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Langata Road, Karen. P.O. Box 24817-00502 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 891156, 890983 Fax: 891155 Email: [email protected]

Directors: F.M. Kirugu S.P Ltd; S.N Ltd (Alternate G.J. Mwangi)

HALF TERM NEWSLETTER TERM 2 FEBRUARY 2016

It has been a bustling and rewarding first half of term with lots of learning activities enhancing academic

knowledge, well-deserved sporting victories and time for relaxation with fun and leisure activities.

The new pupils settled in very quickly and have absorbed all that is new with the help of all the staff and their

peers.

These busy few weeks conclude with our Swimming Gala which closes this half of the term. Activities have

included the Year 9 students' visit to the Goethe Institute, Year 13 Chemistry students' visit to Sphinx

Pharmaceuticals, Coffee with the Counsellor, Business Studies Educational visit to Egerton University, the

Middle School Model United Nations Conference, Years 9 and 10 Outdoor Education at Crater Salt Lake, the

Prefects' Leadership training at Lukenya Getaway, Senior Inter-House Debate and the annual Inter-Schools

Verse Speaking, in which we came a commendable Second!

The school also held a successful British Universities' Fair where we hosted more than 25 universities,

presenting our students with the opportunity to interact with the representatives and make plans for their

academic progression.

Half term ends on Sunday February 14th and students will be expected back in school on Monday February

15th.

Wish best wishes to everyone for a relaxed and happy half term break and an enjoyable Valentine’s Day!

Gerald Mandu

Deputy Head/Director of Studies/BTEC Coordinator

Langata Road, Karen. P.O. Box 24817-00502 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 891156, 890983 Fax: 891155 Email: [email protected]

Directors: F.M. Kirugu S.P Ltd; S.N Ltd (Alternate G.J. Mwangi)

YEAR 13 CHEMISTRY SPHINX VISIT The Y13 Chemistry students had a successful Academic visit to Sphinx pharmaceuticals on15th of January 2016, in the company of their subject tutor, Mr. Mwikamba. They were taken through a number of areas, which include production of different drugs for human and animal consumption, the high standards of hygiene and the quality of the drugs produced, careers and Business opportunities in the Chemical industry.

YEAR 9 VISIT TO THE GOETHE INSTITUTE

It was very beneficial to their German because, they watched a movie in German and learnt a lot of new vocabulary from it. They also played some games in German, which were interesting and helped their vocabulary. They looked in their library which had a very unique system of keeping records of everything. Students can borrow books, movies and other educational materials from there.

Everyone there was very friendly and welcoming.

Langata Road, Karen. P.O. Box 24817-00502 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 891156, 890983 Fax: 891155 Email: [email protected]

Directors: F.M. Kirugu S.P Ltd; S.N Ltd (Alternate G.J. Mwangi)

CAREERS DEPARTMENT

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES FAIR

The Nairobi Academy hosted the British University Fair on 21st January, 2016. 32 UK universities were in attendance. The Fair started at 8.30 am and ended in the early afternoon. This was a great opportunity for students to ask questions on career choices and to get information and knowledge about University choices and different courses on offer. The British Embassy also offered talks on Visa applications. Students had a very interactive session with the delegates. Our school will again be hosting the fair in September 2016. We encourage parents to attend these events in future.

YEAR 9 CAREERS TALK

In week 4, the Careers Department scheduled a crucial talk for year 9 students. This comes at a time when the Year 9 students are contemplating on which subjects to carry on with or drop. This will have a great effect on their career

Langata Road, Karen. P.O. Box 24817-00502 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 891156, 890983 Fax: 891155 Email: [email protected]

Directors: F.M. Kirugu S.P Ltd; S.N Ltd (Alternate G.J. Mwangi)

choices and that’s why the Careers Department in liaison with the Examinations Department offered these talks. We observed that many students are still undecided on what subjects to pursue therefore we encourage you to continue this conversation with your child.

Other talks are on-going for the senior classes. Parents are always welcome.

RO/KJ

THE PREFECTS’ LEADERSHIP TRAINING AT LUKENYA GATEAWAY

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT THE CRATER SALT LAKE

Years 9 and 10 made a trip to the Crater Salt lake in Naivasha for their Outdoor Education.They had a memorable time and came back exhausted but very happy with all they were able to learn.

Ms. Milly Omulah.