BIWEEKLY DIGEST ISSUE 46 | December 11, 2019 KEY DATES - 2020 Jan 6: Pg 2 Makini Shines in KCPE 2019 Naonal Exams Opening Day Feb 17-21: Half Term April 10: Term One Closing Day Amazing Academic Progress Ready for Work Confidence OUR PROMISE For more events check our calender on www.makinischool.ac.ke Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year! All is well that ends well: Pg 5 Scholé Win Big in Educaon Excellence Pg 6 Preschoolers Graduate to Grade One in Colourful Ceremony Pg 12 Youngest Makini Athlete Shines in Triathlon Event WISDOM CORNER “Everyone is a genius but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Mark Your Calendar
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B I W E E K L YDIGEST
ISSUE 46 | December 11, 2019
KEY DATES - 2020
Jan 6:
Pg 2Makini Shines in KCPE 2019 National Exams
Opening Day
Feb 17-21:Half Term
April 10:Term One Closing Day
Amazing AcademicProgress
Ready for Work Confidence
OURPROMISE
For more events check our calender on www.makinischool.ac.ke
Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year!All is well that ends well:
Pg 5Scholé Win Big in Education Excellence
Pg 6Preschoolers Graduate to Grade One in Colourful Ceremony
Pg 12Youngest Makini Athlete Shines in Triathlon Event
WISDOM CORNER“Everyone is a genius but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb atree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Mark YourCalendar
Another year with another great winfor Makini Schools. We had a total of213 Class 8 candidates in Nairobi and 44 in Kisumu; everyone of them made us proud.We are thrilled to have the third toplearner in the country and the secondtop learner in Kisumu County. We hada mean grade of A-, an improvementby 4% compared to 2018 in Nairobi. We produced the 3rd top girl in NairobiCounty, Delcy Asienga who scored437 marks. Makini Kibos learnersalso did well with over 91% of thelearners with A and B grades. We alsoproduced the 2nd top girl in KisumuCounty, Vanessa Odiwuor with 424marks.Kudos to the teachers who have trulyworked hard with our learners fromthe beginning and giving our learnersa home away from home.We really appreciate the wholeMakini Family from the teachers toyou, our parents, for choosing Makiniand ensuring we continue leadingin education to become a worldclass school. Special appreciationgoes to our teachers for workingenthusiastically throughout the year.They have truly given our learners ahome away from home.
AMAZING ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Top performers are lifted high during the celebrations
Makini upperschool teachers dance with joy after the release of the results
2nd top girl in Kisumu County, Vanessa Odiwuorwho scored 424 marks
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says
I’m possible!”
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Makini Produces Top Students in KCPE 2019
Moments from the 2019 KCPE celebration
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Middle School and Junior Academy TeachersEmbark on Learning Methods CBC Training
Makini Middle School and Junior Academy teachers discuss during the training
Our Middle School and Junior Academyteachers recently had a competency basedcurriculum (CBC) training. This brilliant teamis now equipped with more vital topics inensuring a holistic education. We understandthat our children are whole people and weare sensitive to their emotions upholdingpositivity and encouragement as it impactson their learning. Some of the topics were:
• Differentiated LearningThis is based on the principle of diversity inlearning styles and multiple intelligences.Differentiated learning provides space forteachers to adapt teaching methods to suitindividual learners keeping in mind that eachlearner processes differently.
• Inquiry Based learningThis involves experiences that enablelearners to develop an understanding ofthe world around them through askingquestions, making discoveries andconducting experiments in the quest for newunderstanding. It is associated with the idea‘involve me and I understand’.
• Collaborative LearningCollaborative learning is an educationalapproach that involves groups of learnersworking together to solve a problem,complete a task, or create a product.Collaborative learning enables individuallearners to combine their own expertise,experience and ability to accomplish amutual learning goal.This was a great insightful and imperativetraining for our educators. We appreciatethem for always putting their best footforward in ensuring our children gain thebest of the best. Leadership and learning areindispensable to each other.
“Tell me and I will forget. Show me andI may remember.Involve me and I will understand.”
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Scholé Win Big in Education Excellence
Congratulations to our management Scholé on being named winner of the 2019Education Investor Exporting Excellence Award. We are super proud of you winnersas we look forward to the great future ahead.
