Angaza 2005

Editorial

Welcome to the second edition of KAG school newsletter. It reflects both present and future aspirations to provide quality Education to less privileged members of the society.

It’s our wish that the production of this magazine will take root and continue to grow. Hope you will enjoy reading it as much we enjoyed the compilation

We welcome all your comments. God bless you.

School Administration

Board of Trustees

• Chairman: Mr. Joseph Gathonga
• Secretary: Mr. Harrison Kamere
• Treasurer: Mrs. Coroline Kairo
• Committee Members: Rev. Francis R. Ndoroh, Dr. James Kairo
• International Office: Mrs. Rosemary Donnan, Mrs. Dilys Williams - Uk

School Administration

• School Manager: Rev. Francis R. Ndoro
• H/Master: Mr. Harrison Kamere
• Deputy H/Teacher: Mrs. Elizabeth Katuthi
• Curriculum Heads: Miss Doris Bagubagu, Miss Joyce Njeri
• Students Councilor Discipline: Mr. Francis Muthaki
• Games Mistress: Mrs. Emily Nyabuto
• Scout Movement/Girls Guide: Mr. Moses Omwayo
• School Matron: Mrs. Mary Rai.

Message from the Chairman

As we celebrate yet another year, we are glad to note that the school has been fully registered by the government and continue with the development of well equipped mature pupils who will compete favorably for available opportunities nationally. It is now five years down the line since the school was started, yet a bright light is already flickering ahead as can be seen on the pupils and the school at large. Thanks to the sponsors and all the KAG partners.

The school has in the year 2004 /05 managed with the help of our Sponsors & friends build two classrooms of which one is already in use and the other awaiting roofing and final touches.

The school’s management board is committed to the well-being of our staff and pupils. It also ensures the Maintenance of sustainable and competitive ethics. It guides and sets operational standards for our system as well.

To this end let us all “rise and shine” for yet another year.

J. Gathonga, Chairman Management Board

Message from School Head Teacher

Welcome to our 2nd edition of our Newsletter as we mark 5yrs since the doors were opened to start the way forward for this great school.Our vision is to be a source of light to the people of Msambweni and entire nation through the provision of quality education to the young generation. The motto of KAG School “Rise and Shine,” has been an important guiding factor in the struggles towards achievement of our goal.

Our intent is to produce individuals of character and integrity. In doing so we are guided by our mission, which is to provide education that develops individuals academically, culturally and physically. With education, one accesses the keys to unlock the doors to a bright future. Depending on ones efforts, he/she is guaranteed a prosperous future.

At KAG, pupil’s lives are transformed to make them better leaders in future. This is exemplarily demonstrated by pupils’ high degree of discipline. Thanks to our teaching staff and the parents who have joined hands to make this a success. Our teachers strive hard to produce the best out of the children. The ‘nurses’ who take care of the pupils in the nursery section have been wonderful in trying to mother 74 children at ago.

We thank our sponsors for their continued support to our school. It’s encouraging to note that we have a total of 26 pupils who are under sponsorship. However, a lot still ought to be done concerning finance as most children come from poor families. The struggle by parents to pay school fees of which we charge lowest relative to other private schools in the area is unbearable. Our teachers also need a better pay as a point of motivation.

Our sincere gratitude goes to our parents, School Board of Governors, members of our teaching staff and pupils who are all working towards the mission and vision of the school and Above all we thank God for his great care and love for KAG School.

Harrison N.Kamere

…The School Teaching Staff…

Sponsors

Emley African School Projects

Emley is a small village in the North of England, which became linked to Msambweni by Kairo when he visited it several years ago.

We are a group of fundraisers living in Emley who in many different ways raise money for the building of the K.A.G School.

This was started after the visit of Jim, myself Luke and Kirsty (our children) in 1998 to the church. The initial project was to build a Nursery School in the grounds of the church. This was achieved and opened in November 2001. Subsequently the decision was made to start building and fundraising for a Primary School on land acquired by the Church, on the opposite side of the road. Several classrooms have been built to date and the work will continue to complete the school.

Fundraising is always difficult and has become more so as time goes on. It would not be possible were it not for the dedication and hard work of some very special people in Emley too numerous to mention by name. However, I must mention Dilys and her sister Rita who tirelessly accompany me when giving talks and film shows about the school. They are the sales team, the makers of cakes and puddings, and also knit many items for sale.

There are many others quietly working in the background without whom no fund raising would be possible. These are our team of caterers, raffle ticket sellers, numerous bakers and dedicated stall holders and none of this would take place without the use and support of St. Michaels church Emley and our vicar Rev. Christine.

Finally this article would be incomplete without mentioning my husband Jim who is always there supporting all we do and never complains when the kitchen at home looks more like a factory than a quiet, peaceful haven. He also never mentions his backache brought on by carrying heavy boxes.

Love and peace Rosemary.

