Alumni Chaplaincy

REMEMBERING GEOFFREY NGUGI, THE SMILING LIBRARIAN

Mr. Geoffery Ngugi Kiruri, Strathmore’s longest serving librarian passed away on Wednesday, 16th October 2024[...]

23
Oct

Student Life

Career Day: A Pathway to Future Success for Form 3 Students and Parents

On October 12, 2024, we held a Career Day specifically designed for Form 3 students[...]

22
Oct

Chaplaincy Confirmation

Baptism and Confirmation

On 5th and 10th October 2024 we had the Chaplain organise for reception of the[...]

22
Oct

Extracurricular Soccer Sports

Primary Section Inter-class Football Championship

From September 24 to October 9, our primary students in Grades 4, 5 and 6[...]

22
Oct

Parents

Closing the year of Growth and Connection: Parenting Seminars!

This year has been nothing short of remarkable, as we’ve witnessed a vibrant wave of[...]

08
Oct
29
Jan
Chess, Extracurricular

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Strathmore’s chess club has been very vibrant for the last two years. The club participated in the Kenya National Youth and Cadets Chess Championships for the first time and managed to shine. The school was ranked ninth overall as one of the best high schools and fourth in the boys’ category which was a great start to better things ahead.

The icing on the cake was during the December holidays one of the club’s strongest members Samuel Kinyua, who was first runners-up in the under 18 category, earned the opportunity to represent the school and the country at large in the prestigious African Youth Chess Championships in Windhoek, Namibia as part of the handpicked Kenyan team due to his outstanding performance in the tournament.

This great African tournament attracted players from different African countries totaling to nearly 250 participants. The tournament, which ran for a week, brought along nice exposure and a load of learning experience for better preparation for future events for the star player. The tournament was filled with heavyweights from other countries and after hefty and mind wrinkling matches, Samuel managed to be 19th in his category and 5th in the Kenyan team.

Indeed, it is a great honor to have had one of Strathmore’s students flying high the school’s and the country’s flag. This was not easily achieved, but due to Samuel’s commitment, love for the club and passion for the sport some wonderful fruits have been borne. From this, the standard has been set for the remaining members of the club so that they raise the bar to a higher notch and make Strathmore a force to be reckoned with on the continent.

As a club, we wish Samuel all the best in his future endeavors on making an impact in the chess world.

Chess Patron,

Mr. Maina

17
Jan
About

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Since December last year there has been lots of construction work happening in school:

1. Extension of the tuition block: There will be a 2nd floor in the secondary block (Tuition Block). The floor will have 4 classrooms with a capacity of 40 students each, students’ restroom, staff room, laboratory, teachers offices, cleaning store and a lift!

2. Public Washrooms at the parking lot next to the generator room at bus washing bay: There will be gents and ladies sections. In the gents’ section there will be 2 urinals, 2 regular size toilets, 1 toilet for the handicapped and 1 toilet for children. In the ladies’ section there will be 4 regular size toilets, 1 toilet for the handicapped, 1 toilet for children and a baby changing station.

18
Dec
KCSE Exams, National Examinations

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019!

We would like to congratulate Strathmore School Class of 2019 for an impressive performance! In the results announced earlier today, the class scored an impressive mean of 9.880. Although it is a slight drop from last year’s 9.988, we appreciate the effort it has taken this class to achieve these results.

We note with gratitude that 72% of the candidature scored Grade B+ and above while 81 out of the 83 candidates attained the minimum university entry grade of C+. This translates to 98% transition rate to university.

Below is the breakdown of the results:

2019 K.C.S.E RESULTS ANALYSIS
SUBJECT A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E AVE NO.
ENGLISH 1 22 35 21 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.940 83
KISWAHILI 1 6 18 23 21 6 4 2 2 0 0 0 8.639 83
MATHEMATICS 51 11 6 5 4 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 10.916 83
BIOLOGY 2 4 8 8 8 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 8.946 37
PHYSICS 8 13 17 12 11 6 2 4 3 3 0 0 8.861 79
CHEMISTRY 13 16 16 11 10 6 3 3 2 1 0 0 9.346 81
GEOGRAPHY 36 15 16 11 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10.771 83
COMPUTERS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12.000 24
FRENCH 5 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.667 12
HISTORY 23 7 6 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 10.860 43
TOTAL 4 26 30 9 9 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 9.880 83

The class has posted impressive results in Computer Studies (all the students scored straight As), Mathematics, History, Geography and French. There was also a tremendous improvement in Kiswahili!

We give gratitude to God for granting us yet another successful year.

We thank the parents of these candidates for their sacrifice. SUCCESS IN A DAY SCHOOL HEAVILY HINGES ON THE COMMITMENT OF PARENTS. You, our parents have not let us down!

We thank our teachers and all the other members of staff. We have come a long way with this class. You showed faith in this class even in the darkest of moments; you went beyond the call of duty to ensure their success: behold the fruits of your hard work!

And to our candidates: Whatever Grade you scored, know that your school is proud of you! But always remember that ultimately, the world will not judge you by the grade that you scored today but by the strength of your character; CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the four candidates who scored Grade A:

Candidates who scored A

Michael wachira
83

JEFF MWATHI
82

VICTOR MWENDIA
82

NATHAN NDERITU
81

18
Dec
Chaplaincy

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December 17th 2019 the prelate visited Strathmore School for a get-together with young men. He began by reminding the standing-space crowd that December 17th was indeed a joyful day, since it was the Pope’s birthday, and that we should all pray very much for him. And especially these days are joyful because they lead up to Christmas, to the birth of Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Alaine, an ardent soccer player, asked how to help his friends fight against the enslavement of the social media. The Father’s advice was that each person should have a very clear goal for their lives, what one really wants to achieve in life. And “the greatest goal we can have is to look for Christ, to fulfill his will, and to do so we need to form ourselves very well, knowing we are called by God.”

