Our Programs

✦   A caring Catholic school community in NairobiLearning with purpose · Growing with confidence

Discover life at UCS

A place to learn,
belong & become.

Every day at Urafiki Carovana School is a chance to grow in knowledge, faith, courage and friendship. Come and see what makes our school community special.

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A joyful community. A journey full of possibility.
Children learning at Urafiki Carovana School

Curious minds. Kind hearts.Learning happens everywhere.
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Meaningful learningThink, explore, create
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Faith in actionValues that guide us
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Room to discoverIdeas made real
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Plenty to participate inFind your passion
Learning beyond the lesson

School life, full of possibility

From the classroom to the playing field, we create experiences that help each learner discover their strengths and make a difference.

Learners taking part in an engaging classroom activity📚
01Curiosity in every classroom

Academics that help ideas take flight

Our Primary and Junior School learners follow Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), developing knowledge alongside the skills and values they need for a changing world.

We encourage children to question, investigate, collaborate and create—learning how to think, not what to think.

Critical thinkingCreative problem-solvingLearning by doing
A warm community gathering together🕊️
02Faith, kindness & purpose

A Catholic culture with room to grow

Our Catholic identity shapes a welcoming community where prayer, compassion and service are part of everyday school life. Weekly Holy Mass gives learners and staff a shared time for reflection and worship.

Our school chaplain is also available for spiritual advice and guidance, offering a caring presence to members of our community.

Faith in action: growing in respect, responsibility and care for one another.
Young learners participating in a school activity🔤
03Words open doors

Spelling Bee: confidence, one word at a time

Our internal Spelling Bee competitions make language learning lively, rewarding practice, courage and concentration in a supportive setting.

UCS learners also take part in external Spelling Bee tournaments, where they meet new challenges and proudly represent their school.

Every round is a chance to learn—and every learner deserves to feel proud of their progress.
A learner exploring a hands-on science project🔬
04Big questions. Bright ideas.

Science Fair & the Discovery Hub

At our annual Science Fair, learners turn curiosity into action—designing projects that explore ways to solve real societal problems.

The journey does not end on fair day: selected projects find a home in our Discovery Hub, where the school community can see young ideas at work and be inspired to ask what comes next.

ImagineExperimentShare your discovery
Learners discovering the natural world on an educational outing🚌
05Learning out in the world

Class trips with a purpose

Each class enjoys curated educational trips, planned to complement learning and give children new places, people and ideas to explore.

Organised for each class every term or year, these shared experiences help lessons come alive—and give learners plenty to talk about when they return.

Friends sharing a supportive moment together💛
06Growing up, supported

Mentorship for boys & girls

Growing up brings new questions and experiences. Regular, age-appropriate mentorship talks give boys and girls space to build confidence, make thoughtful choices and understand themselves and others.

Sessions are facilitated by our school counselor and shaped to meet the needs of each class.

A listening ear matters. Learners are encouraged to seek guidance in a respectful, supportive environment.
Move, make friends, find your game

Sport & co-curricular life

Teamwork, discipline and the joy of trying your best—there are many ways for UCS learners to get involved.

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Swimming

Learners build skill and confidence through swimming galas and government swimming competitions.

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Fencing

We proudly hosted our first junior fencing tournament this year—a brilliant milestone for our young fencers.

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Chess · Royal Knights

Our chess team, the Royal Knights, has delivered great performances in tournaments. Think ahead, play together.

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Ball games & athletics

Our learners take part in official government games and PIPSSA games, building skill, sportsmanship and school spirit.

BasketballFootballVolleyballHandballNetballTable tennisAthletics
Your child’s next chapter

Come and discover what growing together can look like.

We would love to introduce your family to the UCS community.

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