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March 20th
The Headmaster’s Address
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t the end of January in 1747, the first hospital opened in London specialising in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Lock Hospitals became known throughout the world and the one in London was founded by a William Bromfield. The new Lock Hospital became immensely popular, even though the treatments then available were thoroughly ineffective – you only have to read the Diarist Samuel Pepys’s account of how the removal of a bladder stone occurred to him in his youth. Fortunately for him and us, he survived but a vast number did not. What made things worse was that patients were never readmitted once they’d been discharged!
in Europe, the treatment of people with little or nothing seemed to get worse. However, the news was not all bad – institutions like the Lock Hospital seemed to be trying to help those more unfortunate.
This principle turned out to be a real problem. Some of the female patients had been on the streets and had nowhere to be discharged to - a problem that still exists in a vast number of major cities with homeless patients and people who need extra ongoing care. So the Lock hospital governors opened a new institution for the women in the 1790s, the Lock Asylum for the Reception of Penitent Female Patients, (an awful name!), for women who had received treatment at the Hospital but had no steady life to return to. They were taught needlework and other skills so that they could go ‘into service’ and earn their living. That institution grew, was renamed, moved, and grew again, until it eventually became a Military Isolation Hospital during World War II.
The Lock hospital founders seemed to battling with huge problems of their time but they continued and I am confident they help many who could not help themselves. It seems to me that we all have a duty to look after the vulnerable - whoever they are and whatever their vulnerability. As we go through this – our - busy day, and other busy days, may we keep our eyes open for those who need our help – not just the obvious, the dramatic, for the present day orphan and the widow, the stranger and the destitute, who we so often pass by in the street and ignore – but also members of our own community who might need a kind word, or a thoughtful act. If we can act kindly or positively to our neighbours then we are more likely to be more able and willing to help the beggar in the street.
Over the weekend I read a section of a book that looked at medical treatment of people in London throughout the nineteenth century. As the rise of the evangelical movement swept through the United Kingdom, the Americas and some places
The way I see things, if life had been different, we could be the one that needs that help and how grateful would we all be for that small piece of kindness.
So when we read in the Bible that we should care for the orphan and the widow, because God does, we should think of these places of safety, however old fashioned they may seem now. The biblical book of Deuteronomy, says “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing.’’ So you too should love the stranger; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
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COVID-19 Information to Parents 13th March 2020
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e now have confirmed cases in Kenya and therefore need to do all that we can to reduce the spread of the virus. The best way to do this is through social distancing. This means closing schools, working from home as much as possible, limiting time spent in public areas (shops, restaurants, clubs, play areas etc) and avoiding social gatherings (including playgroups/playdates and birthday parties). Although the virus tends to be mild in children, they may spread the virus to older and more vulnerable adults. By limiting unnecessary contact with other people, we can limit the number of people infected, protect those most at risk and reduce the impact of this pandemic. Symptoms • Fever, dry cough and tiredness are the main symptoms. • Nasal congestion, sore throat, muscle aches and diarrhoea are possible • 80% of people have mild symptoms and recover from the infection without requiring treatment • Approximately 15% of those infected become seriously unwell with breathing difficulties • Older people or people with underlying medical problems such as high blood pressure, heart/lung problems or diabetes are most at risk of developing serious complications • The incubation period (time between catching the virus and showing symptoms of the disease) is 1-14 days; most commonly 5 days Transmission • The virus is spread from person to person through droplets from the nose or mouth; these are spread when a person breathes/ coughs/sneezes • The droplets may land directly onto another person or onto surfaces around them
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• Other people may then catch the infection by touching these surfaces and then touching their nose/mouth/eyes Infection control Teach your children to cough or sneeze into their elbow or a tissue which they should dispose of immediately and then wash their hands. Good handwashing is essential to reduce the risks of contracting and spreading any virus. You may find this video helpful: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthybody/ best-way-to-wash-your-hands/ Wash hands frequently with soap and water, particularly • After coughing/sneezing/blowing your nose • After using the toilet • Before eating/cooking • After touching animals • After being out of the house/touching potentially contaminated surfaces Face masks should only be used by those who have COVID-19 symptoms (especially coughing) or if you are looking after someone who has the symptoms. There is a global shortage of masks so we must be mindful not to waste them. Treatment • There is no specific vaccine or treatment for the virus as yet • The flu vaccine will not protect against this virus • For most people, treatment is rest, painkillers/fever medication and oral fluids • For people who develop severe disease, hospital treatment may include oxygen, intravenous fluids and supportive care for vital organs (heart/lungs/kidneys) If your child is unwell with above-listed symptoms Please keep them at home and manage their symptoms as you would a common cold (paracetamol, fluids, rest) • They need to stay at home for at least 7 days from onset of symptoms • Please contact me if they seem particularly unwell (especially breathing difficulties)
