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History

1.1 Brief History of the school

Kiamunyi Mixed Secondary School originated from Kiamunyi Farmers who set aside two parcels of land for the development of public utilities in 1978 after purchasing the land from White farmers. The two parcels of land are the present Mercy Njeri Primary School and Kiamunyi Mixed Day Secondary School.

1.2 Geographical Location

Kiamunyi Mixed Day Secondary School is located in the former Rift Valley Province, Nakuru District, currently Nakuru County, Rongai Sub-county, and Kiamunyi Location. It is about 4 kilometers to the West of Nakuru town along the Nakuru-Kabarak road. The school is easily accessible by town service matatu vehicles on the Kiamunyi route.

1.3 School Management

The first B.O.M began from 2007 to 2008 on an interim board. In 2008, a formerly constituted board was put in place and served for two terms from 2008-2011 and 2011-2015. This term of the board was extended due to the transition that took place in the administrative structure that was being changed from Provinces to Counties. The present management board started from 2022 to date. The Principal of Kiamunyi Mixed Day Secondary School Mrs. Joyce Wangombe served as the TSC-employed principal from the school began till 2019. Thereafter Mrs. Jennifer Kudha took over from 2020 up to January 2021. Mrs. Hellen Ngugi took over from January 2021 to date.

1.4 Performance in exams and extracurricular activities

There is a notable positive deviation. The current candidates are aiming at a mean of 3.3. The school actively participates in extra-curricular activities where it has a team of volleyball, football, handball, netball, and basketball players and athletes. It has clubs like drama, Red Cross, young farmers, science debating, and Amani clubs. Societies include Christian Union and Catholic Association.

Summary

Kiamunyi Mixed Day Secondary School is a relatively young and growing school. The school has two streamed classes from form one to form four. Forms one to form four are a mixture of both genders. The school has started from scratch and is coming up and aiming higher.

2.1 Physical Facilities

The school is endowed with several physical facilities that assist in the daily management and running of the school, these include;

2.1.1 Offices

The school has an administration block that has several offices and departments which include the principal's and secretary's office, the deputy principal's office, the bursar's office, the examinations department office, the ICT department, and the staffroom.

2.1.2 Learning Facilities

The school has a library where learners borrow books. The school has 2 streams namely blue and green. The school also has 2 well-equipped modern science labs.

3.1 Activities in the school

In the school, several routine activities are carried out include; clubs, games, and societies. The game's activities are carried out on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

3.1.1 Societies

There is a significant number of students from each denomination like CU, SDA, and YCS. The administration thus allows these students to worship in their respective societies. This takes place on Thursdays from four to five in the evening.

3.1.2 Games

The major sporting activities that students participate in include football, volleyball, basketball, and handball. Other sporting activities include athletics which involve track and field events and take place from four to five in the evening.

3.1.3 Clubs

There are several clubs including; the Amani club, debating club, and drama club. Every Tuesday, the Debating club leads the rest of the students through a compulsory debating session. The session lasts for an hour from four to five.

3.1.4 The School's Daily Routine

The school daily routine is adhered to from Monday to Friday. Each school day is characterized by a busy schedule. From Monday to Friday, the students are required to be in school between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm. Students are thereafter allowed to leave the school for their homes. The classes remain open to allow students who wish to extend their studies. National holidays are well adhered to and celebrated. This shows a sense of patriotism to the nation.

4.1 School Motto, Vision, and Mission

Kiamunyi Mixed Day Secondary School has a motto, vision, and mission. These are reflected in its daily routine

The School Vision

To be an exemplary learning institution in both academic and co-curricular activities.

The School Mission

To develop individual students’ academic potential and talents through teaching and learning.

The School Motto

Learn to shine

5.1 Admission

Admission is mostly done at form one based on merit. Since the school is located near(a few meters) the boundary of Nakuru West sub-County and Rongai Sub County, its catchment area is from both Sub Counties. Students who wish to join the school later than this are subjected to an interview. Those who pass can be admitted to the school for as long as they provide a transfer letter from their previous schools.

6.1 Curriculum Opportunities

The school provides a wide variety of approved curricula this is to every student with the ability to make appropriate and considered choices in pursuit of career opportunities. It is also aimed at developing the character of the student.

7.1 Co-curricular Activities

The school provides a wide variety of quality resources and opportunities to enable every student to be motivated to engage in activities that will release and develop talent and provide recreation. The clubs and the societies in the school are well organized. The debating club has assisted in improving language command among the students. It has also helped in sharpening public speaking skills among students. The Christian Union is a religious club. It plays an important role in molding the students' morals hence reducing indiscipline cases among the students.

8.1 Discipline

In recognition of the pivotal role that discipline plays in the successful implementation of the school curriculum and realization of the school objectives, the school administration provides guidelines for expected behavior in form of rules and regulations. Everyone is expected to act with integrity and under these guidelines at all times.

9.1 Relationship of the school with the local community

There is a very close interdependence between the school and the community. Kiamunyi Secondary School benefits from the surrounding community in various ways. It is from the community that the school gets that cheap source of food. The school also shares a field with the nearby Kiamunyi Primary School. Most of both the teaching and non-teaching staff find their residential places within the community. The supply of vegetables for the school comes from the community which enables them to strive to ensure that its financial support goes to the community