ANGAZA
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Newsletter of
KAG SCHOOL
Msambweni, Kenya
14th Edition, November 2016
A computer lesson in progress-2016
| KAG School Board of Management | School Administration |
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Chairman - Joseph Gathonga Manager - Rev. Mohamed Jerumani Coordinator International links - James G. Kairo Headmaster - Harrison Kamere
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Accountant - Alphonce Okumu Curriculum Heads - Mr. Billy Pepela and M/s Rosemary Student’s Councilor - Kennedy; Rose Barasa Games Patrons - Mr. Daniel. George and M/s Elizabeth Katuthi |
Message from school Chairman - Mr. Joseph Gathonga Chairman KAG School
It is with great joy that I present this report through our annual newsletter – Angaza.
I do indeed thank God for the year that was 2016 that showed tremendous progress to our school. The year went on smoothly and we were able to meet most or all our set targets within the year despite several challenges especially with:
- The devolved system of government
-Economic challenges
- Competitors around us.
The school has maintained focus on the delivery of its core functions without compromising standards: e.g. -delivery of high quality education and nurturing pupils in extra curriculum activities to promote talent and equip our pupils to compete favorably in the ever-diminishing job market both locally, nationally and internationally.
All our activities were built on last year’s progress and consistent with our long term goals as demonstrated by our level of growth.
I want to acknowledge the tireless efforts both physically, financially, advice and the encouragement from, Rosemary and indeed the entire Emley Africa Educational Project team and all well-wishers, The board of management, The headmaster and his teaching team, All support staff at the school, May god bless you all.
Your consistence and tireless effort depicts commitment to a good course and only time will prove the lessons we have learned.
I am also very grateful to the KAG family for their support both physically, morally and in the implementation of all our projects and activities.
Message from the Head teacher
Dear reader, once more it is an honor writing in our 14th edition of our school newsletter. It is through cooperation from the entire sector the school continue to grow and attract new parents and pupils. I must thank everybody that has contributed to be where we are. This year I want to report that it was a year where most of the projects that were earmarked to be supported by our donors were achieved I must thank all of them for the 16 year they have tirelessly devoted their time, energy and resources to achieve all we can see in school.
I was privileged to have a chance to travel to UK through the support of Rosemary and Jim. While in UK, I was able to meet most of the sponsors and we had healthy chat concerning the school. I would see the motivation and passion from our supporters, I was also taken to many places in UK and Scotland, what an honor it was .I must thank Rosemary and Jim for making this to happen. Thanks Rosemary and Jim!
We have achieved a lot as a school and I must report that since 2009 our school has been conducting national exam and 99% of our pupils transited to higher school. So far, we have 40 pupils in University and over 30 in different colleges. Looking backward and referring to our goals during the school inception, we have achieved raising the standard of education in the community. I am looking forward to seeing KAG School old boys and girls contributing in our national building and uplifting the living standard of the less fortunate. All this has not been been easily achieved it required tireless effort of our donors who have been supporting in supporting less fortunate and building of the infrastructure, Board of management who have been very supportive, parents who trusted us with their children and the members of teaching and non-teaching staff. I salute you all dear colleagues, without you we would not be where we are.
God bless you all.
I wish everyone Merry Christmas and happy new year 2017
Mr. Harrison Kamere - Headmaster KAG School.
If you want to help a child at the KAG School….
- School fees per child per year is approximately US$ 350 (equivalent to £175 or €225). This money is enough to buy lunch and school books for one year.
- You can also give your donation in the form of desks (1 desk will cost £35).
- Sponsors are encouraged to send their support through . 01924 848142
- Or directly to the school account using the address below:-
KAG SCHOOL MSAMBWENI SECONDARY BURSARY
EQUITY BANK LTD
A/C No.: 044 029 4907929
*for a follow-up please let us know when you send donation directly into the school account
Teacher’s corner
Welfare department
Like last year, this has been another blessed and a healthy year.
Most pupils and teachers have had a very conducive environment for learning which has contributed greatly to a better performance of most of the pupils.
In fact, the learning had been much better with the introduction of motivational tokens to both teachers and pupils (candidates) i.e. above 400 marks in every exam, were provided with lunch and the best teacher was given 1000, courtesy of the head teacher, Mr Kamere
With his promise to other classes, it is believed to be even a better academic future.
However, we are sad to express our condolences to our dear pupils who lost their parents though with minimal cases.
