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Kenya, Nairobi
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Uniforms are compulsory. The list covers boys and girls from PP1 to Upper VI, including shirts, trousers/skirts, ties, caps, blazers, fleece jackets, stockings, and sportswear; all items must be the correct colour and pattern and clearly marked with the pupil's name. Uniforms are available from Animet Ltd.
Lunches are provided; per-term charges are: Playgroup 19,000; Pre-Prep Unit (PP1–PP3) 21,000; Preparatory School (FI–UVI) 25,000. An ambulance service (AAR) fee is 1,000 per term.
The school operates a house system; house captains arrange Friday morning devotions and review progress by each house. House Assemblies use the Book of Common Prayer with set Scripture readings.
The school was founded in 1950 by Hugh Massie-Blomfield. It remained in the Massie-Blomfield family for decades, with Jean and then Anthony Massie-Blomfield; it is now steered by a board of directors.
Cavina School is a British-curriculum preparatory school for children aged two to 13, on a leafy Kilimani campus in Nairobi. Founded in 1950, it sits on spacious grounds with natural ecosystems and a well-equipped science laboratory. The school is divided into Pre-prep and Prep and follows the British framework, culminating in the Common Entrance exam in the final year with eight core subjects: Mathematics, English, French, Science, British History, Geography, Scripture, and Latin. English is central, with language and literature taught to all pupils. By age 13, pupils study three languages and undertake independent projects and broader learning experiences. Facilities include a modern music school with dedicated rooms and ensembles, and extensive sports facilities, including a 25-metre pool and cricket facilities. The Cavina mission is rooted in a God-honouring Christian philosophy, and the program emphasizes outdoor expeditions and a wide range of clubs and service opportunities.
