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PARENTS’ HANDBOOK Academic Year 2026-2027

CONTENTS Introduction and Office Contacts

Key Staff List

2-4

Communication with Staff

4-5

School Email Addresses

6-7

Meeting Staff

School Communication with Parents

The School Management Information System (MIS)

Data Sharing & Data Protection

Safeguarding

Reporting Concerns

School Practicalities

9-10

Lunches

Money and MPESA

Mobile Phones

School Bags

Lost Property

Peponi Goes Green

Medical Care

House System

Pupil Leadership

Peponi House Values & Expectations

School Rules

Praise & Reward

Sanctions

Wellbeing & Mental Health

Academic Organisation

Outdoor Learning & Forest School

Performing Arts The UK National Curriculum & Common Entrance (C.E.)

15-16 16

Homework

Languages

Embracing Technology Integration

17-18

Inclusion

Extra Tuition

Assessment/Exams

18-19

Reports & Parent Teacher Meetings

Grades

Approaches to Learning in Years 1-8

19-20

Non-Academic Subjects in Years 6-8

20-21

Attainment Grades in Academic Subjects in Years 6-8

Prizes at Final Assembly

Speech Day

Library

Extra-Curricular Activities

Trips & Visits

CONTENTS Peponi Bumblebees

23-24

Play

Sport

Squad Practices

Away Matches

Inter-House Events

Before & After School Swimming

Scholarship Preparation

Dress Code School Uniform List

26 26-28

Parent Teacher Alliance

Car Parking

Education After Peponi House

Peponi Schools Policies

INTRODUCTION We hope you find this handbook a useful source of information. If you do have additional queries, please get in touch with the School Office or your child’s Form Teacher or Tutor. The office can be contacted on: +254 (20) 2585710-12, +254 (0)774 385330, +254 (0)734 881255, +254 (0)722 202947 office@peponihouse.sc.ke

TEACHING STAFF LIST HEAD Tracy Handford MA BSC(Hons)/QTS

Head

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Sam Crews BA, PGCE Matt Carr NPQSL Sophie Ross BA(Primary Education) Simon Hart MA, BA,PGCE

Deputy Head Academic Deputy Head Pastoral Head of PHKK Assistant Head Operations

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Sam Crews BA, PGCE Matt Carr NPQSL Sophie Ross BA(Primary Education) Sarah Hopkins BA, QTS, NPQSL, MA Simon Hart MA, BA,PGCE Cornelius Ondieki BEd SNE Sam Privett BA, PGCE, QTS, ELSA Jonathan Taylor BSc, PGCE Frances Hogg BA, MA, PGCE Mari Paskin BA (Hons), PGCE, National SEND Award

Deputy Head Academic Deputy Head Pastoral Head of PHKK Head of Phase, Year 1 & 2, Year 2 Form Teacher, Forest School Leader Head of Phase, Year 3 & 4, Year 4 Form Teacher Head of Phase, Year 5 & 6 Head of Phase, Year 7 & 8 Year 6 Form Tutor, Head of Maths, Head of Academic Departments Year 8 Form Tutor, Head of Creative Arts Head of Inclusion and Assessment, Year 8 Form Teacher

TEACHING STAFF

Rakhee Mediratta BSc, PGCEi Aliyah Bhanji Dip Ed (KHA) Christine Tetley BA, PGCEi, Dip ECDE

Year 1 Form Teacher Year 1 Form Teacher Year 1 Form Teacher

Sarah Hopkins BA, QTS, NPQSL, MA Nikita Patel BSc, PGCE Serah Musundi BA, PGCEi

Head of Phase, Year 1&2, Year 2 Form Teacher, Forest School Leader Year 2 Form Teacher Year 2 Form Teacher

Louise Crews BEd Hons, QTS, ELSA Caroline Nduta BEd, ECDE Ann Wangari BEd

Year 3 Form Teacher Year 3 Form Teacher Year 3 Form Teacher

Simon Hart MA, BA,PGCE Eunice Irungu BEd, BPhil ITEd David Odhiambo Emma Coventry BA (Hons), DIP Higher Ed

Head of Phase, Year 3&4, Year 4 Form Teacher Year 4 Form Teacher Year 4 Form Teacher Year 4 Co-Tutor, Forest School Leader

Cornelius Ondieki BEd SNE Sam Dudman-Jones BSc, PGCE Laurence West PGCE, BScEcon Jeannette Araka BEd PGCEi

Head of Phase, Year 5&6 Year 5 Form Teacher, Head of English Year 5 Form Teacher Year 5 Form Teacher

Angela Brown BA, Dip Ed John Muchela BEd Jonathan Taylor BSc, PGCE Emmanuel Mulima BEd SNE Brezhnev Wafula DipEd Victoria Makau ELSA

Year 6 Form Tutor, English, Head of PSHE Year 6 Form Tutor, French and Kiswahili Year 6 Form Tutor, Head of Maths, Head of Academic Departments Year 6 Form Tutor, Learning Support Teacher Year 6 Form Tutor, Head of Design Technology Year 6 Form Tutor

Sam Privett BA, PGCE, QTS, ELSA Isaac Nyauma BEd(Arts)

Head of Phase, Year 7 & 8 Year 7 Form Tutor, Scout Leader

Justine Rughooputh MA, BA, PGCE Brian Mwenda BEd Beisy Matos BA, PGCEi Cynthia Pereira MA, BEd Stephen Tetley MA, BEd

Year 7 Form Tutor, Maths Year 7 Form Tutor, Head of Science Year 7 Form Tutor, Head of MFL, Spanish Year 7 Form Tutor, Head of Computing Year 7 Form Tutor, Head of History

Mari Paskin BA (Hons), PGCE, National SEND Award Deborah Porter BA, MEd, CCTC Ezekiel Oganga BEd Frances Hogg BA, MA, PGCE David Owiti BEd Tamara Evans BScGeog, PGCE Geog

Year 8 Form Tutor, Head of Inclusion and Assessment Year 8 Form Tutor, English, Head of EAL Year 8 Form Tutor, Head of Kiswahili Year 8 Form Tutor, Head of Creative Arts Year 8 Form Tutor, Maths Year 8 Form Tutor, Head of Geography

Isaac Nyauma BEd(Arts)

Scout Leader

Simon Kiamba Dip Ed

Drama Teacher

Gladys Ongwae PE, Dip Spanish

Spanish Teacher

LEARNING SUPPORT Mari Paskin BA (Hons), PGCE, National SEND Award Deborah Porter BA, MEd, CCTC Emmanuel Mulima BEd SNE Cornelius Ondieki BEd SNE Mercy Muchiri Alison Clegg-Butt Victoria Makau ELSA

Head of Inclusion and Assessment, Year 8 Form Tutor Head of EAL, Dyslexia Specialist Learning Support Teacher Learning Support Teacher SENCo Learning Support Assistant Learning Support Assistant

GAMES & FOREST SCHOOL James Ross BA (QTS) Eng & PE (Hons) Eric Odhiambo BEd Lydiah Kaparo Daniel Masila BEd Stephen Gichuki BEd Zedrick Ikhokoro BEd, Arts, ELSA Emma Coventry BA (Hons), DIP Higher Ed

Director of Sport and Swimming, Forest School Leader Head of PE Head of Girls Games Head of Swimming PE and Games Sports Teacher Forest School Leader

Isaac Nyauma Lucy Njuguna Nikita Patel Christine Lumumba Simon Kiamba Peter Mendi

Steve Gichuki Carol Andati Aisha Cockar Cornelius Ondieki Stella Chege

Forest School Level 3 Lead Forest School Level 3 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead

Forest School Level 3 Lead Forest School Level 3 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead Forest School Level 2 Lead

MUSIC Isabeau Zammit BMus, MaME Anthony Mburu Valerie Lang’at BEd

Director of Music & Performing Arts Assistant Director of Music Teacher of Music

EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF Serah Shuma MA, BA, LPC Beatrice Mwangi Victoria Hakika Vennah Mogere Jackson Lugalia Faith Chepkemei Lucy Mutune Esther Kamau Lilian Oyaro Edgar Barasa Grace Mwai

School Counsellor Nurse Nurse Librarian Science Technician Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant

Nahashon Mbugua BA Maryann Muthee Lucy Karanja Peter Macharia John Meshak Nancy Kinuthia Jacqueline Andove Christine Maore Racheal Kiunga ELSA Angeline Ng’ang’a

School Counsellor Nurse Librarian Creative Arts Technician Design & Engineering Technician Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach

SPORTS & SWIMMING COACHES Patrick Ogara Ashley Wangari

Anita Agunda Peter Mendi

Ruth Mwangi Charity Majimbo

Kennedy Obuya

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Ernest Njuguna Rose Kibe Karen Kibuko James Wakori Ephantus Imanene Alison Bush Joan Gakunga Naomi Muchiri Leah Wambui Derick Lugaye

Bursar Michael Mutunga Estates Manager Martin Waruru Director of HR Nelly Kariuki Director of IT Serah Karimi Executive Chef Jeremiah Loshiba Registrar & Marketing James Hamisi Head’s PA Hellen Matta School Secretary Milkah Ng’ang’a School Uniform Shop Angela Mwanza Digital Innovation & AI Project Lead

Accountant Accountant Assistant Accountant School/Music Administrator Marketing Coordinator ICT Technician Bumblebees Program Assistant Bumblebees Program Coordinator Data Manager & Data Protection Officer

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS & DEPUTIES DSL DDSL Matt Carr - Deputy Head Pastoral Tracy Handford Sophie Ross - Head of PHKK Cornelius Ondieki Ezekiel Oganga