A message from Emley about sponsors and sponsorship

People in England have good incomes and must seem to the people of Kenya to be wealthy and, therefore, lucky. It is true that people in general have a high standard of living but there are many disadvantaged people in England: for example, they may have no job or be sick, disabled or elderly.

There are thousands of different charities in England. Some help the people mentioned above and many undertake medical research, provide care for sick animals or support essential services such as lifeboats. On top of that there are very many charities such as Oxfam which aid people in other countries incase of natural disasters epidemics or mass starvation.

Charities advertise fro donations from the public and we receive requests through the mail on a frequent basis. All of the charities are doing worthwhile work and it would be wonderful if we could give lots of money to lots of charities (it really does feel good to know that you are helping) but ordinary people just can’t afford to give that much. Lots of people give to a few of their favourite charities on a regular basis and most people give occasionally to a whole range of worthy causes but we all have to make choices with the money we have available.

We are lucky then that we have found people who will sponsor children at KAG School. They could respond instead to the many other requests and opportunities but they help children from the area around Msambweni. Children that have never met in a lace they have never visited. Why?

Well, the sponsors are mostly people whose children have grown up, several of them have grandchildren and they all know how difficult it si to bring children even in England where there is money and free schooling. Although they have not seen how difficult life is for many families in Kenya, they know that help is needed and they like to support us because we are personally involved. They know something of the school, the country, the children and their families through our eyes and ears and the stories and photographs that we bring back from our visits to Kenya. All of the sponsors love to receive letters from the children. It makes them feel involved .It makes them feel that their money is being well spent and that they are appreciated. Of course, we know that it is costly to send letters England but a number collected at the school could be posted in one envelope and, when we visit the school in November, we could take back letters without having to pay any postage.

Mike Williams.

The Sponsor is free to contact the school headmaster should he/she be interested in knowing the child’s progress. Through (harrison-ngatia@yahoo.com)

Sponsors are encouraged to send their support through Mrs. Rosemary Donnan, 15 Tyburn Lane Emley, Huddersfield, HD 8 95R ENGLAND. Or directly to the school account using the address below:-

• Kenya Commercial Bank (LTD)
• A/C Name: KAG Nursery & Building Project.
• A/C No.: 094 113 121 558

Games & Entertainment

Games is a very vital field in which all of us are entitled to whether young or old .As the saying goes work without play makes Jack a dull boy that is why KAG is on toes. We have three fields one for volleyball, netball and football.

Fridays being the games day we have different games that take place: football, volleyball, netball, skipping ropes and gymnastics. Different houses compete against each other internally. Though we are rising up I have a dream that one day we shall be competing with other schools at different levels both locally and nationwide.

Importance of games

• Good mental state.
• Good weight management
• Lower medical costs.
• Good self image.
• Enhanced bone growth and calcium retention.
• Decreased of non -insulin depended diabetes.
• Enhanced strength and endurance.
• Decreased overall risk of dying and increased life span.
• Decreased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Have a good games day won’t you?

By games Department Emily Nyabuto.

P.E KITS

• T-shirts: red
• Shorts: black and girls black rap rounds
• Shoes: sports shoes.

NOTE: Be uncorrected put on the right attire.

Entertaiment

For all human races life without entertainment is not complete. Man was created last so that he may enjoy and be entertained by other creatures. Due to this fact K.A.G is not left behind. We have a wide range of entertainment programmes.

I believe that all things shall perish from under the sky but music alone shall live. We use variety of songs ranging from sacred, folk, solo and also a choir.

Drama is another source of entertainment Wednesday being the clubs day, drama club is not left behind .I believe that in future we shall have a very strong club which will be educating the neighboring community on some sensitive issues affecting the community and nation at large.

The year 2005 has been a year of progress. We have made a tour to Ngomongo village. Pupils were entertained and learnt more about some communities’ ways of life.

Rise and shine being our motto and as young as we are, we all join hands and say live long our sponsor.

Francis Muthaki.

Children’s Corner

Food

POEM

My name, is food
I make people strong
I make people grow.
I protect people from sickness
In the morning my name is breakfast
At noon my name is lunch.
In the evening my name is supper,
When we are hungry we need food.

By Abdalla Hamisi STD1.

Tongue twisters

• Four Form Four Fools Fought for food.
• The free fowl flew far and fall flat
• Betty bites better bake ‘n’ bite bread
• Susan soaked socks, in a salty, soapy Solution
• God made Man, man made money, money made man mad
• Mike makes maths marks mark

By (Sajaad, Stella Kashoki and Angelica)

JOKES

Son: Father, buy me a watch.

Father: Why do you want me to buy you a watch?

Son: because I want to be a watch man.

By. Ughanga Mngola KG3

One day I was sick and the doctor gave me medicine in liquid Form and told me to shake before use. When I went back home, I took the medicine without shaking, on remembering that doctor has told me to shake the medicine I shook my body.

By: Khalfan hamisi - KG. II

BIBLE STORY

One day there was a man named Samson he was a strongman with his wife Delila. Delila was healing Samson and she cut his hair and then she called the Philistines.

