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January
Sports: IPPSA Fixtures
January marked an exciting start to the sporting calendar, with Brookhurst Lavington actively participating in the IPPSA sports fixtures in U15 boys' basketball, girls' netball, and football, allowing students to showcase their skills, teamwork, and competitivespirit.
ECAModelUN
Our students proudly stepped into the shoes of global leaders, representing the Republic of Andorra, the Central African Republic, and Bangladesh. With confidence, curiosity, and courage, they began their journeyintodiplomacyandglobaldialogue. Astrongstarttomeaningfulconversations.
January
SeniorSchoolSwimmingGala
The Gala was a vibrant and highly anticipated event that brought together students for a day of competition, teamwork,andschoolspirit. Participants competed across various swimming categories, demonstrating skill, determination, and resilience in the pool. The event not only highlighted individual talent but also encouraged house spirit, with studentscheeringoneanotheronthroughouttheday.
February
Year10OlkariaPhysicsTrip
Whatbetterwaytolearnaboutthermodynamicsthanto
see it in action? Our Year 10 Physics students recently visitedtheOlkariaGeothermalPowerStationinHell’sGate National Park, which generates over 40% of Kenya’s electricity.
Year1and2triptoApolloScienceCentre
The Year 1 and 2 students enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to the Apollo Science Centre, where learningcametolifethroughhands-onexperiences.
The visit allowed students to explore basic scientific concepts in a fun and interactive environment. Through engaging exhibits and guided activities, they developed curiosity and discovered new ideas about the world aroundthem.
February
PrizeGivingDay
The Prize Giving Day was a joyful celebration of effort, growth, and achievement across the school. All students were recognised and awarded, highlighting the value of participationandprogressateverylevel. Theeventfosteredastrongsenseofencouragementand unity, reminding students that every effort counts and everymilestonematters
EarlyYearsTriptoUndertheSea
The Early Years students had a delightful outing to the Under the Sea themed playpark, where fun and imaginationtookcentrestage. They explored, played, and engaged in activities that encouraged them to learn through play while building confidenceandfriendships.
February
WorldScholarsCup(JuniorsandSeniors)
Brookhurst International School claimed its fifth championship title at the World Scholars Cup Nairobi Light Round. The school dominated in both junior and senior divisions, delivering outstanding performance in all fields.
TheLavingtoncampusemerged1stintheseniorscholar’s bowl,4 overallintheseniordivisionandinthetoptenin theJuniordivision.
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March
AnnualMathContest
Mathematics is not just about numbers, equations, computations,oralgorithms;it'sapowerfulwaytoexpand thevastnessofourunderstanding
With this in mind, Brookhurst International School, Lavington, recently held its annual Inter-House Maths Contest, in which students participated in various exercises,includingoralandwrittenchallenges,aswellas individual and group challenges, designed to test critical thinking,collaboration,andcreativity.
IPPSASWIMMINGCOMPETITIONATNOVAPIONEER
The Under 13 swimming team participated in a competitive meet hosted at Nova Pioneer, showcasing skill,determination,andsportsmanshipinthepool. Students competed across various races, demonstrating strong technique and resilience against worthy opponents.Theeventprovidedvaluableexposureandan opportunitytofurtherdeveloptheircompetitiveedge.
March
Tech&InnovationDay
The annual Tech and Innovation Day, themed ‘Building IntelligentSolutionsforaDiverseWorld,’broughttogether studentstoexplorecreativity,problem-solving,anddigital skills through technology-driven activities.. Students participated in a range of engaging activities, including collaborative writing, coding sessions, gaming challenges, Lego problem-solving tasks, and creative art project presentations.
TriptoMitahatoFrenchVillage
French students visited the Mitahato French village, a unique rural community in Kiambu County, Kenya, that hastransformedintoafrancophonehubtopromotethe French language and culture. The village is a remarkable effort to bring international language skills to rural Kenya, makingitahotspotforlearningandculture.
March
CulturalModelPhotoshoot
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “A nation’s culture resides in theheartsandsoulsofitspeople.”
Tocelebratethebeautyofculture,diversity,andtalent,the students took part in a vibrant, creative photoshoot showcasing different cultures and embracing the unity anddiversityofallpeoples.
Year3and4triptotheApolloScienceCentre.
Year 3 and 4 learners recently enjoyed an exciting and educationaltriptotheApolloScienceCentre.Thevisitwas filled with curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning experiencesthatbroughtclassroomconceptstolife.
March
AnnualCulturalDay
The 4th Annual Cultural Day was held at Brookhurst International School, Lavington, bringing together students, parents, and staff in a vibrant celebration of global diversity. Under the theme ‘Unity in Diversity,’ the students showcased different cultural cuisines, attire, and traditions from different countries, turning the day into a trueculturalexperience.
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March
1.Annual Math Contest
2.Ippsa Swimming Competition at Nova
3.Tech & Innovation Day
4.French Trip to Mitahato
5.Cultural Photoshoot
6.Year 5 and 6 trip to Apollo Science Centre
7.Cultural Day
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