Simon Hart Sam Privett Sarah Hopkins

PERIPATETIC MUSIC & LAMDA STAFF Miss Grace Chimba Mr Tiger Mwangi Miss Bernadette Muthoni Miss Masala Sefu Mrs Jennifer Moore Wafula Mr. Lawrence Muraya Mrs Christine Mutungi Mr Steve Owuor Mrs Alison Kirinya Mr Levi Mungai Mr. Rogers Otieno Ms Jacinta Mulaku Mr. Ibrahim Karomo Miss Cynthia Wanja Mungai Ms. Doreen Nkatha

Woodwind, Reeds, Director of Wind Ensemble and Peripatetic Lead Guitar & Director of the Rock Band Violin & Director of the Upper String Ensemble Cello & Director of the Lower String Ensemble Brass & Director of the Brass Ensemble Piano & Voice & Director of Big Band Piano Drums Flute Music Theory & Piano LAMDA Piano & Voice Percussion/Drums Violin LAMDA

COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF TOPIC

MEMBER OF STAFF

Years 1 & 2

Child’s Form Teacher Sarah Hopkins (Head of Year 1 & 2)

Years 3 & 4

Child’s Form Teacher Simon Hart (Head of Year 3 & 4)

Years 5 & 6

Child’s Form Tutor Cornelius Ondieki (Head of Year 5 & 6)

Years 7 & 8

Child’s Form Tutor Sam Privett (Head of Year 7 & 8)

The Senior Leadership Team can be contacted for all matters that cannot be resolved by the Staff above. Safeguarding, Behaviour and Discipline

Matt Carr (Deputy Head Pastoral) and DSL

Curriculum and Assessment

Sam Crews (Deputy Head Academic)

Special Educational Needs

Mari Paskin BA (Hons), PGCE, National SEND Award (Head of Inclusion and Assessment)

Boys Games

James Ross (Director of Sport)

Girls Games

Lydiah Kaparo (Head of Girls Games)

Swimming

Daniel Masila (Head of Swimming)

Music

Isabeau Zammit (Director of Music & Performing Arts)

Medical Matters

Sister Beatrice Mwangi (School Nurse) Sister Maryann Muthee (School Nurse) Serah Shuma (School Counsellor) Nahashon Mbugua (School Counsellor)

Counselling Catering Manager

Ephantus Imanene (Chef Ali)

Fees and Finance

Ernest Njuguna (Bursar) Michael Mutunga (Accountant) Martin Waruru (Accountant)

Admissions and Marketing

Alison Bush (Registrar and Marketing) Jeremiah Loshiba (Marketing Coordinator)

Uniform Shop

Leah Wambui (School Uniform Shop Supervisor)

General Enquiries and Attendance

Naomi Muchiri (School Secretary)

Head’s PA

Joan Gakunga

Please remember that all staff are here to help with any queries. Each child has an allocated Form Tutor. In Years 6, 7 & 8 the form groups are much smaller. The Form Tutor is the first point of contact for all matters. Any matter can be escalated to the child’s Head of Phase and then matters can be addressed to the relevant SLT Member. Complaints are dealt with under the Complaints Policy found on our website. If you need to send a message to your child’s Form Tutor, please write a note in your child’s school diary, which is checked every day. Please also make use of email. Staff will endeavour to reply to your emails within 48 hours (not including weekends and holidays); however, this is not always possible if they have a heavy teaching commitment on a particular day. Email addresses for Members of Staff will be their initials followed by @peponihouse.sc.ke. For example, Mr. Ross will be ‘jcr@peponihouse.sc.ke’. Please see the full list of staff email addresses on pages 6 & 7. The only exceptions are: enjuguna@peponischool.org (Bursar) office@peponihouse.sc.ke, (Mrs. Naomi Muchiri) head@peponihouse.sc.ke (Mrs. Tracy Handford) dha@peponihouse.sc.ke (Mr Sam Crews) dhp@peponihouse.sc.ke (Mr Matt Carr) hoj@peponihouse.sc.ke (Mrs Sophie Ross) musicdepartment@peponihouse.sc.ke (Ms Serah Karimi) admin@peponihouse.sc.ke (Mrs. Rose Kibe) nurse@peponihouse.sc.ke (Nurse Beatrice, Nurse Maryann Muthee & Nurse Vicky) registrar@peponihouse.sc.ke (Mrs Alison Bush) counsellor@peponihouse.sc.ke (Ms. Serah Shuma and Mr. Nahashon Mbugua)

SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESSES

NAME

TITLE

EMAIL ADDRESS

Accounts Department

Accounts

accounts@peponihouse.sc.ke

Ali Bush

Registrar

registrar@peponihouse.sc.ke

Alison Clegg-Butt

Learning Support Assistant

acb@peponihouse.sc.ke

Aliyah Bhanji

Year 1 Form Teacher

awb@peponihouse.sc.ke

Angela Mwanza

Data Manager/DPO

dpo@peponihouse.sc.ke

Angela Brown

Year 6 Form Tutor

alb@peponihouse.sc.ke

Anita Agunda

Sports Coach

aaf@peponihouse.sc.ke

Ann Njoki

Year 3 Form Teacher

awn@peponihouse.sc.ke

Anthony Kaburu

Assistant Director of Music

amk@peponihouse.sc.ke

Ashley Wangari

Swimming Coach

azw@peponihouse.sc.ke

Beatrice Mwangi

School Nurse

nurse@peponihouse.sc.ke

Beisy Matos

Head of MFL

bqm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Brezhnev Wafula

Head of Design Technology

bow@peponihouse.sc.ke

Brian Mwenda

Head of Science

bkm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Caroline Nduta

Year 3 Form Tutor

cgn@peponihouse.sc.ke

Charity Majimbo

Sports Coach

cnm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Christine Tetley

Year 1 Form Tutor

Cornelius Siteki

Head of Phase, Year 5 & 6

cos@peponihouse.sc.ke

Cynthia Pereira

Head of Computing

cnp@peponihouse.sc.ke

Daniel Masila

Head of Swimming

dmm@peponihouse.sc.ke

David Owiti

Year 7 Form Tutor

dlo@peponihouse.sc.ke

David Odhiambo

Year 4 Form Teacher

doo@peponihouse.sc.ke

Deborah Porter

Year 8 Form Tutor

dap@peponihouse.sc.ke

Derick Lugaye

Digital Innovation & AI Project Lead

dcl@peponihouse.sc.ke

Emmanuel Mulima

Learning Support Teacher

eim@peponihouse.sc.ke

Ephantus Imanene

Executive Chef

emi@peponihouse.sc.ke

Eric Odhiambo

Head of PE

Ernest Njuguna

Bursar

Eunice Irungu

Year 4 Form Teacher

egi@peponihouse.sc.ke

Ezekiel Oganga

Year 7 Form Tutor

eoo@peponihouse.sc.ke

Frances Hogg

Head of Creative Arts

fjh@peponihouse.sc.ke

Gladys Ongwae

Spanish Teacher

ggo@peponihouse.sc.ke

Hellen Matta

Bumblebees Program Assistant

hwm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Isaac Nyauma

Year 7 Form Tutor, Scout Leader

iyn@peponihouse.sc.ke

James Ross

Director of Sports

jcr@peponihouse.sc.ke

James Hamisi

ITC Assistant

jhz@peponihouse.sc.ke

Jeannette Araka

Year 3 Form Tutor

jba@peponihouse.sc.ke

Jeremiah Loshiba

Marketing Coordinator

Joan Gakunga

Head’s PA

jwg@peponihouse.sc.ke

John Muchela

Year 6 Form Tutor

jsm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Jon Taylor

Head of Maths

jct@peponihouse.sc.ke

Justine Rughooputh

Year 7 Form Tutor

jar@peponihouse.sc.ke

Karen Kibuko

Human Resources Manager

hr@peponihouse.sc.ke

Kennedy Obuya

Sports Coach

koo@peponihouse.sc.ke

Laurence West

Year 5 Form Tutor

lgw@peponihouse.sc.ke

Leah Wambui

School Uniform Shop

lzw@peponihouse.sc.ke

Louise Crews

Year 3 Form Teacher

lsc@peponihouse.sc.ke

Lucy Karanja

Librarian

lwk@peponihouse.sc.ke

ctl@peponihouse.sc.ke

ero@peponihouse.sc.ke enjuguna@peponischool.org

jsl@peponihouse.sc.ke

NAME

TITLE

EMAIL ADDRESS

Lydiah Kaparo

Head of Girls Games

lmk@peponihouse.sc.ke

Mari Paskin

Head of Inclusion and Assessment

mip@peponihouse.sc.ke

Martin Waruru

Accountant

mww@peponihouse.sc.ke

Maryann Muthee

School Nurse

mwm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Matthew Waddilove-Carr

Deputy Head Academic

Mercy Muchiri

SENCo

mnm@peponihouse.sc.ke

dhp@peponihouse.sc.ke

Michael Mutunga

Accountant

mnm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Milkah Ng’ang’a

Bumblebees Program Coordinator

mwn@peponihouse.sc.ke

Music Department

musicdepartment@peponihouse.sc.ke

Nahashon Wanyoike

School Counsellor

counsellor@peponihouse.sc.ke / nmw@peponihouse.sc.ke

Naomi Muchiri

School Secretary

office@peponihouse.sc.ke

Nelly Kariuki

Assistant Accountant

Nicola Muthama

Health & Safety Manager

Nikita Patel

Year 2 Form Teacher

nsp@peponihouse.sc.ke

Patrick Ogara

Sports Coach

pbo@peponihouse.sc.ke

Peter Mendi

Sports Coach

pmm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Raakhe Mediratta

Year 1 Form Teacher

Rose Kibe

Estates Manager

admin@peponihouse.sc.ke

Ruth Mwangi

Swimming Coach

rwm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Sam Crews

Deputy Head Academic

dha@peponihouse.sc.ke

Samuel Privett

Head of Phase Year 7 & 8

scp@peponihouse.sc.ke

Samuel Dudman Jones

Year 5 Form Tutor

sdj@peponihouse.sc.ke

Sarah Hopkins

Head of Phase Year 1 & 2

skh@peponihouse.sc.ke

Serah Musundi

Year 2 Form Teacher

stm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Serah Karimi

School/Music Administrator

swk@peponihouse.sc.ke

nkn@peponihouse.sc.ke nmm1@peponihouse.sc.ke

rsm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Serah Shuma

School Counsellor

Simon Hart

Assistant Head Operations

counsellor@peponihouse.sc.ke / sws@peponihouse.sc.ke smh@peponihouse.sc.ke

Simon Kiamba

Drama Teacher

smk@peponihouse.sc.ke

Stephen Tetley

Head of History

sjt@peponihouse.sc.ke

Stephen Gichuki

Sports Coach

smg@peponihouse.sc.ke

Tamara Evans

Head of Geography

Tracy Handford

Head

Valerie Lang’at

Music Teacher

Vennah Mogere

Librarian

vnm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Vicktoria Makau

Learning Support Assistant

vkm@peponihouse.sc.ke

Victoria Hakika

School Nurse

vsh@peponihouse.sc.ke

Isabeau Zammit

Director of Music & Performing Arts

int@peponihouse.sc.ke

Zedrick Ikhokoro

Sports Coach

zai@peponihouse.sc.ke

tje@peponihouse.sc.ke head@peponihouse.sc.ke vcl@peponihouse.sc.ke

MEETING STAFF All teachers with direct responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils are in their classrooms from 7:30am, so that it is possible for parents to have a quick word before school begins. If you need an opportunity for a private discussion with a teacher, this should be arranged for a mutually convenient time. Many staff will be around at the end of the school day for instance. Parents Meetings are also held in terms 1 and 2 to facilitate useful dialogue. We are keen to encourage communication between school and home to enable a positive and happy partnership. However, please note that meetings will not be arranged during lessons or other formal school time. All parents coming in to the school between the start and the end of the school day, for any reason, must report to Reception wearing their Parent Lanyards unless they are watching a match.

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS The school uses 7 methods of communication: 1. Homework Diary - This is for sharing massages between the parents and form teachers 2. Management Information System (MIS) - Information emails 3. MIS Parent Portal - Data about your child including reports 4. Sharepoint - Curriculum, Music, Sports, Trips and other information for parents 5. Teams - Curriculum information and resources for pupils are also accessible to parents by request 6. SMS - Communication outside of the school day, including residential trips 7. Head’s Weekly Newsletter We operate a SMS alert system to communicate efficiently with parents should the need arise. This system is used especially when pupils go away outside of school hours and enables us to communicate quickly and effectively. Please ensure the school has the correct mobile numbers for both parents by checking your parent portal. MySchoolPortal allows for a single sign-on onto our portal for ease of access.

THE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) The school uses iSAMS as the central Management Information System (MIS). This is where we store all pupil data. Parents have access to a parent portal through which information is shared, including the sharing of written reports. Peponi House uses Microsoft Teams for Education as the online learning platform. This is where homework and resources are shared for Year 6 and above. Sharepoint is used as a portal for sharing resources with parents such as information from the PTA, curriculum information, Head’s Newsletter, weekly blogs (Years 1-4), activities, menus and photos of trips. For questions relating to iSAMS Parent Portal, Sharepoint and SMS please email: ithelpdesk@peponischools.com

DATA SHARING & DATA PROTECTION We comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019). School Operators Ltd. is a registered Data Controller. The School’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at dpo@peponihouse.sc.ke It is vital that you give all the correct data about your child and family details such as email addresses and telephone numbers. Please update when necessary on the Parent Portal (more information on how to update your contact details will be shared). Each term you will be prompted to update your details. We also require 2 Emergency Contacts in case we can’t get hold of either Parent. Please change details on the Parent Portal, if there are any: • Changes in family circumstances • Changes in address and telephone numbers • Changes in contact numbers and/or email addresses • Factors which might have a bearing on the work, behaviour or emotional state of your child • The School’s Data Protection policy can be found on the School Website.

SAFEGUARDING The Safeguarding Team relates to all members of staff, but a number have specific safeguarding responsibilities. These are all the Heads of Section, ie Sarah Hopkins - Head of Phase, Year 1&2, Simon Hart - Head of Phase, Year 3&4, Cornelius Ondieki - Head of Phase, Year 5&6 and Sam Privett - Head of Phase, Year 7&8. The team is lead by the Deputy Head Pastoral - Matt Carr, who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and includes Sophie Ross Head of PHKK, and Ezekiel Oganga - Head of Kiswahili. All the Safeguarding Team are Level 3 trained DSLs and this includes the Head - Tracy Handford. Please use the following email address for any Safeguarding issues: safeguarding@peponihouse.sc.ke

REPORTING CONCERNS If a safeguarding concern needs to be reported, please go to either Matt Carr -DHP and DSL, or to Tracy Handford or email: safeguarding@peponihouse.sc.ke

SCHOOL PRACTICALITIES ARRIVAL The school teaching day begins at 7:55am with Registration taking place beween 7:30am and 7:55am. School is open from 7:30am and the gates close at 7:55am. If children arrive late, they must sign in at the Office, so that our attendance registers can be amended. Please try to be punctual as this supports your child in a happy, calm and orderly start to the day.

COLLECTION Please do not collect your children from the classrooms. Children will be available at the car park from: 3:10pm Years 1 and 2 From the Pre-Prep car park 3:50pm Years 3 - 8 From the main car park If your child is going home with someone else, you must inform the School Office (office@peponihouse.sc.ke) in good time. Please do not be late for collection unless unavoidably delayed; this can cause distress. If children are collected late they will be looked after in the After-School Supervision room. Please keep in touch with changes to arrangements if possible. All parents and drivers will be courteous and considerate to all staff and parents. From 7:30am to 8:00am and 3:50pm to 4:15pm, we operate a one-way system and all cars must turn left only as they leave the school. All children attending Bumblebees and other activities are to be collected from the front of the school.

RECOGNISING TRUSTED ADULTS All adults on school property must wear the correct lanyards: Staff Blue lanyards All Staff have completed thorough checks and can supervise children Parents White lanyards Parents can be unaccompanied but must not supervise children other than their own unless the school has explicit consent. Visitors Red lanyards All visitors must be accompanied and cannot supervise children

REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Schools, not parents, authorise absence. Requests to the School for granting permission for leave of absence to a pupil during term time must be made in writing in advance directly to the relevant Head. The Head or member of senior staff with delegated responsibility, is only able to authorise leave of absence where exceptional circumstances relate to the application. Authorised leave is unlikely to be granted for the purpose of a family holiday. For further details on leave which may be authorised, refer to Annex 1 of our Attendance Policy, available on the School website. We ask that parents make contact with the School to the Form Tutor and the Office when a child is going to be absent for ill health reasons in order that the School can keep records updated and importantly, so that the School can be kept informed of their progress to full health and anticipated return date. If necessary, the School may ask for medical evidence of any illness. We expect any absence for illness to be evidenced in writing by the parent/carer(s) as soon as possible. An absence is classified as unauthorised if a child is away from school without the permission from the Head or the Deputy Head/member of the Senior Leadership Team where delegated, in advance. If you have to collect your child early, for whatever reason, you must liaise with the School Office and collect a Pupil’s Pass to sign your child out. For more information, please refer to our ‘Admissions and Attendance Registers Policy’ available on our website.

LUNCHES All pupils are provided with a tasty and nutritious lunch at school. The weekly menu is posted on Sharepoint a week in advance. Please ensure that you have filled in the online form during registration giving information about allergies or religious dietary requirements. It is a school rule that children may not bring any food to school except on permitted special occasions. They must bring named water bottles from home. Under no circumstances may hot drinks, juice, sweets or chewing gum be brought into school. By pre-arrangement with the Form Tutor, children may bring individual cup cakes into school for their birthday which is shared amongst the Form at break time. The cup cakes must be handed into the School Office and must not contain nuts. Please refer to our Nuts and Other Allergies Policy, available on the School website. This must be pre-arranged with your children’s form teacher to avoid multiple cakes on a day. Please clearly label any cakes with dietary requirements.

MONEY & MPESA There is a school MPESA number for the payment of some trips. Charity money on dress up charity days should be handed in to Form Teachers. MPESA: Buy Goods and Services, Till number: 696124

MOBILE PHONES & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Mobile phones and are not allowed at school, including after school and residential or holiday events. They are also not permitted on any residential or overseas school trips. The school cannot be held responsible for any items that go missing. Fitbits and smart watches are allowed if they are not cellular enabled, but the school will not be held responsible for these. All devices used for learning are managed by the school and pupils will not bring in their own devices. The school strongly recommends that pupils at Peponi House do not own mobile phones, and this includes at home.

SCHOOL BAGS All children need a bag to carry their PE and Swimming kit. Pupils wear sports kit to school on Games days. Kit bags, swimming bags and rucksacks are available to purchase from the online shop. Pupils will also need a sturdy back pack, suitable for carrying a few books to and from home, these are available on the school’s online shop. This must be a suitable size to fit entirely within their lockers. Locker Size: Width: 25cm; Height: 37cm; Depth: 45cm

Pupils in Year 6-8 are allowed to bring a tote bag (or similar size and style) to carry their one-to-one devices between lessons.

LOST PROPERTY Firstly, please ensure ALL of your child’s uniform and belongings are labelled. Items lost and found at school are collected and put into the containers next to the Medical Centre. Labelled lost items are then sorted into class pigeon holes ready for collection. Lost Property is open during Morning Registration and Lunch Break every day. Items should be claimed as soon as possible. At the end of each term, any remaining unnamed items are donated to charity through the PTA run second-hand shop. Lost property is sorted by the Year 6, 7 and 8 pupils and labelled items are returned to their rightful owners. More valuable items (e.g. watches) are normally handed into the School Office or Deputy Head Pastoral’s office.

