HEADTEACHER END OF TERM ONE 2013 REPORT
The school has officially closed today Friday 12th April 2013. The very good performers in the different classes have been awarded with exercise books, biro pens and rubbers.
The occasion has been colourful.
We have Holiday tuition for two weeks i.e. 15-4-2013 to 26-4-2013.
THINGS THAT WENT WELL
-More than three quarters of the pupils have joined the lunch program.
-Attractive uniform for kitchen workers were made through Joseph.
-Excellent co-operation from the board.
-Good cooperation from the parents.
-An order of 12 single desks for class eight was made to improve seating arrangement.
Make a regular donation
Since the Project was started in 1993 it has:
- Built a school
- Supports the day to day running of the nursery, infant and junior school by paying teachers’ salaries every month
- Put in electricity
- Constructed a well with an electric pump
- Established a feeding programme
- Supported training and development for teachers
- Established a Computer Lab
We invite you to become part of the story and join the Shonda community by being a regular donor.
Our relationship with Shonda is built upon good governance and trust with over 98% of money raised going to Shonda:
Join the Shonda Community
Since the Project was started in 1993 it has:
• Built a school
• Supports the day to day running of the nursery, infant and junior school by paying teachers’ salaries every month
• Put in electricity
• Constructed a well with an electric pump
• Established a feeding programme
• Supported training and development for teachers
• Established a Computer Lab
We invite you to become part of the story and join the Shonda community by being a regular donor. Our relationship with Shonda is built upon good governance and trust with over 98% of money raised going to Shonda:
• £8 will fund 3 days teaching for Philice to teach pupils in Class 5
New uniforms for kitchen staff
We are exploring how we can make the money go further in Kenya. We recently sent about £80 to be used to make uniforms for staff and pupils. Uniforms for the kitchen staff were made first and are modelled below. We should have photos of a school uniform soon. The hope is that people can give money that can be used to make the uniforms, and hence give employment in Kenya and benefit the pupils and staff of St John's.
New uniforms for kitchen staff made in Mombasa
Headmasters Report
HEADTEACHER TERM ONE 2013 OPENING REPORT
The school opened on Monday 7th January 2013 with all the teachers present with most of the pupils
ACADEMIC
-Learning and teaching has been going on well.
-KG1 to STD 8 have done two examinations and the pupils have shown an upward performance. We are now busy preparing the pupils for end of term one exams.
-2012 KCPE was fair though we didn’t reach the 2011 highest score of 400 marks. Our 2012 highest score was 360, a drop of 40 marks. At the same time, out of 20 pupils for 2012 candidates we managed to send two to the currently promoted National schools within the coast. Fifteen other candidates joined provincial and District schools. We pray that they maintain good discipline and hard work wherever they are.
'Oh la la ... How the French Eat!' raises £1721.80 for Shonda!
We advertised ...
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A team of people, led by Helen and Vincent Stokes transformed the Kennet Valley Hall into a French café
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People came ... and with fantastic support from Marlborough College and Sarah Hicks a wonderful French meal was served by Sheila, Liz and Dave Woods. The food was served by Matt, Jonny and Hannah Woods and their friends.
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The Shonda Computer Lab.
The Computer Lab in use!
Thanks to money raised from St Luke's Church in Reigate it was possible to convert a building for use as the Computer Lab. Further funding from Pinewood School enabled some computers to be purchased locally to enable computer training to start. Here is an extract of an email recently received from Joseph, the School Administrator at Shonda ...
"It was a good idea to have computer classes within the school which has brought short time changes. Almost all teaching staff and few interested subordinate staff have some good ideas about computer. Most of them are in a position to operate the computers and even do some constructive work with them. I think we will have sufficient communication and better handling of the few machines we have here after their training.
Whilst all the initial funding for conversion of the building, the purchase of computers and the payment of a salary for the computer teacher was provided by The Shonda Project, the school has received an income from the training it has delivered, which as Joseph goes on to explain, will be used to support the day to day running costs.
Since the beginning we have managed to collect some cash about shs. 18,000 (about £140), from pupils and teachers. We agreed to make a deposit in trust account and anything needed requisition to be made in advance to facilitate normal operation of the lab. Some board officials (the equivalent of school governors) are also under computer training and they too are beneficiary of the program.
Have here attached some pictures to show how the classes are being conducted both for the staff and pupils.
All the best
Joseph"
Key Stage 3 graduation
These are some pictures from the KS3 class graduating from infants to juniors ...
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The Shonda Project is a small independent charity which has helped provide Kenyan children with affordable primary education for over 25 years.
In the past year St John’s First Baptist School has continued to excel. 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.
New Headteacher: John Mwero
John Mwero
John Mwero was appointed as the new headmaster in January, taking over from Peter who left the school last year.
John is well qualified and brings with him many years of experience both as a teacher and also as a headmaster.
John is married and has eight children, he is also a preacher in the Methodist Church and is currently the Circuit Steward.
Great to have you on board John. Welcome!
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John and members of the interview pa