Primary School Project

In primary school (kindergarten, elementary)

Educational Projects in Primary School at Lycée Français Denis Diderot de Nairobi

At Lycée Français Denis Diderot de Nairobi (LFIDD), primary school pupils actively participate in a wide range of interdisciplinary educational projects that enrich their learning journey and support their personal development. In the upper primary years, some projects are carried out in collaboration with secondary students, helping children develop independence, global awareness and a strong sense of civic responsibility. These initiatives include the school web radio, the LFIDD Cross Country Run, the Kitabu Prize, Little Reading Champions, and Ambassadors in Action.

Throughout the school year, classroom life is enriched by educational, cultural, scientific, artistic, sporting and language-based projects that bring learning to life. These meaningful experiences enable pupils to strengthen their skills, nurture their creativity, develop critical thinking and build self-confidence.

As an international school in Nairobi and a member of the AEFE network, LFIDD places project-based learning at the heart of its educational approach. These projects are a powerful source of motivation and play a key role in academic success, cultural openness, multilingual development and the formation of responsible global citizens.

In general, class life is punctuated by a number of projects linking disciplines and giving meaning to student learning. These projects are an essential source of motivation for students in their academic success.

Taste Week

Taste Week is one of the highlights of the primary school calendar at LFIDD. Through a variety of discovery workshops, tasting sessions and awareness activities, pupils explore a rich diversity of flavours, culinary traditions and healthy eating habits.

This project encourages curiosity, food education and the joy of sharing experiences, while fostering cultural awareness, openness to others and active citizenship.

Well-Being Week

Well-Being Week encourages pupils to take care of themselves and others. Through a variety of activities focused on emotional awareness, relaxation, physical activity, cooperation and positive relationships, children develop essential life skills that support their personal growth and well-being.

This project helps create a positive and supportive school environment, fostering respect, self-confidence, empathy and the well-being of the entire school community.

Primary School Cross Country Run

The Primary School Cross Country Run is one of the key sporting events of the year at LFIDD. In preparation for the event, pupils train with their teachers and take part in age-appropriate races, from Kindergarten through to Year 6 (CM2).

This event encourages perseverance, resilience, self-confidence and a sense of personal achievement, while promoting the enjoyment of physical activity. A highlight of school life, the Cross Country Run embodies the values of sport and strengthens the sense of community across the school.

Little Reading Champions

The Little Reading Champions competition is a highlight of the primary school experience at LFIDD. Guided by their teachers, pupils prepare and perform readings of selected literary excerpts, developing their confidence and fluency in public speaking through the art of reading aloud.

This project strengthens reading fluency, oral expression, active listening and self-confidence, while fostering a lifelong love of books and literature. It also provides pupils with the opportunity to showcase their work before an audience and share the pleasure of language, storytelling and literary discovery.

 
 

Science Day in Kindergarten

As part of Science Week, LFIDD’s Kindergarten pupils become true “Little Investigators.”

Through a series of fun and interactive workshops, children explore the world around them by experimenting, observing and making their very first scientific hypotheses. From the environment and living organisms to physical phenomena and exciting demonstrations such as volcanic eruptions, this special day sparks curiosity, nurtures scientific thinking and inspires a love of discovery from an early age.

Designed to encourage hands-on learning, Science Day helps young learners develop observation skills, critical thinking and a sense of wonder about the world around them.