PEPONI GOES GREEN Education of Sustainable Development is threaded through our whole curriculum. We have the Sustainability & Environment HUB on Sharepoint, a platform to share news and information about green activities taking place in and around the school, a place to link in to networks and get involved. Peponi House is proud to host a recycling station for families and staff use and the station officially opened in June 2024 to recycle, Metal, Plastic, Paper and PET plastic bottles. To ensure our recycling station continues to be sustainable and children are getting the most out of this great green initiative, please follow the below requirements when participating in recycling. All plastic waste needs to be washed before being deposited into the bins. This cannot occur on school grounds and must be done at home. Not all items containing plastic, metal and paper can be recycled. No glass please. On Sharepoint, there is a directory of common household items for your reference purposes, we have also included details on how to get in touch if you have questions about specific items. Peponi House continues to place great importance on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible citizenship across all areas of school life. Through initiatives led by pupils, staff, the Eco Council, and the Sustainability Committee, we aim to develop a culture where sustainability becomes part of everyday thinking and decision-making. We encourage families to support and contribute to sustainability efforts both around the school and at home. This may include reducing waste, encouraging recycling and reuse, conserving water and electricity, supporting responsible consumption, planting and caring for trees or gardens, reducing single-use plastics, and having meaningful conversations with children about environmental responsibility and global citizenship. Small everyday actions, when practiced consistently, play an important role in building a more sustainable future for our community and beyond.

MEDICAL CARE The school has three qualified nurses. All Medical Information is collected through our MIS and it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure this is regularly updated and accurate. Any medicine brought to school must be handed directly to the school nurse in the medical room before 7.50am. A ‘Permission to Medicate’ form must be completed otherwise medication cannot be dispensed. Please also inform your child’s Form Teacher regarding any medicines via the Homework Diary. Medicines will not be administered to children without the parent’s instruction and all medication must be in the original packaging clearly labelled as prescribed to your child. A Medical Incident Form will be completed, and sent home via iSAMS by the nurse following the administration of treatment. An additional insurance charge is included in school fees so that, in the event of a medical emergency, a fully-equipped ambulance service is available. When the school hosts a sports tournament, there is always an ambulance in attendance. If your child is unwell, please do not send them to school. Information on First aid and medical conditions including periods of exclusion for ill health can be found in our Medicines Policy on the school’s website. All children must remain at home for 48 hours after any bout of vomiting or diarrhea. This is without exception unless there is a Doctor’s certificate attesting that your child is not infectious. When coming in to collect your child if they are not well, please collect them from Reception, not the Nurse’s station. A ‘Permission to Medicate Form’ will be sent out to parents before any trips, whether residential or overseas.

PUPIL LEADERSHIP There is a School Council to give the children a voice within the school community and to develop our awareness and understanding of our place in the world. We have 3 councils involved in various aspects of school life. • School Council • Food Committee • Eco Committee Children are nominated to represent their classes on the council/committees. Year 8 Prefects are nominated and elected to specific roles which support all pupils to have a voice. The Prefects lead the Councils and Committees. Year 7 and 8 pupils are invited to apply for roles as Wellbeing, Reading, and Maths Ambassadors. As Ambassadors, pupils will play an important role in supporting and promoting these areas across the school. Responsibilities include leading wellbeing playground duties, supporting morning reading and maths activities with younger year groups, and helping to promote a positive and supportive school environment.

PEPONI HOUSE VALUES & EXPECTATIONS At Peponi House we see ourselves as a family that cares about and respects one another fulfilling our aims as a ‘School of Many Nations, a Family of One’. As in all families, it is important to set clear boundaries to ensure that we have a safe and supportive environment that promotes respect for self and others as well as for teaching and learning. We, the educators, represent authority at school, just as parents represent authority at home. It is important that our school community - including parents, pupils, teachers, administration and support staff - works together to promote and encourage the following values: i.

All individuals in the school community will treat others with respect, concern, caring and fairness;

ii. All individuals in the school will display good citizenship and acknowledge responsibility for their behaviour; iii. Pupils are expected to attend all classes, arrive on time and actively engage in the tasks; iv. Teachers have the right and duty to model and teach the principles of respect for others and responsibility for one’s actions; v. Teachers will establish and use behavioural consequences in an educational manner, helping pupils to appreciate the purpose of rules, the importance of making amends, and the taking of responsibility for improving their behaviour; vi. Pupils have the right to be treated with respect, to expect fair and consistent treatment from teachers and to be able to voice and have their opinions heard in a respectable forum; vii. Pupils have the responsibility to be aware of and abide by school rules, regulations and procedures. Parents are expected to support the school in the implementation of these guidelines. We are generally fortunate in having very well-behaved pupils who are respectful and are kind to others. Most of our pupils set high standards for themselves with regard to both effort and achievement at all levels.

SCHOOL RULES Our school rules are divided into two groups, so as to emphasise the importance of showing respect, and taking responsibility. You may find it helpful to read through these rules with your children before they join the school and to explain anything that they do not understand. Moral Values – ‘Golden Rules’. These rules are based on respect. We show respect for: i. Other people’s rights to learn ii. Other people’s feelings, opinions, beliefs and cultures iii. Property iv. Our work and ourselves We show respect by: i. Listening without interrupting ii. Being helpful and kind to others iii. Celebrating the success of others iv. Telling the truth v. Avoiding the use of bad language vi. Wearing our school uniform with pride Practical Rules - These rules all help to protect us: i. We think before we act ii. We look out for the safety of others iii. We wear our hats for outdoor activities, including break-time iv. We walk on paths and concrete areas v. We only bring food, sweets or money to school by invitation on special occasions vi. We know that there are some rooms/areas we may not enter without permission

PRAISE & REWARD PEPONI House Points Chania (green), Mara (yellow), Tana (red) or Tsavo (blue) PE: Personal Effort P: Performance O: (Thinking of) Others N: Neatness I: Impressive Throughout the school, House Points are awarded for effort in the classroom and to reward good conduct. The Houses compete against each other, and the members of the House which accumulates the most points enjoy a treat (e.g. House barbecue). Children who perform exceptionally well are awarded a certificate at the termly Final Assembly. In the Junior Department, we also offer the incentive of a weekly Golden Time session, during which children choose from a selection of ‘fun’ activities. Especially good behaviour is rewarded by a child’s name being entered in the Golden Book and their success is shared in Junior Assembly. Another way of rewarding the positive is by issuing a merit certificate, which a child is encouraged to take home to share with his/her parents, thereby giving them the opportunity to celebrate their child’s achievement. These are handed out at the weekly Friday assembly and can be for an exceptional piece of work, showing kindness or helpfulness beyond what is expected, exceptional sportsmanship, etc. House points celebrate pupils’ positive behaviour and achievements. Teachers award and record them on the day they are earned via the school’s MIS, with totals tracked throughout the year and certificates presented at key milestones. Green Points Green Points are part of our program to encourage pupil leadership and engagement within the community. Green Points are collected like House Points, but are earned for activity related to learning about and improving the environment.

SANCTIONS Normally, when a child misbehaves and/or breaks a school rule, an encouraging, corrective word from the teacher will achieve the desired result. First and foremost, it is important that children understand the reason why this behaviour is undesirable, so teachers are encouraged to give a clear explanation and to discuss the problem with the child. The mantra is to always ‘have the conversation’ with the pupil. This is called the ‘warning’. We believe that there also needs to be a clearly understood and consistently applied system for use when inappropriate behaviour is in obvious breach of the accepted code. A child may receive a demerit if they continue with poor behaviour after having been warned. If a child receives 3 demerits within a week, this will be communicated to the parents and the child will be expected to attend a Head of Phase Lunch Break Detention. Inappropriate behaviour of any nature should provide an opportunity to better educate our children on how to be better citizens and role models for others. Sanctions for such behaviour has limited value if the child does not learn from their mistakes. The ethos of rules and sanctions at Peponi House is aimed at helping us lead socially and morally better lives. Where there is serious misconduct, the School Wellbeing Team support pupils through restorative, social and emotional progammes. Further information is in our Behaviour Policy. Please see our Behaviour Policy on our website for more information.

WELLBEING & MENTAL HEALTH At Peponi House, we recognise the significance of mental health of our pupils, identifying its critical effect on their academic and individual growth. Our wellbeing hub offers emotional first aid to our pupils and a safe space to express their feelings, manage stress and build resilience. By prioritising mental well-being, we aim to equip our pupils with the tools they need for a balanced and successful life. Our counsellors are supported by trained Youth Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Ambassadors further add to the support we offer our pupils to achieving and maintaining mental wellbeing As part of our wellbeing offer, we have a team of ELSAs. ELSAs are Emotional Literacy Support Assistants working in their own schools. They help children recognise, understand and manage emotions to increase success. ELSAs plan and deliver individual and small group support programmes using social scripts, games, role play and discussion along with many other strategies. The assistants receive regular training and supervision from educational psychologists so that they are able to offer the best advice and support. An ELSA may also have contact with parents to gather and share information that is relevant to the emotional support plan. This offer is part of our graduated approach to meeting the needs of our learners.

ACADEMIC ORGANISATION In Years 1-4 pupils are taught predominantly by their form teacher. However they are taught by subject specialists in areas such as games, languages and music. English and maths are taught separately as discrete subjects. The skills for other areas of learning are taught within an overall half term theme. Pupils are taught in mixed-ability classes for most subjects throughout the school, although in the upper years there may be some setting for English or maths if the cohort profile makes this appropriate. In Year 5 pupils are taught discrete subjects, predominantly by their form teacher and by Year 6 almost all classes will be taught by subject specialist teachers. In Years 1–4 at Peponi House, we follow a thematic, enquiry-based approach that places pupil voice and curiosity at the heart of the learning experience. Each half term, children explore a theme through a range of cross-curricular activities that span subjects like history, geography, science, art, religious studies, and design technology. The approach is pupil-led, encouraging pupils to pose questions, follow their own lines of enquiry, and take ownership of their learning. Lessons are carefully designed to develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, research, presentation, and reflection. Themes begin with a launch event to spark interest and conclude with a celebration or showcase, giving pupils a real sense of purpose and achievement. This approach ensures that learning is not only engaging and relevant but also deeply rooted in developing the whole child. Sometimes parents are invited to thematic launches.

