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Holistic Approach to Education

The Children’s Basic Education (CBE) School is dedicated to ensuring orphans, vulnerable children, and those living with HIV in slum areas attend primary school safely and regularly. Our core objective is to enhance their knowledge, confidence, and overall wellbeing, achieved through a strategic approach of active community engagement and encouragement. This program is designed to deliver enhanced basic education, foster strong collaborative partnerships, impart vital knowledge of basic rights, and cultivate self-protection skills and a lasting love for learning.

SCC-CBE Christine operates with a dedicated team of nine staff (6 female, 3 male) providing quality education and support. The school’s curriculum spans six subjects—English, Maths, Art, Physical Education, Science, and Music—distributed across two daily sessions, Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.), with breaks adjusted for meal preparation. The weekly schedule ensures a diverse learning experience, including additional sports activities.

SCC-CBE Christine currently serves 127 students (65 girls, 62 boys) across five courses, structured by age and state school grade. These courses include “Let’s Go” levels 1-4, “Headway Elementary,” and a dedicated Computer class, where 10 students (6 female) learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Email daily.

Recent Final Term Exam results indicate strong academic performance: “New Headway (Elementary)” saw a 95% pass rate, “Let’s Go 2” achieved 90%, “Let’s Go 3” 85%, and “Let’s Go 1” 70%. Student learning quality is comprehensively assessed using a five-criterion rating system—covering tests, class participation, homework, attitude, and attendance—with performance graded from “Need Improvement” to “Very Good.”

Other Supporting and Learning Activities Summary Beyond academics, CBE School nurtures holistic student development through sports like volleyball, football, and tennis, alongside practical hygiene and healthcare education. Recognizing student nutritional needs, the school, supported by Mr. Doug Frewer and Miss Petra Konecna, provides nutritious meals two days a week and clean drinking water daily, with a dedicated cook preparing diverse menus. Additionally, the scholarship program, championed by Miss Petra Konecna, motivates vulnerable children by connecting 13 students (9 female) with sponsors, empowering them to overcome economic barrie