Braeburn Imani Newsletter Volume 3 No. 32

13th June 2014
Volume 3: No. 32
Braeburn Imani International School
Newsletter
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of the school year it is a very busy time in school so here is a reminder of
some of the key dates for you.
Academic dates
Optional Sats Primary: Begin 16th
June
High School Exams: Begin 16th June
Primary reports issued: 20th June 3,
2014
Primary Parent Teacher Consultations:
Play group and FS1 by appointment
from 12 noon Monday and Tuesday
23rd and 24th June
FS2 and year 1 and 2: from 3.45pm5pm Monday 23rd June
Year 3-6: from 3.45-5pm Tuesday
24th June
High School full reports and Closing
School: Friday 4th July at 12 noon.
For many its assessment time and getting
the balance right between studies and other
activities is a real challenge. Year 9 and 10
have had a study skills session with the Head
of Studies, hopefully giving them a better
idea of how to approach exams. Lower down
the school it is important to ensure we do
not put children under too much stress so
although they will do assessments it is the
ongoing teacher assessment which gives a
fuller and more accurate picture of
performance and is a more useful assessment
tool.
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Other Important Dates
Year 12 Work Experience: June
25th -27th June
Musical Production of “An African
Madonna”: 27th June
FABI Family Fun Day and BBQ:
Sunday 29th
World Cup Day: 30th June
Year 6 into 7 Transition Day: 1st
July
Speech Day and Graduation: 2nd
July
Finally from me, you may have heard
rumours from Nairobi of concerns over
school security, please let me reassure you
that according to security authorities and
advisors there is no new advisory with regard
to a change in security status.
Best wishes,
Catherine Sat
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The children in EYFS have been following the Golden rules and below are the Golden
children of the week. BRAVO!!
EYFS Children
Oscar in FS2
Mitch in Playgroup
Muchiri in FS1
Foundation Stage 2 Tree planting:
This morning, Foundation Stage 2 children started off the morning with a bang. We took
a walk to the school drive –way to plant our special tree. It was a fun activity and we got
to learn that trees need water, sunlight and air to grow.
Dig a hole and put the tree
Fill up the hole
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Add the soil
Success!
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The Year One children had their ‘entry point’ on the theme ‘Lets Go Shopping’ at
Tuskys Supermarket on Wednesday 11th June 2014. The children prepared their
shopping lists and had some writing material to workout how much they will be
spending and how much ‘change’ they will get.
At the supermarket, the onon-lookers were amazed to see learning happening in the
most unexpected place. And most of all the confidence, enthusiasm and focus our
learners displayed. They could not wait to ask questions out of curiosity.
Our learners were privileged to handle their own money, choose their own shopping
items and interact with the attendants. It was an interesting experience full of Great
Learning and Great Fun too!
Ziya consulting to
confirm the price
Sompurna: I
need to check if
I got the calculations right.
Aidan: Shall I take
Ribena or……,
Clarence: Who wants
to by some note
books? But they are
expensive!!
Debbie and Clarence doing what all
shoppers would do.
Check the prices first.!!
Aaron: Aidan,
How much is
that? ……...
Aron: Now
what next…..
Beading Club at BIPS,
Beading, the oldest art man ever knew. It is a skill practiced by many communities in the world from long
ago. Currently, beading is one of the money making industries in the world. It ranges from making simple chains and necklaces to more complex house decorations.
Beading is currently the most popular club in the primary school and so far learners have had amazing
experiences as they choose different kind of beads to recreate necklaces and bracelets. This activity involves a lot of sensory exploration, concentration and perseverance before completing an item.
We are glad that members are committed, cooperative and enthusiastic about beading work.
Debbie: I love making things
with beads. Beading
is the best of all.
Ziya: But I didn’t like it when
my beads fell down.
Beading is awesome because
we can make necklaces,
bracelets, rings, earrings and
toe- ring. Yr 2
Beading has been a great experience for
the last three weeks
We have made many crafts.
People already started making necklaces
and bracelets and everything seems to
be going well.