By: Alex Kairo KG3.

Singing game.

In and out the dust blue bell .
In and out the dusty blue bell.
In and out the dusty blue bell
You are my master.

Tippy-Tippy tap toe on my shoulder
Tippy-Tippy tap toe on my shoulder
Tippy-Tippy tap toe on my shoulder
……….you are my master.

By. Said Masoud- STD 2

Our home

By Ughanga Mngola KG3

My school

My name is Mchanjiko Rizzy I am a boy aged four years. My school is called K.A.G I am in KG one, my school has three classes and 74 pupils. I like my school because I have learned so many things from there and I also play so many games.

By RIZZY KG1

Riddles-----Riddles----Riddles

R. I have an eye but cannot see. You use me with (thread. What am I?

A. Needle

R. I have soft fur. I can see in the dark. I like to eat fish what am I?

A. A cat

R. I have six legs. I like flowers. I buzz. I sting what am I?

A. Bee

R. I have a sole, I am made of leather. You need me in a pair. What am I?

A. Shoes.

R. It runs in the rails. It carries people. What is it?

A. Train.

By Mwanamvua Mbwana STD 3

R. My own drum beats all the time.

A. Heart

R. It is a round house without a window.

A. egg.

R. Who is this small man who cooks very sweet food?

A. Bee

R. Whenever she goes she is always changing clothers.

A. Chameleon.

By Amina Mkungu STD 1

My Friend

My friend is kibwana Mohamed.
He is six years old.
My friend has a father and a mother.
My friend has black shoes.
My friend has one mouth
My friend has a big bag.

By Andulrazaque Musa - STD. 1

The road to success.

The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called failure, a hope called confusion and speed bumps called family, you will have a flat called job.

But if you have a spare called determination, an engine called faith a driver incase you are a Christian called Jesus. You will make it to a place called success.

By Ali Swalehe

Jokes

By Faith Rai

Mzungu: go and bring me some meat from the butchery

The house help goes and cuts a lot of trees.

Mzungu: This is not the meat these are trees.

Househelp: you have told me to bring miti.

Nzolo: The farmer does not know whether to buy a bicycle or a cow.

Ngonzo: He would look silly riding a cow

Nzolo: he would look more silly milking a bicycle.

A child was found sleeping under the bed at mid-night by his mother, as they had learnt about rotation of the earth.

Mother: Why are you sleeping under the bed?

Son: oh! Mum you are walking upside down.

Mother: Why my son? Oh are you okay?

Son: Its mid-night and the earth is upside down

1.0. List of sponsored children and their sponsors

• Faith Rai (F, age 10, class 4): Jim and Rosemary Donnan, UK
• Mwanarusi Harun (F, age 8, class KG3): Jim and Rosemary Donnan, UK
• Janet Osunga (F, age 10, class 4): Dilys and Michael Williams, UK
• Mikidadi Hamad (M, age 12, class 3): Rita Sparrow, UK
• Fatuma Bakari (F, age 9, class 3): Shelley and Malcolm Wild, UK
• Bakari Machafu (M, age 11, class 3): John Bullimore, UK
• Kadze Masoud (F, age 12, class 2): Bill and Pat Sutton, UK
• Pius Mwaura (M, age 8, class 2): Mary and Lawrence Roberts, UK
• Abdulhamid Khamisi (M, age 11, class 3): Rotary Club Horbury and Ossett, UK
• Ismail Ibrahim (M, age 8, class 2): Algie and Sue Vassis, UK
• Mwanamvua Mbwana (F, age 11, class 3): Algie and Sue Vassis, UK
• Ali Swaleh (M, age 13, class 3): Mike and Flo Bradley, UK
• Mohamed Swaleh (M, age 9, class 2): Christine Cummings, UK
• Abdul Faki (m, age 11, class 3): Mrs Kershaw, UK
• Swaleh Rashid (M, age 11, class 3): Gillian and John Emms, UK
• Hadija Mchambi (F, age 8, class 2): Rev. Christine Bullimore, UK
• Brian Njuguna (M, age 9, class 2): Brian and Pam Westerby, UK
• Asha Rashid (F, age 10, class 4): Jonathan Watkiss, UK
• Ali Mwasema (M, age 11, class 4): Sharon Hammond, Texas USA
• Mohammed Shee (M, age 11, class 4): Barry Bowden, UK
• Amina Said (F, age 12, class 4): Beth Meeds, UK
• Hassan Konzi (M, age 13, class 4): Marijke De Boer, Holland
• Joseph Gitundu (M, age 8, class 1): Anita Leversidge, UK
• Faunzia Bakari (F, age 10, class 4): Mark and Sarah, Scotland
• Teresia Leboo (F, age 8, class 2): Pete Cypret, CA, USA
• Gladys Nyambura (F, age 10, class 4): Juliet, UK
• Binti Said Goda (F, age 12, class 4): Mike & Lissete, UK (NEW)

Sponsored children

Hoping you have enjoyed reading the magazine, we at KAG wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.