ENVOKING THE ARTISTIC MIND….

Art speaks where words are unable to explain, (T. A. Mathiole). The Academy’s art students

got the chance to go on a visit to the Kuona Trust Art Centre in Karen. The visit offered an

opportunity for the students to see the works of other artists and to be inspired in the

knowledge that their skills can offer an opportunity for them in future.

The Academy offers a platform for students to creatively experiment, develop and thrive in

various fields such as Art, thereby cultivating individual growth and nurturing creativity.

The students have also demonstrated great skills with some of their works being published

in the term two school magazine.

Top left; Art students at the Kuona Trust Art Centre viewing a sculpture

Top Right; Kepha Ombati the Academy’s Art teacher viewing an abstract art sculpture

Below; Canvased art.

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Visit to Kindaruma and Gitaru Geothermal power station

The Academy’s students pose at the Kengen Kiambere, Kindaruma and Gitaru signage on their way from the geothermal power plants on a Physics learning trip.

On 2nd of August, the Academy’s students were taken to Kindaruma and Gitaru geothermal

power plants on a physics learning trip. The students went to practically learn about geo-

thermal power production. They were tasked with questions from their tutors that were to

be explored and answered during the visit to ensure that the leaners got knowledge.

The Kengen team took the students around the facilities to the various machines that are

involved in the production process explaining the geological conditions that were at work

within the earths crust that provided the heat necessary for production of the electric power

among many others.

Turbine Machines Control valve systems

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Winding down term two

The Academy closed for the first time since the admission of the learners in month of Febru-

ary 2016. This was a much awaited chance by both the faculty and the learners. Its was a

time for the leaners to see their family and friends within their communities as well as take

a much deserved rest. Guardians were warmly welcomed on arrival on the early morning

hours of Friday the 5th of August to a closing day event that was memorable with music en-

tertainment from the Glee club, report card collection, parent teacher consultations and

prize awards for those who had shown outstanding excellence in various fields such as aca-

demics, sports and leadership.

Registration of guardians on arrival at the reception area.

Parent/teacher consultation on academic performance Prize giving

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INVESTING IN THE PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACADEMY’S STAFF

In a effort to enhance knowledge and performance among it’s staff, the Academy held a two day per-

formance management training that was facilitated by Christine Wachira of MAL Consultancy.

Christine took the staff through the definition of performance management, its approaches and pro-

cess, its importance to the academy, it’s positive and negative elements and finally finished the train-

ing session with the topic of performance appraisal.

Staff Training on Performance Management

The training sessions with Christine Wachira

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Building the team spirit Staff First Team Building

The Academy had its first team building event that entailed a 3 day trip to Niavasha at the Great

Rift Valley lodge. The theme of the entire event hosted by 360° Holdings was ‘Razzmattaz’ which

meant Positive Energy. The staff were able to engage and relate with each other outside the office

environment for the first time since their induction at BrackenHurst Conference Centre. There were

many lessons learnt such as Trust, Team work and Communication among others and their pivotal

role to the success of the Academy. It was also during this time that the staff took up their role as

CLAIRE, the Very values that are the foundation of M-PESA Foundation Academy.

C - Curiosity

L - Leadership

A - Accountability

I - Innovation

R - Responsible Citizenship

E - Excellence.

Activity on Trust

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Some of the team building Activities

1; communication 2 & 3; team work 4; brief after the day’s ac-tivities on lessons learnt 5; last day group photo

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