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Term II 2017

Newsletter

Term 2 Theme.

‘The winner takes it

all’

2017 Vol. 2

40 years of Excellence and Beyond

Riara Springs Academy

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

April Holiday updates 2

Annual Staff Awards 4

Interactive Meetings 6

Music Recital 8

Talent Empowerment & Clubs Galore

Starehe Girls Walk 11

Term Dates 14

General Reminders 16

Issue 1

W e have begun an enriching and exciting second term with your child at Riara Springs Academy. The pupils are exuding positive energy to learn and have fun guided by our theme this term,

‘The winner takes it all. This will be our route map which will keep us going and directing us in the right way. To do this we shall continuously ensure that your child enjoys a successful and exciting experience in school through a positive school climate that maximizes every child’s potential for learning, while developing strong co-curricular values and skills in a friendly learning environment. Our carefully planned school activities, varied teaching methodologies and unique learning experiences will ensure pupils have an adventurous journey and become winners in all spheres of learning. Indeed, the winner takes it all mentality will ensure that their learning is not only memorable but also enjoyable. As always, your invaluable support and partnership with us will be rewarded with great success and bring out the best in our children.

A Tradition of Excellence

In provision of quality

holistic education

Since 1974

Stimulating and enjoyable learning

experiences across all levels.

TERM II 2015 HIGHLIGHTS

~ Page 2 ~ Beginning of Term II - 2017 Newsletter

HOLIDAY UPDATES

The STD 8 pupils went for a life-skills and coaching seminar at Brackenhurst Retreat Centre during the April holiday. The pupils learnt how to conquer fear, set goals and important tips for success in life. This was a build-up seminar to reinforce previously learnt skills in personal development in school and from external facilitators . The camp facilitated by Super Camp Kenya focused on the 8 keys of excellence. The 8 Keys of Excellence will guide students towards a positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity, teamwork, and leadership. Students will gain a sense of who they are and what they stand for, which is a key aspect of becoming a great leader. The 8 Keys of Excellence will serve as an internal compass that guide students towards excellence in their daily lives

STD SUPER CAMP AT BRAKENHURST RETREAT

The STD 8 class attended the camp from Thursday, 27th April

to Saturday, 29th April 2017.

The camp facilitated by Super Camp Kenya

focused on the 8 keys of excellence. The 8 Keys

of Excellence will guide students towards a

positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity,

teamwork, and lead-ership.

ACADEMIC MEETINGS

We held departmental and level academic analysis meetings during the holiday. This is

a critical meeting in the Riara Group of schools

where teachers together with education special-

ists analyze and evaluate the performance of

every pupil/student. This helps us to properly

align our academic structures in readiness for

the next term. Through the forum, teachers are

able to formulate workable solutions for chal-

lenges faced during the teaching-learning pro-

cess. Teachers have been enriching the teaching

and learning process through exciting lessons

guided by the strategies and work plans that

were discussed in April.

H O L I D A Y U P D A T E S

Teachers are able to formulate

workable solutions for

challenges faced

Continuous

improvement

ANNUAL STAFF AWARDS CEREMONY

This is an annual event organized by the management of Riara Group of Schools in

appreciation of all their staff. The strategic reward system recognizes and rewards the

staff for a job well done in the previous academic year. This year’s ceremony was held at The Sarova Panafric on Thursday, 20th April 2017.

A motivated workforce means a highly productive staff. This meeting recognized

specific accomplishments achieved, actions taken and attitudes exemplified by Riara

teaching staff which will ensure that their motivation level continues growing. We

laud the management for this incentive programme.

H O L I D A Y U P D A T E S

A MOTIVATED WORKFORCE MEANS A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE STAFF

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TERM 2...

PRACTICAL LEARNING TERM - 7 TRIPS AND EXCUSIONS Trips and excursions are an integral part of our

learning model in Riara and an extension to our

learning environment. The carefully selected trips

ensure quality and fun learning experiences where

every child’s curiosity and interest is stimulated. The children had memorable learning experiences last

year and are certainly looking forward to even more

exciting activities this year.

TERM 2 TRIPS

PER LEVEL.

