Extracurricular Sports

Sports Day 2024

On 15th March 2024 we had our annual sports day. The school was split into[...]

19
Mar

Extracurricular Sports

Westlands Sub-County Games 2024

This Term we took part in Secondary and Junior Secondary Sub-County School games. The next[...]

19
Mar

Extracurricular

Debate

The Debate Club has started the year with a recent outing at Strathmore University for[...]

19
Mar

Chaplaincy

ASH WEDNESDAY 2024

Today marks the beginning of Lent. The chaplain celebrated mass for the students and parents.[...]

14
Feb

Chaplaincy Parents

BEREAVEMENT GYAVIRA OTSAMBO OSUNDWA (GRADE 8&)

We are saddened of the sudden demise of Gyavira Otsambo Osundwa, one of our students,[...]

14
Feb
23
Jun
Chaplaincy, First Holy Communion

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After about two years of preparation, 32 pupils of standard 3 finally received Holy Communion for the first time on Saturday, 20th May 2017. They had been looking forward to that moment with more and more eagerness as the final preparations were being made. The boys were also glad to receive their first confession that week and many of them were happy to go several more times to prepare themselves. Before the actual day, many of us also witnessed the boys rehearse for the ceremony, moving around the compound in two orderly lines guided by their class teacher Mr. Muiruri. Their effort paid off as their orderly movement helped to make the day a success.

In his homily, the chaplain, Fr. Francis reminded those present that this year is the 100th anniversary of the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in Fatima Portugal. He told them that before the 13th of May 1917, the three children received their first communion from the hands of an angel as a preparation for their first meeting with the Mother of Jesus and as a way of preparing them to receive the important message she had for the whole world. Fr. Francis further encouraged the boys to love Jesus in the Eucharist. As a show of their gratitude to Jesus, communicants sang a wonderful song.
The number of boys receiving first Holy Communion this year was the highest in the recent past and for that reason we had a large gathering of relatives and friends coming to witness the great moment. There were several grandparents present and they were clearly joyful at seeing the young ones make a major step in their Christian life. The boys as good hosts shared their joy with them by inviting their guests to a tasty bite of cake and other refreshments. Parents, sisters and brothers also assisted in making the other guests feel at home and making the day a great success.

31
May
About

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Following the resignation of the Deputy Principal, Mr John Paul Siboe, with effect from Wednesday, 31st May, we are pleased to announce that the Strathmore School Board has made the following appointments:

Mr. Fredrick Mogusu
Mr. Frederick Mogusu (Deputy Principal)
JP-Siboe
Mr. John Paul Siboe (Outgoing Deputy Principal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Frederick Mogusu has been appointed the new Deputy Principal. Mr Mogusu, who is currently serving as Head of Secondary Section, joined Strathmore School in 2000. In 2008, he left Strathmore School to help in the founding of Bozindo School in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an institution run along the same lines as Strathmore School. He returned to Strathmore in 2013 and was appointed Head of Secondary Section. Mr Mogusu, a Bachelor of Arts (French & Economics) holder from the University of Nairobi, will also continue with his duties as a teacher of French.

Mr. Alfred Odisa (Head of Secondary Section)

Replacing Mr Mogusu as Head of Secondary Section is Mr Alfred Odisa, currently serving as Deputy Head of Secondary Section. Mr Odisa, also Head of Kiswahili Department, has 19 years of teaching experience. He joined Strathmore School in 2009. Mr Odisa holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Education (Educational Administration) degrees from the University of Nairobi. He is also currently a Doctoral candidate in Educational Administration in the same university.

Mr. Andrew Karani
Mr. Andrew Karani (Deputy Head of Secondary Section)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Andrew Karani will replace Mr Odisa as Deputy Head of Secondary Section. Mr Karani, currently serving as Sports Director and a past student of the school (Sportsman of the Year 2005), holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of Nairobi. He joined Strathmore School as a Computer Studies teacher in 2012.

These appointments will take effect on Thursday, 1st June 2017.

We  invite you to join us in wishing these gentlemen all the best in their new positions.

