Address:
P.O. Box 1333-00502
Karen, Kenya
Phone:
+254-20-884905/6
+254-733-610394
E-mail:
info@westnairobischool.org
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Philosophy Of Education
The educational philosophy of WNS is based on a God-centered view that all truth is God’s truth, and that the Bible is the inspired, authoritative word of God. Because God is the Creator and sustainer of all things, the universe and man are dynamically related to God. Thus, all learning is accomplished in light of God’s truth (John 14:6; John 17:17)
WNS is dedicated to establishing a godly environment where the Bible is actively integrated into all aspects of school life. (I Corinthians 10:31)
The purpose of education is to cooperate with parents to develop the knowledge and character that will enable students to fulfill their role within God’s plan. (Deuteronomy 6:6,7)
WNS believes that respect for authority is an essential ingredient to quality education and character development; therefore our classrooms are controlled with firm, loving discipline by qualified and dedicated Christian teachers. (Hebrews 12:6-11)
Our international atmosphere is an open door for students of all cultures, races, and nationalities. (Revelation 7:9,10)
Emphasis will be placed on instilling respect for all people and nations, but especially for the people and country of Kenya as the host nation.
Since learning is an unbroken activity continued throughout an individual’s life, education should foster independent thinking, exploration and healthy experimentation as a life-long process.
Because change is a constant factor in life, education should encourage students to develop personal values and thinking processes, which will facilitate their intelligent adaptability to a changing society and world.
WNS believes that each student is created as a unique individual and is of supreme worth. Consequently, the dignity and worth of the individual should be highly respected. The school consider inherent and acquired learning capabilities when programming curriculum for individual students.
The WNS average Stanford Achievement Test scores of all students combined (except ESL students) shall be above national averages in the USA. However, WNS shall always attempt to instill within the students a love of learning and shall give this goal higher priority than actual test scores.
Objectives Of The Philisophy
Guided by this philosophy, the School will exert every effort to:
| • | develop in each student a mastery of the skills of communication and learning. | |
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| • | teach that the Bible is the inspired, authoritative word of God, thus developing attitudes of love and respect towards it. | |
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| • | develop responsible individuals who possess the ability to think clearly, logically and independently as participating members of a self-governing society. | |
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| • | provide opportunities for citizenship training and character development for effective participation in the family and society. | |
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| • | include those experiences and activities for each pupil, which will lead to the enrichment of their own life, through spiritual, moral, social, intellectual, physical aesthetic development. | |
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| • | develop in each student understanding and appreciation of cultural, social, scientific, economic, and political ideas and practices. | |
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| • | provide physical and health education enabling the students to live an energetic, wholesome and productive life. | |
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| • | provide the opportunity for each student to develop and to appreciate ethical and cultural values, with particular emphasis on the culture of our host country. | |
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| • | provide a program of student activities designed to develop competent, self-directed, responsible, social interaction in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. | |
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| • | develop in each student interests, skills and attitudes that contribute to the worthy use of leisure time. | |
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