Back to School for Timothy Girls

This weekend we welcomed the students of Timothy Girls’ High School back for the  2012 school year.  They came from far and near, returning from their long Christmas holiday to complete their final year of high school. This class (Senior 6) is the group of pioneer girls who started last year with us in Senior 5.  Within the next two weeks we expect to receive the new Senior 5 students who will be registering at TGHS.  We have had many inquiries, as we have distributed many brochures and have advertised widely to attract prospective students.

Until the Senior 4 government exam results are released at the end of January, students do not know if they qualify for Advance Level high school, so there is always a big rush to find schools in early February.  

One of our students arriving on the back of a boda boda (motorbike taxi)

We worked hard to get the dorms, classrooms and dining hall ready after the departure of the 41 teachers who had just spent ten days here as part of our teacher training program.  A quick turn around!

On Friday and Saturday the girls settled into their dorms and excitedly renewed acquaintances.

This evening we had a small “welcome back” time in the dining hall with singing and snacks…and the girls then went to study and prepare for their BOTs (beginning of term exams) – yes, teachers are SERIOUS here!

Please pray with us that this will be a great year at Timothy Girls’ High School !