Summer 2019 Report
The St John’s First Baptist School has continued to excel in the past year. Some of the highlights include:
- Excellent end of school exam results with one pupil, Amos Ongwae achieving the highest marks ever for a pupil from St John’s.
- Construction of a new building that includes a Computer Lab and classroom
- Construction of a new perimeter wall to protect the school from encroachment
- Testing of pupils eye sight and providing glasses where necessary
- Continued financial support from individuals, churches, schools and businesses
You can read the full report here.
Summer 2018 Report from Shonda
The report, prepared by the teachers of St John's is full of developments in the school, including:
- Sports matches
- Building the new classrooms
- Knocking down the old toilet block (!)
- Stone cutting ... did I hear health and safety mentioned ?
- Exams
- Parents meeting
You can read the full report here.
Eye Care
Autumn 2018 - Eye tests and glasses helping pupils and community
An extensive programme of eye testing was undertaken by Liz and David Woods and their son, medical student, Chris during their visit in March. Some of the pupils who had sight problems were given adjustable glasses. The school and the Woods have been working with the local Kwale District Eye Centre. This has resulted in a number of other pupils receiving treatment or glasses, including Saidi Shee who's medical condition makes his eyes sensitive to bright sunlight. Here he is with his new glasses ...
Spring 2018 Report from Shonda
- We are pleased to say that the school continues to thrive in difficult circumstances, pupil numbers are increasing and in the recent exams St John’s is in the top 10% of schools in the Likoni area.Sports matches
- This success has come at a cost and Shonda UK has donated more monies to the school than we are receiving. Putting the project onto a sustainable footing is a key focus area this year.
- A visit to Shonda by a group from UK during March will be used to ensure we maintain a sustainable project that addresses the local community needs.
You can read the report here.
School Report - February 2017
A year of consistent and excellent performance. Plenty of highlights MP visits the school, more library books, new machine to cut stone. My favourite is the item about a baboon coming into the playground!
Click here to read the update.
School Report - February 2015
The school opened and now has a muti-media suite ... well that may be an over statement but the school have added a sound system to the projector provided by Pinewood School and taken out by Tanya at Christmas. Teachers and parents all seem very focused on achieving the best they can for the pupils ... I particularly like the Parents Meeting section ... To read this and all the other great things the school are doing click here.
School Report - February 2015
The school opened and now has a muti-media suite ... well that may be an over statement but the school have added a sound system to the projector provided by Pinewood School and taken out by Tanya at Christmas. Teachers and parents all seem very focused on achieving the best they can for the pupils ... I particularly like the Parents Meeting section ... To read this and all the other great things the school are doing
Click here.
Music Festival Report
Music is a big part of St John's and the annual Music Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the many musical skills in the school. This year it included an anti-terrorism poem reflecting the current challenges Kenya is facing. Please read the report here .
Feeding Programme plays a key role in the school
The Feeding Programme is an essential part of school life and provides a school meal to all children that need one - currently over up to 250 children each receive a school meal every school day. You can read more about the Feeding Programme here .
School report - end September 2014
Water, exams and a health officer visiting the school ... all in this short report
Click here to read the update.