"Train Them to Thrive: Outgoing BOG Chair Urges Parents to Mentor with Purpose"

The outgoing Bog Executive members after the meeting

Kirinyaga Saturday, May 17, 2025

by Kinana Munene

In a moving and reflective Academic Clinic held at Arch Bishop  Gitari Boarding Primary School, stakeholders gathered to mark the academic clinic day and to bid farewell to the outgoing Board of Governors (BOG), whose tenure has been defined by impactful transformation and visionary leadership.

The event, held in the school’s main hall, was marked by colorful presentations, data-driven performance reviews, and heartfelt speeches. It culminated in a powerful keynote address by the outgoing Board Chairperson, Bishop JB Mwangi.

Creative arts teacher posing for a photo taken by one of his pupils
                                      
Bishop Mwangi, who is also a celebrated author of Parenting With Hope, called upon parents to go beyond the traditional roles of provision and discipline. “Be a mentor, be a trainer, and be a teacher to your child,” he implored, urging parents to stand as firm pillars alongside teachers rather than pointing accusatory fingers. “Support the teaching fraternity, for we all share the responsibility of raising a whole human being.”

He reminded the audience that “life is transitional and discipline is paramount,” a recurring theme in his book and one that resonated deeply with many parents in attendance. He concluded with a poignant reminder: “Train your child to fit in the social world by respecting all social beings.”

The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Chairman, Mr. Henry Chege Kamande, gave an impressive account of the achievements made under the outgoing board. These include the renovation of classroom doors, re-roofing, painting and tiling of school blocks, and most notably, the installation of a modern computer laboratory. The new lab boasts 20 functional computers, a projector, tablets, Wi-Fi connectivity, and CCTV surveillance to enhance learning and security.

The school's coffee farm consists of 4,000 stems.

Mr. Kamande also praised the school’s headteacher for exemplary physical management of the institution. Looking ahead, he hinted at bold new directions, including the introduction of value addition to the school’s coffee harvest — which yielded an impressive 14,000kgs last season — as a way of increasing school income. Plans are also underway to introduce fish farming and other agricultural ventures.

Adding an academic dimension to the proceedings, Mr. Gitonga, the Standards Officer, gave a comprehensive review of the school’s KPSEA performance, noting that the school met expectations under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He assured stakeholders that co-curricular activities were thriving, with the school making it to the national level in both the Music and Drama Festivals — a significant feat in the school’s artistic journey.

Children pose for a photo at the school field after the meeting
                                                    

The Academic Clinic was not just a meeting, but a celebration of shared vision and unity among parents, teachers, and the school administration. It offered a glimpse into the future — one filled with hope, innovation, and a strong foundation built on character and discipline.

As the board transitions, one thing remains clear: this school is not just growing in infrastructure but in wisdom and community purpose.

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