Mary Mother of Grace Boys High School was founded by The Late Father REV FR. GIULIANO GORINI IMC (1935 – 2016) with the objective of assisting boys from poor communities access quality education. The school is located in Laikipia County (Laikipia West Constituency). It is a private school. Mary Mother of Grace Boys Secondary school is a Catholic school and ranks among the best performing schools in Kenya.
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To cultivate the culture of oneness and always keeping in good touch with those who we can share some events of the past with great nostalgia.
MARY MOTHER OF GRACE BOYS VALUES
Faith,
Discipline and
Integrity
MARY MOTHER OF GRACE BOYS FORM ONE INTAKE 2020
The school informs all class 8 leavers interested in joining Mary Mother of Grace Boys Secondary School Form One 2020 that:
INTERVIEW DATE : 13TH (Friday), 14TH (Saturday) & 16TH (Monday) DECEMBER 2019
VENUE : RUMURUTI CATHOLIC PARISH
TIME : 8.00 A.M To 4 .00 P.M (everyday)
Requirements: – Attained 330 Marks & above – Original K.C.P.E. Result Slip – Original Birth Certificate – Baptism Card (if available) – Interview Fee is Ksh. 500 non refundable – Biro-pen (for writing).
Each candidate should be accompanied by his Parent / Guardian.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 0705-333 682, 0702-612 476,0788-813 111 & 0722-937 358
MARY MOTHER OF GRACE BOYS KCSE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
The school is emerging as an academic giant. During the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) the school produced magnificent performance recording a m mean score of a B+ (plus) with a performance index of 73.58822. The school had 22 candidates in 2018. In the 2019 KCSE exams the school registered a total of 66 candidates.
MARY MOTHER OF GRACE BOYS PHOTO GALLERY
Mary Mother of Grace Boys: Students’ Life and Times
Kenya High School (KHS) is girls’ National secondary school located in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, Kenya. The Kenya High School had its beginnings in 1910 when a co-educational school called the Nairobi European School began in buildings designed for police Barracks. In 1931 the boys were separated from the girls. In 1935, the school was renamed The European Girls Secondary School and had its first Headmistress, Miss Kerby appointed. The buildings consisted partly of temporary wooden huts located on the compound of the present Nairobi Primary school, with whom the secondary school shared the present buildings. Staff housing was scattered in the vicinity of Protectorate Hill. In 1939, the school was renamed The Kenya High School.
In 1942, Miss Stott succeeded Miss Kerby. By this time, because of the existing overcrowding and lack of modern facilities, there was considerable demand for a new school. By 1944, the present site of about 100 acres on Kileleshwa Hill had been approved and sterling pound 150 had been voted in the 1945 budget as a token sum towards the laying out of the grounds. Eventually the total cost of building and laying out of the grounds reached sterling pounds 700,000.
The present school began to take shape and in 1950, 100 boarders moved into two boarding blocks of the partially completed new school. The site at that time looked very different from today. The trees and flowering shrubs, which do so much enhance and beautify the grounds, remained to be planted; the chapel, the library and the swimming pool were yet to be built.
The swimming pool was completed in December 1952, with the aid of a government loan. This loan was finally paid off at the end of 1967. The Chapel was dedicated in 1959 and the library opened in 1963. In 1963, Miss Stott retired and Miss Leeves took over.
Just prior to miss Stott’s retirement, the first African and Asian girls were admitted. The first African girl to be admitted in 1961 was Ann Mithamo During the four years of Miss Leevers’ headship, the inter-racial pattern of the school began to take shape. Before Miss Leevers left, she handed over to Miss Barnes. In 1967 plans had been made for the building of the Art Studio. Later in 1967, it was decided to extend the plan of the Art room to include a Music room and Music practice room. This block was completed early in 1969, when the Hon. D. T. Arap Moi officially opened on sports day. The school is still without an assembly which had to be omitted from an earlier building plan owing to lack of funds.
In 1974 the school was taken over by the government and it began to take more African pupils and teachers. The first African Headmistress was Mrs R. Kariuki. She took over from Miss Barnes in January 1977 and left in July of the same year after handing over the school to Mrs. M. W. Wanjohi on 22nd July 1977 to August 1999. After Mrs Wanjohi’s retirement in September 1999, Mrs Rosemary Saina took over from September 1999 to July 2015, She Handed over to the Deputy Mrs Lucy Mugendi who stayed upto December 31st 2015 who later handed over to Mrs Flora Mulatya who is the current Principal of the school.
There was school committee as early as 1932, whose members dedicated themselves to the well being of the school, in 1960, these duties were transferred to the board of governors. The school has had very able Heads of the board of governors e.g. Sir Phillip Mitchell (1960-1963), Mr J. G. Francis(1963-1965) and it is particularly indebted to Mr Charles Njonjo who served the school for 10 years (1966-1976), Mr Geoffrey Kariithi (1977-1988), Dr. Eddah Gachukia (1984-1988) became the first lady chairperson of the board, Ms Margaret W. Kenyatta(1989-1996), Mrs Damaris Ayodo who served in the board from 1975 became chairperson (1996-1999), Mrs Rebecca Masese took over from 1999 to 2015 When Mr. Philip Njuki took over to date.
