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Cavina School is a British-curriculum preparatory school for children aged 2 to 13 located on a leafy campus in Kilimani, Nairobi. Founded in 1950, it strongly emphasizes academics and a God-honoring Christian philosophy.
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School Details

Levels
NurseryPrimary
Students

150

Established

1950

Sub-County

Dagoretti North

Gender

Mixed

Boarding

Day

Branches: Single campus Trips & Excursions: Not offered

Curriculum

8 4 4

Levels offered

NurseryPrimary

Facilities

Science Laboratory25 Metre Swimming PoolMusic SchoolCricket Nets

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School Blazer

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School Tracksuit

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Sports Gear
Blue and white sports jersey

High-quality sports jersey for school activities.

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Stationery
Baoke Fountain Pen

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Technology
Casio Scientific Calculator

Advanced scientific calculator for mathematics and science.

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Stationery
Oxford Geometrical Set

Standard mathematical set for secondary school students.

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Uniforms
School Skirt

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Uniforms
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White formal shirt for school uniforms.

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PP1 — Uniform
  • School t-shirt/polo
  • Blue shorts/skirt
  • White canvas shoes
  • White socks
PP1 — Stationery
  • Crayons (thick)
  • Drawing book (A4)
  • Pencils (HB)
  • Plasticine/play dough
PP1 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
PP1 — Books
  • Storytime picture books
  • ABC Learning book
  • Number Fun workbook
PP2 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
PP2 — Stationery
  • Crayons (thick)
  • Drawing book (A4)
  • Pencils (HB)
  • Plasticine/play dough
PP2 — Books
  • Storytime picture books
  • ABC Learning book
  • Number Fun workbook
PP2 — Uniform
  • School t-shirt/polo
  • Blue shorts/skirt
  • White canvas shoes
  • White socks
Grade 1 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Grade 1 — Books
  • Tujifunze Kiswahili Reader
  • Oxford Primary Mathematics
  • English Learner's Book
  • Integrated Science Activity Book
  • Social Studies Learner's Book
Grade 1 — Uniform
  • White short-sleeved shirt
  • Navy blue shorts/skirt
  • Black leather shoes
  • White socks
  • School sweater/pullover
  • PE kit (shorts & t-shirt)
Grade 1 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • HB pencils
  • Coloring pencils
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser & sharpener
  • Geometry set
  • Glue stick
  • Manila papers & drawing book
Grade 2 — Books
  • Tujifunze Kiswahili Reader
  • Oxford Primary Mathematics
  • English Learner's Book
  • Integrated Science Activity Book
  • Social Studies Learner's Book
Grade 2 — Uniform
  • White short-sleeved shirt
  • Navy blue shorts/skirt
  • Black leather shoes
  • White socks
  • School sweater/pullover
  • PE kit (shorts & t-shirt)
Grade 2 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • HB pencils
  • Coloring pencils
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser & sharpener
  • Geometry set
  • Glue stick
  • Manila papers & drawing book
Grade 2 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Grade 3 — Uniform
  • White short-sleeved shirt
  • Navy blue shorts/skirt
  • Black leather shoes
  • White socks
  • School sweater/pullover
  • PE kit (shorts & t-shirt)
Grade 3 — Books
  • Tujifunze Kiswahili Reader
  • Oxford Primary Mathematics
  • English Learner's Book
  • Integrated Science Activity Book
  • Social Studies Learner's Book
Grade 3 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • HB pencils
  • Coloring pencils
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser & sharpener
  • Geometry set
  • Glue stick
  • Manila papers & drawing book
Grade 3 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Grade 4 — Uniform
  • White short-sleeved shirt
  • Navy blue shorts/skirt
  • Black leather shoes
  • White socks
  • School sweater/pullover
  • PE kit (shorts & t-shirt)
Grade 4 — Books
  • Tujifunze Kiswahili Reader
  • Oxford Primary Mathematics
  • English Learner's Book
  • Integrated Science Activity Book
  • Social Studies Learner's Book
Grade 4 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Grade 4 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • HB pencils
  • Coloring pencils
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser & sharpener
  • Geometry set
  • Glue stick
  • Manila papers & drawing book
Grade 5 — Books
  • Tujifunze Kiswahili Reader
  • Oxford Primary Mathematics
  • English Learner's Book
  • Integrated Science Activity Book
  • Social Studies Learner's Book
Grade 5 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • HB pencils
  • Coloring pencils
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser & sharpener
  • Geometry set
  • Glue stick
  • Manila papers & drawing book
Grade 5 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Grade 5 — Uniform
  • White short-sleeved shirt
  • Navy blue shorts/skirt
  • Black leather shoes
  • White socks
  • School sweater/pullover
  • PE kit (shorts & t-shirt)
Grade 6 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • HB pencils
  • Coloring pencils
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser & sharpener
  • Geometry set
  • Glue stick
  • Manila papers & drawing book
Grade 6 — Books
  • Tujifunze Kiswahili Reader
  • Oxford Primary Mathematics
  • English Learner's Book
  • Integrated Science Activity Book
  • Social Studies Learner's Book

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  • Birth CertificateRequired
  • Previous School Report / TranscriptRequired
  • Passport-size PhotographsRequired
  • Completed Application FormRequired
  • Parent/Guardian ID copyRequired
  • Immunisation / Health RecordsOptional
  • Transfer/Leaving CertificateOptional
  • KCPE/KCSE Result SlipOptional

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