SCHOOL MAGAZINE ARTICLES 2023
Business Studies is an examination of the business activities that take place in the society. Why is it
referred to as a ‘living subject’? It is because the learners can related what they learn to what occurs
in their daily lives. To those students who want to choose business, it is easy if you have passion
towards the subject. In life in general, learning business studies enables learners to develop and
enhance intellectual abilities such as critical thinking, analysis and rational judgement.
Compiled by:
Lawrence Wanjohi (4R)
DEBATE CLUB
Debate is an argumentative diplomatic kind of talk or conversation between two parties. Debates
are not only interactive but also enjoyable, humorous and educative. Participants learn a lot - from
critical thinking, to fast tracking ideas/arguments, time management and improvement on grammar.
Debates are either in English or Kiswahili hence gives a plus in fostering articulate pronunciation in
the two languages. The motions debated help debaters come to common mutual understanding of
themes thereof presented, and widens their thinking scope and keep looking forward to other more
captivating motions to put forward for other more engaging sessions.
Debate is forever enriching. Come, join and reap the wonders therein. Welcome All!!
D. Huhu
0utgoing Debate Chairperson.
Boarding Department
GOLDEN ADVICE
Joining boarding school is a dream in any students lifetime and is an experience that will
likely trigger both excitement and fear. Why is boarding school perceived better than day
school? The main answer is; in a boarding school students are offered unique and intense
educational experience, with a strong emphasis on academics, extra-curricular activities and
personal development. The boarding environment also provides boarders with a structural
environment that fosters independence, self discipline and a sense of responsibility as well
as living as one community amongst boarders. Therefore we can conclude that boarding
school is much better than day school.
The only reason that make students imagine day school is better, is homesickness usually
caused by a separation from family members and his familiar surrounding but this is
manageable in many ways, among them;
a) Join activities
Make new friends and join clubs that you will enjoy
b) If allowed, through your teachers, call your parents occasionally.
c) Plan a busy schedule in and out of class
d) Be your own man - don’t compare yourself with other students. Your experience is very
different, your background likewise, and perhaps your dream as well.
e) Seek help (Do not suffer in silence)
Do not just go to (high) boarding school due to 100% transition but do it to achieve your
dream. You will find differences e.g. the head teacher is now the Principal, desks are lockers,
fountain pens are now biro pens, pupils are students, etc. Know that high school makes
men out of boys. It is where lives are made. It is arguably the most adventurous life for any
student who ever was. It is here that you will discover who you really are, make mistakes
but don’t give up, for the smart ones learn from their mistakes. Do not stop the
metamorphosis. As a young king, you will go places, you will reach where your parents
never reached and you will break all odds. You didn’t come this far for naught.
In your former school (Primary) you learnt science as one subject. In high school you will
learn it in three different subjects; Chemistry, Biology, Physics. The social study will be
divided into two; History & Government and Geography while in Mathematics you will solve
equations, in Kiswahili you will learn ‘Aina za Nomino’. Be proud of your high school. It will
make you a man; give you a future and a fulfilling life. Give your school your very best for
what matters is how you will get out of high school – a successful, responsible adult. In
high school the dormitories become your new ‘home’, the D/H your serving and dining
room. Co-curricular, your adventure, your fitness, your relaxation, your style.
Remember every input has an output. Join a club, make good friends, win souls, be happy,
use the library, vie for leadership positions, be real, stay humble, be good, be somewhere!
Romans 12:2 say everything begins in the mind. From the mind we get thoughts, from
thoughts we get words, from words, we get actions, from actions, we get habits, from habits
we get behaviour and from it we get character....., lifestyle......, history. What history will
you leave? High school will mould you.......co-operate and allow the process.
Have a successful high school course.
From the Boarding Master’s desk
Mr. Bosire.
BEING READY FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY - TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
This is a very pivotal department in the Kenyan school curriculum. The department is
comprised of 9 teachers, and offers three main subjects.