Preparing our Candidates to be the Future Leaders of TomorrowOn 20 September our students went onan informative trip to Parliament. TheParliament of Kenya is the bicamerallegislature of Kenya. It consists of twohouses: Senate The National Assembly.Our students had the rare opportunityto sit at the chamber of the NationalAssembly and be addressed by theClerk of the National Assembly, MichaelSialai and the Chief Legal Advisor of theNational Assembly, Paul Kihara Kariuki.They learned about the structuresand functions of each arm of thegovernment.They had quite an insightful trip andhad the great experience of being inParliament right where our leaders hadtheir parliament proceedings.
“Parliament is morethan procedure, it is the custodian of the nation’s freedom.”
Makini learners at the National assembly chambersduring the visit
Above are some of the golden moments during the graduation
READY FOR WORK
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Preschoolers Graduate to Grade One in Colourful CeremonyOn a sunny 1 November ourpreschoolers were super excitedfor their big day, their graduation.Parents turned up in largenumbers to celebrate and honortheir children for their fun-filledsmart work and victory. It was abeautiful ceremony with variouspresentations from our very ownchildren and beautiful, heartfeltspeeches from our directors andteachers. “This is the beginningof their career. We believe in theMakini vision as a family and in abeautiful conducive environment .”our PTA Chairman, Nickson Bugoadded. “We are going to continuestanding with our teachers andmaking Makini great. Let us allstrive to make Makini our numberone choice.” said our EducationalDirector, Madam Angelica Ouya. Our Commercial Director, Narasha Sanaushared, “Thank you for the teachersfor the amazing work that they doenthusiastically. Each and every daythey take in each child and treatthem as their very own ensuringthey have the have the best of thebest. Thank you!”
“You are what isgood in this worldand know how tomake it better.”
Our candidates enjoyed their trip during the Nairobi International Trade Fair which took place from 30 September - 6 October 2019. We are glad our students played a part in the fair and were even awarded as position one student participants by the Agricultural Society of Kenya. This fair was hosted by the Agricultural Society of Kenya at the Jamhuri Park Showground. The show theme was Promoting Innovation and Technology in Agriculture and Trade and various exhibitors portrayed the best array of agriculture products and services, the best emergent technologies and innovations, advanced equipment Our students had a lot to learn grasp.
They saw sales coordinator a purebred Toggenburg male goat by the Meru Goat Breeders Association, Sherekea variety potatoes and even enjoyed camel rides The Nairobi International Trade Fair is the largest in the
opportunities for regional, continental and global exhibitors to display and demonstrate their services and products.
Makini Takes Position One in the Nairobi International Trade Fair - Number of Participants
and Upperschool teacher Bw. Waweru (far left)
Above - Moments during the visit to the show
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Nuggets of Wisdom Shared with our High School Candidates
On a bright afternoon, 1 November our high school candidates enjoyed a scrumptious meal and had a chance to gain insightful advice from our very own teachers and directors. “Education in Africa is a serious investment. Your parents, teachers and the government, including yourself have all invested in you to be here today. The exam you are about to take will determine the life ahead.” the PTA Chairman, Nixon Bugo said. “Remember three things called the three Cs:
• Commit to God - Wherever you go through life commit to God to guide your footsteps.• Character - This exam and many exams and trials in life will test your character.
integrity whether or people are watching. • Common sense - Always show your working during exams and in every task you do.
The PTA also promised for every A achieved that student will receive ksh 30,000/-.Our Commercial Director, Narasha Sanau also had an insightful advice for our candidates, “The world does not care about what you know but it cares about what you do with what you know.” The Guest Speaker, Bishop Grace Dalizu was also not left behind as she had great words of wisdom for our candidates. “You have prepared for this day for the last 12 years and it is quite normal to not feel prepared for we never feel completely prepared but the preparation you have made this far will make you pass. Remember nothing is far
focus in life.” she said. A ship is always safe at shore but that is not what it is built for. May our students dream big, reach for the stars and never give up. We wish all our candidates the very best in life.
The PTA Chairman Mr. Nixon Bugo gives the PTA success card during the event
The Guest Speaker, Bishop Grace Dalizu speaking during the event
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“Success is not what you have but whoyou are.”
CONFIDENCE
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High School Candidates Enjoy Team Building atKereita Forest
Our 2019 form four candidates having fun during the adventure
Prior to the KCSE exams, the candidatesenjoyed a final adventure at Kereita Forest.It is located in Lari District in Kiambu Countyapproximately 60 km from Nairobi. It wasa chilly day which eventually turned into agreat sunny one. They had the chance tolearn from one another through team buildingactivities creating efficiency and knowledgeon how to manage each other’s strengthsand weaknesses. They went for a nature trailwhich is unguided to enhance team work.Some got lost, some followed instructionsand those who got lost eventually found theirway.
