A Catholic Centre of Excellence and Discipline
Welcome to St. Dominic Comprehensive School~Watamu
Offering quality education, Christian values, discipline, and holistic learner development since 2010.
Welcome to St. Dominic
Comprehensive School
St. Dominic Comprehensive School is a Catholic private institution under the management of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Archdiocese of Mombasa. Established in 2010, the school has remained committed to providing quality education and building a strong academic and moral foundation for every learner. We warmly welcome learners from all religious backgrounds, focusing on nurturing intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth in a safe and child-friendly environment.
Growing in Excellence
Every Year
Our school community continues to grow through academic achievement, discipline, and dedication to quality education.
Year Established
Active Learners
Qualified Teachers
Support Staff Members
St. Dominic Comprehensive School proudly delivers a comprehensive Competency Based Education (CBE) framework, shaping well-rounded futures.
St. Dominic Comprehensive School
Founded on 6th January 2010 and officially inaugurated on 23rd February 2010, St. Dominic Comprehensive School has grown into a highly respected institution.
Our Heritage of Excellence
Since its establishment, the school has continued to grow into a respected institution known for academic excellence, discipline, and strong moral values.
Holistic Education
The school was established to provide quality and holistic education while preparing learners for future academic and social success. Guided by dedicated teachers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, the institution continues to inspire learners to become responsible members of society.
Why Choose St. Dominic?
We stand out because of our commitment to cultivating a premium environment for educational advancement:
High Standards of Discipline
We foster an environment of shared respect, strong moral foundations, and personal accountability.
Outstanding Academic Performance
A proven track record of academic consistency, ensuring learners are fully prepared for future success.
Strong Church Support & Dedicated Staff
Guided by the spiritual oversight of the Sisters of St. Joseph alongside dedicated, highly experienced teachers.
Child-Friendly Learning Environment
Safe, modern, and engaging spaces tailored to make holistic education inspiring and accessible.
Our Vision
To be the best and promote the formation of a whole person.
Our Mission
Achieving excellence together.
Our Core Values
Our Dedicated Team
The school is led by Sr. Marrietta Mwikali, supported by a dedicated administration and teaching staff committed to learner success.
School leadership
Head Teacher
Sr. Marrietta Mwikali
Administration Team
Sisters Serving Within the School
Providing foundational spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and community leadership.
Deputy Head Teachers
Overseeing daily operations and administrative standards for Primary and Junior School.
Academic Department Leadership
Coordinating curriculum implementation, tracking progress, and ensuring academic excellence.
Our Faculty Focus
The teaching team is composed of qualified and experienced educators who are committed to excellence and purposeful learning.
Competency Based
Education (CBE)
St. Dominic Comprehensive School follows the CBE framework, designed to nurture learners' talents, creativity, critical thinking, communication, and practical life skills.
Pre-Primary 1 & 2
Our early years program covers Language, Mathematics, Environmental Activities, Creative Arts, and Christian Religious Education.
Core Competencies
Our curriculum promotes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and self-efficacy to prepare learners for the future.
Holistic Growth
We focus on learner-centered experiences that build confidence, strong moral values, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Competency Based
Education (CBE)
St. Dominic Comprehensive School provides a robust CBE framework that empowers learners with practical knowledge and core competencies for a changing world.
Lower Primary
Foundation learning in Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Environmental activities, CRE, and Creative Arts.
Upper Primary
Broadened studies including Science, Social Studies, Agriculture, and advanced Creative Arts alongside core subjects.
Key Competencies
We focus on nurturing creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking in every single lesson.
Future Ready
Our approach prepares learners for responsible citizenship through values-based education and lifelong skills.
CBE Learning & Achievement
Our school embraces a learner-centered Competency Based Education (CBE) approach that nurtures creativity, practical skills, critical thinking, and consistent academic excellence in every learner.
Performance Metrics & Implementation
Improved Performance
Continuous improvement in learner academic results across all assessment levels.
High Transition Rates
In 2025, an impressive 23 out of 29 learners successfully transitioned to prestigious National Schools.
Strong Literacy & Numeracy
Learners demonstrate excellent foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Academic Recognition
Outstanding results in national evaluations, proving the strength of our academic preparation.
CBE Implementation
Strong mastery in Grade 6 assessments, with 23 out of 39 learners scoring EE (Exceeding Expectations) and 13 scoring ME (Meeting Expectations).