Beading should be continued until the
Beading is very educational-Imani y4
Beading very creative. Imani
You can learn new methods. Muthoni
It is fun and interesting. Mary
world ends. Year 6
We made necklaces with
Beading club is the best club ever
because we get to learn how to make
jewelry using different kinds,
shapes and colours of beads. Miss
Mbela and Miss Wawira are the
Teachers. Year 5
beads. We were told to be
groups of five people. For
the starters, they used big
beads. We enjoyed. Year 3
BRAEBURN IMANI FUN DAY - SUNDAY 29TH JUNE - 2:00 PM TO 6:PM
The Family Social Sunday that was organised by FABI ( friends At Braeburn Imani)
on the 23rd day of March this year, offered a lot of entertainment to all cadre of
parents, teachers and pupils of BIIS, from swimming and footballing games to the
bouncing castle for the little tots. All were fully engaged and entertained besides
the food and drinks made available courtesy of generous parents who donated out of
their own volition. We need to remember that all these activities are geared towards
Charity work to be carried out later in the year.
As Braeburn Imani concludes it’s first academic year in the new grounds, FABI is organising another social extravaganza for
everyone to join in the celebration.
This will happen on the Sunday of 29th
June 2014 from 2pm to 6:30 pm. There
will be lots of breath taking activities for
both young and old. These include; coconut
shy, pineapple ringer, target on human,
tug rugby, tug of war, obstacle race,
face painting, mini BIIS world-cup
(football) just to mention a few.
There will be a bake sale on
Wednesday the 18th of June
2014 to help raise funds for the
fun day although, donations in any
form will be appreciated. Parents/
guardians and children bake cakes
and other pastries - wafers, muffins, cup cakes, doughnuts – and
bring them in on Wednesday for
sale. The pieces need to be reasonable for Ksh. 50 each or Buy 2
get 1 free.
There will also be a mouth watering BARBECUE for both vegetarians and nonvegetarians, and drinks on sale.
FABI T-shirts (unisex) on sale. Both round neck and Polo neck.
Prices: Adults polo neck Ksh. 1200
Adults round neck Ksh. 100
Kid’s round neck Ksh 800
Place your order now, through the diary or the accounts
of-
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Menu Week 9
DINNER
LUNCH
BREAKFAST
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
ORANGE
WEDGES
MANGOES
PINEAPPLE SLICES
GRAPES
APPLES
SWEET
BANANAS
WATERME
LON
FRESH JUICE
SMOOTHIES
FRESH JUICE
YOGHURT
FRESH JUICE
FRESH JUICE
FRESH
JUICE
CEREALS
CEREALS
CEREALS
CEREALS
CEREALS
CEREALS
CEREALS
BAKED BEANS
BAKED
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BEANS
BAKED BEANS
BAKED BEANS
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BAKED BEANS
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TOAST
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TOAST
TOAST
TOAST
TOAST
BOILED
EGGS
PLAIN
OMMLETTE
PANCAKES
SCRAMBLED EGGS
FRENCH TOAST
FRIED EGGS
DANISH
PASTRIES
POULTRY
VIENNAS
BACON
SAUSAGES
CHIPOLATAS
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BEAVERAGES
BEAVERAGES
BEAVERAGES
BEAVERAGES
BEAVERAGES
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MACARONI
CHEESE
SAUSAGES
FISH MUNIERE
SWEET N SOUR
CHICKEN
SPAGHETTI
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BURGERS
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FRENCH FRIES
STEAMED RICE
BROWN
CHAPATIS
BOLOGNAISE SAUCE
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POTATOES WITH
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WALDORF
SALAD
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BAKED
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FISH CAKES
GRILLED
CHICKEN
MEAT PIES
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RICE
PITTA BREAD
SNOW PEAS
NOODLES
TUMERIC RICE
JACKET
POTATOES
JUICE
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CAULIFLO
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SALAD BAR
MEXICAN
SALAD
KACHUMBARI
MIXED SALAD
SALAD BAR
SWISS ROLL /
CUSTARD
FRESH FRUIT
CHOCOLATE
MOUSSE
STRAWBERRY
WITH CREAM
FRESH FRUIT
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CUCUMBER
SALAD
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MIXED
SALAD
ICE CREAM
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FAYE’S DIARY
Football fever is taking over the world and our playgrounds, for the next few
weeks anyway, I’m sure. This morning there was an U7 match at Braeburn
School – my kind of football! I especially love the way the kit is always way too
big for the little ones, and yet somehow, they manage to run at speed, tackle
and score, all without falling over! Fascinating! Fortunately for me, and those
like me who are not completely blown away by the “beautiful game”, we have lots
of different things going on in our Braeburn schools. However, I must add that we will be
screening the first game of the day at the Braeburn Club on the Sports Terrace at Gitanga
Road, at 7pm each evening. As ever, Braeburn tries to make sure we keep everyone happy and
entertained.
