Rhino Cup Debate

www.nairobiacademy.or.ke Secondary Weekly 25th November 2016 Vol. 11

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Giraffe jokes 101

Q: Why don’t Giraffes like fast food? Q: when does a giraffe have 8 legs? Q: what do Giraffes have that no one else has?

A: because they can’t catch it. A: when they are two of them. A: Baby Giraffes

For the past two Wednesdays the Year 12 Community Service has visited the Giraffe Center based in hardy. We have carried out a vari-

ety of activities: A cleanup of the park, Tree planting, Gathering different methods to improve recycling habits near the park, and shar-

ing ideas on how to stop the current menace there is of littering the paths. We got a rare chance to socialize with the inhabitants and

bond with them. And as we can see below some bonded a lot more than others.

On Thursday, the school’s debate team went to Brookhouse for the

final debate in the Rhino Cup Challenge. We were opposing the mo-

tion “Harmony is more important than diversity” against Aga Khan

Academy. By the time the results were announced, the whole audi-

ence was in shock as we emerged second. All in all, it was an amaz-

ing yet a challenging experience that has by far increased our confi-

dence and eloquence in speech. Our peers present, showed a great

sense of support as they cheered us on. Hopefully, more students

will be interested and involved in next year’s debate. Next term we

have the Inter-house senior debate contest, and our winners from

the contest should represent the school come September 2017.

Sarah L. Mwaitete “Harmony is more important than diversity”

Headteacher’s Remarks As we approach the assessment week, I would like to wish all our students the best of luck and ring a reminder on our academic focus that each

student works at attaining a credit pass in all the subjects. Students who attain less than the required number of credit passes will receive a letter of concern where a conference involving the child, the parent and myself will be necessary in coming up with intervention measures. Before closing

school, Year 8 and 9 will sit the online MiDYIS baseline assessment while Year 10 will sit the YeLLIS one. These will help the student, the parent and the teacher in tracking performance against a Minimum Target Grade [MTG]. I wish to congratulate all the students who participated in the Kasarani

Athletics today for their discipline and commitment throughout their training. Further, I wish to applaud, Mr. Musee and his team for preparing our

debate team to the final battle ground and in deed all the teachers for the great work they are doing in the classroom. J. Karanja

Hallo, my names are Luqman Shezad, I’m in year 9, I joined Nairobi Academy

in the year 2014 in year 7. Teachers here are very kind and friendly and willing

to help in every possible way. My best subjects are Math and ICT because they

are very practical and interesting. My best sport is football, I play in the U15

team, I enjoy scoring hat-tricks and winning for such an amazing school.

My name is Savaan Syan and I am currently in year 10, I have been in Nairobi

academy for 8 years and counting. It has been an experience and a journey,

from the teachers to the students i have learnt quite a number of things, this

school has helped me improve all my skill sets because of how nurturing the

teachers are. Before I came here I never knew I had an artist in me!

Kesho Amahoro Kesho Amahoro is a wonderful play it has been a transforming experience during the rehearsals which

has given me confidence to act in front of an audience. It’s a real thrill where I’m acting as one of Kasulu’s street Kids. I would like to urge everyone to come and watch the play and bring friend.

Buy your ticket and secure your seat to one of the best school musical. Reuben Kiambuthi

My name is Amani Chege.

Life has been good since I

came to Nairobi Academy.

My peers are very friendly

and kind. Teachers teach

well and I am able to under-

stand what they say. I have

really liked my time here in

those few days.

We had an e x c i t i n g competition at the

Kasarani stadium during the 2016 inter school ath-letics. Our team of 52 athletes were able to im-

prove their personal best times in the highly com-petitive meet which saw 6 athletes qualify to the

finals. We look forward to maintaining the tempo

and posting greater results next year. Thank you

for your continued support.

We hosted the annual MFL Inter-School Verse Speaking

Competition on 19th November. This year, ten schools took part and the competition was competitive than before. The

rains really poured but luckily, all schools were able to at-

tend. The invited judges did a great job and gave very im-portant feedback. We managed to do well and clinched a

few awards. We would like to thank all participants and

students who helped in ushering, making posters and regis-

tration and the teachers for helping prepare the students.

1st place gold awards:

U-14 French - Alwiye Mohamed

U- 16 French - Elsie Bura

2nd place silver awards:

U-14 German - Natasha Meher

U-16 German - Stephanie Chege

U-18 German - Kiaran Saimbi

U- 16 French - Malaika Kironde

U-18 French - Zahra Ogwell

U-14 Swahili - Joshua Monari