ENDARASHA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
1.0 BACK GROUND INFORMATION / HISTORY
1966- School started at Mweiga by the Catholic Diocese of Nyeri as a single
stream school with 35 students and 4 teachers.
1968- School was moved to the present site at Endarasha. The government took
over the Form I and grew to a Government single stream by 1971 with
160 students.
1977-2 Harambee classes started one for girls and one for boys. Thus the school
became 3-streamed full day.
1980 The Government granted 4th stream purely girls boarding
1983 The school became 4 streamed with student population of 640 students
mixed day and boarding.
1985- 1st ‘A’ level Arts class admitted.
1997-1999 Girls gradually phased out and became a pure Boys Boarding School.
Today the school has 4 streams with a student population of 667 boys, 30 No
teachers and 25 No support staff.
The school sits on 10.7Ha of land. It lies 2416m above sea level and (0 37E).
It is situated in the continent of Africa in Kenya, Central Province Nyeri North District Kieni West division and 35 km North west of Nyeri town . It lies on the foot of the Aberdare ranges and adjacent to the Aberdares National Park. Cool temperate climate most of the year is experienced. This is ideal for learning.
It receives cool climates all the year and is surrounded by land ideal for agricultural utility. Amongst the products from the region is irish potatoes, cabbages, maize, beans, wheat, bulb onions etc. Daily products are also produced.
The school is constructed next to the Endarasha township,along the Mweiga-Watuka road (all weather gravel finish road). Its also surrounded by fairly densely populated villages on all sides.
2.0 PHYSICAL FACILITIES
17 classrooms
3 science laboratories
1 kitchen
1 dinning hall
6 Dormitories
40 pit Latrines
30bathrooms
7 permanent staff houses
8 prefabricated staff houses
Water reservoir (150,000 litres )
2 underground ferro-cement tanks
1 pick up van 12 seater
1 school bus 62 seater
1 administration block cum library
3.0 CURRICULUM
The school offers the follows subjects
English
Kiswahili
Mathematics
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
History and Government
Geography.
Christian Religious education
Agriculture
Computer studies
Business studies
Physical education
4.0 CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
4.1 SPORTS
The school provides the following sporting activities and organised as follows:-
Activity Head of department / Coach
Soccer - Mr. N. R. Mwai
Volley ball - Mr. T. Thumbi
Handball - Mr. P. M. Muthui
Basket ball - Mr. J. M. Irungu
Badminton - Mr. J. M. Irungu
Table tennis - Mr. J. I. Gathiari
Lawn tennis - Mr. J. M. Irungu
Chess - Mr. J. M. Kinyanjui
Scrabble
Darts
Draughts.
4.2 CLUB, SOCIETIES AND MOVEMENTS
Catholic action - Mrs. Gatere M.
Cristian Union - Mr. Muteru J. N.
Scouting - Mr. Kinyanjui J. M.
Geography - Mrs. Kang’ethe Irene
Sigma (Mathematics club) - Mr. Kinyanjui J. M.
Young Farmers - Mrs Kaguru M. W.
Wildlife club - Mr. Mbuthia J. M.
EMAC (Journalism) - Mr. Wangai
Straight talk (Peer Counselling) - Mr. J. Gitonga
Science club - Mr. Thumbi T.
Drama & Music Club - Mr. Gitonga J. M.
5.0 SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
5.1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The school is managed by a Board of Governors and strongly supported by the Parents Teachers Association.
The current board of Governors comprises of the following.
Eng Patrick Wagura Ndumia - Chairman
Mr. Mathenge Wanderi - Member
Fr. James Wangai - Member
Gerald Gichogo Mutugi - Member
King’ori Ndegwa - Member
Mrs Cecilia W. Karuri - Member
Mrs Juliana Githae - Member
Ms. Miriam Karugu - Member
Mr. Nderitu Gikaria - Member
Mr. Benard Weru Bacia - Member
Mr. Laban M. Wanjau - Principal/ Secretary
Mr. Martin King’ori Muraya - D/ Principal
5.1.1 EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS
Father in charge, Endarasha Catholic parish
Provincial Director of Education , Central Province
District Education Officer, Nyeri North
Divisional Education Officer, Kieni west
Education Secretary, Archdiocese of Nyeri
Mp, Kieni Constituency
Councillor, Endarasha ward
Zonal Education Officer
Chief Endarasha location
5.2 PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr. Bernard Bachia - Chairman
Mr. Wanjau L.M. - Secretary
Mr. Mbogo W. G.
Mr. Muraya M. K.
Mr. David N. Karuri
Mrs. Wachiuri F. M.
Mr. T. Ngunyi Muthoni
Ms. P. Warutere
Ms. L. Wairimu Gichuhio
Mr. Mugo Ezekiel Ndumia
Mr. Lawrence Ngaara
Mr. Festus G. Nderitu
Mr. Ndogo Gichini
Mrs. Joy Muthoni
Mr. Michael Muriithi
Mr. Michael Mutuma
Mr. J. K. Muthama
Mr. Robert Kimaru
Mr. Haron Githaiga
5.3 PREVIOUS BOG CHAIRMEN
The following have served as BOG chairman since inception.