OUTDOOR LEARNING & FOREST SCHOOL Peponi House is delighted to have introduced our Forest School at both its Kindergarten and to Years 1 & 2 at the Prep School in September 2025. We will be introducing Forest School to Year 3 from this September. This amazing and exciting initiative, a first in Kenya, will provide significant benefits to children’s learning by fostering holistic development through hands-on, nature-based experiences. Immersed in Kenya’s rich natural environment, pupils will build confidence, resilience, and independence as they engage in outdoor exploration, problem-solving, and teamwork. This approach complements classroom learning by enhancing cognitive, emotional, and physical development, particularly through unstructured play and experiential education. Forest School also encourages environmental stewardship and a deeper connection to the local and wider ecosystem, aligning well with Kenya’s cultural and ecological heritage. Ultimately, our Forest School will nurture well-rounded learners equipped with critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through the outdoors.

PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC Music is for everyone and everyone takes part in music. Curriculum music lessons are twice weekly and are designed to build music literacy, familiarise pupils with cultural history of music practices, and give room for musical expression through composition and performance opportunities. There are opportunities for children to have hands on instrumental and music technology experience in these lessons and are presented as follows: Nursery 1

Music and Movement for Motor Skills Development

Nursery 2 & 3

Music and Movement for Building Musical Foundations

Foundation

Music and Movement for Speech Development

Reception

Music and Movement for Preparing Literacy & Listening Skills

Year 1

Soprano Recorder & Beginning Literacy

Year 2

Soprano Recorder, P-Buzz & Simple Music Notation

Years 3 & 4

Soprano Recorder, P-Buzz, Violin & Full Music Notation

Years 5 & 6

Fretted String Instruments (guitars, bass, ukulele), drums, piano & Modern Music Forms

Years 7 & 8

Individual Instruments and Voice, Music Technology & Notation Software

All pupils are encouraged to take individual instrumental and music lessons at home or through the school Peripatetic teaching programme. These lessons are offered during school hours and are rotated weekly to cause minimal disruption to the academic programme. Our goal is to motivate these pupils to pursue Music Exam Certificates from any accredited certification platform such as ABRSM, LCM, Rock School, or RSL. Invoices for a term’s lessons are payable to the individual teacher. Please see the Peripatetic Music Policy for further details and information about this programme. A termly sign-up link is shared through the weekly newsletter and is also available on the Parent’s Hub Website under the Music & LAMDA lesson tab. In many cases, an instrument can be hired from the school. The school will invoice for the hire and the charges are payable to the school. These costs cover the servicing, upkeep, and general maintenance of the instrument. Families will be liable for loss or damage of the hired instrument that is not considered normal wear. Please see the Instrument Rental Policy for further details.

DRAMA Everyone has a story to tell and the right to have their voice heard. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or building skills in the classroom, every child has the chance to find their voice and shine. The Drama curriculum is designed to build confidence, expressiveness, and immerse learners in the world through stories old and new. Each year group has an opportunity to perform on stage in one of our four stage productions hosted every year. Year groups are paired as such: PHKK Groups (Nursery 1 through to Reception) Year 1 (ensemble roles) & Year 2 (speaking roles) Year 3 (ensemble roles) & Year 4 (speaking roles) Year 5 (ensemble roles) & Year 6 (speaking roles) Year 7 (ensemble roles) & Year 8 (speaking roles) For speaking role years, every pupil is warmly encouraged to audition, and we aim to give all children the opportunity to take part—whether on stage or in a supporting role backstage. These productions are a real highlight in our calendar and a celebration of the children’s hard work, talent, and enthusiasm. Drama in the Classroom (Years 5–8) In Years 5 to 8, pupils enjoy weekly drama lessons taught by our specialist drama teacher. These sessions are lively, inclusive, and designed to help children explore character, movement, voice, and storytelling. It’s a joyful space where imagination comes to life and every voice matters. LAMDA LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) lessons are offered to pupils who wish to take their performance skills further. These small group sessions help children build confidence in public speaking, acting, and communication. LAMDA is a fantastic option for those who want to challenge themselves and gain recognised qualifications along the way. Lessons are offered throughout the school day and are rotated weekly to avoid interrupting the Academic Programme. Invoices are paid directly to the LAMDA specialist teachers. Please see the LAMDA Lesson Policy for further details. A link to sign-up is sent out in the weekly newsletter and is also available on the Parent’s Hub under the Music and LAMDA Lessons Tab.

THE UK NATIONAL CURRICULUM & COMMON ENTRANCE (CE) All pupils follow a curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England. We prepare children for the next stage of their education, with the British curriculum ultimately leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications, which facilitate entry to universities in the UK and around the world. In Year 8, pupils sit Common Entrance examinations in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. These examinations are the traditional assessment route for entry to many British senior schools, both in the UK and internationally, and follow the ISEB syllabus for each subject. Curriculum summaries and useful resources are shared digitally via SharePoint for parents and Microsoft Teams for pupils along with homework tasks, helping families remain informed about the topics being studied in class. The Common Entrance examinations are set annually by the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB). Examination fees are charged separately and will be invoiced during Year 8.

HOMEWORK At Peponi House, homework is an important part of learning and helps pupils develop independence, responsibility, and strong study habits. We value the partnership between home and school in supporting pupils to achieve their best. Years 1–2 Pupils are expected to read every weekday evening for at least 10 minutes with an adult. In addition, they are set simple tasks to support learning in vocabulary, times tables, and number bonds. In Year 2, an optional short weekly writing task is also provided to develop handwriting and early writing fluency. Years 3–5 Homework becomes more formal and is introduced gradually to support good habits. Tasks are set across Maths & English and should take approximately 10–15 minutes per subject. Pupils record their homework in their school diaries, and reading is expected every evening. Years 6–8 Homework is set both digitally and in written form to build independence and prepare pupils for senior study expectations. Typically, pupils will complete one online task (for example, a Century Tech “nugget”) and one written task per subject. Homework is set as an average of approximately 50 minutes per evening in Year 7 and 8, with slightly less in Year 6. From Year 6 onwards, homework is shared both in school diaries and on Microsoft Teams, ensuring pupils develop strong organisational skills and can access tasks easily. Home Support A quiet, structured environment is most effective for homework. We encourage families to help establish a consistent routine and to take an active interest in their child’s learning. Where possible, parents should support but also encourage independent working. If there are any concerns about homework, these should be noted in the school diary so that staff can follow up promptly.

LANGUAGES Children entering Year 1 will, in addition to Kiswahili and English, be introduced to both French and Spanish. Over the first half of the term, they will experience a structured and engaging introduction to both languages. By the October half-term, pupils through their parents will have the opportunity to choose which of these two languages they wish to continue studying for the rest of the year. Beyond Year 3 the children will be expected to commit to the language through to the end of their studies at Peponi House. However, if after Year 1 they wish to change in Year 2, they are able but must complete the year. We believe this choice is crucial in accommodating our diverse community’s varied preferences and future aspirations. Allowing pupils to select the language that resonates most with them not only enhances their learning experience but also empowers them to take ownership of their education.

EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION At Peponi House, we recognise the vital role that digital innovation plays in modern education. Technology is a powerful tool which, when used thoughtfully and purposefully, enhances learning and prepares pupils for the future. For pupils in Year 6 to Year 8, as well as those who benefit from assistive technology, we provide 1:1 iPads. These devices can only be purchased through the school and are fully managed within our system to ensure security, consistency, and effective use in learning both at school and at home. iPads are charged to parents, and the school secures the most competitive pricing through authorised Apple dealers in Kenya. Each device is also covered by school insurance. This approach ensures that technology is integrated meaningfully across the curriculum and supports pupils in developing essential digital skills. In addition, computer suites and shared iPad banks are available for all other pupils. Online safety and the development of responsible digital citizenship are embedded within our teaching programme. We also strongly advise parents not to provide smart phones to pupils at this stage. Research indicates that unrestricted mobile phone use in younger children can increase distraction and anxiety, and may negatively impact learning and wellbeing. By focusing on school-managed devices, we aim to create a safe, balanced, and purposeful digital environment.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN LEARNING From Year 6 onwards, pupils are introduced to Artificial Intelligence as part of their digital literacy curriculum. This ensures they develop an age-appropriate understanding of how AI works and how it is shaping the modern world. Our approach focuses on developing AI literacy across four key areas: • Understanding AI: Pupils learn how AI systems work in simple terms, including how they are trained on data. • Strengths and Limitations: We explore what AI can do well, as well as its limitations, including the concept of “hallucinations” where AI can generate incorrect or misleading information. • Safety, Ethics, and Digital Responsibility: Pupils are taught how to use AI responsibly, including awareness of bias, privacy, and appropriate use. • Critical Thinking and AI Output: Pupils are encouraged to evaluate AI-generated content carefully and to develop questioning and analytical skills. • Creativity and Positive Use of AI: AI is also explored as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and enhancing learning when used appropriately. Pupils are only permitted to use age-appropriate AI tools within school. Large language models such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are age-restricted (13+) and are therefore not used directly within school settings. Instead, pupils are guided towards safe, curriculum-approved AI tools and platforms designed specifically for educational use. Where appropriate, pupils may also explore creative AI tools, such as image generation platforms, provided these are fully age-appropriate and include robust safeguarding controls. Together, these approaches ensure that pupils develop not only technical skills, but also the critical thinking and ethical understanding needed to navigate an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.

