Achieving Holistic Education to Prepare Learners for a Happy & Successful Future

Learners lining up for assembly at Makini School in Nairobi, Kenya

The most important thing to us as educators and parents is for our children to be happy. Happiness means they enjoy their learning, they feel safe in their learning environment, they have positive relationships with their teachers and peers and they are making progress from their starting point, and are being recognised and rewarded for it.

In this issue we look at our learners holistic approach to their education through their participation in active citizenship, sciences, sports, art and Competency Based Curriculum assessments. This and more.


Happy reading!


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Kids raising they hands
August 12, 2026
Discover how play-based learning builds language, problem-solving and social skills in young children and how Makini brings it to life in preschool.
child sitting at a desk looking at his books
August 12, 2026
What are Cambridge Checkpoint tests, when do they happen and how can you support your child? A practical guide for Makini Cambridge parents.
August 3, 2026
Pathway Setting a New Benchmark for Globally Competitive Education
Teen Identity Development
June 19, 2026
Discover how international schools can support teen identity development. Practical guidance for parents and educators on nurturing adolescent self-discovery.
Navigating Parent Conflicts
June 10, 2026
Learn how to navigate disagreements with your child’s school. Practical guidance on parent advocacy, conflict resolution, and constructive collaboration.
 CBE Assessment
June 10, 2026
Learn how formative and summative assessments work in competency-based education and how they support student progress and mastery.
extracurricular activities
June 10, 2026
Discover a practical framework for choosing extracurricular activities that help students build skills, stay motivated and grow beyond the classroom.
Emotional Intellligence
May 28, 2026
Learn how schools and parents can partner to build emotional intelligence in children covering self-awareness, empathy, regulation, and social skills.
School Student Councsellors
May 28, 2026
See how school counsellors support mental health, academic guidance, and university planning and how families can partner with counselling services.
Students building robotics kits in a bright yellow room with blue tables, laptops, and unfinished mechanical models.
By Rian Nell March 20, 2026
Explore how hands-on, project-based learning prepares students for real-world success by developing essential workplace skills and practical experience.
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