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Senior One (S.1) Academic Framework

Curriculum & S.1 Subject Areas

Light Academy Girls Secondary School follows the Uganda National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) curriculum, assessed through UNEB, delivering a structured secondary programme adapted to our founding Senior One intake.

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Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)

Following the Uganda National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) framework, with learners assessed through continuous assessment and UNEB.

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Hands-On Projects & Presentations

Learners engage in practical projects, group work, research presentations, and digital literacy exercises that build real-world confidence.

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Broad Exposure in Senior One

Students experience a wide range of subjects across sciences, humanities, languages, and technical arts before later specialization in higher classes.

Broad Exposure in S.1

Explore Our Subject Disciplines

In Senior One, learners gain broad exposure across four core subject groups: Sciences, Humanities, Languages, and Creative Arts/Technical Studies.

Sciences & Mathematics

Hands-on scientific inquiry, experimental laboratory work, computational thinking, and foundational mathematics for Senior One.

Mathematics

Foundational arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and logic.

Physics

Introductory mechanics, measurement, energy, optics, and practical experiments.

Chemistry

Matter, experimental techniques, chemical reactions, and laboratory safety.

Biology

Living organisms, cells, life processes, health, and plant physiology.

* Note: Detailed Senior One subject offerings and timetables are confirmed by school academic leadership prior to term opening.

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