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January

2017 Vol. 1

40 years of Excellence and Beyond

Partner with us as we share exciting times

and great learning

experiences in 2017.

Riara Springs Academy Beginning of Term I 2017

Newsletter

W elcome back to Riara Springs Academy, a home away from

home. The children certainly had some time to relax over the

December holiday and it is evident from the excitement and

positive energy being shown by them. They have been filling the

classrooms with great excitement since the beginning of the year.

A new school year brings with it exciting things for the children; a new class,

new friends and for many even a new teacher. We are thrilled to see the

excitement and we shall consistently ensure that your child enjoys a successful

and exciting experience in school. Our goal, as always, is to create a positive

school climate that maximizes every child’s potential for learning, while developing strong co-curricular values and skills in a friendly learning

environment. Be assured that we shall do our best to make this school year an

enjoyable time for your child, and also a time filled with real learning. To

achieve this we shall embark on activities geared towards holistic education

guided by the theme ’Scaling New Heights’.

A warm welcome to pupils and their parents who have joined us this year; We

value you and we look forward to partnering with you as we share exciting

times and great learning experiences in 2017.

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

Holiday updates 2

National Exams Results - KCPE and KCSE Results

6-7

At the Class level 8-9

Term 1 Trips and Excursions

10

Talent Empowerment 11

Term dates 14

General Reminders 16

Issue 1

STD 7 pupils during a visit to Dorman's Coffee STD 3 pupils during a School

trip to Hardy Stud

TERM II 2015 HIGHLIGHTS

~ ~ Beginning of Term 1 - 2017 Newsletter

TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA

Last year the school organized an eight day trip to South Africa, a leading tourist

destination in Africa which boasts of some of the most attractive sites in the world.

The visit was open to pupils from classes 3 to 7 and took place from 24th to 30th

November 2016. Pupils had a chance to visit unique geographical and historical sites as

well as participate in incredible cultural and social activities. They visited the most

magnificient, modern and sophisticated cities in South Africa, Kruger National Park,

Table Mountain, Apatheid Museum among many other places. The visit offered an

enriching and memorable learning experience for the learners. The trip enabled the

children to broaden their already open minds. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed

themselves.

H O L I D A Y U P D A T E S

THE TRIP ENABLED THE CHILDREN TO

BROADEN THEIR ALREADY OPEN MINDS.




ICT/SPORTS CAMP

The ICT and Sports departments organised an exciting holiday camp during the

December holidays. The camp took place from Monday 5th to Friday 9th December.

The theme for the camp was ‘Techno-sports adventure’. In ICT the children were empowered with skills in game creation. Subject

integration was also a key focus during the camp. The activities they engaged in were

level based and they were able to engage in age appropriate technology activities.

The afternoons were fun filled with lots of exciting sports activities at different fun

spots around Nairobi among them GP-Karting and Lunar Park as well as Rock City

Gardens. The pupils had an incredible time with computers and a great time keeping fit

with sports activities.

THE LEARNERS EXPERIENCED A BLEND OF

EXCITING ICT ACTIVITIES AND FUN FILLED

SPORTS ACTIVITIES



ACADEMIC MEETINGS

We held departmental and level academic analysis meetings during the holiday. This is

a critical meeting in the Riara Group of schools

where teachers together with education

specialists analyze and evaluate the performance

of every pupil/student. This helps us to properly

align our academic structures in readiness for

the next term. Through the forum, teachers are

able to formulate workable solutions for chal-

lenges faced during the teaching-learning pro-

cess. Teachers have been looking forward to the

beginning of the year to enrich the teaching and

learning process by rolling out exciting lessons

guided by the strategies and work plans that were discussed during the December

caucus.


Continuous improvement is at the heart of our teaching and learning process.

Teachers are able to formulate

workable solutions for

challenges faced


~ ~ Beginning of Term 3 Newsletter

RGS CHARITY DAY

WE CARE, WE SHARE!

This is a day set aside in the Riara schools calendar where we share with the

less fortunate members of our society. Last year, the event took place on

Wednesday, 7th December 2017. As part of our corporate social responsi-

bility last year we had a chance to be with children from Mama Fatuma chil-

dren’s home. The children were picked from the home in Eastleigh and treated to a tour of the National Museums before going to Riara Road

Primary School grounds where they had fun activities including soccer,

computer games, bouncing castles, playroom fun and dance among others.

The directors together with the members of staff interacted with the

children on this day. The children had a day full of fun and were later hosted

to a sumptuous lunch courtesy of the directors of Riara Schools.

Ahsante sana! for your generous donations to this worthy cause.



K. C. P. E. 2016 RESULTS

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

AVERAGE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Grade A Grade B Below B

SUBJECT GRADE

A B BELOW B

ENGLISH

KISWAHILI

MATHEMATICS 9

SCIENCE

SST/CRE

OVERALL SUBJECT PERFORMANCE

SCORE LEVELS

Above Marks: Pupils - Marks: Pupils

- Marks: Pupils Below Marks: Pupils

Congratulations! to our candidates and their teachers on their excellent performance. We wish the candidates and the teachers continued success in the years to come.

