School Spotlight: Learn more about our school partner Kengeleni Primary
Kengeleni Primary School is a key partner of Kids League Kenya. The school is one of the chosen few institutions that we work closely with to really maximise the opportunity offered to a child.
Our relationship with the schools continues based on the results and standards of the school.
We work with the educators to make sure that the children selected are those with the most potential and in need. They most often come from the poorest families in the area and there are challenges that come with their circumstances that mean the teacher, parent and school support is essential.
About Kengeleni Primary School, Kongowea
Kengeleni Primary School is based in the heart of the Kongowea community, in Mombasa, Kenya.
Kengeleni Primary is led by Headmaster Mr. Anderson. He has a staff of 21 teachers (as at October 2022), who cover the 11 subjects in the Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
These subjects include activities across maths, local language Kiswahili, English language and literacy. Also religion, hygiene and nutrition, environmental activities, movement and creative activities.
Kengeleni has 1470 pupils
The team are educating 1470 students across a number of age groups (pupil numbers as at October 2022).
Pupils join their local Primary School when they can, and for some that is later than others. This is due to the range of personal circumstances (factors can include financial and family challenges that delay their attendance). This means that there is a range of age within the classes. After Primary School students graduate to Junior Secondary School (JSS).
After this point it is the end ‘free’ state education for students, this is when Kids League Kenya steps in to sponsor those in need, and with the academic potential. Find out more about the funding of education and the costs here.
In these classes of 100s of graduating students not everyone can be supported by our charity. We have to make the difficult decision of which pupils we can help. Find out more on how we select pupils.
1470 students in 0.3 acres
One of the most interesting and challenging aspects for the team at Kengeleni Primary is the location and physical size of the footprint.
Based on a 0.3 acre site between banana markets in the core of the Kongowea district, this is a constricted urban site.
It is a bustling hub of the community and the work they do to deliver such high standards and results is impressive.
Strive for excellence
The school has the motto ‘Strive for excellence’. Mr Anderson’s teaching staff uphold the highest standards of education, both in terms of adherence to policies and their enthusiasm for their pupils.
Alongside their motto, the mission of the school is clear. The partnership the school aims to have between the teachers, parents and pupils is core to their success.
The teachers at Kengeleni Primary are also part of our core team that make the Twinning events happen. These opportunities give students experiences beyond the classroom and their community, meeting students globally and learning about other cultures and lifestyles. We aim for them to build ambitions to change their lives.
The pupils are engaged, alert and busy in their signature purple uniform. A structure and routine is an important part of daily life for a children. This school helps many pupils to develop themselves and grow. This is at the core of what Kids League Kenya aims to do.
Thank you Kengeleni Primary School
At Kids League Kenya we’re proud to sponsor graduating students from Kengeleni Primary.
With more donations we are able to support more children. Find out how you can help to sponsor a child through the next stage of their studies.