We would also like to most sincerely thank Mr Siboe for his invaluable contribution to the school as an assistant teacher, teacher, tutor and administrator. As a Deputy Principal, Mr Siboe proved to be an extremely hardworking, efficient, reliable and dependable Teacher, often going beyond his call of duty in service of the school. His services and presence in the school will be sorely missed.

We wish Mr Siboe God’s blessings and the best of luck in his new endeavours.

 

18
May
Extracurricular, Student Life, Talent Extravaganza

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The annual Talent Show is continually gaining more popularity in the school. This year, the annual event has been introduced in the primary section. A number of pupils were auditioned in March in various performances such as Photography, Dances, solo presentations, rap songs, instrumentals etc. The inaugural Primary Talent Show qill be held on Friday, 2nd June 2017.

18
May
Extracurricular, Sports, Swimming

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Standard 1 and 2
EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD
25 M Freestyle Jabari Areri (S2) Aidan Muiga (S1) Muriithi Mwangi (S2)
25 M Breaststroke Jabari Areri (S2) Muriithi Mwangi (S2) Stephen Ogembo (S2)
Standard 3 and 4
EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD
50 M Freestyle Curtis Kamotho (S3) Leishery Munene (S4) Frank Mwenje (S3)
50 M Breaststroke Leishery Munene (S4) Curtis Kamotho (S3) John Peter Ngala (S4)
50 M Backstroke Leishery Munene (S4) Khidhr Esmail (S4) Rafael Nzoka (S3)
50 M Butterfly Curtis Kamotho (S3) Leishery Munene (S4) Frank Mwenje (S3)
Standard 5 and 6
EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD
50 M Freestyle Adam Otieno (S5) Emmanuel Otieno (S6) Mukiama Kimathi (S6)
100 M Freestyle Adam Otieno (S5) Emmanuel Otieno (S6) Roman Mburu (S5)
50 M Breaststroke Adam Otieno (S5) Ndung’u Kimani (S6) Emmanuel Otieno (S6)
100 M Breaststroke Adam Otieno (S5) Emmanuel Otieno (S6) Ndung’u Kimani (S6)
50 M Backstroke Ndung’u Kimani (S6) Jason Ngugi (S5) Kwame Kimani (S5)
50 M Butterfly Emmanuel Otieno (S6) Ryan Khafafa (S5) Alex Onyonka (S6)
Standard 7 and 8
EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD
50 M Freestyle Jomo Muigai (S7) Ngondo Kimemia (S7) Evans Kanja (S7)
100 M Freestyle Ngondo Kimemia (S7) Jomo Muigai (S7) Evans Kanja (S7)
50 M Breaststroke Ngondo Kimemia (S7) Evans Kanja (S7) Joseph Ngala (S8)
100 M Breaststroke Ngondo Kimemia (S7) Joseph Ngala (S8) Jermaine Arwa (S7)
50 M Backstroke Evans Kanja (S7) Jomo Muigai (S7) Ngondo Kimemia (S7)
50 M Butterfly Ngondo Kimemia (S7) Joseph Ngala (S8) Andrew Kamami (S8)
SWIMMING CHAMPIONS
CLASS NAME
Standard 3 Curtis Kamotho
Standard 4 Leishery Munene
Standard 5 Adam Otieno
Standard 6 Emmanuel Otieno
Standard 7 Ngondo Kimemia
Standard 8 Joseph Ngala

The Swimming Gala for the Primary section was held on Saturday, 25th March 2017 at the  swimming pool. The event attracted many pupils from Standard 1 to 8 while many others came to cheer their friends. All participants who emerged 1st, 2nd and 3rd were awarded medals.

07
Apr
Basketball, Extracurricular, Sports

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The Basketball competitions for Westlands Sub County began in January. Strathmore School prepared well for this year’s competitions after they lost narrowly in 2016 to St. Austins School. One of their best performances was at the semi finals where they beat Nairobi School 78-48. They won against Hospital Hill and emerged the champions in Westlands Sub County.

In the preliminaries stage of Westlands Sub Region, Strathmore won all their matches but lost narrowly against Starehe Boys. They met Hospital Hill in the playoffs and emerged victorious.