Thamuru Farm, Kandara, Murang’a county

Hardy Stud, Karen

Nairobi National

Museum

Limuru

Archdiocesan Farm

Nairobi County

Assembly

Thamuru Farm

Masinga Dam

UN Headquarters

in Nairobi

INTERACTIVE MEETINGS

Interactive meetings are a unique chance to enhance the school’s tripartite partner-ship and to share information. During these meetings the role of teachers, parents and

pupils is clearly communicated. Transition is critical and Riara is well known for

providing a smooth transition from one level to the next. During the meetings teach-

ers and their students will share how they are smoothly coping with changes to a new

class. The pupils will also get to highlight and share what is unique at their level. The

STD 4 interactive meeting will be held on Tuesday,

23rd May 2017 while the STD 7 interactive meeting

will be held on Tuesday, 27th June 2017 .

PUPILS HIGHLIGHT AND SHARE WHAT IS UNIQUE AT THEIR LEVEL

ANNUAL SPORTS DAYS The Annual Sports days are our main feature this term. During

the school’s Sorts days pupils from both the lower primary and upper primary have demonstrated their mastery of different skills

in sports. The sports activities on display are always fun and

educational. The parents have been equal to the task and have

supported their children and cheered with enthusiasm. Welcome

to two thrilling sports days this term; Our Upper Primary Sports

day will be on Friday, 9th June 2017 while the Lower Primary

Sports day will be on Friday 30th June 2017.

ANNUAL

SPORTS DAYS

PRIMARY

SPORTS DAY

Friday, 9th

June 2017

PRIMARY

SPORTS DAY

Friday 30th June

~Page 8 ~ Beginning of Term II - 2017 Newsletter

TERM 2 - MUSIC ACTIVITIES

TERM MUSIC ACTIVITIES 1. KENYA MUSIC FESTIVAL

The National level of the Kenya Music Festival will be held between July

10th and July 22nd 2017. Our boys and girls will represent our school

in the following categories: Piano, Operatic Oratorio, brass band, guitar

solo, choir, violin and French Solo. Our pupils have done extremely

well in the past and are now raring to go for even better results. We

wish them all the best as they prepare for this competition.

2. ABRSM EXAMS

This term our pupils will sit ABRSM exams on 14th and 15th June 2017.

The pupils will sit The Prep Test, Grade 1, and 2 exams in voice, piano,

violin and guitar. We wish them success in the exams.

3. MUSIC RECITAL

We welcome you to a

thrilling Music Recital on

Saturday, 15th July

2017. Our boys and girls

will showcase their

musical talents in voice

and various instruments

during the event. .

Come and enjoy a

breathtaking perfor-

mance staged by our

very own boys and girls.

TALENT EMPOWERMENT We provide an enabling environment for your child to develop their talent in: WHATS HAPPENING IN TERM 2...

Please register your child for these lessons through the School accounts office

Children will enhance their vocabulary, memory, listening

and speaking skills. We offer the following lessons:

Guitar - Recorder - Flute - Piano - Drums

ICT makes learning fun, reinforces class work and

refines motor skills.

Improves physical fitness and develops high self esteem. We

offer the following lessons.

Soccer - Karate - Swimming - Skating - Dancing

CLUBS GALORE

Exciting club activities will be held every Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning.

WHATS HAPPENING IN TERM 2..

Scouts

Badgers (st. John Ambu-

The school

Karate

Dancing

Skating

Horse Riding

We appreciate your support every year as we partner to support the education of bright but needy girls from the Starehe Girls Centre. This year

the walk will take place on Saturday, rd June at the Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary. Kindly send your contribution through your child.

Ahsante sana! for your continued support.

STAREHE GIRLS WALK

WHATS HAPPENING IN TERM 2..

ST JOHN AMBULANCE ACTIVITIES

ST. JOHN ANNUAL PARADE AND INSPECTION

The Dolphin’s club also known as The St John Ambulance will attend The Annual St. John Parade and Inspection which will take place

on 26th June 2016 at the Kenya International

Convention Centre. The St. John Ambulance has

continued to play an important role in our school

by participating in volunteer activities and

administering First Aid whenever and wherever

they are needed and most importantly during our

school functions . We thank The Dolphins for

their invaluable service to the school and we wish

them all the best during their Annual Parade.