A lot of games such as mind games that wasthought provoking, team activities, paintballwhere they were working as a team andcoming up with strategies to win, zip liningwhich helps in overcoming fears.
Other virtues that they learned include:All teams need leadership from one or allmembers in a team. Structured team buildingactivities help polish leadership qualities inthe candidates. This will also help them stepinwhere leadership roles are required.
Good communication is vital for a highperforming team. Team building can helpbreak down barriers in communication andalso how to better utilise both verbal andnon-verbal forms of communication.
Confidence applies to every single taskthat someone undertakes and, having it,will produce significant gains in results.Participating in team building exercises in acomfortable, non-threatening situation willhelp to develop confidence.
Let’s not forget fun is also essential. Thisbenefit is often overlooked but we believeit is one of the most important to have inany institution and workplace. Team buildingevents will reinforce the value of having funin school and significant results can actuallybe achieved when fun is involved.
The more that you read, the more thingsyou will know. The more that you learn, themore places you will go and as Makini we willalways go places.
It was a chilly early morning on Saturday 5 October for some of our students from Middle School and Junior Academy. Our students were extremely excited for the annual boogie ride from Nairobi to Naivasha. This is an annual trip where learners use the old railway and train to Naivasha. Our learners had the opportunity to visualise what they are taught in real time and this really excited them. Some of the physical features include: Rift Valley Escarpments, Mt. Longonot and our tea plantation. Let us not forget food is the ingredients that binds us together and our children really enjoyed a scrumptious meal and even indulged in some ice cream. They were truly happy and excited, we truly look forward to the next boogie ride next year.
Makini Learners Enjoy Fun Filled Boogie Ride
Above is a snippet of exciting moments during the Boogie Ride
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Makini Emerges Top Position in Lifetimes Sprints Relays Swimming Championships
Makini Sports Academy made us proud yet again in the October Lifetimes Relays Sprints Relays Swimming Championships by bagging Position One under the men category. We had 11 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medal. We are proud of each and everyone of you. You are all champions and we continue to support you all the way to the top.
Participants during earlier MSA competitions
The differencebetween theimpossible andthe possiblelies in a man’sdetermination.
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Youngest Makini Athlete Shines in Triathlon EventAba Gitonga, 11 years old, made Makini and his parents super proud on 3 December by completing his
Triathlon is an adult multisport event that involves swimming, cycling and running. 20km cycle, 750m open water swim and a 5km run, Aba Gitonga completed all three sport activities in under two hours. With over 100 participants, Aba Gitonga emerged number 21 and was the youngest athlete among adults. Kudos Aba Gitonga. You are truly a champion!
No human is limited.
Aba with his Dad during the triathlon
More moments during the triathlon
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Makini Learners Receive Award for Wildlife ConservationOn Monday 7 October, our young environmentalists from Kisumu were awarded trophies and
the ‘Cycle With the Rhino’ event that took place in 2018. The learners cycled in close proximity to wildlife.Twenty four pupils had represented the school.They were well led by Makini School Migosi head teacher Mr. Patrick Imbuga .They were especially honoured to receive their awards from KWS Rangers from Lake Nakuru National Park.‘Cycle With the Rhino’ takes place in the Park annually. It is a unique sporting-cum-fundraising event to support the conservation of the Black Rhinoceros, that are increasingly threatened by poaching in Kenya.Makini is proud to have been the only school representing Kisumu County. Hongera Team!
Above are moments as the young environmentalists received their awards
“Wildlife issomething which
man cannot construct.Once it is gone,
it is gone forever.”
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NEWS FROM KISUMU
Migosi Preschoolers Celebrate Graduation to Grade OneThis year’s pre-unit class from Makini Junior School Migosi consists of 87 pupils.They are diverse in their personality and character but have collectively achieved amazing academic progress in their early years of education.There are four streams: yellow , red , green and blue.Each class is represented by student leaders:
Jadeja•PP2 Red: Keenan Kwe, Iserbel Achieng•PP2 Green: Adrian Omore, Kimberly Knowles•PP2 Blue : Lenka Lesedi, Tessie HawiThe learners can express their opinions,
more responsibility and display excellent etiquette. They embody the true qualities of a Makini child: individuality,kindness and courage. They are ready for the transition to Grade One. It is a momentous occasion in their lives signifying the move from a previous form of existence to more mature beings.It helps the children remember the things accomplished in the past, as well as helping them to look forward to the future.We wish them a colourful journey ahead!