INCLUSION In common with the school’s ethos, we embrace the idea that learners, from time to time, may require support that is extra and additional to that which they receive in the classroom. They may follow individual learning programmes in some areas of the curriculum, and/or receive short term specialist intervention, either on an individual basis or in a small group. Integrated learning support in some literacy and numeracy lessons is provided wherever possible. This Additional Educational Needs Team is led by the Director of Inclusion who is a member of the Senior Management Team. Intervention and support can also take the form of assistive technology such as an iPad. The school uses standardised and teacher assessments to support individual learning. If there is a concern or if the school feels that further assessment may be required to identify specific support, the school may use specific screeners. Consent will be sought before this occurs. If children present with indicators of a specific learning difficulty, the school will arrange a discussion with parents to mutually agree the next steps.

EXTRA TUITION Extra Tuition is not normally carried out by Peponi House staff. Where this occurs, it must be approved by the Head. Extra lessons outside school should be approached with great care. Children can become confused and it is important not to put too much pressure on children. It is most useful that any private tutor who you employ liaises closely with the subject teacher at school so that our efforts can be supported.

ASSESSMENT/EXAMS Assessment is an ongoing part of every lesson and informs teachers’ planning, pupil targets, and next steps in learning. Teachers continuously reflect on pupils’ progress to ensure learning is appropriately challenging and well supported. A range of formative and summative assessment strategies are used to gauge pupils’ understanding and progress. Alongside written assessments, pupils may also be assessed through presentations, projects, and debates, allowing them to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in different ways. More formal assessments take place across the school to track longer-term progress. In Years 5 and 6, pupils complete formal English, Mathematics and Science assessments during an assessment week at the end of Term 3.1. These assessments are used to monitor attainment, identify next steps, and support accurate progress tracking. In Year 7, pupils complete a broader range of assessments across the curriculum in preparation for Common

Entrance (CE) examinations in Year 8. These assessments are designed to build familiarity with exam-style expectations while supporting progression towards external assessment at the end of Key Stage 3. In addition, pupils in Years 2–7 complete a mid-year online progress assessment, which helps triangulate how pupils are engaging with and securing key knowledge and skills across subjects. Assessment information, including final end-of-year examination dates, is shared with parents approximately five weeks before final assessments take place. Normal homework routines will support revision in the lead-up to assessments; however, the approach to revision differs by year group. In Years 5 and 6, the majority of revision takes place within school, ensuring that pupils are explicitly taught effective revision strategies alongside subject knowledge. In Year 7, revision becomes more formalised and increasingly independent in preparation for Common Entrance (CE) examinations in Year 8. This reflects the school’s approach to developing independent, confident learners through structured, teacher-led preparation, with a gradual increase in independence over time. The school also uses UK nationally standardised assessments to help identify pupils’ cognitive ability and support individual learning needs. Assessment data is shared with parents to ensure clear understanding of progress and attainment.

REPORTS & PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS In Years 1-4, short reports in the core subjects are sent home in December, with long reports for all subjects sent home in July. In Years 5-8, short reports in all subjects are sent home in December, with long reports for all subjects sent home in March for Year 8, and in July for years 5-7. There are Parent/Tutor Meetings in the September Term, when the parents can meet their child’s Form Tutor on an appointment basis to discuss their child’s general progress in the first few weeks. In the January Term there are Parent/Teacher Meetings when parents meet all the individual subject teachers to discuss their child’s academic progress.

GRADES In Years 1 to 4, all pupils receive effort grades for all subjects. Years 1 and 2 receive attainment grades for core subjects only. Their effort is similarly monitored and referred to in Parent Teacher Meetings and Reports. In Years 3 to 8, pupils are graded according to their effort and their attainment.

APPROACHES TO LEARNING IN YEARS 1-8 Approaches to Learning are an important part of each child’s development and reflect the learning habits, resilience, engagement, and attitudes that support progress and success across the curriculum. Approaches to Learning Grades are awarded in every subject termly in Years 1–4 and half-termly, as well as at the end of each term, in Years 5–8. In order to qualify for an Approaches to Learning Prize at the end of term, a pupil must achieve only 1s and 2s across all subjects, including Games. A pupil may be awarded an Outstanding Approaches to Learning Prize if they achieve more 1s than 2s. Pupils are graded on a scale of 1–4, where 1 is the highest. These grades reflect pupils’ approaches to learning, including engagement, resilience, responsiveness to feedback, preparation, and commitment to learning, rather than academic attainment or ability. The school will inform parents if a child is likely to achieve a grade 4. Pupils who achieve a grade 3 in more than one subject may, at the discretion of staff, be placed on an Approaches to Learning Support Card, managed by the Tutor and monitored by the Deputy Head Academic, or provided with other appropriate support. Pupils who achieve a grade 4 in any subject may also be placed on an Approaches to Learning Support Card and parents will be contacted. Professional judgement is used when applying the criteria across different subjects and age groups, particularly within practical and non-examined subjects such as Art, Drama, Music, and P.E.

Approaches to Evidence includes but is not limited to: Learning Grade 1 Excellent

2 Good

3 Needs

Application:

consistently engaged in learning activities; responds positively to feedback and challenge.

Learning Commitment:

classwork and homework are consistently completed within the expected timeframe with care and attention.

Learning Behaviours:

demonstrates resilience, sustained focus, independence, and a positive approach to learning.

Preparation:

attends lessons ready to learn and engage.

Application:

engages positively in most lessons and usually responds appropriately to feedback and guidance.

Learning Commitment:

classwork and homework are usually completed within the expected timeframe with appropriate care and attention.

Learning Behaviours:

demonstrates positive learning habits and is willing to attempt challenge with support when needed.

Preparation:

usually attends lessons ready to learn and engage.

Application:

engagement in learning activities is inconsistent and additional prompting is often required.

Learning Commitment:

classwork and homework are not consistently completed within the expected timeframe or may lack appropriate care and attention.

Learning Behaviours:

may avoid challenge, lose focus readily, or require support to sustain effort and respond to feedback.

Preparation:

does not consistently attend lessons ready to learn and engage.

Application:

regularly disengages from learning activities and shows limited response to feedback or support.

Learning Commitment:

classwork and homework are frequently incomplete or demonstrate limited commitment to learning.

Learning Behaviours:

rarely demonstrates sustained effort, resilience, or willingness to engage with learning opportunities.

Preparation:

regularly arrives unprepared for learning despite support and intervention.

improvement

4 Unacceptable

NON-ACADEMIC SUBJECTS IN YEARS 6 - 8 Pupils are given positive feedback for having fulfilled learning objectives at their own individual level. In Years 1-5 these Grades are the basis of recording attainment. These symbols relate to the quality of work relative to the child’s peers and the level at which pupils are expected to work. Grades relate to the quality of a pupil’s work relative to his/ her peers. E: Exceeding Expectations O: On Track with what we would expect an average child of this age to be achieving W: Working Towards In Years 6 to 8, the following subjects are also graded according to this system of E/O/W: Art and DT, Music, Computing, P.E., and Swimming. The correlation between Year 5 Grading and Year 6 to 8 Grades:

Year 5 Grades

Years 6 - 8 Grades A+

E - Exceeding Expectations

A AB+ B

O - On Track

BC+ C C-

W - Working Towards

D+ D D-

ATTAINMENT GRADES IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS IN YEARS 6 - 8 The attainment grade awarded to a pupil in Years 6 to 8 is a reflection of the pupil’s performance in class. The attainment grade is given half termly and is published alongside the effort grade to pupils and parents. The following is our grading scale:

Attainment Grade Years 6-8

Evidence includes but is not limited to:

A+/A/AOutstanding/ Excellent

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding. • Performs outstandingly well in test and exam situations. • Shows ability to use a range of sources to improve knowledge base. • Is able to network/link ideas spontaneously. • Uses key vocabulary effectively and can explain ideas using own words.

B+/B/BGood/Very Good

• Demonstrates very good knowledge and understanding. • Performs very well in test and exam situations. • Is sometimes able to use a range of sources to improve knowledge base. • Will usually network/link ideas spontaneously. • Will usually use key vocabulary effectively and can explain important concepts in own words.

C+/C/COn Track

• Demonstrates fair knowledge and understanding. • Performs quite well in test and exam situations. • Usually requires support to use a range of sources to improve knowledge base. • Will occasionally network/link ideas spontaneously. • Sometimes needs help to use key vocabulary correctly and to explain ideas in own words.

D+/D/DNeeds Improvement

• Demonstrates fair knowledge and understanding. • Has difficulty in test and exam situations. • Significant teacher support is required to improve knowledge base. • Will rarely network/link ideas spontaneously.

E+/E/E Action Required

• Demonstrates poor knowledge and understanding. • Has great difficulty in test and exam situations. • Even with regular teacher input is unable to sustain, extend and develop understanding. • Is unable to network/link ideas spontaneously. • Rarely uses key vocabulary correctly and usually needs extra support to explain ideas in own words.

PRIZES AT FINAL ASSEMBLY Final Assembly takes place at the end of each term. Pupils are recognised in the following ways: Most improved player and coaches award for one pupil in each sports squad for U9, U11 and U13 games. Sporting achievement recognised for c. 6 pupils in U7. In each form group, one Spirit Prize and Progress Prize per class. In Years 3-8 Outstanding Effort (more 1s than 2s and no 3s or 4s) and Effort (no 3s or 4s) certificates. In Years 5-8 Academic Prizes for pupils whose average grade across academic subjects is B+ or higher. In Years 5-8 recognition certificates for two pupils per year in DE, computing, art and music. Parents are invited to Final Assembly and Speech Day.