Always there when needed!

ENHANCING MOBILE AND INTERNET SAFETY

As your children become more and more reliant on the Internet for both school work and entertainment, we must all, forge a partnership and be more aware of the need to monitor the sites our children visit. In school, through classroom activities and discussion, we highlight positive uses of technology, but also ways in which we can all keep safe through responsible use of the internet, our mobile phones and social media (e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook etc. ) At home you can ensure the security systems on your computers, tablets and mobiles are up to date and also, talk to your child about the dangers of accessing unfamiliar sites, movies, computer games, music or giving parents’ e-mail/Facebook/Twitter etc. details to strangers. The online and media safety of our children should come first!

Social media is not restricted to social networking sites like Instagram and Facebook. It also includes: movies,

computer games, online videos and music.

THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL

TERM THEME Our theme this term is : THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL.

The pupils and the teacher’s will focus on achieving Excellence in all fields; academics and

co–curricular, through a clear vision and

commitment in everything they do. They will set

smart goals that will ensure that winning becomes

an everyday habit.

If you don't see yourself as a winner,

then you cannot perform as a

winner.

Zig Ziglar

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must

plan to win, prepare to win,

and expect to win.

Zig Ziglar

TERM DATES - TERM 2 — 2017

S A V E T H E D A T E . . .

EVENT DATE Entry Exams Friday, 5th May - Thursday, 11th May 2017

Interactive Meeting

Tuesday, 23rd May 2017

Upper Primary Sports Day

Friday, 9th June 2017

Mid Term Exams Monday, 12th June - Thursday, 15th June 2017

Mid Term Break Friday, 16th June - Monday 19th June 2017

Pupils resume back from Mid Term break

Tuesday, 20th June 2017

STD 7 Interactive Meeting

Tuesday, 27th June 2017

Lower Primary Sports Day

Friday, 30th June 2017

Music Recital Saturday, 15th July 2017

End Term Exams Friday, 21st July - Wednesday, 26th July 2017

Closing Day Thursday, 27th July 2017

Open Day Monday, 31st July 2017

TALK TO US

TALK TO US We are always delighted to assist you on phone for any concern or

clarification.

Riara school will only contact you through:

Our official school lines - 0703 038 222 or 0703 038 223

OR Your child’s class teacher mobile number. Riara school will not ask you to send money to any personal

mobile number on any mobile money platform. Our School Mpesa

Paybill Number remains:

805700 The account No. is the Pupil’s admission number starting with AD….

Our lines are Open

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IMPORTANT DATES AND

REMINDERS FOR TERM I I - 2017

Yours Sincerely, John Muriithi

Principal

Wishing everyone a productive and enjoyable term. Let us have the winner-takes-it-all attitude

this term. Thank you and may the Lord God bless you.

1. Please ensure that all your child’s items are labeled clearly using full names. You can make it easy by buying labels at the uniform suppliers.

2. Regular school for STD 1-6 commences at 8.00 am to 3.35 Pm.

3. At RIARA schools we offer a holistic approach to education. Please register your child for some of our talent tapping activities like Soccer, ICT, Dancing, GP-Karting, French, Piano, Drums, Recorder, Skating

Horse Riding and Karate.

4. Please note that if your child is not using school transport on a particular day you need to write a note to inform the class teacher.

5. For any transport queries contact our transport team: Jack Miruka

0722-428717, Dan Masafu 0728-038939, or the teachers in charge of transport; Mr. Nyaga Karukenya on 0722-831705 and Ms. Josephine Kibunja on 0722-599383.

6. Kindly bring a copy of the bank deposit slips after making payment for

school fees, trips or any other school activity to the school’s accounts office. This will ensure that necessary posting is done and your child’s school account is updated.

7. Payments can also be done through MPESA pay bill no. 805700. The

account No. is the Pupil’s admission number starting with AD…...

8. We operate an open door policy. Please feel free to come and see us

for anything that needs our attention. Book appointments with the

teachers or school administration between 7.00am and 8.00 am or

4.00pm to 5.30pm.

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