Strathmore School proceeded to represent Westlands Sub Region in the Regional competitions.  The matches at this level were very competitive both physically and mentally. The team played well and they won against Lenana School but lost to Highway School. This made them emerge position 2 and had to face the most competitive side from the other group that was Upperhill School. They were eliminated at the semi finals but managed position 4 in the entire region. The full scores and photos can be found below.

Congratulations to the basketball team!

WESTLANDS SUB COUNTY BASKETBALL GAMES
HOME SCORE VS SCORE AWAY
Strathmore 55 04 Kangemi
Strathmore 43 11 St. Marys
Strathmore 28 06 French School
Kangemi 15 37 Strathmore
St. Marys 09 60 Strathmore
French School 17 40 Strathmore

SUB COUNTY SEMI FINALS
Strathmore 78 48 Nairobi School

SUB COUNTY FINALS
Hospital Hill 25 52 Strathmore

NAIROBI WEST SUB REGION
Strathmore 49 18 Jamhuri
BGE 09 54 Strathmore

NAIROBI WEST SUB REGION SEMI FINALS
Strathmore 18 26 Starehe Boys
PLAY OFFS
Strathmore 18 08 Hospital Hill

NAIROBI REGION
Strathmore 54 43 Lenana School
Highway 57 35 Strathmore

NAIROBI REGION SEMI FINALS
Upper Hill 86 26 Strathmore

PLAYOFFS
Eastleigh 34 32 Strathmore
06
Apr
Basketball, Extracurricular, Sports

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The Kenya Association of Independent International Schools Sports Organization (KAIISSO) Basketball season began in January and ended with all the finals on Friday, 10th March 2017. Strathmore School was represented by three teams i.e Team A, B and C. These teams comprised of players of under 19, 17 and 15 respectively. The Patrons for the teams were Mr. Githaiga – Team A, Mr. Kerongo – Team B and Mr. Muttai – Team C.

All the teams played well in their preliminaries even though they didn’t manage to qualify for the semi finals. The full scores and photos of the season can be found below.

Under 15 Basketball League
DATE HOME SCORE VS SCORE AWAY
30-01-17 Strathmore 25 21 Premier
02-02-17 Rusinga 30 18 Strathmore
06-02-17 Strathmore 46 05 St. Christophers
07-02-17 Strathmore 32 40 Peponi
25-02-17 Turi 35 27 Strathmore
Under 17 Basketball League
DATE HOME SCORE VS SCORE AWAY
24-01-17 ISK 41 27 Strathmore
26-01-17 Strathmore 27 23 St. Christophers
03-02-17 Strathmore 19 11 BGE
08-02-17 Peponi 48 43 Strathmore
15-02-17 Strathmore 15 20 Rosslyn
Under 19 Basketball League
DATE HOME SCORE VS SCORE AWAY
18-01-17 Strathmore 32 35 RVA
24-01-17 ISK 57 37 Strathmore
26-01-17 Brookhouse 68 24 Strathmore
01-02-17 NIS 49 27 Strathmore
15-02-17 Strathmore 24 59 Rosslyn
25-02-17 Turi 20 0 Strathmore
05
Apr
Basketball, Extracurricular, Sports

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This event filled with pomp and colour took place on Saturday, 11th March 2017. The venue of the inaugural championship was the indoor arena at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Schools started streaming into the venue as early as 12:00pm for a 2:00pm kick off. A total of 30 schools turned out for the event. These 30 schools will represent the 30 teams that make up the actual NBA tournament in the United States.

Before this day, three coaches, namely Mr. Brian Njoroge, Mr. John Thomas Nyakundi and Mr. Brian Abuto, were taken through rigorous coaching courses at USIU on Thursday and Friday to enlighten them on the tactical, technical and physical facets of the game.

The Under 12 School Team comprising of 13 Standard 6 boys namely James Kiumi, Terema Matiko, Benedict Mbalu, Michira Mbugua, Philip Mugambi, Sean Muiga, Victor Nzoka, Paul Ochieno, Edwin Okwach, Mark Towett and Jeremy Wachira arrived at the venue shortly after 1:00pm.

