Inspiring

creativity,
high achievement
and tenacity.
keep on moving
 Welcome to
the North
Green “The function of
education is to teach
one to think intensively
and to think critically.

School.
Intelligence plus
character - that is the
goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King Jr.

North Green is a new purpose- We hope that you will find this information about our
school both interesting and informative. After reading
built British curriculum school it you may like to find out more. Please contact us by
email or telephone to make an appointment.
set in the popular north
eastern suburbs of Kampala.
On completion the school will
Our Mission
To create a culture of challenge and achievement where
accommodate children from young people develop the focus, discipline and tenacity
to maintain a competitive edge in an ever changing
the age of 2.5 to 18 years, world.
with a self-contained early
years unit and well-planned Our Vision
primary, secondary school We develop high achievers who take independent
responsibility for their learning and for all aspects of
and sixth form centre. their lives.

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 The school aims
to do the following:
To develop confident and balanced young people.

To develop a culture of excellence that stretches

and challenges all, in every aspect of life.

To give everyone an equal opportunity to shine,

to take risks and to celebrate their achievements.

To develop responsible global citizens who make

a positive contribution to their communities.

To provide opportunities for individual students to

Our Ethos
reflect on and be responsible for their own learning,
identify personal goals and areas for improvement
At North Green we maintain an ethos of high and to be supported in achieving their aspirations.
expectation for behavior and effort. We nurture a love
To work with parents and guardians to ensure their
of learning and aim to enable children to develop
child’s learning and personal development.
creativity in thinking and problem solving.

We value self-discipline, perseverance and tenacity To provide a safe environment where personal
and nurture these in an environment of support and and professional development are supported.
challenge. We believe interest in an area of learning
To develop children who are considerate and
is by far the best motivator to achievement, but
mindful of their impact on the environment.
also believe students develop strength of character
by persevering through challenging tasks within a
We are a learning community and so, like all
supportive and knowledgeable learning environment.
effective schools, we invest in our teaching staff

Our Aims
through high-quality, continuing professional
development.
North Green provides a challenging and supportive
learning environment in which each child can thrive
and grow.

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 Education is the

OUR CORE
most powerful
weapon which
you can use to

VALUES.
change the world.
Nelson Mandela

Respect Celebration of Success

Developing self-respect, and respect for others. We nurture confidence through the celebration of
We appreciate and value the diversity of people’s children’s achievements.
background and ability.
Value Centred
Responsibility We promote and adhere to Christian values and
Taking responsibility for our own actions and responses. healthy living.
We take responsibility for the way we protect and
sustain our immediate and wider environment, Accountability at All Levels
recognizing the interdependence of communities and Promote collective responsibility by ensuring that
regions. everyone understands their role in contributing to the
success of the school.
Tenacity
Maintaining a ‘can do’ attitude and aspiring to achieve Learning Centred
goals. We nurture a reflective approach to learning Creating an inclusive learning culture where children
which informs progression and problem solving. and others within the school community are challenged
in their thinking, strive for continuous improvement and
High Expectations are committed to lifelong learning.
We hold high-expectations of ourselves as members of
the school community and society. We actively look for
individual and group improvement and celebrate high
achievement in all spheres of school life.

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 TEACHING
& LEARNING.
CHALLENGE, INVESTIGATION and INQUIRY are fundamental features of learning at the
North Green. We pursue the holistic education of every student with strong emphasis
placed on both rigorous academic development and the development of the high
value personal skills which are central to achievement and progress.

The curriculum is firmly based on the content and progression within the National
Curriculum for England and the resulting qualifications are nationally and
internationally accepted for university entrance. The Early Years Unit follows
the guidelines of the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Profile

Teaching utilizes a range of strategies such as direct instruction, investigation,

discussion and other methods of learning necessary to succeed in this system.

Our teachers are well-qualified and undergo continuing professional development to

ensure teaching strategies employed utilize current curriculum content and best practice.