COVID-19 Information to Parents Cont.. • It is not feasible to test every single case with suspected symptoms of the virus • Testing is currently being carried out by the Ministry of Health and can only be conducted at hospitals • Hospitals are looking into acquiring their own testing kits • If a doctor feels that testing may be necessary, they will contact the Ministry of Health. If they agree that testing is indicated, the MoH will send a team to the hospital to collect a throat swab sample. Travel I would advise against all non-urgent travel by plane • If you need to travel, please avoid touching surfaces/door handles etc as much as possible in the airport and on the plane. The virus can live on surfaces for several hours or possibly days • Cleaning surfaces around your airline seat with alcohol wipes and washing hands frequently will help to reduce the risk of infection; you may use alcohol gel if handwashing facilities are not easily accessible • Keep your distance from other travellers as much as possible • On return to Kenya, you should self-isolate for 14 days; more detailed advice on this procedure is available here: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseasesand-conditions/covid-19novel-coronavirus/ covid-19-novel-coronavirus-health-advicegeneralpublic/covid-19-novel-coronavirusstaying-home-self-isolation Domestic staff Please share this information with your domestic staff and impress the serious nature of the situation with them • If they are able to live in, please try to enable them to do so • Unfortunately, many of our staff live in overcrowded situations with suboptimal water supplies and hygiene levels; the virus will spread much more quickly in these locations • Buses/matatus are overcrowded and travelling on them carries a significant risk of
contracting and spreading the virus • Staff should be advised to avoid large gatherings such as churches/markets; the government has already banned other organised gatherings • Encourage your staff to spread these messages to friends and families; there is a great deal of misinformation circulating and we must work together to educate those around us Keeping as healthy as possible In addition to the information above: • Eat healthily – plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables • A daily multivitamin is a good idea if your child is a fussy eater • Get enough sleep – try to stick to routines despite being off school • Exercise and spend time outdoors in the garden • Patients on preventative treatment for asthma/allergies/immunodeficiency’s should ensure that they take their regular medication daily and have adequate stocks of these medications at home. Updates The situation is constantly evolving and there is a lot of information circulating via social media. Please refer to reputable information sources such as the World Health Organisation for further information: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/ novel-coronavirus-2019 Kind regards,
Dr Rashnik Ghalay Consultant Paediatrician MBChB, MRCPCH www.footprintspaediatrics.com Email: footprintspaediatrics@gmail.com Tel: +254 722 569 977
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Promoting the Wellbeing of Children & Young People
30th January 2020 he African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child stipulates that “every child has the right to an education, to develop his or her personality, talents and the mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential” (UNICEF, 1990). For this aspiration to be realised, Child Protection has to be firmly embraced, not only as a moral but also a legal duty and responsibility, mutually shared by families and schools.
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speaker to the case studies in breakout sessions, it clearly emerged that there is a wide spectrum of factors which underpin good mental health. Everything should be done to identify, recognise and construct these key pillars for children and young people • Creation of opportunities for good physical health, a balanced diet and adequate physical exercise • Provision of ample time for play within the house and in the open • Encouragement to actively participate in To that end, policies need formulating and local activities with other young people systems established to empower the concerned • Cultivation of a sense of belonging and the parties and equip them with the knowledge, general feeling that one is respected, trusted, skills and attitudes for effective care. Staff loved and valued by those charged with this ....it is critical that we purposefully significant to them mandate need a platform • Being part of a where good practice is offer words of encouragement to caring family, school and explored and shared to help children and young people to wider community help schools navigate Self-acceptance develop the confidence and strength • challenging frontiers in and discovery of what their duty of care. to face uncertainty. the young people are In response to the good at foregoing, the Child Protection Advocacy • The conviction that they have a role to Network (CPAN) was established and mandated, play towards influencing the trajectory their among others, to support schools in promoting life takes the wellbeing of children and young people by protecting them from adverse experiences and risk factors which may compromise their opportunity and potential to thrive. The advocacy group comprises professionals from different disciplines with the wellbeing of the child as the fulcrum about which all else rests. The network comprises teachers, counsellors, psychologists, legal practitioners, researchers and a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of experts in fields directly linked to child protection and safeguarding. On January 30th 2020, just under 100 of these professionals gathered at Peponi School, under the umbrella of CPAN, to deliberate on a range of issues that are challenging to, and impact children and young people deeply. The primary theme was ‘Mental Health’. From the keynote
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As staff, parents and carers, it is critical that we purposefully offer words of encouragement to help children and young people to develop the confidence and strength to face uncertainty. The resilience to soldier on when things fail to go as expected is much needed at this point in time when the global COVID-19 pandemic is becoming a significant source of stress, fear, worry and anxiety. To children, this can be overwhelming and they will need guidance and reassurance to be able to cope. W https://www.unicef.org/esaro/African_Charter_ articles_in_full.pdf Collins Kaunda Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) ckaunda@peponischool.org
Upper Fifth Geography Trip to Naro Moru 30th -31st January 2020 n the 30th January the U5th Geography students travelled to Naro Moru to conduct river studies to prepare them for their IGCSE Geography Paper 4 exam. We left school at 08:30 and it took approximately a four hour drive to reach our hotel, the Mt. Kenya Leisure Lodge.
