OUR LADY OF MERCY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL,
SHAURI MOYO
P.O. BOX 45085 - 00100 NAIROBI
TEL: 0724-156636, 020 2110539
EMAIL:
WEBSITE: www.olmgss-shaurimoyo
www.olmshaurimoyo.com
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..
KCPE INDEX NO…………………………………………………………………….
THROUGH
THE HEADMASTER/HEADMISTRESS,
……………………………………………………………….PRIMARY SCHOOL.
RE: ADMISSION TO FORM 1 YEAR 2018.
This is to inform you that you have been selected to join form one in this school following your good performance in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination.
Congratulations!
Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary School – Shauri Moyo is a Public Girls Boarding school in Nairobi. The school maintains a high standard of discipline and an environment for academic excellence. New students are expected to fit immediately into the school’s system and fully participate in all class and out of class activities.
Subject to acceptance of this offer, you are required to report to the school on 9th January 2018 before 4.00pm.
You are required to bring with you the following items upon reporting which will be checked before your admission is formalized.
1. Admission form dully completed and signed
2. Original and copy of your school leaving certificate
3. Original and copy of result slip with a copy of dully signed and certified by the Head of your former primary school.
4. Original and copy of your Birth Certificate
5. Two certified passport size photographs(taken in school uniform)
6. A ruler, pencil and pens
7. A plate, spoon and a cup
8. Four spring files
BOARDING REQUIREMENTS
Two pairs of school uniform (no home clothes allowed)
1. A night dress
2. A mosquito net(rectangle shape)
3. One suitcase/traveling bag(no tin trunks)
4. Toilet rolls, soaps, shoes polish, tooth paste , tooth brush and sanitary towels
5. Slippers
6. Towel
7. Washing basin and Bucket(medium size)-turquish blue (colour of school blouse)
8. Sports shoes (Bata bullet – white)
9. Torch with Batteries
10. 2 Pairs of bed sheet
11. Mattress
12. A pillow and 2 pillowcases
13. Bedcover
14. 2 blankets (all beddings found in school)
Yours
E .Angwenyi (Mrs.)
PRINCIPAL.
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION
NAME………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
FATHER’S NAME…………………………………………………………………………MOBILE NO……………………..
MOTHER’S NAME……………………………………………………………………..MOBILE NO……………………..
GUARDIAN’S NAME………………………………………………………………..MOBILE NO………………………..
REF: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I have today examined ………………………………………………………………………….and my findings are as below.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Mental stability …………………………………………………….. Eyes …………………………………………………………….
E.N.T………………………………………………………………………. Respiratory system……………………………………..
C.V.S………………………………………………………………………. Extremities………………………………………………….
Genital…………………………………………………………………… Urinalysis…………………………………………………
Stoll O/C………………………………………………………………… Pregnancy test………………………………………….
VDRL…………………………………………………………………….. Haemogram – HB………………………………………
PERSONAL MEDICAL HISTORY
Vaccinations………………………………………………………. Epilepsy……………………………………………………..
Peptic Ulcers…………………………………………………….. Asthma………………………………………………………
EXAMINERS COMMENTS
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SIGNATURE………………………………………..
DESIGNATION………………………………….
OFFICIAL RUBBER STAMP.
MEDICAL CARE
Any one of the following should be called to collect/visit /sign out for my daughter
Name ……………………………………………………………………………….. Mobile No……………………………………….
Tel No…………………………………………………………..House No………………………………………………………………
Name ………………………………………………………………………………Mobile No…………………………………………
Tel No………………………………………………………..House No………………………………………………………………..
Fill in the form below and have it returned to school on Admission day.
DECLARATION FORM
I ………………………………………………………………………….form…………………..have read and understood all the rules and regulations outlined in the Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary school Code of Conduct.
I do hereby agree to abide by them. I do understand that any member of staff can and will take action as they deem appropriate, in the event of my failure to adhere or comply with any of the set rules and regulations.
I further understand that any action, on my part, that is deemed a serious offence may lead to my temporary or permanent exclusion from Our Lady of Mercy Secondary school.
Signature ………………………………Date……………………………………………..
Witnesses
1. Name of parent/Guardian………………………………………………………………………………
Signature ………………………………………………..Date………………………………………………
2. Name of class teacher……………………………………………………………………………………
Signature …………………………………………………..Date………………………………………….
OFFICE USE ONLYDate of admission………………….
Form …………………………
Date of arrival………………………..
Nationality …………………………………..
