Following the death of Bishop Javier Echevarria on 12th December 2016, an elective congress was conceived in Rome in which Mosignor Fernando Ocariz was elected Prelate. On the same day, The Holy Father, Pope Francis confirmed him as the new Prelate of Opus Dei. Until then Mosignor Ocariz was the Auxilluary Vicar. In this role, he was the principal assistant to Bishop Javier Echevarria.

Monsignor Fernando Ocariz was born in Paris on October 27, 1944, in a Spanish family exiled in France due to the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The youngest of eight children, he graduated from the University of Barcelona with a degree in Physical Sciences in 1966. He received a licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Lateran University in 1969 and a doctorate in Theology from the University of Navarra in 1971, the year he was ordained a priest. In his first years as a priest he was especially involved in ministry to young people and university students. Over the past 22 years he has accompanied the previous Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarria, on his pastoral trips to more than 70 countries. Monsignor Ocariz becomes the third successor to Saint Josemaria.

A Mass of the Holy Spirit was held here in the school on 23rd January to pray for guidance for those electing the new prelate. On 27th January, a Mass of thanks giving attended by very many students and members of staff was held in the school chapel to thank God for the gift of the new Prelate.

All of us are invited to pray for the new Prelate as he takes over his new role as shepherd and Father of many sons and daughters including those in Strathmore School.

The Swimming Club  participated in the 2017  Kenya Swimming Federation (KSF) Nairobi Minnow Meet in Makini School. The boys registered impressive results despite having only a few training sessions prior to the event. The  team was composed of Standard 3 and 4 boys. Frank Mwenje, Std 3, won a bronze medal in breastroke while Kerama Nyanyuki, Std 3, won 2 silver medals in backstroke and breaststroke.

On Tuesday, 17th January 2017, fresh and enthusiastic faces thronged the school main entrance in the company of their parents. This was going to be 2017’s Standard 1 first day of primary school. They enjoyed the company of their parents right up to the registration table where they were welcomed by the Head of Section and their Class Teacher. They were later taken through the class procedures and also familiarized themselves with the new school environment. Their first day in school ended well.

Tuesday, 10th January 2017 marked the beginning of Form 1 2017. Fresh and handsome faces milled around the Form 1 class very early in the morning. They were ushered into their classes by their Class Teachers at around 7:10 am. The boys look very eager, happy and ready to start the journey of 4 years.

As they begin their journey, we wish them success.

This year, Form One students reported to school much earlier than in previous years. Our Form One orientation was done on Saturday, 7th January 2017 in the common room. The Form 1 students  were welcomed by their Class Teachers who took them through the school procedures. The form 4 captains further took them around the school as they familiarized themselves with the new environment where will spend their next 4 years.

Thursday, 5th January 2017 marked the beginning of the new school year. All secondary students gathered for a formal ceremony at 7:30 am and 10:30 am for primary pupils at the swimming pool area. The Principal opened the school officially in both assemblies. He further welcomed the new students/pupils, teachers and the new assistant Chaplain. He thanked the school for the success in 2016 especially with the KCPE and KCSE classes.

We wish the Standard 8 and Form 4 candidates success as they prepare for their final examination in November.

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