1968 - 1979 Senior Chief Munyingi
1979 - 1991 Mr. P. Giticha
1991 - 2000 Mr. Mathenge Wanderi
2000 - 2006 Mr. Samuel W. Njuguna Githitu
2007 - date Eng Patrick W. Ndumia.
5.4 PRINCIPALS/ HEADTEACHERS
1968 - 1969 Mr. G. Kahumbu
1969 - 1974 Mr. P. Kimaru
1974 - 1974 Mr. J. Thoronjo
1974 - 1976 Mr. J. Macharia
1976 - 1979 Mr. J. Thumbi
1979 - 1984 Mr. J. Kimani
1985 - 1985 Mr. S. K. Karaba
1985 - 1989 Mr. Wahome Mutahi
1990 - 1998 Mr. P.M. Mungai
1998 - 2000 Mr. F. K. Kang’ethe
2000 - 2003 Mr. Wamugunda M. G.
2004 - date Mr. L. M. Wanjau
5.5 PTA CHAIRMAN
2006 - date Mr. Bernard Bachia
2003 - 2006 Mr Moffat Mwangi
1999 - 2002 Mr. Nelson Komu
1994 - 1997 Mr. Dishon Wambugu
1995 - 1998 Mr. Baragu
6.0 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE - ADMINISTRATION
The school is run on departmental basis. Each department has a head of department (HOD) or section head.
DEPARTMENT H.O.D
English - Mrs. P. W. Wambugu
Kiswahili - Mr. M. G. Mwangi
Sciences . Mr. J. G. Ndiritu
Humanities - Mrs. E. W. Ndirangu
Mathematics - Ms A. Kiboi
Applied & Technical Mr. J. N Muteru
Boarding Mr. J. Wangai
Games - Mr. N. Mwai
Academics - Mr. Mbogo Githu
Careers - Mrs. M. W. Gatere
Guidance & Counseling - Mr. J. M. Gitonga
BOARDING AND ACCOMMODATION
HOD - Mr. J. M. Wangai
HOUSE MASTERS
Fr. Wambugu - Mr. J.I. Gathiari
Bishop Gatimu - Mr. Nderitu G. M.
Kimathi South - Mr. Irungu
Kimathi East - Mr. Nyoike
Mathenge Mirugi - Mr. Joseph Mururu
Giticha House - Mr. J. M. Mbuthia
Mumbi House - Mr. J. M. Kinyanjui
7.0 ACADEMICS
7.1 Performance Records / Profile
The performance has been fairly good and has enabled many students to join universities and higher institutions of learning both locally and internationally.
The following is an extract of performance since 1996.
YEAR
A 12
A- 11
B+ 10
B 9
B- 8
C+ 7
C 6
C- 5
D+ 4
D 3
D- 2
E 1
X
Z
Y
ENT
MEAN POINT
MEAN GRADE
2006
0
2
4
22
25
24
25
18
6
4
0
0
1
0
3
134
6.7970
C+
2005
0
3
9
12
17
28
20
11
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
102
7.3009
C+
2004
0
1
3
19
18
32
28
13
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
118
7.0169
C+
2003
0
0-
3
8
20
20
22
26
17
8
1
0
2
0
0
127
6.0640
C
2002
0
1
3
10
22
20
36
33
17
1
0
0
0
0
1
144
6.2431
C
2001
0
3
5
15
28
27
19
15
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
117
7.1`795
C+
2000
0
0
5
15
29
32
22
14
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
118
7.1610
C+
1999
0
0
0
2
11
26
33
22
6
4
0
0
0
0
0
104
6.0769
C
1998
0
0
1
8
19
30
32
17
4
1
0
0
1
0
0
113
6.6071
C+
1997
0
2
1
6
21
23
17
17
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
95
6.6632
C+
1996
0
0
0
7
8
19
30
18
15
4
0
0
0
0
0
101
5.9604
C
7.2 Best Students performers - Since Year 1971
The following students were the best performers in the exams in their respective years since year 1995.
