Student Life | Akiba_School Quality Christian Education and Student Sponsorship Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:32:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.akibaschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-akiba-favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Student Life | Akiba_School 32 32 193380855 Akiba Presents /akiba-presents/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:21:40 +0000 / Thirty-one years after its founding, Akiba School celebrated with presentations, skits, music, awards and more.

The post Akiba Presents first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1234 Celebrating Founder’s Day /celebrating-founders-day/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:45:27 +0000 / A Record Setting Year A few months ago when national exam results came out, to our delight we found that our young scholars at Akiba School had scored better than ever before – considerably lifting the academic reputation of the school.  You can imagine not only were our students excited, but so their parents, and especially the teachers.  When students ...

The post Celebrating Founder’s Day first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1198 Responding to Covid19 /responding-to-covid19/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:42:56 +0000 / As we all grapple with Covid19 in different ways, Akiba is doing its best to adapt. In Kenya, the government has mandated masks and social distancing, and lockdowns and curfews continue in some areas, including in Kangemi where Akiba is based. Schools across the country have been closed since mid-March with some public schools being used as quarantine centers. Since ...

The post Responding to Covid19 first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1176 In Honor of Alex Hartman /in-honor-of-alex-hartman/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:29:58 +0000 / Alex Hartman fell in love with the kids at Akiba from the first time he visited Kenya, and the school always held a special place in his heart. The Alex Hartman Legacy Fund was created to honor Alex’s memory while providing scholarships to needy students and supporting soccer and athletics programs. During 2020, five students have been selected to receive ...

The post In Honor of Alex Hartman first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1153 Akiba Announces Transition Plan /akiba-announces-transition-plan/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 22:38:00 +0000 / Akiba School announces decision to phase-out it's high school to strengthen the Primary School.

The post Akiba Announces Transition Plan first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1137 Teacher Leadership Development /teacher-leadership-development/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:27:39 +0000 / “I have discovered my voice and learned to be an effective leader.” -Teacher Beryl Throughout 2019, Teachers and Staff at Akiba School have been part of X-Core Leadership Training. Through monthly training sessions with guest speakers, small group discussions, and personal reflection, the staff have gained new skills in leadership, communication, and character development. The teachers have also gained access ...

The post Teacher Leadership Development first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1079 Lessons for Life /lessons-for-life/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:59:14 +0000 / Recently students at Akiba School were thrilled to welcome friends from Watumull Children for an interactive day of life lessons. Ninety boys and 110 teen girls attended the sessions at Akiba and we had a beautiful day together singing , teaching, engaging in small group discussions and sharing whole group presentations. Along with snacks of chai and mandazi , the ...

The post Lessons for Life first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1066 When I Grow Up /when-i-grow-up/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:58:57 +0000 / What do you want to be when you grow up Most of us were asked this question many times as children and young adults. Some of us still ask ourselves this question every morning when we wake up 🙂 How do your answers as a child compare to who you are today A Vision for Life At Akiba School, God ...

The post When I Grow Up first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1061 A Visit to Akiba School /a-visit-to-akiba-school/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:59:32 +0000 / Visiting Akiba is like stumbling upon an oasis in the middle of a desert. Situated in the Kangemi settlement, its large purple gates open up to “pools” of learning throughout the campus – a sweet gaggle of girls practicing a recitation over by the swings, a group of middle schoolers pouring over a Swahili textbook, a dance/exercise ensemble practicing with ...

The post A Visit to Akiba School first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 1036 Adventures at Akiba School /adventures-at-akiba-school/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:48:42 +0000 / 1006 Visiting Egerton’s Castle /visiting-egertons-castle/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:34:31 +0000 / Did you know that there is a castle in Kenya A British lord built it during the colonial period in hopes of impressing a young woman. It is quite a fascinating story. The Lord Egerton also built an agricultural college in Kenya which is now part of a university named in his honor. Building Dreams Joseph is a proud alumni of ...

The post Visiting Egerton’s Castle first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 994 I Know Who I Am /i-know-who-i-am/ Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:24:05 +0000 / Experience student life at Akiba School with Kubash School Life.

The post I Know Who I Am first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 982 New Year. . .New Students /new-year-new-students/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:06:52 +0000 / Akiba School welcomes new students to learn and grow.