Hongera!, also to our sister school, Riara Road Primary who scored an overall average performance of . %.

The management and staff of The Riara Group of schools wishes to congratulate our

Riara Springs Academy standard 8 class of 2016 on their excellent performance at the

2016 K.C.P.E. Over the last 13 years our average score has been 75.0% which

translates to a mean grade of A-. Our results for the 90 candidates of 2016 are as

follows:

Highest Mark 433 - 86.6%

Mean Score 361.4 - 72.3%

MARKS



K. C. S. E. 2016 RESULTS

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

GRADE DISTRIBUTION Grade A Grade B Grade C+ Grade C Grade C - and below None

The Riara Springs Girls High School posted remarkable results with 91.3 % of the girls qualifying to join university. Continuous Improvement is at the heart of our teaching learning philosophy and as such the girls will keep working towards raising the bar every year. We wish them continued success in .



A T T H E C L A S S L E V E L At Riara one of our core values is teamwork. Feel free to consult the following team of

professionals who facilitate learning and nurturing the talents of children to be the best they can.

STD 1

A Mrs. Muranga

I Ms. Murimi

L Ms. Onsomu

M Ms. Kiragu/ Mrs. T. Mbugua

O Mrs. Otieno

P Ms. Murangiri

V Ms. Owiti

C Ms. Mburu

Senior Teacher - Mrs. Alice Muimi

STD 2

A Ms. F. Mwalimu / Ms.

Kimani

I Ms. Mbuvi

L Ms. Mwangi

M Ms. Mbungu

O Mrs. Lwanga

P Ms. N. Mutua

V Ms. Monicah W.

C B. Simiyu

R Ms. Mutiso

Senior Teacher - Mrs. Waruhiu

STD 3

A Ms. Muia

I Mrs. A. Simiyu/

Ms. Jacinta

L Ms. Mui

M Ms. C. Mutua

O Mrs. Lonzi

P Ms. Kibunja /Ms. Hellen

V Mrs. Kinyua

C Ms. Yunnny

Senior Teacher - Mrs. Mutie

LOWER PRIMARY

STD 4

A Mr. Musyoka

I Mr. Mathenge

L Ms. Kiarie

M Mr. Kingori

P Mrs. Kamutu

V Mr. Macharia

O Ms. Chege/Mr. Mulwa

Senior Teacher - Ms. Juma

STD 5

A Mr. Kagema

I Mr. Imbukwa

L Mr. Mungai

M Ms. C. Ndichu

P Ms. Aike

V Ms. Kyalo

Senior Teacher - Mrs. Ndolo

STD 6

A Ms. Mogire

I Ms. Njogu

L Mr. Chris K.

M Mr. L. Ndwiga

P Mr. Kariuki

V Mr. Katunga/

Mr. Ngure

Senior Teacher - Ms. Oduor

STD 7

A Mr. Thiongo

I Mr. Muganzi

L Mr. Kuria / Mr. Gaicu

M Ms. Teresa G. / Mr. Munyiri

V Mr. Muthengi

Senior Teacher - Ms. Wamwea

STD 8

A Mr. Malusu

I Ms. Makio

L Mr. Mutuku

M Ms. Muiru

V Mr. Njoroge

Senior Teacher - Ms. wanjala

MIDDLE & UPPER PRIMARY



A T T H E C L A S S L E V E L

CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS

At Riara one of our core values is teamwork. Feel free to consult the following team of

professionals who facilitate learning and nurturing the talents of children to be the best

they can.

MUSIC

1 Mr. E. Wamae - HOD

2 Ms. M. Meso

3 Mr. Kabogo

4 Mr. R. Otieno

SPORTS

1 Mr. J. Ndwiga - HOD

2 Mr. J. Angwenyi

3 Mr. Strange Egesa

ICT

1 Mr. L. Kinuthia - HOD

2 Mr. E. Okanga

3 Mr. F. Kalei

FRENCH

1 Mr. Jean Ntwali - HOD

2 Mr. Jean Bosco H.

3 Mr. Yusufu B.

ART

1 Mr. M. Muya - HOD

2 Mr. W. Mageto

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Librarian Ms. Rachael Njenga

School Nurses Ms. Dorothy Kimamo

Mrs. M. Gathua

Accounts Mr. Paul Oduor

Transport Mr. Dan Mwasime

Mr. Newton Omollo

~ * ~

1 Mr. Peter Mundia - Acting School Head

2 Mr. David Wambugu - Dean of Studies



WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TERM 1...

PRACTICAL LEARNING TERM - TRIPS AND EXCUSIONS Trips and excursions are an integral part of our learning

model in Riara and an extension to our learning environ-

ment. The carefully selected trips ensure quality and fun

learning experiences where every child’s curiosity and inter-est is stimulated. The children had memorable learning expe-

riences last year and are certainly looking forward to even

more exciting activities this year.

TERM 1 TRIPS

PER LEVEL.