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 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY YEARS
FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS)
We believe that all aspects of child development – emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, spiritual and social, are equally
important and are inter-related. The curriculum is based on the seven areas of learning and experience which include the
Early Learning Goals which are the end measure of achievement as children progress from the Reception Class to Year 1.

The Early Years curriculum contains 3 Prime Areas and 4 specific areas as follows:

PRIME LEARNING AREAS SPECIFIC LEARNING AREAS

Personal, Social and Emotional Development Literacy

Communications and Language Mathematics

Physical Development Understanding of the World

Learning in the EYFS department is based upon exploration, Teaching is organized in a variety of ways. At times a full
play and discussion. The physical development of young class will be taught using a single activity. At other times
children is very much entwined with their cognitive there may be a number of groups in a classroom pursuing
development and thus learning encompasses adequate different aspects of the same area of study or different
development of large motor skills in both the indoor and activities; sometimes children will be working individually.
Children are assessed informally through teacher
outdoor learning environments.
observation and marking and through the more formal
external Edexcel assessments in Year 6.
The Foundation Stage staff plan closely in order to ensure
continuity and progression of the children’s learning and we
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN KS3
recognize the individual learning needs of each child.
AND KS4
Students in Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9) study the
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN KS1 following subjects:
AND KS2 (Y1 – Y6)
Using the guidelines of the National Curriculum for England English Science ICT
we provide a broad and balanced curriculum to develop the
full potential of every child.
Maths Geography Drama

The curriculum consists of the following: Language:

Music History French
CORE SUBJECTS
Mandarin
English, Mathematics, Science
FOUNDATION SUBJECTS; Design &
PE Art
Computing, Design and Technology, History, Technology
Geography, Music, Art, Physical Education (PE),
Modern Foreign Language (MFL), In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) the range of subjects is
Personal Social & Health Education (PSHE) expanded to include the following:
Citizenship and Religious Education (RE).

Business
Sociology Psychology
Studies
The core subjects are accorded more teaching time than
foundation subjects as they form the basis for learning in all
English
other disciplines. Mathematics and English take place each Economics
Literature
day and Science twice a week.

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 The selected subjects are examined at the end of Year 11 in the
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE exams).
The IGCSE are what were commonly known as O’ Levels.

As students progress through secondary schooling, they should be

increasingly independent in their study and research.
In an increasingly complex world, in which there are many
and varied ways to access and manipulate information,
it is evident that students need to develop the ability to access,
filter and organize information. To build this ability, students are
encouraged to read widely within and
beyond the curriculum. To this purpose, the school
library is equipped with both book stock and electronic media to
aid independent research and study.

“The mind is not a

vessel to be filled, but
a fire to be kindled.”
Plutarch

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 Facilities
The school buildings are modern, spacious and specifically designed
to meet the learning needs of the different ages of the students.

Building work is scheduled in three phases, with the first phase initially
housing the early years, primary and secondary school.
Phase two is the secondary school block which accommodates years
7 to 11. Phase three includes a multi-purpose hall and a separate sixth
form centre (ready for the first intake of Year 12 students in 2020).

The phases have been planned to ensure minimum disruption to

ongoing learning and sufficient teaching facilities at each stage.

Building has begun on the North Green’s School 8 acre site in Kira.
As we await the occupation of the new building in term 1 2018,
the school is housed within the northern part of Kampala (Ntinda).

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The administration block houses a well-stocked infirmary with a
full time nurse in attendance. The infirmary is planned to be easily
accessible from all areas of the campus and to give easy access to
emergency staff or parents called to collect a child.

The school library houses electronic media as well as book stock.

Students are encouraged and expected to read widely, building
interests which may shape and broaden their future subject and
career choices. By the third phase, the school will also boast a five
a side all weather pitch, music and art rooms and three science
laboratories.

The ICT lab houses sufficient computers to enable individual tuition

and there are independent student study areas in the secondary
school and sixth form centre.

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The school follows the international academic year which runs from
1st September to 31st August. Children are usually placed according
to the date at which they turn the upper age for each class unless
there are extenuating circumstances. The decision ofthe
Headteacher is final regarding the placement of students.