Awards & Excellence
Recognition for outstanding academic achievement and learner excellence across all tiers.
Core Educational Objectives
Sports & Performing Arts
Our institution promotes holistic development through sports and activities, empowering learners with critical life skills alongside their academic curriculum.
Activities & Disciplines
Athletics
Develops physical fitness, personal stamina, and individual determination through seasonal track and field events.
Ball Games
Fosters communication, tactical awareness, and healthy competition across various team sports.
Music
Encourages creative vocal expression, rhythmic training, and auditory focus in group and individual arrangements.
Drama
Builds self-confidence, effective public speaking skills, and creative storytelling capabilities on the stage.
Scouts
Instills a deep sense of community service, structural leadership, self-reliance, and civic responsibility.
Learner Development Objectives
Clubs & Student
Development
Our school offers dynamic club programs designed to help learners discover their unique talents, build meaningful relationships, and develop key life skills outside the traditional classroom setup.
Wildlife Club
One of our most popular spaces. Learners dive into active environmental conservation, discover regional wildlife protection strategies, and participate in engaging hands-on eco-awareness projects.
Debate Club
A student favorite for building robust intellectual skills. Students master public speaking, structured logical presentation, quick critical thinking, and the interpersonal confidence required of future leaders.
Drama & Theater
Unlocking creative expression and stage presence. Students explore script writing, performance art, and stage design, helping them cultivate empathy and strong creative communication skills.
Scouts & Girl Guides
Fostering civic responsibility and outdoor survival skills. Members engage in community service, team-building expeditions, and leadership workshops that prepare them to be active citizens.
Safe & Nurturing Environment
At ST Dominic Comprehensive School, we balance structural safety, intentional character formation, and holistic growth to help every student thrive.
Ensuring Safety & Protection
Zero-Tolerance Bullying Policy
Enforcing strict rules against any form of bullying to guarantee physical, emotional, and digital safety for all.
Child-Friendly Atmosphere
Fostering a welcoming, warm, and highly supportive climate where young learners feel valued and protected.
Guidance & Counseling
Providing structured emotional, psychological, and academic counseling pathways for every development stage.
Discipline & Character Formation
Active Parent Involvement
Engaging parents as critical stakeholders in behavioral milestones through consistent feedback and joint collaborative meetings.
Teacher & Learner Meetings
Holding dynamic regular forums that promote open communication, mutual respect, and active student voice.
Collaborative House Meetings
Utilizing our inclusive community house system to teach accountability, cross-age mentorship, and collective responsibility.
Supporting Holistic Development
School Events
Our annual academic calendar features beautifully curated milestones that unify the community, elevate academic standards, and anchor our core holistic principles.
Major Events & Impact
Parents Meetings
Strategic updates, open policy conversations, and collaborative forums designed to align home values with institutional benchmarks.
Establishes a unified supportive network, giving learners safety and direction as they see parents and educators working in complete harmony.
Academic Clinics
Targeted, data-informed diagnostic sessions mapping individualized progress tracking pathways for every pupil.
Demystifies academic hurdles, allowing learners to receive personalized interventions, understand performance loops, and build accountability.
Prize Giving Day
An elegant celebration honoring stellar performance, co-curricular highlights, outstanding work ethic, and individual improvements.
Fosters healthy achievement motivation, instills pride, rewards relentless effort, and builds foundational self-efficacy in all attendees.
School Masses
Intentional community liturgical worship that fosters reflection, shared values, and deep collective gratitude.
Anchors spiritual grounding and ethical maturity, nurturing mindful individuals who prioritize character, humility, and moral integrity.
Core Pillars of Learner Growth
Our Facilities
Designed to support excellence in academics, innovation, and holistic student development through robust school infrastructure.
Nurturing
Environment
Spaces engineered for focus, active play, and growth — empowering students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Permanent Classrooms
Safe, spacious, and well-structured modern learning spaces built for optimal student engagement.
ICT Room
Equipped computer setups designed to build digital literacy and advance technological skills.
Playground
An active and secure outdoor area dedicated to sports, recreation, and physical health development.
Dedicated School Transport
Providing safe and reliable daily commuting with our managed fleet consisting of two school buses and a transit van.