Business Studies – a subject that equips learners with business skills to start and operate a
successful business. It also prepares learners for funnier study areas such as accounting,
economics, banking, insurance, marketing among others. The leaner is also able to
appreciate the role of business in the society.
Computer Studies – is the subject that acts as a platform for all other subjects in the 21 st
Century. The subject equips the learner with digital skills as the world is becoming a global
village. Every sector in the century today is applying ICT in its operations for efficiency in
service delivery.
Agriculture – is a practical subject that learners should embrace in order to promote our
country to be self reliant and produce food security. Most young graduates who have
embraced agribusiness as a career are now the upcoming millionaires.
THE GAMES DEPARTMENT
‘A sound mind is a sound body’, this is vital responsibility that the games department has
towards the implementation of co-curricular activities carried out in any learning institution.
That is why after a long days work, students enjoy nice pitches within the school compound.
As a result of engaging in these pleasurable events, their emotional, physical and social
aspects of live are well catered for.
0ur school games department strives to ensure that students’ physical and mental well-
being are accorded the much needed care for their proper functioning. 0ur appreciation to
the voluntarily devoted members who steer the department to the highest attainable levels
– Mr. Nyaga, Mr. Mutinda, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Billy and the Coach have always taken their
valuable time to ensure that students while away their evening hours on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays during the week and their weekend hours holistically through the
facilitation of the Administration of Mr. Mwaria, the Principal, and team player.
In 1 st term, students have a variety of sporting activities to engage in beginning with the
interclass Athletics aimed at selecting the best athletes to represent the school. 0ther
activities that follow in the term are cross-country, handball, rugby 15, and basketball. 0ver
the years, the school has had teams proceeding for county competitions.
2 nd term comes with a basket of events where pitches are full to capacity with various teams
outdoing each other for the terms activities – ball games viz; Soccer, volleyball, rugby 7,
basketball 3 on 3 and the racquet games (badminton, lawn and table tennis) hook up
students for the better part of the term. Anyone visiting the school will attest to this during
games time the lower part of the school compound that host the pitches are ever occupied.
The utilisation of this space has always been a juncture of nurturing student talents in
addition to relieving them from the monotonous class life.
The sporting activities have high value attachment in that;
i) they enhance social relationship among the students due to team work
ii) they promote emotional growth of students as they learn how to accept and deal with
defeats and wins
iii) they go a long way in building skills which are important in greater careers of sports
iv) they promote physical fitness of students thus preventing chronic disease.
v) they enhance confidence, self esteem and self awareness
vi) character formation is also nurtured in sporting activities.
In a special way, l wish to appreciate the outgoing class of 2023, for their active participation
in games. The Games Captain Valentino, various team captains and the players. It is
through your effort, dedication and resilience that our sporting activities have always got to
the county levels. Asanteni Sana. The incoming school team captains and leadership, there
is a big challenge ahead of us. The winning pace has been set. Let us put in appropriate
strategies to prove the giant in us and maintain this lead.
Mr. Nyaga - HOD Games & Sports
RED CROSS
Welcome to this year’s edition, the Red Cross society has always continued in promoting
live and alleviating human suffering. With a good membership of about 50 students, the
society has always been felt in filling the gaps that arise in our school society as often
happen where humanity thrives. The Red Cross is counted on when games and sports are
taking place, when accidents and abrasions occur as well as when issues of caring for the
environment arise.
0ur slogan of HINIVUU – Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary
service, unity and universality is our guiding principle encourages bonding to the society
members as it steers its endeavours of humanitarian work. In this year, the society has
participated in Red Cross First Aid Training held at Mang’u H/S where we emerged position
4. In addition, we were able to participate in the 8km Kiambu Red Cross Walk that took
place at Ndumberi Stadium.
From the Red-Cross Chairperson – 2023(Boaz 0ngiri)
Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant (who was a businessman) in Algeria. This
movement carries out first Aid administration to casualties via its Principle – HINIVUU;
standing for:
Humanity – service to human beings
Impartiality - no discrimination on nationality, race or originality
Neutrality – no inhibitions/influence against any human
Independence – works independently
Voluntary – voluntary service
U –united
U – Universality – spread the world over.