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river profile and velocity measurements of the river. After conducting our research we proceeded back to the hotel and had a break. After dinner we had to present the data we collected and evaluate our hypothesises, interrogating our investigations, but managed to lighten up our moods. Finishing at around 5 O’clock we headed back to the hotel for dinner. After dinner we presented our data Once we reached the hotel we ate a quick lunch for the day. It was a superb experience and the as the weather didn’t look too promising, and we wanted to finish our studies without interruptions. weather was kind to us. Thanks to this experience we are ready to ace We were split into groups, in which we would be Geography, Paper 4! carrying out our fieldwork during the trip. We travelled the course of the river experiencing Ria Patel slippy and muddy slopes to take depth, width, Upper Fifth Form
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PESTs Trip to Olorgesailie 31st January -3rd February 2020
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uring PESTs trip we went to the Olorgesailie. We went with a group of up to 40 people. Most of whom consisted of Shell members. The trip was a fun and active way to get to know each other better. On the day of our arrival we went on a small hike to scout the area and get familiar with our surroundings. The path we walked on was at times very dry and some parts very slippery and it made it extremely fun yet difficult to walk on. During our walk to our destination. Some of us chose to be smart and take a short cut. Palvi got her whole foot stuck in mud and spent a long 5 minutes trying not to lose her shoe. We then put her and Fatma in charge of taking us back to camp which with slight difficulties finally got us back to camp. We met after our long day for dinner and a talk where groups were put to clean up while others enjoyed their free time playing cards and listening to music. That night, the rain hit us with full swing and most of the girl’s tents flooded. We all evacuated, carrying as much as we could to the teachers’ bandas which they were kind enough to let us sleep in. The following morning, the search for wet clothes began. The second day started with an exploration of Magadi town where we drove through the lake and to our next hike. Due to flash floods we avoided our original path, instead we got to walk through a dried part of Magadi Lake where the views and terrain were breath taking. We walked through quick sand and slippery rocks and carried a good laugh with us. After a long hike everyone slept on the way back to camp. In our camp there was an African History Museum where we got a tour and learned about the discovery of man. We got to find out their weapons, how they lived their lives and what an average day would have been. We wrapped up our day with lunch and headed back to school. Layla Abdullatif Lower Fifth Form
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PESTs Trip to Olorgesailie Cont.. 31st January -3rd February 2020
“ Walking is a man’s best medicine.’’ Hippocrates
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Poetry Recital Evening at Peponi House School 4th February 2020 group of pupils from P2 joined their counterparts at P1 for a thrilling evening of poetry recital. The team from P2 arrived by 5.30pm and had dinner before having a final rehearsal session.
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All went well and the team was impressive on stage. From own compositions from Shell pupils; Priyanka Shah and Rianna Shah; to Rudyard Kipling’s powerful poem about life recite by Deron Kajubi. Not to be left behind was Prisha Haria reciting Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise. Carlo Blunsum and James Luusa brought in the modern problems of betrayal and genius of the crowd.
Alexandra Kontos reciting a French Poem
All the pupils gave powerful renditions. While the audience laughed at Natalya Mburia’s Table Games they were stunned into silence and almost moved to tears with Kisakye Kajubi and Faith Kankunda of L6th recital of Home and Bodaboda Stage respectively. Foreign languages poems were recited by Kiki Kontos and Charles Smith. Thanks to the pupils of both P1 and P2; staff at P1 and our parents who joined us that evening to celebrate poetry from around the world. Mrs. Lilian Ayatta Head of Faculty- English
Charles Smith Behind the mic
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.’’ Robert Frost
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Inter-House Music Competition 5th February 2020 hat an evening of entertainment! For the first time we were holding the event in the School Hall and it was a clear success. There were many fine performances, a few nerves and a receptive audience.