YEAR BEST BOY PTS BEST GIRL PTS
EACE/KCE
1971 N. Gathua 10
1972 J.M Kihono 15
1973
1974 J.m Muriithi 20
1975 P.M Wachira 15
1976 J.K. Wachira 25
1977
1978 J.m Ngugi 24
1979 K.N Chege 20
1980 K.N Ngunjiri 23 S.W kiboi 35
1981 L.N Gitau 20 J.W Mbugua 35
1982 R.M Mahungu 18 E.W kandia 31
1983 I.K kibiru 20 F.W Waiganjo 21
1984 D.T Kinini 20 M.N. Kareithi 21
1985 M.N Waithaka 18 G.W Gatundu 20
1986 P.N Kariuki 17 A.N king’oe 26
1987 F.G Omuolo 14 M.k Mutuko 21
K.C.S.E
YEAR BEST BOY MEAN PT/GRADE BEST GIRL MEAN PT /GRADE
1989 C.M Ndirangu 7.7 B- A.M Gathii 7.8 B-
1990 M. Kingori 8. B- C.W Wanjohi 6.6 C+
1991 F.G Gicheru 9.5 B+ T.W Nyoike 6.9 C+
1992 M.K Ndegwa 8.6 B G.W Kairu 7.7 B-
1993 P.N Gakuha 8.6 B M.W Nganga 8.6 B
1994 A.G Wagura 9.0 B V.W Wamae ^.* C+
1995 J. N. Kingori 76 B+
1996 Isaac Ndumia Watahi 74 B
1997 James Kariuki Thanju 89 A-
1998 Bernad Ikaba King’ori 80 B+
1999 Ephraim Muthee Karani 73 B
2000 Paul Muchemi Thuita 81 B+
Elijah Karanja Kinyua 81 B+
2001 Patrick Kariuki Ndiritu 77 A-
2002 Jackson Mwangi Muriuki 75 A-
2003 Jackson Ngure. Mugo 72 B+
2004 Dedan Ndegwa Mburu 75 A-
2005 James Maingi Muchemi 80 A-
2006 Kelvin Muraya Munyingi 74 A-
Johnson Theuri Kariuki 74 A-
8.0 INSTITUTION ACHIEVEMENTS
The Board Of Governors in conjunction with the parents have managed to complete the following projects.
Construction of classrooms and laboratories
Construction of dormitories , dining hall and kitchen
Purchase of school van KAE 227 F - 1995
Construction of water reservoir (150000 litres) 1996
Development of school farm dam, piggery and farming
Construction of administration library - 1998 - 2003
Purchase of school bus KAR 340L - 2004 - 2008.
9.0 INSTITUTION’S CHALLENGES
9.1 School Library
Stocking and furnishing library estimated cost Kshs 2.5m. the library is complete but requires the shelves, reading tables and chairs and books. The library can accommodate over 100,000 volumes and estimated sitting capacity of 100No.
9.2 Water Supply
The school expriences major water problems. Currently two options are being considered in line with reliable and sustainable water supply.
A borehole estimated at Ksh 2m. Geotechnical study has already been done and a reliable yield established. A permit to drill has also been acquired.
Piped gravity flow supply from some intake on the rivers flowing from the Aberdares ranges. Though this option may be more expensive during implementation, cost of operation would be friendly.
Reliable water supply shall enhance / improve on the general hygiene, sanitation and assist greatly in irrigation at the school farm. This will boost our dairy, piggery units and crop farming. It’s anticipated that this shall generate income for the school and reduce costs of operations.
9.3 Expansion of the facilities
Due to the rising student population some facilities require expansion such as:-
Dining hall
An additional dormitory.
9.4 Water Heating System
Endarasha being a cold area, providing students with hot water system for bathing is recommended. Best and most economical methods are currently being investigated. Proposals include Biogas and Fire wood as fuel.
9.5 Staff Houses
Additional staff houses are required to facilitate accommodation of staff members in the school compound. At least 15 staff houses needed.
9.6 Sanitation System
Sanitation system in the school urgently needs to be overhauled such that water based system is employed. This is critical for hygiene. Currently, long drop system in use due to inadequacy of water supply.
9.7 RENOVATION & FACELIFT
Most of the building were constructed more than 30 years ago and require renovation and improvements to give the school a facelift as well as provide a more conducive atmosphere for learning. To this effect, old roofs need painting, gutters and down pipes fitted for drainage and external masonry finishes to be made good.
Roofed pavements would also enable movements during the rainy season and assist on level of cleanliness.
9.8 MAINTEMANCE OF STUDENTS FROM POOR FAMILIES
The school draws most of its students from Kieni, the relatively dry part of the District. The area is mostly hit by drought and famine leading to some students dropping out of school due to lack of fees. The situation is worsened by the HIV/ AIDs prevalence, hence need to establish an endowment fund to support such vulnerable students.
9.9 EXPANSION OF SPORTING FACILITIES.
With the rising student population, there is need to expand the fields and courts to enable more of our youth to participate in games. In order to widen the range and exposure, additional facilities such as jogging lanes, lawn tennis courts, squash courts etc are required.
9.10 STANDBY GENERATOR
The school experiences power outages frequently. To provide for this shortfall, a 20KVA generator will be necessary.
10.0 THE WAY FORWARD.
The challenges facing the institution are numerous and the management intends to address them gradually through fundraisers and appeal for assistance from friends and well wishers locally and globally.
The School management intends to re-unite the old Boys and Girls with a view to hasten the school development programme through their commitment.
At the moment the board has taken the furnishing and stocking of the library as its priority project. A book harvest event has been scheduled during this year 2007 in the school. The project is estimated to cost approximately Ksh 2.5 Million.
Self sustenance of the school on the locally available foodstuffs and developing income generating projects is also seriously being considered.