Youth programmes offered include but not limited to;
Dissemination/Ambassador
Promotion of life and health – First Aid
Blood donation drives
Health awareness campaigns
Promotion of international friendship
Fun days
Community service.
Come, join, learn and serve with us.
SCOUTS
0ur school scouts association (KSA) has honoured its pledge ‘0n my honour l promise that l
do my best to do my duties to God and to my country to help other people at all times and
obey the scouts laws’.
This promise has helped scouts shape morals and act as symbols of integrity, respect, love,
discipline and honour.
The scouts association has accomplished a bunch of duties e.g installation of dust bins in the
school compound and collection of litter all round to ensure a clean and habitable
environment, planted tress to enrich and harmonise the scenery as well as freshen air in the
school, and the beauty to behold as students bask in the shade of these tress during leisure.
Activities within the year range from attending camps at the Sub-County level up to the
Regional which has sharpened our practical skills, endeared the scouts members to other
scouts, harmonising interaction and shaping up morally. We also got the coveted
opportunity to meet with the Gatundu-North Sub County Member of Parliament Hon. Elijah
Kururia who encouraged scouts to be vigilant and attentive to our duties as the Mwamba
Scouts of Gatundu-North and to harness our leadership potentials.
During the August holiday, we also had the long awaited Annual Mombasa Hiking Trip
during which we visited various historical sites e.g. Fort-Jesus gaining first-hand experience
of life adventures; not to mention the excitement and fun of being in the lake side city.
Lesson learnt: Good attributes, acquired through good attitude and discipline lead to
eventual wonderful success. ‘Look Wide, focus on goals ahead, aim beyond the horizons.
By Shwan 7083/3G
Scouts Secretary
Career Guidance – Dean of Studies
A career, also known as a career path, is a journey that you take throughout your life. 0n a
career journey, you take up job; you build skills; you enrich your kno0wledge; and you
gather experience. A career, therefore, includes education, training, work experience and
community involvement.
Career guidance refers to services and activities intended to assist individuals at any point in
their lives to make education training and occupational choices as well as manager their
careers. Identifying and pursui9ng a given career gives one the chance to progress iu the
chosen field. A career plan is the roadmap an individual takes with the aim of achieving his
or her personal career dreams. Career planning should be an ongoing process where a
student or a trainee identifies his or her interests and abilities; explores the options aligned
to those interest and abilities; makes a choice, and subsequently plans how to achieve the
given choice.
Career planning guides you to make informed career decisions. The process makes you a
committed and engaged individual. It will help you narrow down the career choices most
suited to your individual personality. It is, therefore, important to know what career best
suits you, and what skills and training you require to your chosen career. The career
planning process must follow a specific plant. Many candidates start thinking about a career
after assessing the grades they obtain in the final examination.
This should not be the case in mapping up your career. Career planning must continue
throughout your learning process. The world of work is constantly changing. You must be
prepared to adapt to these changes. It is important to establish what career best suits your
talents, as well as the skills and training you require for your chosen career. You must,
therefore purpose to know yourself, explore the available options, decide and finally take
action.
PEACE CLUB
What is peace? - Well, when presented with this question, we tend to define it in terms of
the absence of war, warlike conflicts or discord. The negative conception of peace has
persisted since ancient times.
Conversely, positive peace emphasises the promotion of values – respect, justice, equity,
communication, collaboration, empathy and non violence. Positive peace desires peace and
well being and avoids conflicts at all costs. This concept appears perfect, utopian or
unattainable. This term ‘imperfect peace’ is the appropriate approach which admits that
peace and conflicts co-exist. It alludes to the imperfect nature of every human being.
*Peace is a vital condition for all aspects of our existence – as individuals, as a society and in
our planet. Peace is a global concept, more relevant than ever in today’s society. It is not
simply a concern for countries and government. It is also a concern for individuals in their
relationships with others and with the planet.