The post New Year. . .New Students first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 928 Akiba Awards Ceremony: Photo Collection /akiba-school-award-ceremony-photo-essay/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:11:23 +0000 / What’s more fun than celebrating achievements Akiba School is blessed with incredible students and teachers. At the end of each academic term the school sets aside time to recognize and celebrate the talents, creativity, hard work, and dedication of its staff and students. Below are a collection of photos from the Closing Day Ceremony for the second term of Akiba ...

The post Akiba Awards Ceremony: Photo Collection first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 800 Celebrating Talent: Testimonies from Akiba School /celebrating-talent-testimonies-from-akiba-school/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:24:05 +0000 / Discover extracurricular activities at Akiba School and how students are building talent and confidence. Check out this short video from Akiba School: Want to help students grow at Akiba Make a gift towards Akiba School’s arts and athletics programs. A gift of $50 can go a long way in helping students achieve their dreams.

The post Celebrating Talent: Testimonies from Akiba School first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 816 Akiba School Re-Opens in Just a Few Days /akiba-school-re-opens-in-just-a-few-days/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:56:04 +0000 / Akiba School will reopen in just a few days. As students and teachers report back to school, we are grateful for friends like you who make quality Christian education possible. In 2017, sponsored students participated in clubs, field trips, music festivals, assemblies, prayer services, sporting events, and more. Each student attended over 1,000 classroom sessions with gifted teachers committed to ...

The post Akiba School Re-Opens in Just a Few Days first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 823 Educational Reforms – What Changes May Mean for Kenyan Kids /educational-reforms-what-the-changes-mean-for-kenyans/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 02:07:52 +0000 / Children across Kenya are preparing for the possibility that starting next year school might look very different. The Ministry of Education has plans for significant reforms including restructuring the entire educational system and the implementation of new curricula. Kenya currently has an 8-4-4- system of education, which is similar in some ways to the US system and includes 8 years ...

The post Educational Reforms – What Changes May Mean for Kenyan Kids first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 643 The Poetic Life /the-poetic-life/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:47:23 +0000 / 620 Discovering the Gift of a Child /discovering-the-gift-of-child-sponsorship/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:38:45 +0000 / A few weeks ago, I stopped by the Akiba School table that was set up at our church after the 9 am service. Many years ago, I had spent one day at Akiba School in Nairobi, Kenya, and I wanted to renew my acquaintance. Akiba was founded to educate the poorest children in Kangemi, a massive informal settlement in Nairobi. ...

The post Discovering the Gift of a Child first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 829 Akiba Graduates Begin New Adventure /akiba-graduates-begin-a-new-adventure/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:59:31 +0000 / Earlier this week, two recent Akiba graduates set out on a new adventure. Flavian and Osman have been part of the sponsorship program at Akiba School and finished high school at the end of 2016. After meeting with a local mentor to explore possibilities for employment or further education, Flavian and Osman were encouraged to apply to a leadership development ...

The post Akiba Graduates Begin New Adventure first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 585 2016 at Akiba School /2016-at-akiba-school/ Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:53:00 +0000 / The year 2016 was full of faith, laughter, and friendship at Akiba School. Here are some key highlights from student life and activities at Akiba: Primary school pupils visited Theta Farm in Gatundu where they learned about coffee farming and processing. Akiba School Students held a talent show and exhibited their abilities and talents in various fields including singing, modeling, ...

The post 2016 at Akiba School first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 510 What are National Exams? /what-are-national-exams/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 22:33:12 +0000 / Students in Kenya sit for national exams in Class 8 and again at the end of Form Four. These exams mark the end of primary school and high school. The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam covers five main subjects: Mathematics, English, Swahili, Social Studies, and Science and Religious Studies. Each of these subjects is evaluated through a combination of ...

The post What are National Exams? first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 476 Pre-School Graduation /pre-school-graduation/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:59:46 +0000 / 485 Where do we go from here? /where-do-we-go-from-here/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:19:08 +0000 / What happens after high school graduation This is the biggest question on the minds of many young adults across Kenya. For those starting their national exams this week, there is a mix of apprehension and hope. This is especially true among the urban poor and students living in the informal settlements and slums. Graduating from high school is itself a ...

The post Where do we go from here? first appeared on Akiba_School.]]> 488 A Visit to State House /a-visit-to-state-house/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:30:30 +0000 / On August 29th, forty students from Akiba School spent an afternoon with Kenya’s First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta. The Pupil’s Reward Scheme (PURES) was formed by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta to “motivate pupils to work hard in their studies and instill in them a sense of discipline, direction and patriotism.” The PURES program aims to encourage and motivate hard working ...

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