CBC NEW REFORMS

Starting in January 2024, several educational reforms will be implemented:

1. The classrooms currently used for class 8 will accommodate Grade 8 students in 2024.

2. The term “secondary” will be replaced with “Junior School” from the upcoming academic year.

3. To maintain uniformity, all headteachers will ensure that the school uniform remains the same. This uniform policy applies from PP1 to Grade 9, reflecting a single administrative approach.

4. Headteachers are explicitly instructed not to request parents to purchase new uniforms for Grade 7 students who are currently in Grade 6.

5. The updated list of compulsory subjects includes:
– English
– Kiswahili
– Mathematics
– Integrated Science
– Social Studies
– Business Studies
– Agriculture
– Pre-Technical and Pre-Career Studies
– Religious Education

6. Under the optional subjects category, students must choose one subject from the following:
– Home Science
– Computer Science

7. All students are required to participate in Physical Education (P.E) to support the development of their psychomotor skills.

These reforms will be effective from January 2024, reshaping the educational landscape.