Bring on 2013....
Bring
on 2013....
It’s
great to be back for another year, it is such a great feeling when you go visit
the schools especially when you have been away for a while. I was met by a chorus
of “madam shell, madam shell .....” followed by lots of hugs and handshakes. The
teacher also greet you with such a warm welcome, it’s like coming home to a
very large family. I thank both schools for such a warm welcome.
In November
last year standard eight pupils of Olives Rehabilitation Centre undertook their
first ever official KCPE examinations. Passing the KCPE’s is paramount in enabling
children to further their education and enhance their future prospects. If the
students manage to achieve results within the top 10% of the country they are
frequently offered a scholarship to a local high school. Even children who don’t achieve this will
have a greater chance of successfully securing employment, as a KCPE
certificate is a key requirement requested by employers upon application. This includes basic jobs such as shop
assistants and hotel catering. Throughout the year Standard Eight have received great support through
volunteer donations which have allowed the school to purchase adequate numbers
of vital text books which are paramount in aiding their progress. Not only have the GVI volunteers and staff
been dedicated to this, but also the local teachers have shown extreme
commitment, dedication and hard work throughout the year.
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| Standard Eight (2012) at Olives |
This year is also a very
important year for Nyota Ing’arayo School
who now have a standard eight too.
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| Standard Eight (2013) at Nyota Ing'arayo |
GVI are now in the process of assiting both schools
register standard eight students so they will beable to sit their KCPE at the
end of the year .
So a big thank you for all the help and support of GVI
volunteers who have helped to make some of our local partners dreams turn into
reality , so please stay tuned to this year’s blog series . And if you can,
come join us here in Mombasa and get stuck into helping some the most amazing
people you are likely to meet!
By Michele Comber
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