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The category winners were as follows: • Maya Oluoch-Olunya UV– Instrumental soloist • Mwai M’mbijjewe UVI – Vocal soloist • Instrumental ensemble - Jipe • House Choir – Jipe The overall winners were Jipe, with Magadi in 2nd place, Elementaita in 3rd place and Chala in 4th place.
Best Instrumental Soloist; Maya Oluoch-Olunya UV- Jipe House
From next year, we plan to introduce trophies for the category winners as well as a trophy for the best Boys’ house and best Girls’ house. Congratulations to all the performers and House Staff for their preparations and performances. Thanks also go to our two judges, Mr Sam Wilkinson (from Brookhouse, Karen) and Ms Grace Obadha (from Nairobi International School). Mr. James Laight Director of Music Photography by Peterson Mbugua Upper Sixth Form
Bes Instrumental ensemble -Jipe House
Best Vocal Soloist ; Mwai M’mbijjewe UVI- Magadi House
Best House Choir -Jipe House
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Inter-House Music Competition Cont.. 5th February 2020
“Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.� Plato
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Lower Sixth Geography Trip to Naivasha 6th-7th February 2020 n Thursday the 6th of February, the AS Geography class travelled to Naivasha. Personally, I was particularly excited as it was two extra days to my half term. Ms Meruh, however, was not going to let this happen on her watch and in her words, there was going to be no dilly-dallying of any sort. We left school at about 8:00, wasting no time I put some music on and started my holiday mood. Fast forward a few hours later and I am awoken from my slumber by a booklet, pen and pencil in my face; we had arrived at the Nini flower farm. Here we toured the farm learning about their cultivation techniques and the ways in which they export their products to their European Markets. As this was the week leading to Valentine’s Day the farm was very busy and so we left heading to Elsamere. We unloaded the bus, occupied our rooms, then proceeded to eat lunch after which we went for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. The boys were first to arrive on the makeshift dock readily leaping into the boats, shaking them side to side much to the horror and dismay of the now screaming girls. Even after the boat ride, we were still left with a lot of free time on our hands. We then decided to play a game of cards, which in fact took surprisingly long to organise as a bunch of A level students could not grasp the rules of the game in question.
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After dinner, we all met in a Conference Room for prep where we were talked to by a Lake Naivasha conservationist who explained how the Lake and all its wildlife is protected despite the presence of the local communities reliant on the lake, as well as the geothermal plant nearby. We then exchanged notes and completed all that was required of us from our booklets then called it a night and went to bed. The next day we woke up at around 7:00. It was the mission day. We were set to head off to Hell’s gate to see rock formations like Fischer’s Tower as well as take a dip in the all-natural geothermal springs, hot enough to boil an egg in. Finally, we then said goodbye to the beautiful Naivasha views and begun heading back home having learnt a lot of content that we could then apply in the classroom. It was time to begin our half term. We would like to thank our Geography teachers, Mr. Winstanley and Ms Meruh. Special thanks to Ms. Litoro who accompanied us on the trip. Sean Koome Lower Sixth Form
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Lower Sixth Geography Trip to Naivasha Cont.. 6th-7th February 2020
“Nothing beats an exciting hands-on experience to deepen learning. The magic of a field trip isn’t just the subject. It’s the break in the routine and adventure that opens up children’s minds to new things.’’ Anonymous
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Honours & Awards Music Department English Faculty The English Faculty is delighted to award the following pupils:
The Music department is delighted to award Natalya Mburia LVI for two excellent essays in her mock AS music paper Middle School Model United Nations
1. Abigael Nyamweya UV for an excellent essay on the language and imagery used in the poem Afternoon with Irish Cows.
MSMUN is delighted to recognize the following pupils for their fantastic achievement during the MSMUN Conference held on 21st-24th January at the UN.