Age groups are organized as follows:

PRIMARY SECONDARY
SCHOOL SCHOOL

EARLY YEARS KEY STAGE 3

FOUNDATION STAGE 11-12 years Y7
2.5 - 4 years KG1 & KG2 12-13 years Y8
4 - 5 years Reception Class 13-14 years Y9

KEY STAGE 1 KEY STAGE 4 (IGCSE)

5 - 6 years Y1 14-15 years Y10
6 - 7 years Y2 15-16 years Y11

KEY STAGE 2
KEY STAGE 5 (A’ LEVEL)
7 - 8 years Y3
16-17 years Y12
8 - 9 years Y4
17-18 years Y13
9 - 10 years Y5
10 - 11 years Y6

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 ADMISSION EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Admissions open in April every and continue on a rolling As a school we offer pupils opportunities to participate in
basis. We strongly recommend that wherever possible, a wide variety of extra-curricular activities after school. At
children begin the school year in September because the first any time a broad range of clubs is on offer – our programs of
term is the one in which much foundational learning for the clubs and activities available is revised termly depending on
rest of the year takes place. the time of year and other commitments children may have,
but includes sports clubs, art drama and music based clubs.
North Green has open admission from Kindergarten through There is an additional charge for clubs and these are listed on
to Year 6, and is a selective school from Year 7 onward. This each new club list.
means children applying for secondary school places will
be assessed. Students seeking admission to Year 10 and EDUCATIONAL VISITS
above must meet the criteria stated in the secondary school School trips and visits are an integral part of the education
guidance detailed in the secondary parents’ handbook. of students at North Green. We value the opportunities such
visits offer our pupils and the commitment of staff and adults
The school has access for people with disabilities and a undertaking them. Trips include class visits aimed at bringing
department for the teaching of English as an Additional learning alive and providing first-hand experience, extra-
Language. Each admission is considered in light of the curricular outings such as activities with the school choir or
school’s capacity to meet the individual’s needs. sporting events and attending or taking part in performances
or competitions.
North Green holds a collaborative agreement with British
School Kampala and with four feeder pre-schools within Students have opportunity to take part in residential visits
the central Kampala region. Under this agreement, North from Key Stage2 to Key Stage 5 which develop team skills
Green commits to providing a set number of Year 1 places and enable students to learn about the flora and fauna of this
to children from these schools and will both give priority to very diverse region. In Key Stage 4, students may take part
children from the BSK waitlist and visa-versa. in visits to a range of industry and other businesses to enrich
understanding of career choices.

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PE & SPORT tables/ maths keys skills and/or using spellings to practice
Physical education involves both competitive and non- writing skills. We welcome parents taking the opportunity
competitive activity and sport. We offer a range of team to discuss any problems with the class teacher should
sports, including volleyball, football, basketball, tag rugby these arise. Primary Parents are also informed about work
and athletics. Children are divided into houses and compete being carried out by each class through termly ‘Curriculum
during sports days and inter-school events. Information Sheets’.

MUSIC, ART, DRAMA & DANCE The school has a homework policy which outlines the
At North Green, we place strong value and emphasis on all recommended time to be spent each dayon homework
areas of learning, recognizing the essential role of the arts in and the type of activities which can usefully be undertaken
diverse fields and in developing interpersonal and expressive at home to support learning at school. Homework will be
skills. All students explore a range of cross-curricular recorded in the homework diary each day and we ask
themes, learn to play tuned and un-tuned instruments from parents to please check the diary for this and other messages
Year 1 and are given opportunity to express ideas through from the teacher regularly.
drama and dance.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN
ASSEMBLIES CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
Assemblies are held once per week in each section with Achieving strong educational outcomes takes partnership
whole-school assemblies held each term in which children between school and family. Children thrive and make the
take centre stage. Parents and guardians are welcome to most progress when their parents are actively involved in
attend. their school life and learning.
HOMEWORK As a school we will invite and equip parents to understand
Work carried out at home can help children to reinforce how subjects are taught in the school and know how to
recent learning at school. Homework is set regularly for actively continue similar approaches to learning beyond
children from Year 1 onward and may take the form of school.
reading or sharing a book at home, learning multiplication

