Igniting Brilliant Minds, Confidence & Creativity in a Changing World
This year the theme of the World Teachers Day is Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery.
The disruption caused by the pandemic threw everyone in education off guard and this meant that a lot more learning had to happen in a much shorter time frame to catch up and recover.
In this newsletter, we very clearly see how despite the challenges, the teachers have continued to create an inspiring, enjoyable and holistic educational experience for the learners.
We have never before seen children so eager to be at school and learn. This is a call to action for us to appreciate the teachers of our children, whom we have trusted with not only their education but their wellbeing as well.
Happy reading!
What is the KJSEA, how is it graded, and how does it decide Senior School placement? A clear Grade 9 parent guide ahead of the Oct–Nov 2026 assessment.
Moving from Junior to Senior School in 2027? A practical Grade 9-to-10 transition guide for Kenyan parents: academic, social and logistical.
Raise a confident, independent learner. Everyday habits and parenting approaches that build self-belief: practical advice from Makini School.
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Pathway Setting a New Benchmark for Globally Competitive Education
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Learn how to navigate disagreements with your child’s school. Practical guidance on parent advocacy, conflict resolution, and constructive collaboration.
Learn how formative and summative assessments work in competency-based education and how they support student progress and mastery.
