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Westridge School: Inside International School Owned By Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a 

Thika Town Member of Parliament (MP) Alice Ng’ang’a was recently uncovered as the owner of Westridge School.

The day and boarding international school is located along Kandara Road in Thika Greens, Thika.

The school offers the competency-based curriculum (CBC) across early learning, primary, junior secondary and senior mixed school.

Westridge School administration block PHOTO/Original

At pre-school, children are offered a playful, nurturing and stimulating environment to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills.

This includes playgroup children, pre-primary and pre-primary 2, according to the school’s official website.

Moving up to the primary level, pupils are introduced to core subjects like English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

A student learning to play golf PHOTO/Original

They will also participate in Creative Arts and Physical Education.

At the highest level, Junior Secondary, learners will bridge their primary and secondary education, with emphasis on comprehensive foundation in core subjects and interdisciplinary learning.

The school also offers different co-curriculum activities which gives learners an opportunity for holistic development and personal growth.

Westridge School’s swimming pool PHOTO/Original

Additionally, Westridge School also provides performing arts activities to nurture creativity, self-expression, communication, emotional intelligence and cultural appreciation in learners.

Other activities provided by the school include science and technology, environmental activities and career dress-up day which allows learners exposure to as many careers as possible.