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SCHOOL RULES & BEHAVIOUR TRANSPORT
At North Green we believe that holding high expectations School transport is provided by a vetted external service
of students yields good response. Our behavior policy is provider. Bus services are charged related to the zonal
based on mutual respect and the expectation that both staff distance from the school site and the price list for this is
and students will set a good example to those younger than available from the admissions office. This is a door to door
themselves. We take our duty of care very seriously and service. Payment for school transport is made on a termly
antisocial or bullying behavior will not be tolerated. There is a basis in advance and all families will be given a bus conduct
zero tolerance policy toward possession of illegal substances form to read and sign, to ensure the safe and convenient
and alcohol. Details of these policies are available in the transition between home and school.
school office and parent handbooks.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and consideration to Each term, the school conducts a fire drill and all people
others. Where a child is having difficulty, staff are on hand to present on the school site are expected to follow the
counsel and support but also to ensure every child is aware directives of staff during the drill and assemble in the
that there are consequences to poor choices and these designated assembly points in the school compound.
consequences are consistently applied.
If a child is ill or injured during the school day, they will be
SCHOOL UNIFORM sent to the sickbay first. Where necessary, parents will be
The school uniform is available from the uniform shop in contacted to collect a child and in rare cases of medical
the administration block. Families are advised to purchase emergency, the child will be accompanied by a staff member
uniforms well before the start of term to avoid the lengthy and taken to the agreed hospital under the school’s medical
queues which arise in the 2-3 days before the start of the provider. The parent will be contacted to meet their child
school year. The uniform shop is open from 9-4pm during the there rather than collecting them from school to ensure
school holidays and from 7:30-8:30am and 3:00 – 4:30pm prompt emergency treatment.
during term time.
It is expected that all children will wear their uniform neatly SECONDARY SCHOOL SUBJECT
and hair is to be well-groomed. CHOICES
Jewellery is confined to ear studs and a watch. Religious At the end of Year 9, secondary students will choose their
emblems such as prayer beads may be worn but all must be subject options for IGCSE study in Year 10 & 11. A balance
removed during PE lessons for safety reasons.. of subjects is advisable and the following subjects are
compulsory up to Year 11:
Parents are advised to ensure all belongings are clearly
marked with their child’s full name. English Language, ICT, Mathematics, a science subject.

GREEN SCHOOL & HEALTHY EATING During Year 9, parents will be invited to attend options
North Green aims to register as a green school by 2019. evening meetings to discuss the various choices open to their
The school has been built with consideration for renewable son or daughter. Thus, it is advisable that parents take close
energy sources, harvesting water and low impact building interest in their child’s progression through this important
systems. This supports our commitment to raising year, discussing with them their strengths and areas they
responsible and considerate citizens. may be having difficulty with. This is an important part of
students becoming increasingly responsible for their learning
We encourage families to provide a healthy snack for and starting to take the initiative in ensuring their own
students and to use reusable snack boxes, packaging and outcomes.
drinks containers. Where disposable bottles or tubs are
unavoidable, community members are encouraged to make WORK EXPERIENCE
good use of the plastics recycling collection point. Please be It is increasingly important to ensure students have access
aware that chewing gum and soda are not allowed at school. to real work environments and thus in term 3 of year 10,
students are offered two weeks work experience in a field
MEALS associated to their areas of interest.
To develop healthy eating habits across the school, the
freshly prepared meals are balanced and nutritious. HOUSE SYSTEM & MERITS
All children are expected to eat the school meals and a Students earn merits both for their house and building
vegetarian option is always available. Parents are advised to towards individual awards. Merits are awarded for academic
provide written information on any allergies their child has. achievement, attitudes and service.

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Inquiries & School Visits
For further inquiries or to arrange a visit to
school, please contact the administrator
using the following email:

[email protected]
Tel: +256 775 660 760

www.northgreen.ac.ug