Cosmos Nabungolo, the chief principal of St Joseph’s school in Kitale hold a trophy during an academic day at the schoolSchools in Trans Nzoia and other regions are increasingly tapping the support of alumni groups to boost academic performance and discipline among learners.
The development emerges of the backdrop of growing reports of rising unrests in schools across the country, with many learners already sent home to avert losses.
Most schools have activated groups by former learners who have been invited to help in mentoring current students
St Joseph's Boys National School, Kitale is among those banking on its alumni to mentor and instil discipline among its learners.
Regular invitations of former students have become a culture of the school, with inspirational talks boosting both academics and sporting programmes.
Chief principal Cosmos Nabungolo said former students have been involved in the school's academic days and have helped in talent harvest.
“We believe the former students who have since gained wide experience out there have better capacity to influence the behaviour and learning processes for the current learners,” Nabungolo said.
Nabungolo said former students play a significant role in shaping the growth of current learners.
"Our engagement with former students is bearing fruits especially boosting academics as well as discipline. Their mentorship skills are encouraging and challenging students to be focused," Nabungolo said.
He spoke during an academic day for Form 3 students.
The principal lauded and acknowledged the input by alumni in performance and results.
"Current learners are greatly impacted by the alumni members who went through this school and have relevant experience," he said.
Nabungolo urged students to exercise tolerance to overcome academic challenges. He challenged the students to take up their space in life as they carried the lives of the community.
"It requires tolerance to succeed in life.Take up your space in life since you are carrying the future of the community. You have lives of your children, wives and parents. Don't hide in bad things because life will judge you."
He encouraged learners to focus on their academics and talent development and shun indiscipline.
Francis Kadima, a former student who graced the event, told students to disengage from harmful practices and behaviour that can ruin their future.
Nabungolo said the school had offered a conducive environment for students to excel in both academic and extra-curriculum activities.
"We encourage the learners to focus on mainly on academics but also develop their talents in other activities like sports," he said.
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