As a school, we managed to give our condolences as a word of pole to the bereaved.
As we come to the end of the year 2016, the welfare department would like to wish, first a successful exams to 2016 candidates and a prosperous and a happy new year 2017.
By the welfare department
God bless all Mr Sifuna and Md Rose Barasa
Boarding department
The boarding in KAG School started on May 2015 with 54 pupils. Classes 7 and 8 were incorporated in the boarding section that was mandatory for them to be boarder’s .For the other classes it was optional whereby there are few pupils in classes 4, 5 and 6 who are also boarders.
The boarding section is still doing very well and it is really assisting the pupils especially the classes 8 to perform extremely well as it creates a lot of time for them to study.
Pupils corner!!!!
DRUG ABUSE
Oh why……
Why or why did ever start?
I know my habit is breaking the heart
Of my mother and father
Oh why did I ever start?
Friends said bhang would help me read
So I found it easy to smoke the weed
At first just a little
And the a lot more
Oh why had I ever agreed?
They said it was ‘smart’ to take this drink
I took the first as quick as wink
Then I swiftly swallowed
One after the other
Oh why didn`t I stop to think?
So now every day I need powders and pills
For hallucinations and getting thrill
They make me feel better
But just for a minute
Oh why do I make myself ill?
By Mishi Abdalla STD 7
ORDER OF KAG
A-Acquire the desires of our hearts.
B-Become the heads and not the tails.
C-Concentrate more in education.
D-Decide on your future.
E-Eradicate failures.
F-Fight for your marks.
G-Give study ample time.
H-Having positive attitude.
I-Install education in your mind.
J-Just except defeat.
K-Keep jokes aside.
L-Limit your play time.
M-Maintain discipline always.
N-Note challenging subjects.
O-Outline any important point.
P-Practice as much as possible.
Q-Quarrel with books.
R-Revise past papers.
S-Study hard.
T-Trust in ourselves.
U-Urge others to work hard.
V-Value education.
W-Wish for the best always.
X-X-officiate knowledge.
Y-Yield positively every time.
Z-Zest for life.
By Elizabeth Mutua STD 8
YOU KNOW YOU ARE KENYAN WHEN:
You run in the rain even if you are already wet
You arrive late because you think others will arrive late too
You can’t speak your mother tongue, and you are proud of it
You refer to all detergents as `omo’
You sing and dance on the streets to show how unhappy you are with your government or employer.
By Craig Kai STD 8
Dad: Whom will you marry when you grow up?
Son: I will marry your mother
Dad: Why?
Son: Because you married my mother
Teacher: Does anyone know which month has 28 days?
Pupil: All of them
Father: I want you to study hard. Books are a magic carpet that will take you all over the world
Son: It’s time they fix safety belts on books then
Dad: Why do you always eat sugar?
Susan: I don’t
Dad: Alright. Wipe the sugar on your left cheek.
By Siti Abdala STD 8
MCHONGOANO
Wewe ni mfupi hadi unapiga summersault kwa slice ya mkate
Una mdomo baggy hadi unakula avocado kama njugu
Wewe ni fala hadi unatry kuandika `O’ upside down
Ati mathako ni mnono hadi akivaa nguo ya yellow watu hufikiria ni taxi
Naskia wewe ni zuzu hadi ulienda hotel ukanunua maandazi ulipofika nyumbani ulizichemsha ndo upate soup
Eti ni mchafu hadi akipita karibu na duka sabuni zinakusengenya
Kaka yake ni mrefu kiasi cha kuwa akitenda maovu yuwapigwa ngoto na Mungu
TONGUE TWISTERS
The honest honorable horse was honored honestly and honorably by the honorable.
Selfish shame shamelessly and selfishly swindled his selfish sister.
Patient patience persistently and patiently prayed for more patience.
If a doctor falls sick and another doctor doctors the doctor, will the doctor doctoring the doctor doctor the doctor the way the doctor wanted to be doctored?
Let’s look for the lock and rock that rolled down the rolled robot made by robot roller
I saw a lorry rolling down valley road ferrying loads of lollipops
Did you tell her what I told you not to tell her? Yes I told her what you told me not to tell her but she told me not to tell you what you told me not to tell her
RIDDLES
At the bus stop there were three ladies who wanted to stop a bus by using of gestures. The first one shook her hand, the second one nodded her head and the last one shouted and jumped. All in all the bus stopped. Who stopped the bus?
By Ali Dola STD 7
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Basing on extracurricular development incorporated in the learning process. The KAG sports department through the games head and the captains have taken this sole opportunity to register our thanks to both the administration and the learners for their full support physically, spiritually and economically.
We appreciate and pledge through God’s name to be with the same spirit of teamwork and co-ordination come next year.
This year we had different groups performing in different disciplines where we managed fight to the county levels, which made us proud and gained respect for the school.
We finally bow to thank the almighty God for the good care he gave us this successful year and be optimistic for the same in the coming year.
Word from games head (Mr. Daniel)
The Scouting and Girl Guides
The KAG school has very active scouts and girl guides, they really assist in raising and lowering the flag every Monday and Friday.
The club also assists in keeping the school tidy by planting flowers in the school compound. The scouts and girl guides also carry out first aid in the school.
The scouts and girl guides also make several trips to go for camps to get more education on scouting and girl guiding.
Mr. George and Madam Rose head the clubs
Environment Club
As vehicle and factory, blacken the sky
You poison land, water, and air
Our rain fail in season
Our forest and soils wither
In addition, all creatures complain
Wake up girl, boy and adult
Heal our common land, water and air.
Never to litter, trash and dump.
My environment –my responsibility to conserve.
By Atiye Salim (environment club)
Drama and Music Club
Here comes the field in which the heart of many young stars lies. This is where the young get their realization of their God given talents like singing, poetry, dancing, public speaking, reporting etc. It has served as a pave way to nurture young to their future careers.
Through music clubs, the young stars gain courage, eloquence in speech and end up being public figures.
I hereby take this opportunity to thank the administration for all the support they have given to us. Also thank all the young stars AKA ‘Wanamalenga’ for their commitment.
Their efforts are the one, which have taken them to nationals in Nairobi at Kasarani stadium. Thanks to all and welcome to all.
By the music teacher, md Ann.
Bilble Club
The club is very active and has many members. In this, club children learn memory verses and songs. Children also have trips to different places whereby they meet with other children and this helps them to interact well. The word of God is taught and it helps them to be God-fearing children and which contributes to being disciplined
Proverbs 9; 10; the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the holy one results in understanding.
By bible club patron, Madam Rose K Barasa.
THE CRACK OF THE MIND
STORY TIME
A man was eating riding in the back of his limousine when he saw a man-eating grass by the roadside
‘’Why are u eating grass?’’ he asked the man.
‘’I don`t have any money for food,’’ The poor man replied.
‘’Oh, please come to my house!’’
‘’But sir, I have a wife and for children…’’
‘’Bring them along!’’ The rich man said.
They all climbed into the limo excited that the rich man would give them food or money.
‘’Sir, you are so kind. Thank you for taking all of us in.
, or even cared to feed us.’’
The rich man replied, ’’no, you don`t understand, The grass at my house is over three feet tall! The poor man was shocked.
By junior Ishmael STD 6
THE AMERU
The Ameru are a Bantu ethnic group who live in the northern slopes of Mt Kenya. They originated from Congo region through Tanzania to their present home. They are divided into seven groups. The namely; tigania, igembe, imenti, mtuni, Egoji, mwimbi and muthaimbi.
The imenti dialect is common among the sub tribes. Differences in their dialects reflect their varied Bantu origins and influences from the Cushite’s and nilotes as well as their kikuyu and Kamba and Bantu neighbors.
The Ameru are agriculturalists who have done well due to good climatic conditions. their fertile lands produces crops such as ; corn ,beans ,potatoes and millet .the cash crops grown are ;coffee ,cotton, tea and miraa which is a stimulant plant.
Miraa being transported
Just like other Bantu a bride price inform of cows, goats, and sheep is paid by the groom’s family. They are ruled by a senior council of elders known as Njuri ncheke .Punishment is issued by a group of people called nkomango, the clan elders are grouped basing on an age set system.
Before the coming of the Europeans they were mainly cultivators but as time went on they engaged in different activities such as; trading, animal rearing just but to mention a few.
The meru tribe also have a strong educational foundation provided by Christian mission schools and are among the most influential ethnic groups in Kenya Some of the current prominent leaders from Meru are ;Kiraitu MurungI [Current Meru senator] Peter Munya[current chairman of the council of governors in Kenya .] Francis Muthaura [a diplomat] and Gitobu Imanyara [renowned lawyer]
Message from Mike and Dilys
Coming back to Kenya and KAG School.
