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STEMROBO: Robotics, Coding & AI is offered as an after-school activity. Little Einsteins (STEM) is offered as an after-school activity. The Kenton Award brings together all aspects of the co-curriculum under one umbrella and rewards pupils for their efforts and engagement across a range of different areas. The Life Skills Activities in the afternoon promote confidence, initiative and independence, and are linked to the Kenton Award record for the year.
Arts subjects include Design & Technology, Music and Drama as part of the curriculum. The Extras include CrEd (Performing Arts) and Photography to develop creative expression, with LAMDA and Lego also offered as after-school options. After-school offerings expand opportunities for creative development through theatre, music, visual arts and design activities. The Arts program is complemented by drama and music offerings and related creative clubs.
Recent trips include a choir trip to Germany, reflecting international cultural exposure. Junior trips include visits to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage and art galleries in Nairobi, broadening cultural understanding. The Wider Horizons programme undertaken by Year 8 pupils provides a progressive set of experiences linked to personal growth. Travelling experiences linked to curriculum and culture are part of Kenton's co-curricular education.
After-school Extras offer a wide range of clubs, including Karate, Taekwondo, Chess, Golf, Lego, Little Einsteins (STEM), Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Photography, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby, STEMROBO: Robotics, Coding & AI, LAMDA and CrEd (Performing Arts), and Fencing. Sessions run from 3:45–4:45pm, Monday to Thursday. The Extras programme nurtures curiosity, confidence and creativity outside the classroom.
Charity and Outreach is a Life Skills Activity in the Afternoon. The Kenton Award links co-curricular activities to personal growth and records, including charity involvement. The Pastoral Care network supports the community through Wellbeing and Wellness sessions, and promotes a caring ethos with assemblies, a School Council and a Listening Team.
The Kenton Award promotes leadership skills and the importance of teamwork and effective communication. The award culminates in Head Boy, Head Girl and Prefect appointments, and Year 8 follows a Life Skills programme for senior school entry. The House System fosters leadership development through House Captains and peer mentoring, and the School Council enables pupils to develop leadership skills.
The Wellbeing programme provides weekly Wellbeing sessions and Friday Wellness sessions to support mental health and resilience. Core values of honesty, courage, respect and kindness underpin pastoral care. The Pastoral Care network includes a school doctor and nurses to support learners' health and happiness.
Kenton College Preparatory School is a co-educational British-curriculum prep school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving ages 3 to 13. The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum, with subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Kiswahili, Religious Studies, Art, Design Technology, Music and PE, with French from Year 4. Languages taught include Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin, with specialist teachers for some subjects. Year 8 pupils have earned scholarships to next schools, with over 85% achieving A*-B in English Common Entrance since 2018. The 35-acre campus houses the Davies Music Gallery, two computing labs, a Design & Technology studio, an Art Room with pottery wheels, two libraries, and a wellness centre. Sports facilities include four grass pitches, an eight-lane pool, AstroTurf, three tennis courts and cricket nets; a Sports Hall is forthcoming. After-school clubs include STEM, performing arts, languages and leadership, with the Kenton Award underpinning development and growth.