NAME OF STUDENT……………………………………………………………………………………
Form ………………………………………………………..Date……………………………………..
FATHER MOTHER
NAME……………………………………………………………… ……………………………
Occupation …………………………………………………….. …………………………….
Place of work………………………………………………… …………………………….
Telephone No………………………………………………. ……………………………..
Living? Yes/No……………………………………………… Yes/No…………………
Place of residence …………………………………………………………………………………………
S.L.CertificateKCPE result slip
Birth Certificate
Caution money
Receipt No………………
Amount……………………
If the daughter is staying with Guardian
Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Relationship with the pupil……………………………………………………………………………
Guardians occupation…………………………………………………………………………………..
Place of work……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Tel.No…………………………………………………….
Pupil’s date of birth………………………………………………………………………
Age………………………………………………Religion…………………………………
Medical history:
Any special cases that would need special attention
Previous school attended (if transfer)………………………………………………………..
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Form which left…………………………………………
Reasons for leaving previous school…………………………………………………………..
Former head teacher’s recommendation.
OUR LADY OF MERCY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL SHAURI MOYO
P.O BOX 45085-00100 NAIROBI.
THE STUDENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT.
Our Lady of Mercy Girls Sec.school is a friendly, orderly and secure school with a dynamic learning environment offering a refreshing balance between curricular and Co-curricular activities. It is a Centre of Excellence in Kamukunji District.
Our Lady of Mercy places a high priority on positive achievement and a strong premium on teamwork, with our partners, parents and guardians.
OUR LADY OF MERCY CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct aims at promoting self-discipline among our pupils and at deterring any form of undesirable behaviour. It aims at ensuring that our students are provided with an orderly and friendly environment that enables them to achieve what they came to do here at Our Lady of Mercy- that is –to learn.
The code of conduct also provides all the students with the opportunity to develop positive self-control and self-discipline by requiring them to adhere to the set rules and regulations.
Our Lady of Mercy is a community of teachers, administrative staff, parents and pupils. We are able to meet our main goal of imparting knowledge and skills through mutual respect between all members of our community.
We aim to provide an environment that ensures that our students grow and make good progress academically, physically, socially and morally. This is I line with our Motto, Mission and Vision.
Motto: God is our strength.
Mission: To provide Quality, excellent and Holistic Education that will make a girl child discover her potential for self-reliance.
Vision: To become a leading girl’s secondary school by providing holistic education.
We have a duty therefore to promote good behaviour and discipline in our school. Our approach to discipline is what we refer to as “A positive approach “Our focus is on reinforcing and rewarding food behaviour. This is through a reward system that includes:-
1. Verbal praise
2. Positive comments in books
3. Merits
4. Mention in the Head teacher’s Assembly
5. Award of Certificates
6. Prizes
However, failure to abide by the principles of the code of conduct or to obey school rules may result in punishments and sanctions. This may include:-
1. Verbal and written warnings
2. Time outs
3. Exclusion from a particular class, extracurricular activity or trip
4. Detentions
5. Suspension
6. Permanent exclusion from school
Our Lady of Mercy, we want our pupils to be of strong character, they should be hardworking, patient, generous, tolerant, respective, well-groomed and have good etiquette and deportment.
Our expectations of our students are embodied in Our Lady of Mercy Code of Conduct. Please go through the code of conduct with your parent or guardian. Carefully read and understand the laid down rules and regulations and sign at the indicated place.
1. COURTESY
You must speak politely to everyone at all times, expressing yourself clearly and calmly. You should move quietly and sensibly about the school. Do not barge into rooms or run about rather walk with a a fast pace. Always keep to the left when moving along the corridors. Form the habit of giving way to others. You should move quickly and quietly form one lesson to another. You should always act in a socially acceptable and responsible manner whether in or out of school. Noise is to be kept to a minimal level throughout the school premises. You must show respect to other people’s property and never take what does not belong to you. You should always try to understand and respect other people’s point of view. Be tolerant of others who may be different from you.
2. USE OF LANGUAGE
The use of vernacular, slang or sheng language is not allowed. Students must communicate using the school’s official language that is English. Kiswahili may be used in the respective language lessons and on Fridays, the whole day. Foul language or any/rude gestures is strictly forbidden.
3. THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
You should keep the school clean and tidy so that it is a welcoming place. Put all litter in the bins provided. Keep the walls clean and unmarked. Keep the furniture clean, unmarked. Take care of the notice boards and any work displayed on them. Do not eat/drink in the classrooms. Keep off the grass.