As teachers, we encourage active listening, empathy, depersonalization of conflicts and
respect for limitations and opinions in our quest to educate for peace. Through our
everyday examples, we sow the most seeds of peace – through our own actions. Peace
education is crucial during childhood and youth because the seed we sow in them when
they are young will flourish henceforth and bear fruit in the future for the society. The
youths present both present and the future peace. Peace is a version of freedom – peace is
liberty in tranquillity.
M/s Midred Sangoro –
Peace Club Patron
Students’ Articles
Extract from the Quran (Sirah 01 – Boqorah 225)
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem
(225) Allah does not impose blame upon you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He imposes
blame upon you for what your hearts have earned.
(263) Kind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury and Allah is free of
need and forbearing.
By Mnigga-Mtrue & Makareli 4R
Never say Die – by Jackson Mwangi (7545/3Y)
The road to success is not straight
There is a curve called failure
A loop called confusion
Speed bumps called friends
Red lights called enemies
Caution lights called family
You will have flat bumps called jobs.
If you have a space called determination
An engine called perseverance
Insurance called faith
A driver called Jesus
You will make it to a place called Success.
Spoken Word - by Kefa Murigi
(Mr. Kashfa 4R)
Scene (l)
Ningependa sana niulize why?
Laiceni why? Walahi why?
Mwalimu siku moja alitaka anitume
nyumbani nikamwite baba
Sijui mbona alitaka nimuite baba
Sijui mbona alitaka kumwona baba.
Na kama alitaka kumwona baba?
Mbona atake kumwona baba
kabla mimi mwenyewe sijamwona baba?
Mimi mwenyewe sijamwona baba.
Ni tricky??
Scene (ll)
Ningependa sana niulize wgy?
Lakini why? Walahi sioni why?
Lakini pia ningependa ujue huku
Chuo situlii
Kila mtu ananiita ‘baby gal’ a gal
Toto and other sweet names of a girl
Wengine huvuka mipaka na bila haya
Wanani ............................ never mind
Misheck Kamau K – 7056/3Y
Rene Descartes was born in 1596 in the province of Touraine, France. His mother died of
tuberculosis when he was very small, so he was brought up by his father. He was a weak and frail
child who was forbidden any strenuous exercise. He was very studious and spent much of his time
on books. He also asked many penetrating questions. For this reason, his father called him ‘my little
philosopher’.
Being weak and frail did not limit him; he emerged the world’s top philosopher. Taking your
instructors advice, being studious and of good behaviour are key to making you a star in the world
not your body strength or other physical energy.
BEAUTY OF LIFE
Some of the most beautiful things worth having in your life come wrapped in a crown of thorns.
Usually the nicest people who are hurting the most. This is because they know what pain feels like
and don’t wish it on others. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It costs
absolutely nothing to be kind, gentle and humble. Rise above pettiness; be your brother’s keeper.
>>>>>>>>>>>> By: Vincent Kariuki 4R & Gubtyerez 4R <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
OBSTACLES
0bstacles do not have to stop you from achieving your dreams. Should you run into a wall, never
turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work your way around it.
By Gichinga 4G
DO NOT BUILD CASTLES IN THE AIR
The law of exercise (practice, practice makes perfect). Take it from Lionet Messi. In life we see him
as the G.O.A.T of football and together with Christiano Ronaldo, they strive to create a magic of a
moment in football. Implement this in your lifestyle in high school because time is of essence.
Follow the do’s and abstain from the don’ts because life is a roller coaster. A thing or two, it is a new
dawn. Manners make a man and a man without morals is a menace. Your life should not be built on
expectations but by hard work, prayer and persistence cause in every cloud there is a silver lining.
By Minimalist Caissy/4G
Leonard Thuo.
ATTRACTION
If you spend time chasing butterflies, they will fly away. If you spend time making your garden, the
butterflies will come to you.
By: Allanoh/3R Icons
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
1. Do not be a slave of your past but be a king of your future.
2. Never ignore someone who cares about you because one day you will realise you lost diamond
while busy collecting stones.
3. Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
By Allanoh 3R Icons
KENYA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING:
by: Daniel Mwangi, Issaac Githaiga & Benson Kibe
The Kenya Science and Engineering association is a club that gives students a platform to showcase
their ideas and innovation which solve some of the challenges we face as a nation.
These ideas and innovations not only solve challenges but also bring about new ways of doing things
and also improvising new gadgets that make work easier.
The club gives learners an opportunity to apply what they acquire from teachers thus they are able
to utilize their knowledge in sciences to help society. This also builds and improves their passion for
science to grow wider and broader to unimaginable depths.
CAUTION
Don’t be envious of evil people and never try to befriend them. Their mission is to cause trouble and
anytime they speak, someone gets hurt.
By: Dan Wanyoike 7679/1G
‘MAISHA NI MSHUMMA USO MKESHA!’
‘Maisha ni mshumaa uso mkesha!
ukijiachia sana peupe hata upepo unaweza kuuzima kabla ya kulika hadi nchani.’
Maisha ya shuleni hayana fundi. Shule ni kama dunia kivyake ambayo huwa na watu sampuli zote.
Kujitegemea ni jambo la muhimu na hata pia kujijua ni mambo ya busara. Maisha humu shuleni ni
kama bembea ina juu na chini na wakati mwingine kama bembea hulika na kukatika, lakini hauishi
pale. Kama ulichezea au kuungwa kwa kamba, ikikatika huungwa bado na maisha kuendelea na
kama ulikuwa wa chamu huchomelewa. Usitamazie alama chache ulizopata au nyingi ulizopata wala
usikwazwe na mahali ulipotoka, hilo halidhaminiwi. Wanafaunzi wote huvalia sare na maana ya sare
ni nini? >>>>>NYUMA GEUKA, MBELE TEMBEA! <<<<<<<<<<
Youtube:West.Wch
1G:@West.wch
At school: 4Y Timothy Asanyo (Mhandisi)
GOOD GOVERNANCE
What is good governance? This entails effective implementation of policies in a manner free of
abuse and corruption, an essential precondition for sustainable development.
Poor governance, on the other hand, stifles and impedes development. In countries where
corruption thrives - poor control of public funds, lack of accountability, abuse of human rights and
other inhuman factors that undermine peace and development, citizens inevitably suffer serious
repercussions. Based on this, governance, either good or bad, affects our way of life individually and
collectively as a society.
By: Douglas Kang’ethe
Integrity Club Chairperson.
SDA ( Seventh Day Adventists)
The church on earth is like an army engaged in battle. It is called to war against spiritual darkness.
‘We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against the rulers of darkness
of this age.’ The SDA church does not come short in participation of this War. Having Christ as the
head of the church, SDA has for more than 200 years taken part in mission work drawing more souls
to Christ as we await the Lord’s second coming. In Kairi, since the church was initiated 5 years ago,
the SDA has made significant progress drawing many unbelieving souls to Christ and have raised the
prospects of Jesus’ wonderful return. Living as Christians, we look forward to His heroic return in
light of which we strive for righteous lives denouncing satan and his evils forever.
Mairura Martin 4R
SDA Chairperson.
INTEGRITY CLUB
As the quote goes ‘integrity is my commitment’. This is our duty and we should always’ apply it in
our day in day out activities. More so, as students we must always stand for what is right even if you
stand alone. 0n the other hand, we should as well try to influence our friends in doing right things,
like maintaining silence in classrooms and have ambitions towards their goals. Also, with intelligent
ideas, we should leave the old fashioned ways of expressing ourselves like burning school, leading
strikes and ensure that whenever things go wrong in school, we express ourselves in a good way to
the administration.
Remember that lesser people are controlled by laws unlike great people who are controlled by
integrity. We are great, striving for greatness. <<<<<<<<<<<< Join us. >>>>>>>>>>>
By: Stanley Sasine
0rganising Secretary
WORD OF WISDOM
In every circumstance, always give respect to get respect so that there may be peace.