2. Sarthak Nanda UV for an outstanding essay on the character of Leper in the novel A Separate Peace.
1. Saahir Dewany Shell - Best Speaker (Technology Committee)
3. Fatma Jeilan Shell for an outstanding analysis of the poem Mother to Son by Langston Hughes. 4. Rianna Shah Shell for an outstanding analysis of the poem Mother to Son by Langston Hughes. 5. Millie Raffman LV for an excellent essay on the disturbing atmosphere in the short story ‘There will Come Soft Rains’ by Ray Bradbury 6. Carla Byarugaba LVI for an impressive analysis of proverbs and sayings in Death and the King’s Horseman by Wole Soyinka.
2. Carlo Blunsum Shell- Best Delegate (Ecology Committee) 3. Inaaya Khawaja LV -Best Resolution (Ecology Committee) 4. Ngina Kenyatta LV – Best Speaker (Human Rights Committee) 5. Aarish Haria LV– Best Speaker (Health Committee) 6. Ryan Gontier Shell and Deron Kajubi LV– Best Resolution (Security Council Committee) 7. Samar Ahmed LV - Junior Chair in various Committees.
Mathematics Faculty Mathematics Faculty is proud to award a Commendation certificate to Maansi Shah LVI, for attaining the highest achievement in IGCSE Mathematics 2019. She was awarded the Best Prize in Mathematics by Pearson Edexcel on 7th March in a ceremony held at Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi Kenya. Being invited for the Pearson award ceremony was an unexpected yet humbling experience. When you hear how hard other students worked to achieve the amazing grades they got, despite their circumstances, it also becomes an inspiration. I want to thank my teachers and parents for supporting me and I aim to continue working towards better grades in coming exams. Maansi Shah Upper Sixth Form Maansi receives a Mathematics trophy from the Guest of honour Dr. Otundo,Riara University
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Honours & Awards Sports Department The sports department is delighted to award Commendation certificates to the following pupils for their excellent performance and participation during sports training and tournaments.
3. Tana Simkin 4. Millie Raffman 5. Annaliesse Githinji Swimming 1. Priyanka Shah 2. Vrisan Patel
Seniors Category Juniors Category Boys Hockey Boys Hockey 1. Sohail Ahmed 1. Saavir Karania 2. Dilan Shah 2. Senthwale Muya 3. Mwai Githinji 3. Austin Omondi 4. Sarthak Nanda 4. Ryan Gontier 5. Muhammad Qadir 5. Daniel Tilstone 6. Maanav Shah Girls Hockey 7. Ronav Vora 1. Rhea Shah 8. Joshua D’Souza 2. Savannah Tawk 9. Jonathan Mugambi 3. Siana Devani 10. Albert Ngugi 4. Zuena Kanja 11. Jeremiah Atandi 5. Nyakio Wanaina 12. Jay Shah 6. Joy Mugo 13. Krish Bid 7. Nyakio Koome 8. Horeja Ndow Girls Hockey 9. Niah Shah 1. Zenzi Oluoch-Olunya 10. Tiya Singh 2. Louise Nesbitt 11. Vaishali Shah 3. Jiya Rughani 12. Jahzara Mulira 4. Tara Vora 5. Ria Shah Boys Basketball 6. Rani Sumaria 1. Elias Schlesinger 7. Neha Shah 2. Peter Marshall 8. Millie Raffman 3. Javier Marshall 4. Jason Ciera Boys Basketball 5. Matthew Namisano 1. Ethan Nyadwe 6. Simon Kavutse 2. Illan Bartlema 3. Apollo Maiyani Girls Football 4. Muchiri Ngatia 1. Abigael Nyamweya 2. Juanita Mwadime Girls Football 3. Nicole Asiimwe 1. Fatma Jeilan 4. Nikola Stancelova 2. Faith Kaunda 5. Horeja Ndow
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Peponi School Junior Chess Tournament Nairobi Region Qualifiers 15th-16th February 2020
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eponi Secondary school hosted the Nairobi Region Chess qualifiers on 15th February 2020. The Chess competition saw top Kenyan junior players battle it out on the day for top positions in the following categories U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18. A total of 220 junior players from 15 different schools battled it out at the second edition of the Peponi School Junior Chess tournament. The tournament was held to identify more skilled and talented players. The tournament provided the youth with a platform to learn and improve on their strategic thinking, concentration level and also helped enhance their self- discipline and selfmastery. The event not only provided an opportunity for serious as well as leisure chess players to interact and compete, but it also provided a practical platform for players and audience to properly understand the game of chess and the applications of strategy. Chess makes an important activity/subject in schools throughout the world.
