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TEACHING
STAFF
All the teaching staff at Braeside are fully qualified to
handle their areas of specialism. Virtually, all are graduates and
many have gone through a familiarisation course for the IGCSE curricula.
This has been run by Braeburn's Centre for Professional Development.
The policy of employing local staff leads to greater stability in
that, teacher turnover is minimal.
PUPILS
The majority of our children are Kenyans although as time
passes, a more cosmopolitan outlook has been evidenced. Our pupils
are encouraged to develop completely, not simply as academics but
great emphasis is placed on extra-curricular activities such as
Sport and Drama and also on developing social graces and skills.
SCHOOL STRUCTURE
In each year, there are three mixed ability-reaching groups.
We have a maximum class size of twenty-five pupils. Each class has
a Form Tutor who looks after the well-being of individuals within
the group. There are two Heads of Section, one overseeing the years
Seven, Eight and Nine, and one for the years Ten and Eleven.
Many of our pupils on leaving Braeside pursue 'A' levels in other
Nairobi Schools or abroad, others go on to take I.B. (International
Baccalaureate) or Degree Courses at private universities.
CLUBS
AND ACTIVITIES
Making the most profitable use of our leisure time is
a life long skill and a very important part of education. The school
is therefore committed to finding ways to stimulate and educate
students outside the classroom.
To build your child's confidence, we encourage success in extra-curricular
activities. These activities include the following: Needlework,
Keep fit, Scouts, Horse riding, Aqua/Swimming, Karate, Community
Service, Wildlife, Bookclub, and Dancing amongst others.
Leisure camps are also organised by Form Tutors through Heads of
Sections.
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SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
The essence of a good school depends on the relationship
between Parents, Pupils and Teachers. Close contact between the
school and parents is therefore a prerequisite for success. The
first point of communication comes through the use of the School
Diary, which enables parents and teachers to be in close contact.
Parents are requested to sign the diary each week, in order that
any messages from teachers are seen and subsequent measures taken,
where necessary.
Termly reports are given, commenting on academic and social progress.
An end of year report is given commenting on the performance of
the child over the course of the academic year. Parent meetings
are arranged on a termly basis. Parents are invited to discuss the
progress made by their child during the term. Individual discussion
between parents and teachers concerned takes place.
In aiming to further enhance parental involvement in all school
activities the school administration is currently working on the
modalities for the establishment of a Parents and Teachers Association.
The aim of this association will be two-fold; First, to build greater
partnerships between Parents and Teachers in the social and pastoral
education of pupils, and second, to strategise on the further development
of school facilities.
Once a year we hold Speech Day where those pupils who have achieved,
either socially, academically or through great effort are commended
for their effort and prizes are awarded.
PASTORAL SYSTEM
The class teacher closely monitors the conduct of pupils.
He/she will keep in close contact with parents, reporting on behavioural
changes or any aspect which is giving cause for concern. In the
event where an issue of indiscipline is of a sufficiently serious
nature to warrant it, then a more senior member of staff will become
involved assisting the class teacher. If at this point a satisfactory
conclusion is not resultant, then the senior management team, which
includes the Headteacher, will also have input into the situation.
Braeside believes in close liaison with its parents. Keeping in
close communication means that many issues of serious indiscipline
can be checked. In exceptional cases of gross misconduct, the Headteacher
may exclude a pupil either for a fixed period of permanently.
DISCIPLINE
Pupils are encouraged to adhere to a code of conduct. This
states:
 Be
polite and considerate to everyone.
Adhere
to standards, which demonstrate common sense.
Act
in a socially acceptable and responsible manner.
Respect
the environment, School property and other's possessions.
Wear
the prescribed uniform in the correct manner.
Strive
to achieve maximum academic potential.
Behave
in a responsible way.
Respect
the teacher's classroom rules.
Braeside believes in close liaison with its parents. In keeping
in close communication, many issues of serious indiscipline can
be avoided.
LUNCHES
The school has a large and spacious kitchen, which enables the production
of meals for the children.
TRANSPORT
Recognising the transport problems that plague most urban
cities today the school has put in place a transport programme that
covers virtually all the major areas within Nairobi and its environs.
Included in our daily routes are Lavington, Valley Arcade, Kileleshwa,
Kilimani, Hurlingham, Langata & Karen, South B & South C,
Mombasa Road, Embakasi, Eastlands, Westlands, Spring Valley, Runda,
Loresho, Garden Estate and the Kiambu Institute of Science &
Technology amongst others. A schedule for the routes covered and
a timetable for each of the six buses can be obtained from the school
office. A school Hiace and a mini-bus are available for short trips
while a fully reconstructed Leyland turbo safety bus ensures that
camping and educational tours around the country can be undertaken
with ease and in relative comfort.
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