Reception
Reception is the Zambian equivalent of Kindergarten.
We currently have fifteen students between the ages of four and six in our reception class.
As most of the students only know Bemba, the local language, the class is taught both in Bemba and English.
The emphases of the reception class are:
We currently have fifteen students between the ages of four and six in our reception class.
As most of the students only know Bemba, the local language, the class is taught both in Bemba and English.
The emphases of the reception class are:
- Basic English vocabulary
- Numbers and letters
- Personal hygiene and safety
- How to participate in a structured class setting
Grade one
We currently have fifteen students between the ages of six and seven in our Grade One class.
The class is taught in English and Bemba to help grow the students' vocabulary while fostering opportunities for learning.
The emphases of the Grade One class are:
The Grade One class is full of life and energy! Half of the class were in the Reception class at KCS last year, while the other half are brand-new students from the communities surrounding Kafakumba. They all love learning, whether the lesson is about traditions around the world or counting by 5!
The class is taught in English and Bemba to help grow the students' vocabulary while fostering opportunities for learning.
The emphases of the Grade One class are:
- Beginning reading skills
- Expanding English vocabulary and grammar skills
- Early math concepts
- Personal hygiene and safety
The Grade One class is full of life and energy! Half of the class were in the Reception class at KCS last year, while the other half are brand-new students from the communities surrounding Kafakumba. They all love learning, whether the lesson is about traditions around the world or counting by 5!
GRADE TWo
We currently have fifteen students between the ages of seven and nine in our Grade Two class.
The class is taught in English, with Bemba being used to create a link between their native vocabulary and English.
The emphases of the Grade Two class are:
- Expanding reading skills
- Growing English vocabulary and grammar skills
- Introducing advanced math concepts
- Personal hygiene and safety
The Grade Two class love their school, especially their new classroom! Eight of the fifteen students have been at the school since it first opened its doors as a preschool. Since then, they've grown a lot, learned a lot, and have been loved a lot. This year they have been discovering a new-found love of reading!
GRADE THREE
We currently have fifteen students in our Grade Three class. The class is taught in English, with Bemba being used to create a link between their native vocabulary and English.
The emphases of the Grade Three class are:
- Expanding reading skills through chapter books
- Growing English vocabulary and grammar skills
- Introducing advanced math concepts including multiplication and division
- Personal hygiene and safety
Most of the Grade Three class has been a part of Kafakumba School since Reception. They are an energetic and enthusiastic group. They enjoy learning and are working hard to master the skills in grade three. They enjoy hands on activities and especially reading chapter books.
GRADE FOUR
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GRADE FIVE
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