It started off with mass at the lawn between the library and the Secondary Section block. Later there was break and soon we were out in the sports fields for another exhilarating sports day!
The following are the activities that featured:
1. Sprint Challenges 100M(Grade 1 to Form 4)
2. Festival Relays which included Sack race, Spoon race, Tyre race, Skipping race and 12 by 100M
3. 4 by 100M relay Challenges (Grade 1 to Form 4)
4. Tug of War
5. Free Throw masters Competition
6. Penalty masters competition
7. Drop Goal Challenge
8. 5 on 5 Basketball Challenge
9. 8 aside Football
10. 7 aside Touch Rugby
11. 6 aside Volleyball
12. 7 aside Handball
The whole month of August 2021 was dedicated solely to the memory of our school’s sports legend the late Mr. Kevin O’byrne; a former teacher, tutor, rugby coach and rugby referee. Also a Co-founder of the school.
The secondary section had all the classes represented for the memorial tournament and Form 4 A emerged winners of the one month intense and high paced Touch Rugby Tournament.
2021 KEVIN O’BYRNE TOUCH 10s INTERCLASS RUGBY TOURNAMENT
From the 2nd July to the 30th of July 2021 the Secondary section had the annual interclass Volleyball Challenge. After a month of captivating Volleyball games Form 4A won the challenge
This year we had a second prize giving day that had Form 1, Grade 1 and Grade 5 classes not in school. It was a brief ceremony in the afternoon featuring special recognition.
Dr. Joseph Abuodha and Dr. Mary Abuodha were the guests for the occasion. The couple are parents with sons in Grade 3 and Standard 6.
Dr. Joseph Abuodha, a past student of the school gave the students ideas and tips on how to make it through Strathmore School.
Over the long school holiday (March to April 2021) the school undertook to refurbish the basketball courts. The last time the school undertook the same project was in the year 2000.
After the school opened in May, Fr. Francis the school chaplain blessed the court at the start of a sports lesson.
The KCPE(Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) exam week (15th to 17th March 2020) had started so well with the rain sprinkles to indicate a sprinkle of blessing, and indeed it was. All the candidates sat for the KCPE exam successfully, without a glitch.
After their last paper, Social Studies, candidates were ushered to the luncheon; well set with keen adherence of the covid-19 protocols: I wear my mask, I wash my hands, and I watch my distance and watch my temperature. During the lunch session candidates registered their appreciation as they chatted and interacted with their teachers. The aroma welcomed everyone to the dinning room.
Their stay in the school could not be forgotten. They had a video session in the common room to recap their life since joining the school. Laughter rent the air inside the common room, laughter is medicine they say. If you want to appreciate growth then have an album. You will always have a reason to rejoice for another day! This is what the video session was about!
The match at the end of the day saw the staff versus the candidates having an entertaining football match. It started with a warm-up for both teams.
The cheering squad for the pupils was not left behind.
Scores were registered within the early minutes of the game with the candidates ahead in the first half.
The staff later proved to be the head and not near tail as they overtook the candidates in the second half. The match ended in a win for the staff team. Staff 3:2 Class 8. The match and celebrations of the day ended well!
We wish all the candidates all the best as they move on to the next level of life!
The graduation ceremony was held amidst the challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been a PDG of its own kind owing to the fact that it has happened at a time when the year just started. The PDG is a special establishment that shall renegade into the later PGD that will involve the whole school. With the covid-19 precedence there has been need to have the class 8 and Form 4 candidates to have exams away from the usual November December season. This has also altered the academic calendar. The event started off with mass and blessing of the candidates.
The guests of Honour were Mr. and Dr. Dimba whose accolade is in relation to the attachment to the institution since being a student, teacher and a parent for the last 12 years.
The ceremony started off with speeches with Mr. Mwangi, the Primary Section Head, starting off with a speech and vesting of sashes to the class 8 candidates.
The Secondary Section Head followed thereafter with a speech and vesting of sashes to the form 4 candidates. In his speech he impressed on the candidates their responsibility as an alumni to not only use, the academic knowledge they gained but also the Christian principles they gained, for as guide in their life.
The form 4 speech was later presented by Adrian Wachira. He requested a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Pike who succumbed to cancer. He emphasized their transition into men and thanked the Strathmore fraternity for the molding they received.
The principal Mr. Muthiora welcomed everyone to the momentous event. He asked for more prayers to the infected and affected as this has been a litmus test to relationships. He applauded parents for their endless support to the school. He noted that The virtue of discipline, resilience, considerable willpower and determination have been demonstrated. He pointed out the hard work of the candidates.
Awards were given to the various fields; academic, co-curricular among other cadre.
Below is Anthony Dimba. Sportsman of the year 2020.
Class 8 candidates and form 4 candidates had a group photo.
We thank all who took part in making the event a success.
God bless!