History cannot forget many dedicated people who played a very significant role in the running of the school such as Mr. Mortimer who donated the former main gate. There are several tables and chairs in the library donated by individual parents. In her will, Molly Nesbitt, left part of her money as bursary to the best French students annually.
Apart from these individuals, the government gave all the monies for the capital development. In the early 1980s cost sharing between the parents and the government was effected.The present Parents Teachers Association was started on 12th July, 1979. The idea was proposed by the Professor J.M. Mungai who became the first chairman. The following people acted as the care takers in the executive committee until the Annual General meeting was held. Professor Joseph M. Mungai, Ven. John Kago, Professor F. A. Mutere, Professor V. K. Gupta, Mrs M. Mpaayei, Mr. B.O. Okudo, Mrs Grace Ogot, Mr. C. A. De Ameida, Mr Davidson Ngini and M. L. Handa, Deputy Registrar General.
The P.T.A. was registered with the Attorney General in October 1979 and Professor Joseph Mungai became the first P.T.A. chairman until 1985 when Mr Wasunna took over up to February 1995. Thereafter, the chairpersons of the P.T.A. were: Prof. K. Wambari (1995-1997), Mr. P. E. Mwaisaka (1997-1998), Mr Lee Muthoga (1998-1999), Major (Rtd) C.N. Diffu (2007 -2009), Prof. J. Kaimenyi (2008 – 2009) ,Mr G. S. Mutungi (2009-2013), Dr. Bitange Ndemo (2013-2015) , Mrs. Gacicio( 2015-2016), Rev Robin Mulunda 2016-2017 the P.A. chairman is Mr. Lilan who took over in 2017 to date.
It is worthwhile noting that the school enrolment has gradually increased over time; in the late 30s the school had 35 students, in the 40s, 150 and this rose to 500 in the 50s. This upward trend continued in the 60s with a total students’ body of 650. In the 70s the total population had risen to 700.The 80s and 90s had an enrollment of between 800 to 850. Currently the school population stands at 1285 students.
KENYA HIGH SCHOOL MISSION:To provide holistic and quality education for service to God and Humanity.
KENYA HIGH SCHOOL VISION: A Center for educational excellence and training.
First open air Theatre in kenya; oenone theatre – The kenya high school
First African girl to be admitted to the Kenya High School; Anne Mithamo (1961)
First African teacher at the Kenya High School; Miss Pamela Ogot (1st May 1965)
First African Principal; Mrs. Rose Kariuki (1/1/1977 -21/7/1977)
First Parents Teachers’ Association; PTA – The Kenya High School – Registered in 1979
First Lady Chairperson of the BOG; DR. Eddah Gachukia (1984 – 1988)
KCSE RSULTS ANALYSIS
The school has maintained a steady performance at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams. In 2018 Kenya High registered 205 candidates who scored a mean grade of an (A-) with a performance index of 76.03. During the 2019 KCSE exams the school had a candidature of 315 students.
Murang’ a High School is a National boy boarding high school located in Murang’a County, Kenya.
Murang’a High School was started in 1964 through the Catholic Diocese of Nyeri, at that time under the late Bishop Gatimu. The mission built classrooms and administration block, to enable the school to admit its first students in 1964. The school started with a total number of 35 students (boys), drawn from the then Murang’a Administrative Divisions of Kangema (5 Students), Kigumo (5), Kandara (5) and the host Kiharu division (20) boys. Two teachers were posted to teach at the school.
The late Bishop Gatimu, in 1996 appealed to the Government to take over the running of the school, and the Government took over and started building permanent structures for the school, through USAID funding. It constructed office block, dormitories, dining hall, laboratories and three streams. The school has now 6 streams in form 1 & 2, and 5 streams in form 3 & 4 with a total of 1201 students, 40 teaching staff and 30 non-teaching staff. Murang’a High School remains a Catholic sponsored School to date. It has a total acreage of 31 (acres), which include St. Mary’s Primary School.
Murang’a High School Co-Curricular Activities and Clubs
Murang’a high as a National school encourages all students to exploit their talents by engaging in co-curricular activities such as drama,sports,music and many more. Students also actively participate in the following Clubs:
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CLUBS
1
Debate and Law Club
2
St.John Ambulance
3
Scouts Movement
4
Redcross Society
5
Mathematics Club
6
Journalism Club
7
Computer Club
8
wildlife and Environment Club
9
Science and Engineering Club
10
President’s Award Scheme
11
Music Association
12
Kiswahili Club
13
Drama Club
Murang’a High School Motto:
Discipline, Order, Determination.
Murang’a High Vision:
Be a Centre of Excellence in Academic Performance and Discipline in the Country.
Murang’a High Mission Statement:
To inculcate and nurture exceptional and desirable knowledge, values, attitudes and skills capable of making an all rounded person.
Being one of the top performing schools, Murang’a High has maintained pulled a string of impressive performances over time. During the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, the 187 registered candidates recorded a mean grade of an A- (minus) with a performance index of 75.916. In the 2019 KCSE Exams, the school had a candidature of 311 students.
Murang’a High School Photo Gallery.
Murang’a High School; Life and Times
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