School Transport
Services
To ensure our students commute safely, approximately three-quarters of our learners rely on the school transportation network. This essential service accommodates families living at a distance, with some students comfortably traveling up to 23 kilometers to reach the school campus each day. We remain committed to providing a reliable and punctual transport system that guarantees peace of mind for parents and a smooth start to the day for our learners.
Future Development Plans
Our school aims to continue growing and improving through strategic facility expansion and technological integration, creating spaces that foster academic excellence.
Our 4 Key Pillars
01. Facility Expansion
Broadening our physical infrastructure to accommodate growth and create optimal spaces for comprehensive learning.
02. Modern Technology
Embedding cutting-edge technological tools into our everyday curriculum to enhance digital literacy and engagement.
03. Smart Classrooms
Transforming traditional learning environments into interactive, tech-enabled spaces that support dynamic teaching methods.
04. Learning Resources
Continuously upgrading educational materials, libraries, and tools to provide rich academic support for students and staff.
Our Strategic Vision
Admissions & Enrollment Process
We welcome parents and guardians looking to secure a place for their children within our structured academic programs.
How can parents apply for admission?
Prospective parents and guardians are requested to obtain official physical application forms directly from the school administration office. This ensures you receive the correct configuration of entry metrics and accurate baseline support documentation frameworks first-hand.
Is there an active admission period?
While general enrollment windows open dynamically throughout the school cycle, admissions are strictly regulated based on space availability.
Checklist for Admission
Please ensure you bring and attach the following essential documents when returning your completed form:
Birth Certificate
A clear, valid copy of the child’s birth certificate for official age verification and registration files.
Assessment Results Report (JSS)
The official Junior Secondary School assessment reports to help evaluate proper academic tracking and placement.
Clearance Forms
Official clearance documentation from the student's previous school showing fulfilled obligations.
Transfer Forms
Official school transfer forms, fully completed and duly signed by the proper authorities from the previous institution.
Parent Engagement & Communication
We maintain strong, transparent channels between the school and parents. This collaborative partnership helps parents stay closely informed about their child’s academic progress and personal development, ensuring every learner receives structured support both at school and at home.
Primary Communication Channels
Official Circulars & Notices
Critical announcements, administrative updates, and institutional policies are systematically dispatched through printed and digital circulars to keep guardians explicitly aligned with key timelines.
Learners' Diaries
Serving as a daily bridge between home and the classroom, these personal diaries allow teachers and parents to log individual daily feedback, track homework, and monitor personal discipline.
WhatsApp Channels
Class-specific WhatsApp channels serve as immediate, accessible spaces for swift informational updates, collaborative scheduling, and interactive community coordination.
Phone Calls & SMS
For time-sensitive alerts, critical notifications, and real-time reminders, we utilize direct telephonic contact and broadcast SMS messaging pipelines.
Meetings & Academic Consultations
First Term Strategic Meetings
Held comprehensively at the start of the academic year, these essential sessions are dedicated to evaluating and releasing the previous year's results while outlining strategic targets for the current year.
Targeted & Class-Specific Consultations
Subsequent assemblies throughout the year are scheduled dynamically, depending strictly on emerging requirements, case-by-case learner assessments, or class-wide developmental needs.
Academic Evaluation & Performance Review
End-of-Term Report Books
Comprehensive progress logs detailing academic marks, grading breakdowns, behavioral marks, and teacher assessments are personally collected by parents at the close of every term to solidify accountability.
Core Partnership Milestones
Welcome Parents
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Partner with us to build their foundation.
St. Dominic
School
A distinguished home of quality and discipline, committed to providing a secure, nurturing environment where young minds flourish.
Quality & Discipline
- Instilling core moral values and structural boundaries that foster academic focus and personal integrity.
Societal Development
- Preparing proactive learners equipped to take up meaningful, transformative roles in the future of our society.
Shared Partnership
- Operating under our guiding truth: Together We Can Do More—uniting parents, teachers, and students.
Contact Information
Reach out to St. Dominic Comprehensive School for admissions, inquiries, and school communication.
St. Dominic
Comprehensive School
We are dedicated to nurturing learners through quality education, discipline, and holistic development in a supportive and child-friendly environment.
Postal Address
- P.O BOX 724 – WATAMU
Phone Number
- 0748 382 170
Email Address
- st.dominicprimary2020@gmail.com
Office Working Hours
- Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM