Mikoroshoni News – January to May 2019

JANUARY

The children and teachers started the new term and new school year on the 3rd of January and soon settled back into the school routine. Most of the children moved up into their new classes.

  • Twenty five children were enrolled into Pre-primary class one (formerly known as Kindergarten 1). Just as in the UK when children first start school it can be a daunting experience. Some of the children fall asleep and many at Mikoroshoni have not worn shoes at home so their teacher Madame Mary Tuva sometimes finds shoes under the table. Once again the new class was provided with uniforms and shoes. This was thanks to Mr Albert Waterfield from Leigh Rotary Club.

FEBRUARY

  • Deputy Headteacher Mr Oscar Charo left Mikoroshoni to take up a new job in a Government school. One reason for him leaving was for a big increase in his salary. We are unfortunately unable to equal the wages of the Government schools but our teachers do get paid regularly. Mr Oscar has been with us for sixteen years during which time he has given excellent and reliable service to the school. He also was the teacher with good IT skills. Headteacher Mr Joshua has taken responsibility for the IT and will be going on courses to improve his skills.
  • For a few weeks we had to suspend the Feeding Programme as we weren’t sure there would be enough funds. However, we reconsidered our finances and decided that the food was so important we had to continue. We are still hoping for a major sponsor, as the price of maize and beans is always rising.

MARCH

  • A new Deputy Headteacher was appointed from within the school. He is Mr John Kombe who has been a teacher at Mikoroshoni for eight years. The interviews took place while Trustees John Brooker and Evelyn Lyall were in Kenya so they were able to take part in the interviews. Joshua has since reported that Mr Kombe is working hard and is proving to be a good support in the running of the school.
  • One afternoon the children all had a nice surprise of juice and biscuits. This was provided by the children of Parkfield Primary School, Middleton. They held a raffle to raise the money after having so many Christmas treats themselves.

APRIL

  • Once again a bag of flour was sent home with each child to help the families provide food during the Easter break. This was thanks again to the Rotary Club of Bolton Le Moors.
  • Keith Trinnaman, our Treasurer, has been able to claim over £5,000 in Gift Aid – it really is worthwhile. A very big thank you to all those who have signed up for Gift Aid. If anyone who pays Income Tax and hasn’t signed let us know if you would like a form. It costs you nothing and is a great help to our charity.

MAY

  • At last the WIFI is working thanks to a good friend of the school, Mr Solomon Mutungi. Now there is no need to travel 5miles to send and receive e-mails!
  • The chess club continues to meet each week and also the Guides and Scouts continue with their activities after school.
  • The Standard 8 class come into school at 6 o’clock each morning and stay till 7 o’clock each evening. This is extra preparation for their leaving exams in November.
  • The children took part in Athletic competitions – Firstly they had inter class competitions then went on to compete against 16 other local schools. Seven children were selected to take part at Zonal level. From there one girl, Mariam Mohamed was selected to go on to the County competition where she came third. These races ranged from 100 metres up to 3,000metres. Congratulations to all who took part. You can see why Kenyans do so well in Marathons!

NEWS OF EX PUPILS

All of the following pupils have attended Mikoroshoni and gained their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. They were then so lucky to be sponsored by individual sponsors and without exception have worked so hard to make their sponsors proud.

NEWS OF EX PUPILS

Rehema has gained an Upper 2nd class degree in Law and has now started a 12 month course to become an Advocate.

Rehema has gained an Upper 2nd class degree in Law and has now started a 12 month course to become an Advocate.

Faith has gained an Upper 2nd class degree in Commerce and now has a permanent job with an import/export company in the port of Mombasa.

Kelvin has gained a Lower 2nd class degree in Environmental Science and is now working for an Environmental Company in Mombasa.

Elizabeth  and Juma finish their courses this year and will graduate in December.

Samuel still has two years of his course to do.

ONCE AGAIN A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR MIKOROSHONI PRIMARY SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A GOOD PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR OVER 300 CHILDREN.