Pupils at the top end of the Aquinoe Learning Centre have been sitting papers for the KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) examinations in the last week. Lilyan Otagi, Chair of Governors (and herself a senior teacher at another school)…
Pre-schoolers at Aquinoe graduate
The pre-school pupils who will be joining Grade One in January were invited to an official graduation ceremony, along with parents and friends. The headteacher, Linet Isinyen Mackenzie, and the Director, Josphat Shaduma, issued certificates.
Barsley’s Donates Clothing
Jean met Richard Barsley this morning (October 17th 2019) to talk about the donation of some sports “hoodies”. The garments are perfect, except that the embroidery on the back is the wrong size. Richard wishes the “hoodies” to go to…
Annual Quiz Tops £10,000 Mark
The annual quiz at Capel Village Hall on October 12th raised just over £700 for the charity, bringing the total over the years from this one event to more than £10,000. “People in Capel have always been most supportive and…
Inspection Ratings High
An Education Officer arrived to inspect the Aquinoe Learning Centre on Monday 7th October. The “new” curriculum was discussed and she was impressed with the work of the teachers and the support given to the children with special needs. Apparently…
Unsung Hero Jean Wins Top Charity Award in New York
Jean’s 15 years devotion to Aquinoe was recognised on Saturday with a top international honour in New York. Jean, 71, won the humanitarian section of the annual Mwape Peer Awards which are now in their 10th year. They were founded…
Amazing £689 Raised
Jean and Dave visited Millfield Nursery School in Cropwell Butler, Nottinghamshire, in July to let the pupils know a little more about life at Aquinoe. Liz has now let us know that an amazing total of £689 was raised by…
Aquinoe Teachers’ Training Session
Aquinoe teachers benefitted from a training course to help them with delivery of the new curriculum in early August. Lilyan, Chair of Governors, and a senior teacher at a government school, took the staff through their paces and passed on…
Class Eight Trip
Class Eight pupils were taken on a trip to a really special nature park near Eldoret, forty four miles (seventy two kilometres) south of Kitale. This was to celebrate their time at the Aquinoe Learning Centre, although they will not…
Visit for Pre-Schoolers
The Pre-School pupils from Aquinoe were taken to the Kitale Nature Conservancy as an end-of-term treat. In addition to the park’s environmental message through the animals and birds, there is also a playground and Christian section.