HABITS BY; Joshua Karani (2Red) Alias (Jojo Sparta)
All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. With
repetition, habits sprout and grow stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow. The
task of breaking bad habits is like uprooting a strong oak while the task of building a good habit is
like cultivating a delicate flower a day at a time.
John Karina 6947/4R
THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE
It is said that life if a journey that never lacks ups and downs. The important this is never giving up ...
no matter what life throws your way. There is a certain series l really love watching known as BLACK
CLOVER which entails a story of a boy born without magic in a world where magic is everything. His
name as Asta. He struggled with everything which life threw his way. The thing l would advise you
to do when you get to high school is; study as if your whole life depends on this. Remember and
appreciate that your parents count on you to take them from poverty to greatness in future.
QUOTES
1. Never fear anything. What you need to fear is fear itself!
2. Know that no dream is too big to achieve.
3. Life is modest in but sometimes we insist on making it complicated.
By: Willis & Joseph 2Red
SUCCESS
Do you not know that in any race all runners compete but only one receives the prize? To get
success you must run at your pace. A slothful man will never catch his prey but a diligent man will
get precious wealth. We all know success will never lower its standards to accommodate anyone. It
is therefore your duty to rise up, set goals, put God first and works hard, with no limits and gets your
prize.
By: Anthony M.N.
KUULIZA TU!! (Vichekesho)
Mbona mwalimu atuulize maswali na anajua jibu?
Kwa nini mtoto hajui kitu mnamuuita innocent na mtu mzima mna muita mjinga......m bona?
Kwa nini ukitembea mguu moja hubaki nyuma?
Sasa juu tunatumia akili kufikiria na akili yenyewe inatumia nini?
By Migel (Kamaa 3R)
To 2024
FIRST AID SERGENT
Back then, while l was a form two student, l had this undying urge to serve the school as a first aider
since l encountered several injuries and conditions such as bruises, wounds, fractures, nose bleeds,
dislocations, asthma attacks and faints but l had not platform to showcase my love for service to my
fellow students.
In 2023, while a form four student, St. John Ambulance popped up and there came a splendid
chance for me to do what l love best – first aid and charity service. The St. John Ambulance has
upgraded my understanding to a higher level. In addition, it has enabled me rise in ranks up to The
First Aid Sergeant. Apart from that, my Aunt and guardian, encouraged me a lot and educated me
on some basics involving dealing with casualties. She has also enabled me tour Thika Level Five
Hospital, where she serves, to expose me to the medical field – my long desired career.
Robert Francis Burugu 6920/4Y
St John Ambulance
MATHS CLUB
Maths Club was formed on March 2023 by the form four students. This club works under a
supervised leader of our Patron Madam Elizabeth who ensures that every student gets an
opportunity to solve equations and to build their ambitions to success. The club mission is to
promote passion and affection towards mathematics not only as a subject but as a way of life. Many
may wonder what Mathematics is all about.
This is a systematic offer of solving puzzles passed by nature as we all know nature is written in
mathematical language. Never say die because mathematics begins in minuteness and ends with
magnificence. Join us as we demolish the spirit of saying mathematics is hard. Keep in mind
mathematics may not teach us to add love or to subtract hat but it gives us hope that every
problems has a solution.
Truly mathematics for life mathematics is possible.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>Maths Joke:<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>> Dear Maths, please grow up and solve your own problems. I am tired of solving them for you<<
PEER COUNSELLORS
You cannot connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you
have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in connecting
your gut, destiny and life. We, the Peer Counsellors, have been working with the guidance and
counselling department acting as intermediaries between the students and teachers. We also listen
to some issues affecting students emotionally. Through the Counselling Department, we organise
and meet needy clients, invite guest speakers to handle issues relating to daily challenges and share
life experiences.
Do not be a victim of emotion, learn to express yourself. You are not here to start a race but rather
to finish the race smoothly and courageously.
0ur heartfelt appreciation to this able patron Madam Norah.
By: Dennis Ndung’u
Chairperson-Peer Counsellors.
