For some time, analysts had nursed serious suspicions that there were huge reserves of talent lying unexploited in the depths of Strathmore. Experts further speculated that all that was needed was a slight spark that would ignite these resources. And the spark did come, heralding the biggest talent explosion witnessed in these parts. That was in the afternoon of Thursday the 27th of May 2004.

On Thursday 20th of May the basketball courts were officially opened. The ceremony started with a blessing of the courts from the schools chaplain, Fr. Joe Babendrier, followed by a premiere basketball match, of the staff pitched against the students. The match, at full time was a draw with a score of 28. During extra time, both teams managed to score only one basket on each end. This left the score at 30 all.

The Finals
Opponent - Nairobi School
Results - L 12 - 19
But we are sceptics! It is extremely strange how virtually everyone was predicting a cricket score fit only for the record books against out finest. Why are we so filled with such astronomical levels of disbelief despite everything?

In April 2004 Strathmore hosted the greatest one-week soccer clinic ever. It could only be compared to the reputable Liverpool or Man U youth training programs. The participating boys were from Std 3 to Std 7. The main goal was to learn teamwork through intensive ball-work and to train and perfect basic soccer skills in the youngsters. There were five fit and skilled coaches who kept activities rolling and had a keen eye on the achievement of every boy, and to ensure optimum performance, each boy was provided with his own ball. The main coach was Viberti Nyakango, a past student, sportsman of the year 1996 and a certified Coever Coach. He is also a key striker for his university side in Wollong, Australia.

By Samba Sport Correspondent
Talk about the worst that could happen to The Bandits in such a tournament! As fate would have it, this I year's competition coincided with the Kenya Freedom From Hunger Walk. Unknown to many in Nairobi, parts of the city including the precious bus route were subjected to periodic closures by stem though well-meaning traffic policemen. Despite the valiant efforts of the stressed out bus driver, the resultant traffic jams condemned the school's representatives to participation in the lower level Bowl competition for arriving late at St. Mary's - School. Explanations about the bus driver's unavoidable predicament thus fell by the way side as The Bandits were forced to wait for five good hours before playing their rust game at 2.3Opm.

On Saturday May 22nd 2004 the Strathmore Juniour Rangers embarked on a tree planting exercise. They managed to plant over 350 trees!

After the 2004 basketball season coming to a close it came to the attention of the school that the courts needed to be refurbished. The new courts have a finer finish and provide a much better surface for the players. An extra coat of paint was also added to the courts giving them a newer more attractive look.

Twenty-five Standard 3 pupils received their First Holy Communion in the Strathmore Chapel in the annual ceremony held this year on Saturday, 29th May. Fr. Joe Babendreier, the school chaplain, was the celebrant for the Mass.

In 2001 Strathmore School started coaching clinics for Primary students. This lead to continuous use of the tennis court and hence the need to renovate it arose. In March of this year, renovation began. Construction is expected to go on for twelve weeks, so that the courts will be through by mid-June. The new court surface is made of an acryllic material and hence it is softer. This means that people who have problems with their joints may still play tennis without hurting themselves. Also it is almost maintenance free meaning that it only needs to be swept, and has permanent markings. This new court will be made to international standards.

For some time, analysts had nursed serious suspicions that there were huge reserves of talent lying unexploited in the depths of Strathmore. Experts further speculated that all that was needed was a slight spark that would ignite these resources. And the spark did come, heralding the biggest talent explosion witnessed in these parts. That was in the afternoon of Thursday the 27th of May 2004.