Andrew, a university student, asked about the unrest that can arise in trying to discern one’s vocation. He was advised “to go to Jesus, to go to the tabernacle.” And not to fear or be anxious that our Lord will demand something that is too difficult. “Rather what God wants will make me happy, which is what God wants for everyone, that we be happy. ‘That my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full’ (Jn 15:11).”

In response to a question about the struggle for purity, the Father advised him to pray “especially to the Blessed Virgin Mary, without getting discouraged because of our falls.” He made the analogy that even physically when we fall to the ground we don’t stay down. So too in the spiritual life. And it is this sporting spirit combined with being prudent that will help us in this struggle. He gave the example of someone facing temptations from the mobile phone at night, who makes the decision to leave it outside the room. “Ask for advice from a friend, someone who has more experience, a priest, so that your effort will be more effective.” He then shared Saint Josemaria’s advice to pray three Hail Mary’s before going to bed every night, and to begin again in this struggle like a true sportsman.

Towards the end of the get-together a choir sang a moving rendition of Sauti Sol’s “Baba Yangu” — a song of thanks to one’s father.

And with that, it was already time to finish. He reminded everyone to pray a lot for the Holy Father and then gave his fatherly blessing.…..read more

19
Nov
KCPE Exams, National Examinations

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Congratulations to the class of 2019!

Strathmore Class of 2019 posted a mean score of 389.35 in their KCPE examinations whose results were released yesterday. This is an improvement from the mean of 384.13 posted in 2018.

The top candidate, Christopher Kinyanjui scored 425 marks. Fifteen boys scored 400 marks and above.

The class posted excellent results in all subjects with English and Mathematics taking the lead with an average of 86.58 and 81.93 respectively.

Congratulations too to the teachers, tutors and members of staff who as a team have worked towards this great performance.

Congratulations to the parents! For eight years you have tirelessly given yourselves to your sons, showing your unwavering faith in them even in the bleakest of moments! This success is yours too!

These results give us one more reason to be grateful to God!

2019 K.C.P.E RESULTS ANALYSIS
ENGLISH KISWAHILI MATHEMATICS  SCIENCE   SST/ CRE AVERAGE
86.58 71.45 81.93 73.20 76.20 389.35
Candidates who scored 400 marks and above

CHRISTOPHER WAIRAGUH KINYANJUI
425

PHILIP MURERI MUGAMBI
420

ANTHONY LOUIS FERNANDES
419

EMMANUEL RATANYA KIMATHI
415

JAMES WAMBUGU KIUMI
415

SEAN MUIGA WANJOHI
411

FERNANDOS OBWOGE MAINA
410

DAVID NJOGU MWANGI
410

BRIAN MWANGI MUIGAI
409

BENEDICT MUSYOKA MBALU
407

JEREMY NDUNGU GITIBA
404

MOSES KILONZO MAINGI
404

ANDREW WAWIRE OCHIENG
402

EDWIN ONYANGO OKWACH
401

MARK KIPCHUMBA TOWETT
400

16
Oct
Extracurricular, Student Life

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On October 12th 2019 the school had its annual Career Day for the Form 4 class of 2019.

The Form 4 students and their parents had the chance to get career advice from colleges and universities both local and international, Tertiary institutions, IGCE colleges and schools were also represented.

At the end of the day the students and their parents were more informed about the options available for them.

15
Oct
Parents

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TEACHING PIETY TO…

INFANTS
  1. Let them see you pray.
  2. Say simple prayers with them every day.
  3. Teach them God is our Father and we should please him.
  4. Teach love for the Blessed Eucharist through the importance it has in your life.
  5. Pass on your own love for Our Lady.
  6. Introduce your children to Jesus’ life through the stories you tell.
  7. Talk of God, naturally in the family.
YOUNG CHILDREN
  1. Foster their daily prayers.
  2. Help them to see the importance of sacraments in your life.
  3. Take an interest in school religion lessons and homework.
  4. Teach them to say sorry to God when they offend him.
  5. Emphasise the positive importance of doing good and working hard.
  6. Let the children see your behaviour is consistent with your values.
EARLY ADOLESCENTS
  1. One cannot force piety; don’t lecture; help them reflect on the causes and consequences of their actions.
  2. Help them to see that struggle, and ups and downs are a part of life and the virtue of fortitude.
  3. Open their horizons to works of mercy and generous ideals.
  4. Give example of the cheerfulness and generosity that your life lived with Faith should produce.

Source: REDFIELD COLLEGE,
New South Wales.

30
Sep
Alumni

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On 27th September the school hosted its 1961 to 1970 cohort of alumni. It was a memorable experience for the alumni and their teachers as they relived their school days together with the current secondary section students. The alumni had a chance to tour the school. Most of them remarked that the school still looked the same as they had left it.

The alumni had lunch in the Dining hall in the same format they had back then when they were in school. The day ended with an entertainment session with the current secondary section students together with their teachers.

The current principal, Mr. John Muthiora gave a speech, followed by the 1st principal Prof. David Sperling. Chairman of the school board and alumnus, Mr. Mathew Njogu also gave a speech. Dr. Vincent Ogutu(Former Deputy Principal and alumni) gave the keynote address.

We hope this will be the start of so many reunions that will bring our alumni together!

23
Sep
Extracurricular, Prize Giving Day, Student Life

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On the 21st September 2019 the school held its annual prize giving day. It was a bright and colorful Saturday afternoon. Students, school staff and parents all had a share in the awards. The Form 4 and Standard 8 classes of 2019 had their graduation. There were pieces of entertainment from students and the usual ‘zilizopendwa’ staff performance.

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