally relevant to the children. Testimony to its efficacy, our learners always made us proud during their interviews for primary school!

Emotional intelligence is about a person’s ability to recognise, understand and express their emotions, as well as to respond appropriately to the emotions of others. Our ‘EQ’ programme was initiated at the end of 2016 and has brought tremendous results. In addition to becoming more confident, kind and thoughtful, our pupils are now able to resolve conflicts with little or no help from an adult.

We believe that every child has gifts that need to be discovered and developed, which is why Oasis gives plenty of opportunities for children to engage in performing and creative arts. Art activities have helped to make learning real, whilst also allowing pupils to express their thoughts and individuality. Our children love singing, dancing and drama so much that we now host an annual Talent Show to display their talents to the parent community.

Oasis Kindergarten helps children to know and relate with their creator at an early age, as stipulated in the spiritual rights of the child. In order to lay a sure spiritual foundation, the school has committed an hour every Friday to religious activities. As well as singing Christian songs and listening to stories from the Bible, pupils learn about other religions and grow to appreciate the different beliefs of others.

Every day, our teachers are mindful of pupils’ health and are conscious to check their temperatures, observe their mood and emotions, and ask questions about how they feel. They also take note of any behavioural problems and highlight them during the termly Parent Teacher Consultations. In addition, health visitors from a local clinic come to the school regularly to keep on track with the recommended schedule for deworming and vaccinations.

Officers from the Kenya Scouts Association come to Oasis every week to engage our pupils in Scouting activities. Scouting aids children in achieving their full potential in character, discipline and citizenship. Our learners are always excited to join Scouts and push their parents to buy the complete scout uniform!

Many of our children do not receive regular daily meals at home. We serve them porridge in the morning, fresh fruit and a hot lunch every day. Our food is healthy, nutritionally balanced and hygienically prepared. It tastes delicious too – we have never had any complaints!

Physical Education is an important activity in the early years. It fosters physical, mental, emotional and social development in young children. Oasis upholds this fact by allocating Fridays for an extended time of outdoor play and physical exercises.

Oasis Kindergarten offers the best pre-school environment in the whole of Kibera! It is a beautiful green space, defined by cleanliness, warmth, fun and security. Our pupils are integral in its up-keep, helping to plant trees, water flowers and pick up rubbish. Due to our wonderful environment, Oasis experiences a huge demand for new in-takes every year.

Oasis seeks to give children the chance to interact with nature and be exposed to things outside of their familiar surroundings. Our school trips aid in this, helping learners to appreciate their rich cultural and environmental heritage. Over the past few years, our children have visited the Nairobi National Park, Nairobi National Museums and The Mamba village.