BGE Secondary School is wishing a fond farewell to their
Leavers with a Graduation ceremony. Please note that seats
must be booked with the School Office so I do hope you have
done that by now if you are planning to attend.
It’s FAB’s second Fun for Each Other Day and the children are
Saturday 14 June
busy planning their activities and making art projects to sell and
Braeburn School
raise money for their chosen charity. There’s going to be lots of
1 – 4pm
craft items on sale, lots of fun activities to participate in, and
some interesting “sporting” activities too! There will be plenty
of food and drink on sale, so come along for an afternoon of fun
and games, support the children and support charity. All
welcome, but all children must be accompanied by an adult
please.
Saturday 14 June @ 7pm Nairobi Orchestra will be in Concert at Braeburn Theatre. The
programme consists of: Nicolai – “The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sunday 15 June @ 3pm
Braeburn
Theatre, Overture”; Mozart – “Concerto in C for Flute & Harp”; Schubert
– “Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished)’ and Beethoven – “Leonore
Gitanga Road, Lavington
Overture No. 3”. Returning Guest Conductor: Steve Dummer.
Soloists: Claire Hollis (Flute) & Sarah Vohya (Harp). Leader:
Brian Sempele. Tickets: Ksh800/- at the door. Students (with
ID) / Senior Citizens: Ksh500/-.
We welcome guest speaker Melanie Bruns to our latest Creative
Wednesday 18 June
Braeburn Coffee Shop, Coffee Conversation. She will be speaking about the “SocialEmotional Development of a Teenager”, and give advice on how to
Gitanga Road
deal with some of the changes that the young people go through.
9 – 10.30am
Whilst this talk is free of charge, we do need a minimum number
of attendees. If you would like to come and hear Mel, please let
Debs know on email [email protected] or call her on
0713 205280. We need final numbers by Tuesday lunch time
please. All welcome, so do invite your friends and family.
Saturday 14 June
Braeburn Garden Estate
11am
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There will be a Bake Sale to help raise funds for the FABI Fund
Day later in the month. So get baking and send lots of lovely
goodies in to be sold. And don’t forget to take money so you can
buy some too!
“Robin Hood” is back on the Braeburn stage! I see this time that
Wednesday 18 June
Robin Hood not only has a band of Merry Men, but a few Merry
Braeburn School
Women too! I love the 21st century! The story, fast paced and
1.45pm
exciting (don’t forget the archery competition!), is brought to
life by a very talented cast of actors, singers and dancers from
Years 3 and 4. You are all invited to come along and support
them. You are sure to enjoy the show!
It’s the Braeburn School Science Fayre! 2 days of science
Wednesday 18 June
celebration! Day 1 is the Internal Braeburn School Science
9.30am – 12.30pm
Fayre, where the Year 8’s will present their wonderful science
Thursday 19 June
investigations to the rest of the school. On Day 2, the winners
10.30am – 12.30pm
of the previous day, will take on the challenge with other
Braeburn School
international schools. We would love to have as many parents as
possible to come along and enjoy what the children are doing in
Science.
BKIS will be holding their Bike Week from Monday to Thursday,
Thursday 19 June
with activities arranged for the Year 1-6 children all through
Braeburn Kisumu
the week, learning about Road Safety, First Aid and Cycling
Proficiency. On Thursday, the EYFS pupils will bring their bikes
(or tricycles or other “wheeled” vehicle – perhaps a Ferrari or
Landrover?) to school for the various activities including a Bike
Wash which will be lots of wet and bubbly fun!
At the BKIS World Music Day and Art Extravaganza, students
Friday 20 June
will be showcasing their love of music and artistic talents. ROBS
Braeburn Kisumu
(Rafikis of Braeburn Kisumu) will be selling some refreshments
4 – 6pm
to compliment the creative event.
BGE are planning their annual Charity Sports Event when
Saturday 21 June
children from Mathare via the charity Tushinde, visit for a
Braeburn Garden Estate
morning of sporting activities and fun. The children will have
10am – 1pm
lunch at BGE before leaving. Ms Rarity is asking for some help in
organising this event, so if you are interested, please contact
either Ms Anna Rarity or Mr Tim Richards in the primary school.