Dilys and I were unable to make our ‘regular’ biennial trip to Kenya in November 2015: a tradition that started in November 2001 and that has continued for longer than we might have imagined back then. Even a few weeks ago, we were unsure that we could make the trip this year but all is now arranged and we leave in two days on my tenth (and Dilys’ eighth) visit.
Although arranged at short notice, we have now packed the cases and started taking the Lariam tablets (against Malaria, hopefully), having already checked that our injections are all still in date (hepatitis, typhoid, tetanus, polio and yellow fever). Now we just have to cancel the milk deliveries and water the indoor plants.
We doubt that Mr. Harrison had quite so many precautions to take for his recent visit to the UK although he did find that he needed a few layers of clothing to protect him from the British summer! If you think that it is ever cold in Kenya, you should ask Mr. Harrison about the rainy day in Black pool OR the wind on the Yorkshire moors (when I was wearing a thin short-sleeved shirt) OR how he came to dinner with his overcoat on. It is a good thing that he did not come in winter!
The School
It has been very rewarding to experience the gradual development of KAG School from the construction of the first classroom to the now splendid collection of buildings and facilities. We can barely remember the trepidation we felt in November 2001 when we were deliberating whether we could realistically fund the building of a classroom each year for eight years. Nor can we really believe that fifteen years have flown by!
However, the real achievements are less tangible than stone and mortar. The real school is composed of teachers, support staff and pupils and the real achievement is the delivery of quality education to hundreds of children, some of whom would otherwise have had little or no formal schooling. KAG School has consistently improved its results and helped to raise educational standards in Msambweni District and the whole Coastal Region: an achievement recognized by the local education authority. A large and increasing proportion of pupils’ progress into secondary education and that pattern is echoing into further education and university. Everyone at the school and everyone who has supported should be happy and proud to be involved.
We are pleased with and proud of the pupils we have sponsored. We know that they have had to work hard to pass exams, to develop skills and to become employable in a difficult economic environment and we are satisfied that our contribution has been more than worthwhile.
Thanks to Rosemary
Once the nursery school was completed and the building of a primary school was mooted, Rosemary’s vision and enthusiasm got that project started. As I said above, the need to build a classroom each year was a daunting prospect and the decision to proceed was not taken lightly. Nor were we prepared to proceed until we were satisfied that the school would be self-sustaining. Having agreed to proceed, the project relied on Rosemary’s commitment, tenacity and hard work throughout. That she has achieved so much despite her gradually failing health and strength due to Multiple Sclerosis, is further testament to her passion and persistence.
Mike & Dilys Williams
30 October 2016
Rosemary says thank you Mike but without such wonderful friends and a marvelous Head teacher and teachers, nothing would have been possible
Mungu awabariki nyote.
BRAIN STORM
A couple went for a picnic. They had 5 sons. Each son had 7 sisters and each sister has 3 babies. How many people went for the picnic? [By Queen Mohammed, STD 8].
The following individuals and organization have been recognized for their continued sponsorship of the students in the school
List of K AG School Sponsors
| Nick and Jan | Horbury and Osset Rotary Club | John Faulkner |
| Barrie Bowden | Dianne Hughes | Anne Wibberley |
| Jim and Rosemary | Chris and Annette | Graeme and Jenny Chalklin |
| Michael and Dilys | Jane Waldron | Brian and Carol |
| Juliet and Clara | David Grenier | Rachel and Robert Cave |
| St Peters School | Malcolm and Gill Wheeler | Phyllis Jubb |
| Helen and Aidan Downes | Dianne Grenier | Brian and Carol |
| Shirley Jackson | Rotary Club of Morley | Mary and Joe Guerin |
| Algie and Sue | Mike and Flo | Douglas and Helen Metcalfe |
| Bill and Pat | Clare Meehan | Harry and Olive Ellis |
| Gillian and John Emms | Mike and Penny Yates | Ian Siragher |
| Rita | Lt. Col and Mrs. Nieboer (Lisa) | John Bullimore |
| Jan Edgar and Tony Shannon | David and Susan Walker | |
| Malcolm Wild | Felicity Pape | |
| Nigel and Glennis Le Page | Mike and Val Robb | |
| White Chapel Church | Lindsay Haycock | |
| Beryl Brookes | Mike and Lisette Gill | |
| Anita Leversidge | Mike Enns |