STD 1

Mamba Village &

Bomas of Kenya

STD 2

Our School

Neighbourhood

STD 3

Nairobi Railway

Museum

STD 4

Nairobi National

Park

STD 5

Fresha Dairies

STD 6

Mabroukie Tea

Factory

STD 7

Kitengela Glass

Mart

STD 8

Parliament and

National Museums

of Kenya - Nairobi

Museum



TALENT EMPOWERMENT We provide an enabling environment for your child to develop their talent in: WHATS HAPPENING IN TERM 1..

Please register your child for these lessons through the School accounts office

Children will enhance their vocabulary, memory, listening

and speaking skills. We offer the following lessons:

Guitar - Recorder - Flute - Piano - Drums

ICT makes learning fun, reinforces class work and

refines motor skills.

Improves physical fitness and develops high self esteem. We

offer the following lessons.

Horse Riding - Karate - Swimming - Skating



CLUBS GALORE

Exciting club activities will be held every Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning.

WHATS HAPPENING IN TERM 1..

Cookery Scouts

Badgers (st. John Ambu-

The school band

ICT Karate

Dancing

Skating



WHATS HAPPENING IN TERM 1...

School Functions in Term 1 - 2017

A summary of Main school Functions 1. INTERACTIVE MEETINGS

Interactive Meetings are a unique chance to share the unique learning experiences of

learners in a specific level. These meetings are a standard procedure of the school's

efforts to build a strong partnership between parents and teachers. The meetings help

you and your child's teacher to find ways to work together to ensure your child's success.

The Meetings this term will be held as follows:

STD 8 interactive Meeting - Wednesday, 22nd February 2017

STD 1 Interactive Meeting - Thursday, 16th March 2017

2. SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING DAY

We shall have our Annual Prize-Giving day on Friday, 3rd March 2017. This years

theme is ‘Anchored in Excellence’. This will be a day to reflect on achievements in the past year and reward the boys and girls for their excellent performance. There will be

a lot of incredible performance to look back to: Excellence in academic work including

the KCPE, Sports, Drama, Art, French, ICT, behaviour, responsibility, punctuality and

many more. Come and be with us as we reward the boys and girls for reaching their

highest potential and fulfilling their deepest purpose in 2016.



SCALING NEW HEIGHTS

TERM THEME Our THEME this term is SCALING NEW HEIGHTS. Scaling

new heights means getting to new levels of Excellence.

We shall embark on activities that make our learners not

just successful but VERY SUCCESSFUL in and out of class.

Our teachers TOGETHER WITH THE LEARNERS will set out

to break not just their own records but also records set by

those before them. There will be synergy in all activities

we carry out and we shall enhance high levels of motiva-

tion and positive attitude in order to scale new heights

with exceptional accomplishments.

SCALING NEW HEIGHTS means

getting to new lev-els of excellence.

In SCALING A NEW HEIGHT we not

only need courage to dare and do the unimaginable but we need our mind to be FOCUSED on

our TARGET.



TERM DATES - TERM 1— 2017

S A V E T H E D A T E . . .

EVENT DATE

Entry Exams Friday, 13th January - Thursday 19th January 2017

Mid Term Exams Friday, 10th February - Thursday 16th February 2017

Mid Term Break Friday, 17th February - Monday 20th February 2017

Pupils Resume from Mid Term Break on Tuesday 21st February 2017

STD 8 Interactive Meeting Wednesday, 22nd February 2017

RSA Prize giving Day Friday 3rd March 2017

STD 1 Interactive Meeting Thursday, 16th March 2017

End Term Exams Friday, 31st March - Friday 7th April 2017

Closing Day Wednesday, 12th April 2017

Open Day Tuesday, 13th April 2017

Term II Opening Date Wednesday, 3rd May 2017

GENERAL

REMINDERS FOR TERM 1 - 2017

Yours Sincerely, Peter Mundia

Acting Principal

Wishing everyone a successful and productive term.

Let us scale the heights in 2017.

1. Please ensure that all your child’s items are labeled clearly using full names. You can make it easy by buying labels at the uniform suppliers.

2. Regular school for STD 1-6 commences at 8.00 am to 3.35 Pm.

3. At RIARA schools we offer a holistic approach to education. Please register your child for some of our talent tapping activities like Soccer,

Computer, Piano, Drums, Recorder, Skating Horse Riding and Karate.

4. Homework - Homework is an important part of a child’s learning experience. We keep drill-work to the minimum and we always strive to give homework that doesn't exceed 45 Minutes. The homework we give adequately strengthens and reinforces a particular

skill.

5. We operate an open door policy. Please feel free to come and see us for

anything that needs our attention.

6. For any transport queries contact our transport team:

Jack Miruka on 0729428716, Alan Odero on 0721215422, Dan Mwasime on 0734622230, Newton Omollo on 0722896317, or the teachers in charge of transport; Mr. Nyaga Karukenya on 0722-

831705 and Ms. Josephine Kibunja on 0722-599383.

7. Kindly bring a copy of the bank deposit slips after making payment for school fees, trips or any other school activity to the school’s accounts office. This will ensure that necessary posting is done and your child’s school account is updated.

8. Payments can also be made through MPESA pay bill no. 805700.

The account No. is the Pupil’s admission number starting with AD followed by the number. e.g. AD10000

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