Good news! Grade 1 students outperform peers in Kasarani district!
We know our teachers and students worked diligently throughout the 2021 school year to excel in their studies. Now we have proof their hard work paid off!
In 2022, Hands of Love (HOL) joined the Kasarani District Common Assessment Framework so our students could take part in standardized testing against other local schools. The results show our students exceled in all five areas, thanks to the combined effort of students, teachers and parents during the 2021 academic year.
Grade 1 teacher, Justus explains, “Despite this term being just 58 days, I was able to prepare a guide that resulted in a wonderful teaching and learning experience.” Since HOL offers two more hours of learning versus other schools, teachers were able to cover all the material with time to spare. The extra time enabled teachers to make revisions, incorporate extracurricular activities and provide individualized attention to children with learning disabilities.
Teacher Lucy attributes the success not only to the teachers and students, but to the participation and collaboration with parents. “The cooperation with parents and families was excellent. With the short term, we needed parents to help with assignments and activities and they did not fail. Parents also helped to identify learning gaps which we worked together to cover.” Two out of the 40 students had learning disabilities and Dyslexia. Thanks to the special needs teachers, they both made significant progress.
Congratulations to Justus, Lucy and all the Grade 1 students and their parents. We’re looking forward to seeing your progress in Grade 2!