4. SCHOOL UNIFORM
“full and proper uniform(or games kit as directed b the sports staff) must be worn at times when within the school premises and this must be in the correct manner.”
Pupils are expected to fully adhere to the prescribed school uniform and sports kit.
· You must always wear the prescribed school uniform at all times
· Students must be properly kitted during all P.E lessons
· Incorrect uniform will lead to a student being sent home
· Items of clothing worn by pupils that do not conform to the prescribed uniform/games kit will be confiscated by any member of staff.
· /In addition the member of staff concerned is at liberty to impose detention on the pupil, or in the event of continued transgression, to forward the pupil to the Deputy Head Teacher.
· If a student is not in position to adhere to this rule, then a note giving satisfactory explanation as to the reasons why the pupil is not in the prescribed uniform must be written by parents/guardians or a medical practitioner. It must be shown to the class teacher and must be shown upon request to member of the staff who may need an explanation.
Only plain, white or black, short sleeved T.Shirts may be worn under the normal school shirt on cold days I addition to normal underclothing. Such t-shirts should not stick out of the normal school shirt.
On cold days, the student may wear the following additional items which include the schools fleece jacket, or grey scarves and grey leggings. No other items will be allowed e.g. gloves etc.
All items of school clothing must be labeled with the pupils name for ease of recovery in the event they are misplaced. Students must always wear the prescribed school uniform I the correct manner therefore:-
- Sagging of skirts is not allowed
- School ties must be worn at full mast at all times by all pupils except when instructions are given to the contrary.
- The top button of the shirt must always be done
- Blouses must always be tucked in
- All must wear formal leather shoes –black
5. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
It is the schools expectation that students should strive to maintain high standards of personal grooming. Any appearance of poor grooming- will not be tolerated.
All girls should have
- Short, well-manicured nails
- Clean, well-kept hair must be maintained at all times.
The following will not be allowed
- Dreadlocks
- Distrustful hairstyles
- Hair-no curly kit nor blowout
6. OUT OF BOUND AREAS
Students should not go to areas that are designated as out of bounds without the prior permission of supervision of a member of staff. Below are some of the areas that are out of bounds for students:-
- Primary school and pre-unit
- The kitchen
- The car park and bus park areas
- The staffroom is out of bound to all students unless in the company of a teacher
- The outlying construction sites(when construction is on)
- The fields are out of bound during the school hours
- The matron and teachers house
- No student will be allowed in the laboratory unless in the company of a teacher or the laboratory assistant.
7. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The devices listed below are strictly forbidden. Students are not allowed in school with the following:-
· Flash disks
· Mobile phones
· MP3/4players
· CD players
· Discmans
· IPod
· Games-on CDs,DVDs or even Card Games
· All other non-educational materials
If students bring one of the devices listed above, they will be confiscated and crushed during assembly-by the owner.
8. MEMBERS OF STAFF
Students are expected to treat all members of staff with utmost courtesy and respect at all times, within or outside the school premises. The students will address the male members of staff as “SIR and the female members of staff as MADAM.
9. CONTRABAND GOODS
These are items that may cause harm or discomfort to other students and members of the community. They include:-
a) Knives
b) Glass bottles
c) Fireworks
d) Or any other dangerous items
The students should not bring any of the above to school
10. HOME WORK
Homework must be done and handed in on time to respective teachers
11. THEFT, DESTRUCTIVE OR DEFACING
Theft, destructive or defacing of any school property will lead to serious consequences or replacement of the same.
12. PUPILS LEAVING SCHOOL
A student can only do so if prior permission has been sought and the official gate pass has been issued.
13. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
The possession or use of drugs and alcohol is not expected of any student. Any substance or alcohol abuse could result in suspension or permanent exclusion (expulsion) form the school. Some of the predicts that are categorized as contraband include:-
- Cigarettes
- Any hard drug
- Alcohol e.t.c
14. BULLYING, NAME CALLING OR ANY FORM OF DISCRIMINATION
This is not expected of Our Lady of Mercy students and would lead to serious consequences to those found in breach.
Bulling- bullying is any repetitive act of aggression that causes embarrassment, pain or discomfort to another person. It can take a number of forms:
Ø Physical(hitting, pushing, tripping, spitting on, shoving, throwing things)
Ø Interfering with another’s property(including stealing , hiding, and vandalism damaging or destroying it)
Ø Hurtful use of cyberspace (texting, emailing or using social networks (e.g. face book, tweeter, google plus etc.)