SPEECH DAY Speech Day takes place on the last morning of the academic year. It is a formal event, to which parents are warmly invited. Year 8 Prizes are awarded, as well as the top Academic, Progress and Effort Prizes in every Form.

LIBRARY We have two excellent libraries. The Libraries are open at break times and pupils are encouraged to use the libraries. Please note that any misplaced or damaged books will need to be replaced or paid for. We are pleased to announce that our school has subscribed to ePlatform, a user-friendly online library that provides pupils with access to a wide range of eBooks and audio books. All children can log in using their school credentials. This e-library is designed to complement - not replace - the physical books available from our two school libraries. We encourage pupils to continue borrowing physical books to support a rich and varied reading experience. Key Features of the ePlatform: • Accessible anywhere with an internet connection • Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers • Easy to use with school login credentials • Offers a wide selection of age-appropriate reading materials Form tutors will guide pupils through the login process and show them how to browse, borrow, and enjoy books from the platform. We hope this valuable resource will enhance your child’s reading journey both at school and at home.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Bumblebees Activities take place before school and after school. These are an additional charge. In addition, a range of lunchtime clubs are offered throughout the week run by teachers, giving pupils further opportunities to explore interests, develop skills and socialise with their peers in a relaxed setting. For those children in Years 7 & 8 who are exceptionally able, we offer specific Scholarship activities. Please see the Scholarship Section on Page 25. Additional sports and music activities are offered for all major and minor sports, as well as a range of choirs and ensembles. Children sign up for school-run activities with Form Teachers in advance of the start of the new School Year. Children are encouraged to try as many different clubs as possible in order to develop (and indeed discover) new passions. Activity groups usually bring together children from different age ranges and classes and therefore the sessions offer an excellent opportunity to make new friends and work with new teachers. The activities programme consists of sports, music, coding, creative and scholarship clubs, as well as after-school Bumblebees activities.

TRIPS & VISITS Trips which are local and held entirely within the school day are informed to parents via the School Calendar on the Parent Portal. Permission is sought for any trips outside school hours or incurring a cost. Extra-curricular and residential trips are charged as an addition, however all costs associated with school provided transport, food and staffing is absorbed by the school. Costs to parents represent the cost from the external provider. Please see below the approximate costs for last year’s April Term year group trips. These are likely to change and are a guideline to what could be expected: Year Group

Trip

Days

Approx. cost to parents

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Forest School & camp out Loldia Eburru Kilifi/Watamu Malewa Ngare Ndare/Sagana Mt. Kenya

2 3 4 4 5 5

No cost KShs. 21,000/KShs. 66,000/KShs. 30,000/KShs. 30,000/KShs. 48,000/-

Trips that are charged: • An optional yearly ski trip • Rotated cultural/language trips to Europe • Sports tours to parts of Africa, the Middle East and Europe • International Music Tours • Year 8 Geography Fieldwork trip • Scouts have various trips throughout the year to various parts of Kenya.

PEPONI BUMBLEBEES Peponi Bumblebees is our enrichment program, offering a wide range of paid activities designed to enhance and complement the overall school experience. Children can choose from a broad variety of activities including; Cooking, Gymnastics, Ballet, Minecraft Explorers, Glee Musical Theatre Club, Robotics, Golf, Pottery, Karate, Fencing, Dance Fusion, Chess, Yoga, Water Polo and much more. With activities taking place before school, after school and on weekends, the program gives children the opportunity to explore new interests, develop skills, build confidence and enjoy enriching activities beyond the classroom. All activities are carefully selected, expert-led and advertised in advance each term. Activities run across the term as follows: • Term 1 (9 sessions) • Term 2 (8 sessions) • Term 3 (7 sessions) Parents can sign up for activities by clicking on the link or scanning the QR code found on the front page of the PH Activities Booklet or on the Peponi Bumblebees activities poster. All provider payment details are included on the sign-up form and payments are made directly to the activity provider. Please note that parents must complete the Microsoft form to sign up your child. This is the only way your child’s name will appear on the official after-school register. This register is used for attendance, safeguarding and communication purposes. Peponi Bumblebees Activities Fair & Information Session At the beginning of Term 1 (week 1), we usually hold a Peponi Bumblebees Activities Fair. This provides an opportunity for families to: • Explore the range of activities available, • Meet activity providers, • Learn about any new activities being introduced, • Ask questions about existing activities, and • Help children choose activities best suited to their interests and age group.

The Activities Fair is especially helpful for new parents and children joining the program for the first time and for existing parents and children who would like to get more information on new activities. Further details, timings and venue information will be in the school calendar and shared with parents. General Activity Timings Please note that some activities may start slightly earlier or finish slightly later than the times below. Any changes to timings will always be clearly indicated on the sign-up form. • Year 1-2 (15.30 – 16.30) • Year 3-8 (16:00 – 17:00) Catch-Up Sessions If an activity is missed due to a public holiday, poor weather, an unavoidable whole-year-group school event, or a class cancellation, poor weather, every effort will be made to arrange a catch-up session within the same term. Where all available catch-up slots within the term have already been used, catch –up classes may also be scheduled during the first week of Term 1 or 2. A detailed catch-up schedule will be shared with parents towards the end of term. Peponi Bumblebees aims to provide children with high-quality, enjoyable and enriching experiences that support creativity, confidence, wellbeing, skill development and real-world learning beyond the classroom. Holiday Camps All holiday camps operate under the Peponi Bumblebees umbrella. Information and promotional posters for upcoming holiday camps will be shared with parents in advance to allow families sufficient time for consideration and planning.

PLAY Play is an important aspect of childhood and is valuable in learning and recreation. There are many presentations of play in many forms through the school day. Pupils are encouraged to choose play at lunchtime instead of a lunchtime club every day.

SPORT The sporting programme is comprised of ‘major’ and ‘minor’ sports as indicated below. Pupils also enjoy participating in many other sports in Activity and PE sessions. Term

Major Sports

Minor Sports

September January April

Football and Cricket Athletics Hockey Swimming Netball, Rugby Tennis, Cross Country

Peponi House competes against other schools in all of these sports. Regular matches begin at Under 9 level (Years 3 & 4) and continue through U11 (Years 5 & 6) and U13 (Years 7 & 8). We endeavour to find the opportunity for as many children as possible to represent the school, and, when other schools are able to accommodate us, matches are arranged for as many different teams as possible. At all levels, those selected are expected to give full commitment to their teams, which includes participation in weekend fixtures, if selected. Details of all matches are given on the school calendar, and updated weekly. ‘Touchline support’ from parents is very welcome – but please ensure that your support is always positive and encouraging. Criticism of either team, or of the referee’s decisions, is inappropriate and can be damaging and sets a very negative example to young people. If a pupil is off games or swimming for more than one week, they must have a Doctor’s letter to confirm they are not allowed to play sports.

SQUAD PRACTICES There will be practices for sports at lunch, Monday’s after school and sometimes before school for different sports and different children on various days. Coaches will inform pupils and parents as to when late practices will take place.

AWAY MATCHES At the beginning of each academic year, you will be asked to return an online form declaring that you are happy for your child to play in away matches in the Nairobi area. Please encourage your children to notify you well in advance if there is a likelihood of them being selected for a team, and refer to your calendar. You can also check the team sheets on Sharepoint. Team sheets are also supplied to the Office, so that, if you are in any doubt, you can receive immediate confirmation of team details over the telephone. If your child is selected to play in a match outside Nairobi or one that is not stated in the calendar, your children will bring home a letter informing you of their selection, and of the match details, and you will be asked to return a Sharepoint form to school giving your permission for them to play. No food or electronics are allowed on away matches or weekend tours. Do be aware that for U13 and U11’s playing in A and B teams may have to be available on Saturday morning tournaments at least once a term.

INTER-HOUSE EVENTS There are Inter-House events in all sports. There are Sports Days, Swimming Galas, Cross-Country and termly House Matches. Every child is involved in Inter-House events. The only exception is the Year 1 and 2 pupils who do not have Inter-House Matches in major sports.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL SWIMMING All pupils in Year 1 - 6 have one swimming lesson per week, as part of the mainstream curriculum. Year 7&8 also have swimming as part of the PE programme. The school also has an additional swimming programme before and after school hours for the swim squad, which will be communicated at the start of each term. There will be opportunities of recreational or additional swimming sessions during the school day as well as pre-squad swimming.

SCHOLARSHIP PREPARATION Many of our pupils apply for and earn scholarships to senior schools (Year 9). We ask that pupils in Term 3 of Year 6 join lunchtime activities which suit their skill set if they wish to pursue a scholarship application. Teachers will review the ability of pupils and determine if it is appropriate to support a scholarship application in this area; Peponi House must approve all scholarship choices made by pupils and will advise parents as such. By October of Year 7, we finalise the areas of extra study the pupils participate in, whether that is academic, art, drama, music or sport. Pupils may only select one area of scholarship specialism; they follow the scholarship program of extra activities from the start of Year 7 until their scholarship assessment is completed by their senior school; this is usually during Term 2 of Year 8. Please refer to our Scholarship Brochure shared on the Parents’ Hub and Sharepoint.

