Beyond the Classroom

At Braeburn  Kisumu, we aim to ensure that we maximize opportunities for children ‘beyond the classroom’.  We believe that as well as enhancing their childhood experiences, this helps them to develop into well-rounded individuals with a wide range of skills that may be of use in their futures.

Arts – music, drama, art

Through our Creative Arts departments, all children are encouraged to take part in productions on our stage. We have two major productions each year as well as regular musical concerts, talent shows, and class assemblies. We have 4 peripatetic music teachers instructing in different musical instruments, including drums, string, brass, and voice, with our most talented students participating in the annual ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) examinations.

Sport

Braeburn Kisumu boasts of a huge range of sporting successes. Our ‘Sport For All‘ policy ensures that children of all abilities will be given opportunities to take part in competitive sport if they show commitment by attending the training sessions on offer. In addition, inter-house competitions in athletics, football, rugby, hockey, swimming, x-country, netball, cricket, rounders take place for all age groups.

Braeburn swimmers compete both Nationally and Internationally.  A rigorous training program is offered to serious swimmers, who can choose to attend after-school sessions.  Training camps also run over school holidays and include both land and water sessions. In recent years Braeburn swimmers have participated in: the World Championships; the All-Africa Games; the Commonwealth Games; the Africa Senior Swimming Championships; the Africa Junior Swimming Championships, and the International Children’s Games. Our swimming team includes National Champions and record holders for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Leadership

We know that our children are the future leaders of tomorrow. Our students are able to hone their leadership skills through the student council, becoming prefects or house captains. In addition, the Model United Nations and President’s Awards offer our students real-life opportunities to learn and excel in forums outside of school.

Academic Competitions

We ensure children are given opportunities to compete using all their gifts and talents. Academic competitions that take place include Writing competitions, Mathematics Challenges, quizzes, and annual inter-house quizzes. These encounters allow our children to compete with students in other international schools in Kenya, and occasionally, with schools elsewhere in the world.

Trips

At Braeburn, we highly value learning outside the classroom. This may be through field trips and outdoor adventure trips, or simply taking lessons outside. We aim to ensure that each term, children will have at least one educational trip from EYFS.

Community Service

Throughout their school career, Braeburn  Kisumu students are encouraged to be cognizant of the world around them, inclusive of people, animals, and the environment.  From an early age, our children learn that it is important to make a difference in the world and to be caring for those less fortunate than themselves. Through a variety of age-appropriate activities, students are encouraged to take part in charity events and to initiate their own fundraising occasions.

Career - workplace experience

Careers’ guidance is given to Braeburn students to assist them in making informed decisions when choosing subjects for their public examinations.  In addition, our annual Careers’ Fair and opportunities for workplace experience, give students a chance to talk to and be inspired by, a wide range of professionals.