Top performing students in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Joysil Preparatory School were feted during the Prize Giving Day held at the school on Sunday.
The students were awarded handsome cash following their impressive performances in the national examinations and flying the school’s flag high.
The School’s Director Sylvester Musikoyo noted they ranked the best in Matungu Sub-county where three candidates scored above 400 marks with a majority scoring above 350 marks and 10 got admitted to National Schools.
According to Mr Musikoye, the school has a history of posting impressive results and it is because of the support they get from the parents that enables them to shine.
“Quality education is very expensive and all stakeholders must work together, bearing in mind that the future of their children is tied to the education they get in school. If you support your children on education matters, they will be great people in life; drive very big cars and build quality houses among many other achievements,” said the Director.
He noted the boarding department is still underutilised and asked parents to consider enlisting their sons and daughters to utilise their best boarding facilities.
Madam Joyce Angoye the school co-director thanked parents for entrusting them with their children and also turning up in large numbers.
She said there are so many great schools but parents chose Joysil which they can’t take for granted.
“At Joysil, we prioritise quality education, discipline of your children and belief in God,” she said.
She asked parents to ensure their children have proper school uniforms always as a smart child is a confident child.
Mr Francis Ikee, the Headteacher, had kind words for the school Directors ( Joyce and Sylvester).
“The Joysil family unit is so strong that a section of the teachers was able to get Teachers Service Commission (TSC) placements and they are doing pretty well in their various stations. They always feel proud of the mentorship they received from the school Directors,” Mr Ikee said.
Turkana County Director of Education Mr Henry was the Chief Guest and he thanked the school Directors for the great work they are doing in transforming lives.
“I know Joysil as a successful school owing to how it produces quality education that meets national standards,” he said.
He highlighted the characteristics that a good school should have, among them:
- Quality leadership.
- Great administration.
- Strong and clear vision.
- High expectations of learners and teachers.
- Frequent monitoring and offering support to learners (identify abilities of learners)
- High level of community and family involvement.
- A supportive learning environment.
Every year, the school gifts top candidates with vouchers for Form One shopping but owing to other pressing engagements, it didn’t happen in January but it was deferred to April.
Ezra Wechuli Wafula 412, Ezekiel Michael Fwaro 406 and Shalvin Ondwasi were awarded Ksh10,000 by the school director for posting impressive results.
Naima Auma was also awarded for posting impressive results in the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment as she exceeded expectations in all the learning units.
“We want our children to join prestigious universities after their life at Joysil where they can contribute to national building engagements effectively,” Mr Ikee said.
The school is located at Ejinja Junction, along Mumias-Busia Highway.
