Sun Salutations for FDC
Our huge thanks go to Oriane Torode who yesterday raised 25,900 Ksh for us with a morning of 108 sun salutations on her birthday! As Oriane described it "this is a wonderful way to empty the mind and fill the heart". Many thanks to all those who attended and gave to FDC. And Happy Birthday to Oriane!
Marching On
This term has been an incredibly busy one! Catherine assessed many potential new Form 1 intakes and we are delighted to report that we have four new students who have joined secondary schools in Form 1 (David, Solomon, Jackson and Dorcas), and one maturer student (Ann) who is joining St Columba's Technical Training College in Kitui. Well done to Catherine, for the assessment process and home visits undertaken. These are not easy decisions when there are so many worthy candidates to chose from. This new intake brings our numbers up to 61 students - 30 girls and 31 boys. 20 are in secondary schools, 25 are doing tertiary courses and 16 have completed KCSE and are looking at their next options.
We are so pleased to announce that our 14 Form 4 students, who took their KCSE exams in November all did well. Particular praise and mention must go to Mercy Kalekye and Dennis Chomba who both achieved A minus grades, which is a great achievement - we are so proud of them after all their hard work. There are always a few personal disappointments but it is worth mentioning here and reminding them, of the hurdles that a number of them have overcome to get this far!
We are now following up on a number of kind offers to provide work experience, placements or even permanent jobs for our students. Many thanks to all those who are part of this initiative. The exposure these students get from spending time in companies and different departments is invaluable!
Please remember that if you would like to buy Easter cards, you can buy them from FDC - on sale in KPS, Siafu and at the Karen Club shop. Ksh 100 per card.
Last, but not least, we had a terrific end of term and prize-giving in December and are delighted to report that the following students won awards:
Academic prizes to:
1. Dennis Chomba, Francis Kioi
2. Mercy Kalekye
3. Christine Wanjiku
4. Rosemary Nga'ng'a
5. Catherine Muraguri and Grace Wamaitha
Most improved student:
Stephen Njihia
Maths improvement:
Alfred Ndundiro (From a D- to a B-)
Most helpful student during the year:
James Odhiambo
Initiative Prize:
Brian Gitu - chosen to audition for a play with Nation TV
Duncan Wataka: who has lived on his own since clearing Form 4 and done all sorts of jobs to earn his living, while he waits to join tertiary education.
