North Rift private schools give best KCPE performers

There was a celebration among private schools in the North Rift after they produced the best candidates in the just released Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination.

At Greenvale School on the outskirts of Eldoret town, celebrations erupted after it produced more than 40 candidates scoring 400 marks and above with the top candidate Christina Omurunga Ayacko scoring an impressive 420 marks, just eight less than the top candidate countrywide.

Though she was not present at the school by press time yesterday, her teachers and the school management heaped praises on Christina describing her as a disciplined girl who was committed to her studies.

Other candidates who posted impressive results included: Vania Tariela (418 marks), Sonia Kipsaita (414) and Leone Barasa (407).

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Others included: Faith Jemutai (412), Daisy Virginia (411), Brandon Kiptoo (411), Adrian Masinde (411), Shylyn Jerotich (410), Chepng’etich Koros (410) and Elsie Chemutai (408 marks).

In an interview with People Daily, a soft-spoken Sonia who wants to be a neurologist after clearing her secondary studies thanked her teachers and parents for encouragement and guidance throughout the examination period.

“I don’t take their support for granted as I would not have made it without their support. May God support them abundantly,” said Sonia,13 who describes mathematics and sciences as her favourite subjects.

Greenvale Director Norah Ferej attributed the school’s continued impressive performance to team work between teachers and parents.

“We also make sure we clear the syllabus early enough to give our candidates ample time to revise.  This group has made us very proud. We are still anticipating their good performance,” said Ferej.

“We always ensure we offer our learners a conducive environment for studies. We are now ready to embrace the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and we will continue offering a quality service to all Kenyans,” she added.

Also, posting impressive results was Eldoret Premier School where its top candidate Kosgei Michelle Jebet scored 418 marks, followed by Achimba Samuel Mirera who scored 415 marks. The school had a mean score of 381.

According to the school director Geoffrey Mbugua, their secret has always been mentorship and close relationship with the teachers the moment the learners join the school.

“Those who perform well are always rewarded which has encouraged health competition among them. The teachers also relate well with parents,” said Mbugua.

Hill School, a public school in Eldoret also made to the list of merits with more than 40 candidates scoring 400 marks and above with a mean score of 380.

The school principal Hesbon Ngaira attributed the secret to their success to team work between the school and parents.

“We want to show people that even public schools can also do well with proper management and cooperation between teachers and parents,” said Mr Ngaira, who led celebrations between teachers and parents at the school.

Other schools which posted impressive results included Potter’s House Academy, Kipkeino School, Little Lambs Academy and Anxilla School at the outskirts of Eldoret town.