Research worldwide has shown definite results that chess players perform better in Mathematics, Art and Science subjects. Playing chess may just seem like a whole lot fun to the kids playing, but they are actually thinking their way to success. Children love games. Chess motivates them to become willing problem solvers and spend hours quietly, immersed in logical thinking and these are the same young people who often cannot sit still for at least fifteen minutes in the traditional classroom. Chess playing is sufficient to accelerate the increase of IQ in elementary-age children of both sexes’ at all socio-economic levels. Benefits of Chess include:1. Enhanced reading performance. 2. Enhanced mental concentration and selfdiscipline. 3. Helps develop both memory and verbal reasoning skill. Mr. Eric Kanyiri. InCharge of Out door Activities
“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists.� Marcel Duchamp
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Shell Convocation 18th-21st February 2020
“If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it. Perhaps this is what Thoreau had in mind when he said, “the more slowly trees grow at first, the sounder they are at the core, and I think the same is true of human beings.” David Sobel, Beyond Ecophobia
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Lower Fifth Convocation at Kereita Forest 24th -26th February 2020
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And venture belongs to the adventurous.” Navjot Singh Sidhu
“If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” Author Unknown
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EAMUN Annual Conference 2020 24th -28th February 2020
“Vision begins with the eyes, but it truly takes place in the brain.” Fei-Fei Li
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Young Musician’s Competition
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8th March 2020
ongratulations to all pupils who took part in the Young Musician’s Competition this year. They were: Carlo Blunsum, Rani Sumaria, Tara Vora, Dia Khimasia and Priyanka Shah. Further congratulations go to the following who reached their respective finals: Rhea Shah, Nyakio Wainaina, Maya Oluoch-Olunya, Tiya Singh and Imani Ager. Following the Finals which took place on Sunday 8th March, we are delighted to announce that • Rhea Shah came 2nd place in the Senior Solo category. • Maya Oluoch-Olunya and Tiya Singh were part of the winning quartet in the Senior Ensemble category. • Imani Ager came 2nd (as part of a Piano Trio). We look forward to further success next year!
Rosslyn Academy Concert Festival 10th & 11th March 2020
This is a non-competitive event held at Rosslyn Academy every year. Although mainly geared towards the American schools, we have always been welcome and, up to now, have been the only British curriculum school taking part. This year, our Chamber Choir and School Orchestra participated with the Chamber Choir, directed by Mrs Laight achieving a ‘Superior’ rating (the highest) from all three judges. These included Njane Mugambi, Director of Music at Peponi House Preparatory School and Natalie Lukkenaer from Sauti Academy who is also now the Head of Music at the German School. Our School Orchestra, directed by Mr Laight, achieved Excellent and Good ratings from the three judges including Grace Muriithi of Nairobi Orchestra and Liz Knott, the guest soloist in the Nairobi Orchestra March concerts. Well done to all the pupils taking part and we hope to be back there next year with more ensembles!
Mr. James Laight Director of Music
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Sports Update
U17 Girls’ team were plate competition winners in the Hillcrest U17 Hockey tournament
1st XI Boys Celebration after defending the Peponi 11 a-side Hockey title
Aman Vora as Chala beat Magadi 5-0 in the Senior Hockey Inter-House Competition.In the girls category Jipe won in the Junior category whereas Elementaita were victorious in the seniors.
Magadi House Hockey team was all smiles after winning their Junior interhouse match
Reyan Vora receives MVP award in the Hillcrest U17 tournament
Peponi U17 Hockey team pose for a photo after successively defending the Hillcrest U17 Hockey Title.
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Calendar Dates “Please note’’ TRINITY 2020 Common Room Meeting: Tuesday, 14th April Boarders Return: Tuesday, 14th April Term Begins: Wednesday, 15th April Term Ends: Friday, 26th June
Contacts
Should you need to contact the School, please email both the Head of Year and your child’s Housemaster/mistress, using the following addresses: For all academic matters please contact the: Head of Sixth Form Mr David Kimani For all Sixth Form matters ho6@peponischool.org Head of Fifth Form Mrs Claire Nightingale For all Fifth Form matters HoY10&11@peponischool.org Head of Year Ms Mercy Wambugu For all pupils in Shell HoY9@peponischool.org
Chala House chalahouse@peponischool.org 0722 434 863 Elementaita House elementaitahouse@peponischool.org 0735 270 575 Jipe House jipehouse@peponischool.org 0733 690 395 Magadi House magadihouse@peponischool.org 0701 210 840 Senior Girls Boarding House seniorgirls@peponischool.org Senior Boys Boarding House seniorboys@peponischool.org In the event that you need to contact the school urgently, please call the main office.
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