Braeburn High School will be hosting the Nairobi Chess Club as
Sat 21 June from 2pm
Sun
22
June
from they play out the 4th Capablanca Cup. If you would like to enter
the tournament, which will be run on the Swiss system using
9.30am
accelerated pairing, contact Kim Bhari on 0733 733030 or email:
Braeburn High School
[email protected] and [email protected].
Wednesday 18 June
Braeburn Imani
Breaktime
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Friday 27 June
Braeburn Imani
2pm
Friday 27 June
Braeburn School
3pm
Saturday 28 June
Braeburn School
1 – 3.30pm
Saturday 28 June
Braeburn Kisumu
6 – 9pm
Sunday 29 June
Braeburn Imani
2 – 6.30pm
Wednesday 2 July
Braeburn Nanyuki
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Braeburn Imani proudly present “African Madonna” a musical
work written by Felicity Laurence. This production gives
children the opportunity to develop their innate sense of quality
as its underlying theme is concerned with the rights of children.
The songs, the poem and dance in African Madonna are all about
the child and they all give an insight into the worth of the
individual child. It is a “must watch” musical, so don’t miss it!
FAB will be holding the Lost Property Sale in the dining room.
This is a great chance to pick up some uniform items for the
next academic year at a very good price. May we please urge you
all to remember to label all items of uniform, so that perhaps we
won’t need to have quite so many Lost Property sales!
FAB will be holding their annual Car Boot Sale in the Top High
School Car Park. If you are a parent or staff member of a
Braeburn school, and you would like to sell your gently-used
second hand items, please book a table with Debrah for
Ksh1,000/-. (For security reasons, we will need clarification of
your school and child’s class please.) If you are looking for some
great bargains to buy, then come along for an afternoon of
affordable shopping. Entry: Ksh100/- for adults and Ksh50/for children.
The Kisumu Rafikis (ROBS) have decided to celebrate the end of
the school year in style with “Words and Wine” (and Cheese!).
Cheese and Wine tasting for the adults. Pizza, Crafts and
Movies for the young people and… Poetry reading and a poetry
contest for everyone! Just Ksh1,000/- for adults and Ksh200/for children for a great (and different) nigh out! Proceeds to
support future ROBS events and school-selected charities.
Have an awesome evening!
As Braeburn Imani concludes its first academic year at the new
site, FABI (Friends at Braeburn Imani) is organising another
social extravaganza for everyone to join in the celebration.
There will be lots of breath-taking activities for both young and
old, including a Coconut Shy, Pineapple Ringer, Tag Rugby, Tug o’
War, Obstacle Race and a mini BIIS World Cup Football. There
will also be a mouth-watering BBQ for both vegetarians and nonvegetarians, and drinks on sale. What a wonderful way to end
the academic year!
Braeburn Nanyuki will be performing their school production
“The Elephant Child”. This play tells the story of how the
elephant got its long nose. The curious elephant child seeks out
the answers to his questions from a snake, a bird and a mean old
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crocodile. Hilarity ensues! I will confirm the time for you, but
put the day aside for some theatrical talent.
BKIS just don’t want the term to end! They are having way too
Thursday 3 July
much fun, because tonight is the eagerly awaited fashion show
Braeburn Kisumu
by students. This year’s show is themed “Fashion with a
6.30 – 8.30pm
Purpose” which has incorporated some new and exciting
categories, which you will only find out about if you go along.
Tickets will be on sale in the Accounts office from 24 June.
Adults Ksh1,000/- Students Ksh500/-, which includes the
fabulous fashion show and a buffet meal afterwards. Put your
best-shod foot forward for this one!
The BKIS community will end their celebrations by recognising
Friday 4 July
the wonderful successes and achievements of their child at
Braeburn Kisumu
Prize Giving Day – and then you can go home for a rest!!
10.30am
Congratulations to all our Braeburn graduates in all the schools. We wish you all the very
best with your futures. Do us proud!
Best wishes
Faye
PR Office
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www.facebook.com/BraeburnSchools
Thought for the Week
It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. – Lou Holtz
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BRAEBURN IMANI CAKE SALE FOR
CHARITY
ON WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE.
AT BREAKTIME
CAKES 50KSH EACH
CONTRIBUTION OF CAKES IS
WELCOME FROM ALL STUDENTS