DRESS CODE Please note especially the following policies: SHOES Trainers are not to be worn with formal school uniform. HATS It is a strict rule that school hats must be worn at all times for outdoor activities. Inevitably, these get put on and taken off throughout the school day and do get mislaid quite regularly, so it is very important that they are clearly named so that they can be quickly returned to their owners, however children must take responsibility for their belongings. JUMPERS Children in Year 1 to Year 6 can wear the school’s navy fleece or jumper with their school uniform. Children in Year 7 or Year 8 can only wear the school’s blazer with their school uniform. On days where the children are in their PE or Games kit, all children from Year 1 to Year 8 can wear the Phoenix Pullover from Tessen. Please note that children should not wear the school fleece, jumper or blazer when wearing their PE or Games kits. Children must also not wear an alternative tracksuit top, sweatshirt or jumper at any time whilst in school or during sport fixtures. JEWELLERY & MAKE UP We are sensitive to the wearing of certain items of jewellery for religious or cultural reasons. However, unless it is absolutely necessary, the wearing of jewellery at school should be restricted to that of single ear-studs. Earrings, nose studs and other items of jewellery must not be worn. Make up and nail varnish is not permitted at school. During PE and Games, single ear-studs should be covered up with tape or taken out. Fitness tracker watches should not be worn during PE, Games or sporting fixtures as these may cause injury. HAIR We do not have strict guidelines as to the length and style of children’s hair, but please note that significant ‘fashion statements’, which include patterns cut into the hair and artificially coloured hair, including coloured braids, are not permitted. Shoulder length hair and braids should be kept tied or clipped back off the face and away from the eyes..

SCHOOL UNIFORM LIST The uniform list is organised according to where you can buy the necessary items. Formal School Uniform (not Sports Kit) is available from Haria Uniforms, Sarit Centre, Westlands & The Junction Mall The P.E. Kit, School Hat, School Fleece and Girls Uniform Trousers are available from the Tessen online shop: https://tessensports.com/collections/peponi-house The School also has an online shop for PE/Sports kit. Parents are advised to purchase large orders from the Tessen online shop to ensure availability of sizes. Otherwise School stock can be bought either from the Uniform Shop at school or our own School Shop Website. Payments can be made either via Mpesa or Card online. Card charges are 2.9% of the purchase amount. School Shop Website Link: https://shop.peponihouse.sc.ke/ School Shop Opening Times: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm to 4:30pm TESSEN ONLINE SHOP ORDERING DATES 2025/2026

Open Date

Closing Date

Delivery Date

Monday 7th September 2026 - 8am

Friday 16th October 2026 - 4pm

January 2027

Monday 4th January 2027 - 8am

Sunday 31st January 2027 - 4pm

April 2027

Friday 23rd April 2027 - 8am

Friday 4th June 2027 - 4pm

July 2027

GIRLS’ UNIFORM (YEARS 1-6)

BOYS’ UNIFORM (YEARS 1-6)

White blouse White short-sleeved shirt Dark blue pleated skirt (knee length) or Dark blue shorts Dark blue trousers (from Year 5 onwards - only available from Tessen) Grey blue banded socks Ankle length white socks* Smart black leather shoes Smart black leather shoes School fleece, cardigan or jumper School fleece, cardigan or jumper School tie YEARS 1 & 2 Chair bag Reading book bag GIRLS’ UNIFORM (YEARS 7&8)

BOYS’ UNIFORM (YEARS 7&8)

As above, but:

Fitted white blouse Dark blue long trousers OR Dark blue blazer with the school badge Dark Blue uniform shorts (this replaces the fleece/pull-over for school uniform days only) Dark blue blazer with the school badge School cravat School tie Dark blue straight skirt (knee length) OR Dark blue trousers (only available from Tessen) *In cold weather, girls in Years 3-8 may wear dark blue tights * The Fleece/Pullover must be worn with sports kit, not the dark blue blazer

OPTIONAL SCHOOL KIT Available from the Tessen online shop: https://tessensports.com/collections/peponi-house Bespoke Peponi Backpack

OTHER REQUIREMENTS YEARS 1-2 All stationary is provided by school YEARS 3-4 Pencil case containing pencils, eraser and coloured pencils YEARS 5-8 Pencil case containing pencils, eraser and coloured pencils Black or blue ink pen (cartridge, roller ball or fibre-tipped, not ball point) Calculator Geometry set YEAR 6 iPads are purchased directly through the school to ensure consistency across devices and appropriate educational set-up. A keyboard is optional and should be purchased separately. Year 5 parents will be invited to a workshop in Term 3 to explain the process, device requirements and implementation for pupils moving into Year 6.

COMPULSORY P.E. KIT

Available from the Tessen online shop: https://tessensports.com/collections/peponi-house ALL GIRLS AND BOYS School Baseball Cap OR Sun Visor Cap (for girls) 2 x House Tee Shirts Chania - Green; Mara - Yellow; Tana - Red; Tsavo - Blue Unisex Phoenix Pullover

COMPULSORY P.E. KIT CONT... BOYS

GIRLS

Boys Clipper Shorts Boys Phoenix Polo (Years 3-8) Dark blue & white striped knee-length socks (for Hockey & Rugby) Boys Swimming Jammer Swimming Caps Boys Enduro Rugby Jersey (Years 3-8)

Girls Phoenix Skort OR Girls Clipper Shorts Girls Phoenix Top (Years 3-8) Dark blue & white striped knee-length socks (for Hockey) Girls Swimming Race Suit OR Girls Premier Swim Suit Swimming Caps Girls Premier Netball Dress (Compulsory for Years 7 & 8 only)

NB: Cricket Whites are essential for those children who are playing in the U11 & U13 A and B teams

OPTIONAL P.E. KIT (Available from the Tessen online shop: https://tessensports.com/collections/peponi-house) BOYS

GIRLS

Cricket Hat Boys Tapered Pant

Girls Undershort Girls Sports Bra Girls Tapered Pant NB All jumpers, cardigans, track suits etc. worn in school must be items of standard school uniform.

WHAT IS REQUIRED IN WHICH TERM? SEPTEMBER TERM Dark blue & white striped knee-length socks for PE & Games Shin pads for football Unisex test cricket shirt & trousers for cricket matches (Years 3-8) Boys Phoenix polo for football matches (Years 3-8) Girls Phoenix top for football matches (Years 3-8) JANUARY TERM (for both boys & girls) Dark blue & white striped knee-length socks for PE & Games Boys Phoenix polo for matches (Years 3-8) Girls Phoenix top for matches (Years 3-8) Shin pads for football activity Shin pads & a hockey stick (Years 1 and 2) Shin pads, a hockey stick and gum shield (Years 3 to 8) APRIL TERM Dark blue & white striped knee-length socks for PE & Games Boys Enduro Rugby Jersey & gum shield for rugby players (Years 3-8) Girls Premier Netball Dress for matches (Compulsory for Years 7 & 8 only) Tennis Racquet for PE ALL YEAR ROUND (Years 1-8) Peponi swimming trunks/costume, or plain Navy blue swimming trunks/costume Peponi swimming caps (Available from Nairobi Sports House) Personal Items: Towel Swimming goggles are optional Water bottle

All items must be clearly named.

PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE The main purpose of the Peponi House PTA is to give parents the opportunity to feel more involved in the school community. All parents are members and everyone can play a role. The PTA’s aims are achieved as follows: Communication: through a system of Class Representatives (who liaise between the PTA and the parent body) and a community WhatsApp group Social: organising termly events to bring the community together Fundraising: Support fundraising efforts for the schools chosen charities (e.g. the annual Fête) Ideas: putting forward parents’ suggestions and airing general views on school life although it must be stressed that parents with grievances must follow the complaints policy available on our website and should not use the PTA as a channel for making complaints. More information is available on Sharepoint. Please see the link and QR code to join the PTA WhatsApp group. Please note that before you are accepted into the chat, you will be asked for your name and your child’s / childrens’ classes. https://chat.whatsapp.com/D21lj5VjSTlJt92CohPyck

CAR PARKING The main vehicle entrance is a dropping and collecting zone only. There are a few spaces reserved for disabled people. If your child is not ready for collection, please move on and drive round again or park outside. To avoid problems and to keep the children out of harm’s way, please also: •

Drive slowly and as far down the dropping zone as you can, so as to allow other vehicles to pull in behind you

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Observe the zebra crossings and do not stop on them.

•

Open all car windows so that you can be seen.

•

Turn left when exiting the school grounds.

There are parking areas outside the school wall. If your child is below Year 4, please accompany them into the school premises if you park outside. Please do not drop children off outside the school gates. All car parks are strictly for staff use only unless pre-arranged by the Head or Registrar. The area immediately outside the staff car-park cannot be used as a dropping and collecting point. No vehicles are permitted onto the site without a current Peponi House sticker with the vehicle registration number on it. Parents must register their car at the School Office and receive their annual sticker from there, at the beginning of each academic year.

EDUCATION AFTER PEPONI HOUSE Many children transfer from Peponi House at 13+ to Peponi School. Others will go to Independent Schools in the UK or other international schools. Matching a child with the right school is a very important business and can often be a difficult decision. Please meet with the Head to discuss next steps and we can work together to review different options.

PEPONI SCHOOLS POLICIES The following policies are available to download from our website: https://www.peponischool.org/peponi-school/information/peponi-school-policies/ 1. Peponi Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2. Peponi Schools Data Protection Policy 3. Peponi Schools Privacy Notice 4. Peponi Schools Admissions Policy 5. Peponi Schools Whistleblowing Policy 6. Peponi Schools Low Level Concerns Policy 7. Peponi Schools Parental Complaints Policy 8. Peponi Schools Safer Recruitment Policy 9. Peponi Schools, Admissions and Attendance Registers Policy 10. Peponi School Anti-Bullying Policy 11. Peponi School Drugs Policy 12. Peponi School Behaviour Policy 13. Peponi School Internal Suspension Policy (Rustication) 14. Peponi Schools Online Safety Policy 15. Peponi Schools First Aid Policy 16. Peponi Schools Health and Safety Policy 17. Managing Nuts and Other Food Allergies Policy 18. Peponi Schools Administration of Medicine Policy 19. Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy 20. Peponi Schools, Relationships and Sex Education Policy 21. Peponi Schools CCTV Policy 22. Peponi School Vaping Policy

PO Box 23203, Nairobi 00604, Kenya Tel: +254 (20) 2585710-12, +254 (0)774 385330, +254 (0)734 881255, +254 (0)722 202947 Email: office@peponihouse.sc.ke, secretary@peponihouse.sc.ke www.peponischool.org/house