Lunch was served by 1:30pm. At 2:00pm the speeches were given namely by the US ambassador to Kenya, the Director of Operations of the NBA, a basketballer for the women’s version of the NBA (WNBA) and a representative from Ford Company, Ryan Majiwa, who is an old boy of the School (F4 2003). Ford is sponsoring the Championship.

After the speeches the crowd was entertained by professional dunkers from the United States who left the crowds mesmerized at their athletic prowess.

The event concluded with an exhibition match.

Each of the teams was to be given a kit of one of the 30 NBA teams through a kind of draft selection. Strathmore School selected the Phoenix Suns kit. The team has received 10 training balls.

23
Mar
Extracurricular, Student Life

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The Nairobi Region Research Club of Africa (R.C.A) competitions were held on Saturday, 18th March 2017 at State House Girls High School, Nairobi. Strathmore School was represented by 20 students drawn from The Research Club. They were led by their Club Patron Mr. Kerongo.

This year, the theme was “Citizenship” and the Strathmore School sub-theme was “Community Service”. The main objective was “How community service makes a student a good citizen”. It was a good and relevant exercise for a Strathmore student to research on a topic of an activity in which their F2 & F3 students participate during April, August & December holidays. The presenters had SMART objectives and were able to answer good questions from the audience. The presenters were: Kanyua Waweru (F3 Alpha), Sifa Irungu (F3 Alpha), Storm Gachoki (F3 Alpha) and Kalya Tuwei (F1 A). The other schools were the hosts State House Girls, Lenana School, Moi Girls Nairobi, Alliance Boys, Corner Brook from Juja and Makongeni School.

Strathmore School competed well and garnered 70 points out of 100 and emerged position 4 out of the 7 schools that participated in the event.

Congratulations to the Research Club!

22
Mar
Extracurricular, Student Life

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On Saturday, 11th March 2017, 23 pupils of the Tae-Kwon-Do club attended the Makini Annual Tae-Kwon-Do tournament led by their Club Patron Mr. Otieno. The tournament helped the participants to practice the skills they have been learning and practicing in the club. This was a good opportunity to compete with pupils from other schools and learn more skills from them. The participants competed very well and the following pupils were awarded medals for their exemplary performance: Silver – Aidan Muiga (Std. 1) and Bronze – Gabriel Mwathi (Std. 4), Charles Abuodha (Std. 2), Jabari Kuria (Std. 3).

Congratulations to the Tae-Kwon-Do club!

22
Mar
Community Service, Extracurricular, Student Life

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On Saturday, 11th March 2017, 60 Form 3 students visited Machakos Secondary School for the Deaf. Mr. Muhia, Mr. Haggai and Mr. Githaiga accompanied them. They began their journey at around 8:45 a.m and reached Machakos at around 11:30 a.m.

 The Deputy Principal of Machakos Secondary School for the Deaf welcomed the visitors and went ahead to introduce the members of staff present. The Strathmore group went ahead to introduce themselves and further explained the purpose of their visit. Being a school for the deaf, an interpreter was used.

 The students were then divided into two groups. The first group was to engage in peer teaching while other group was to have an inter-school debate.

During peer teaching the students of both schools were divided into smaller groups and worked through a mathematics paper. Any student who didn’t understand a certain concept was encouraged to ask questions so that his peers may help him understand. This was the essence of peer teaching.

It was a unique and enjoyable experience for the Strathmore students. One of the students, David Omondi commented: “It is my first time being in a room where there is so much communication yet no sound is being made.”

The debate motion was “City Life or Village Life. Better which?” It was a face-off kind of debate where a student was to give one point to support their stand before allowing the opposer to counter.  Village Life emerged victorious.

After the peer teaching and debate the Strathmore students were taught simple sign language such as the alphabet, simple family terms like mother and father, food terms like ugali and fish and the signs for various places like Nairobi and Nakuru. The Kenya sign language session ended at 1:30 pm and the students went for lunch.

 The students gathered in the main assembly ground at 1:40 pm for the presentation of the items donated by the students.

 After a brief photo session, the students boarded the buses at 2:20 pm and began the journey back to school where they arrived in school at around 4:15 pm.

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