Minutes:
NOTE OF A VISIT TO BOKA PRIMARY SCHOOL ON 21 JANUARY 2015
BY GILL
MARSHALL-ANDREWS AND STEPHEN KAMETI
Present:
Headteacher Mohammed
Hussan,
Youth Representative
-Mohamed Abdullah Ahmed
Mother’s representative
Stephen Kameti TAS / KWS co-ordinator
Gill Marshall-Andrews TAS secretary
School update
The school did well in the 2014 KCPE exams with a mean score
of 238 compared to last year’s 213.5.
Among those completing the exam were 4 girls which is a real
achievement.
Enrollment in Standard 1 was ongoing but looks promising
with around 50% being girls.
Library
The building is being prepared for the government’s laptop
programme. The school qualifies for the
first phase of this as it has power and a good building. Two teachers have been nominated for training
and the government has given 60,000 Kes for a large steel cabinet with slots
for 50 laptops.
The TV and DVD are in use but lack DVDs. Also there are very few story and reference
books. There was a slight concern about
the whereabouts of the books donated by the Nation. The need to keep an accurate record of books
donated and borrowed was emphasised.
Also the need to cover the books to protect them.
The shelving is very tall and not really child friendly. Not sure what can be done but the adjustable
shelving at Mivukoni library is a much better option.
Girls Dormitory
The screen has been completed and the bunk beds are in
place. It is expected that there will be
around 20 girls enrolling as boarders.
The new female teacher will sleep in the Matron’s room in the
dormitory. The washrooms have also been
completed. There are 20 bunk beds, 2 of
which are broken and will be mended.
The screen contractor has not yet received her money despite
Chase Bank having been instructed to transfer 95,000 Kes.
Funding
There have been two tenders for the kitchen. The lowest is for 450,000 Kes. It is not clear where these tenders are.
Stephen to re-send to Kimberlee and Peter.
When the contractor has been agreed Gill will be notified and the funds
will be transferred. (They have already been allocated).
The funding for the female teacher is in place – 7000 Kes
per month. Evidence of the community
contribution will be expected at the end of the year.
There may be a new proposal for a banda or two for small group
study and recreation in the shade.
Also perhaps a proposal for an educational trip.
Laptop for
headteacher
The headteacher was presented with a laptop for his use for
as long as he is at the school.
