Marvelous does not even begin to describe our experience at St. Catherine’s. Our journey began on the 16th of January, just a day after most of us had been relocated from Madaraka Primary School. We were welcomed and duly assigned partner teachers and support classes. Who knew it would the
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Our Boat
We are sailing to our destination of amicable excellence amid tides of hardship and fear. Our team boat carries hearts service, diligence, valor,reliability and smiles. Despite what we face, our faces never look down and we will never be deterred from our bearing. Cleanliness breads beauty. In our quest for
World Teachers Day- Teacher Susan
For 6 months, 647 hours, I lived the name “Teacher Susan.” “And it perhaps changed how my whole life works out or will ever work out.” There are days I felt like quitting; and those days were many. Teaching was tough, the number of books waiting to be marked’ overwhelming; and
Ambassadors of Character
I had just concluded my end of semester examinations and the feelings of both excitement and anxiety engulfed me: I am reporting to Wangu Primary School in Dandora Phase 3 to start my journey as a Teaching Assistant. That was three months ago. How time flies! At the onset, I
Salma’s New Story
My Best and Not-So-Best Moments: The highlights of my PACE experience at Madaraka was, without a doubt, the banter that I enjoyed with many of the students I taught. It was a real joy just interacting with the students and being able to convey to them the information I sought
Top 5 Reasons you should join PACE
5) Become a role model in your community 4) Join a fun, tight-knit community of friends 3) Learn new skills: communication and confidence 2) Help children in under-resourced schools to access better quality education 1) Work with kids on something new and exciting everyday
Healthier Classroom’s by Hawa
“As a teenager, I always wanted someone to look up to: a big sister who cared both about my academic performance and my life experiences. I was lucky to find that person in my mentor, Peace. She lit a special candle in my life and challenged me to give back.
The Race of PACE
“ My name is Doris; delightful Doris.” These alliterated introductions have become a sort of tradition in kicking off the training of PACE volunteers. This year, it was no different at Parklands Baptist Church. Excited, energy filled individuals gathered at the Church’s mother room on Monday, January 12th- volunteers, and
PACE on the Panel
Peggy Walenda Mativo is many things. She is a daughter, an alumnus of Loreto Limuru Girls, a Harvard graduate, a Harvard MBA student-to-be, the founder and Executive Director of PACEMaker International and a 2014 Global Laureate Fellow. She is also a kind and compassionate friend and a hapless optimist, who
PACE Fun Day at Kawangware Primary School
A few children eagerly crowd around as the speakers and the sound system are set up. Then, suddenly, the sound of loud music pierces the air, marking the start of one of the most anticipated days on the school Calendar of Kawangware Primary: The PACE Fun day.