Girls enjoy free time, Campus says goodbye to Andy Harley, and Students head home for break

Students enjoy a few days without class: With the end of final exams, students had the opportunity to have some fun around campus. Art and dance classes, hair braiding, and WISH were some of the fun activities the girls did. Volunteer Jill Eisenhart taught art to some girls and Bissie Brazakov brought the students together for dance. Term 2 has been the busiest yet and the girls definitely enjoyed the time without homework.

In the final WISH class of the term, all 104 students packed the patio. The girls sat in their Daraja families (made up of a student from each form) and gave advice to each other about different situations girls face at break. With much to do over break, the girls had many questions about how to balance their time at home.

Daraja says farewell to Volunteer Coordinator Andy Harley

Form 4 Emily and Mr. Andy

For over three years, Andy Harley has served Daraja campus tirelessly. He arrived on campus to work before the first students did in 2009. Sadly, however, the Daraja family said goodbye to the beloved ‘older brother’ to the girls. Over the past three years, Andy has taught history, coached football, and most recently been the volunteer coordinator, organizing the hundreds of people who have visited campus over the years.

As a final farewell, a goodbye dinner was held this week with the girls sharing their favorite Mr. Andy stories, especially from the Form 4s who have know Andy since they arrived on campus. Some girls sang songs and performed skits to share their love of Mr. Andy. It was a bittersweet evening for all the girls and staff to say ‘kwaheri’ to a beloved member of the Daraja family. We give a big ‘thank-you’ to Andy for all the time, hard work, and love he has given to Daraja. Asante sana!

Students Head Home for Break

Form 2s Euphrasia, Charity, and Fatuma were ready to see their families!

After an extremely busy and long Term 2, all 104 girls headed to their homes across Kenya. Some girls didn’t travel far (Form 4 Moreen lives at Daraja), while some girls will travel for three days until they reach their homes. Form One Rose will arrive at her home in Northern Kenya late Sunday night. Many of the girls were looking forward to going home and seeing family and friends, having fun, as well as resting.

The Form 3 and 4s will return to campus August 13th for Tuition Studies. During this two week intensive, the girls will focus on preparing for the K.C.S.E. (Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education) the Form 4s will take this November and the Form 3s in one year. The Form 1 and 2s will return September 1st. We wish all the girls a safe and happy break!