5 BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
Starting a new school year is exciting and can also be filled with anxiety for others, especially those joining a new school. Below are tips to curb the anxiety and prepare your child mentally, emotionally and physically for the new school year.
1. Get Back to Normal School Routine
Resume the normal school schedule a few days before school starts. This will help switch off the holiday mode and activate school mode. It involves going to bed early and getting up early to shower and have breakfast in time for school.
2. Purchase Required School Supply
Take a trip to the stationery supply stores and purchase the required tools such as crayons, story books, geometry sets, etc. Allowing your child to tag along, can make the back to school feel exciting as they get to pick their favorite pens, backpack, or supplementary book. This prepares them mentally.
3. Set Everything Ready
Organize books and stationeries, make sure the uniforms are pressed and school shoes polished. Make the necessary physical preparations i.e. visit the salon or barber to avoid last minute rush. Make the necessary arrangements for transport to and from school.
4. Acquire a Positive Attitude and Mindset.
The right attitude will greatly impact your child’s performance at school. Encourage them to Set a SMART target that will keep them focused even on those subjects that seem to be a challenge. Start the term on a high note and keep going.
5. Do a Pre-Visit to the School
If you are starting a new school, take the child for a pre-visit of the school to familiarize with the premises and if possible, get to meet the new teacher. This will ease the anxiety and help with the transition.
Read MoreBenefits Of A Levels
Advanced levels also known as A Levels is a 2 year program taken after completion of the GCSEs.
It offers a variety of subjects from which the students can choose 3-4, and the grades they achieve in the different subject add up to the total UCAS points needed for university placement. Below are reasons to pursue A levels.
1. A gateway to International Universities
Pursuing A levels is the increases your chances of being admitted in universities in the UK, America, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. A levels are recognized worldwide and hold the key to studying in Universities in the UK.
2. Allows Subject Preference Selection
Students taking A levels are allowed to choose 3-4 subjects that they are passionate in. This allows students to channel their passion in what they are interested in and to study subjects related to the course they aim to pursue at the University and in their future careers.
3. Excellent Option for those yet to settle on a Career
A levels gives one the opportunity to maintain a scope of subjects from different fields such as a science and a humanity or math and a language. This gives one more time for specialization while gaining skills in different fields and keeping your options open.
4. Availability of Free Study Time
Students pursuing A levels are privileged to get free study time which they can use to catch up on their studies or do some revision work and carry out research tasks assigned to them. This give them ample time to self-reflect, come up with ideas and prepare for self-directed learning that takes place in Universities.
5. Increases Employment Opportunities.
Employees have a great ranking for A-level candidates. Studying A-levels equips one with critical thinking skills and information analysis that are necessary in the work environment.
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RENOWNED COAST ACADEMY ALUMNI
1. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir
The governor-elect for Mombasa County, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir sat for his KCPE exams in 1988 at the Coast Academy. He was a student who would not quit on a task until he made sure he had successfully completed it. We wish him all the best as the second governor of Mombasa.
2. Maisam Fazel
Dr. Maisam is a University of Cambridge–qualified consultant and specialist registered surgeon, in both cosmetic and breast cancer surgery with more than 21 years of experience. Dr. Maisam, the founder of Refresh Cosmetic Surgery, in the UK is also a pioneer in male breast surgery (gynecomastia surgery) and is highly recommended in his mummy makeovers.
3. Fareen Samji
Fareen, who is also known as “Far”, is the 5 time Canadian Women’s long drive champion and former golf touring professional. She moved to Canada to further her education at McMaster University and graduated with degrees in Psychology and Kinesiology. In 2017, Fareen published her book, Smashing the Grass Ceiling which aims to empower, motivate and inspire professional women.
4. Aanand Acharya
Dr. Aanand Acharya is a Master’s degree graduate in Medicine from the University Of Cambridge (UK), a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Perth, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia. He is accredited in Otolaryngology with both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Aanand also provides Outreach ENT services to rural and remote parts of West Australia and is the lead clinician and coordinator of the Telethon Speech & Hearing Pilbara Ear Bus Program.
5. Thomas N O Achia
Professor Thomas Achia is a professor of Mathematics at the University of Nairobi. And also a biostatistician at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Professor Achia graduated from the University of the Western Cape. He has previously worked at the University of the Witwatersrand as a senior lecturer in Epidemiology and Biostatics, specializing in Spatial and spatiotemporal modeling of diseases and public health issues He has written a number of research publications such as Identification of determinants of infant mortality in Rwanda using a shared frailty model, which was published by the European Journal of Scientific Research.
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10 Photos Of The Coast Academy’s 51st Anniversary You Need To See!
The Coast Academy recently celebrated its 51st anniversary and it was fantastic.
Students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders gathered together on the 26th of February 2022 to celebrate the many years in the education industry. The program was well implemented by teachers and students who showcased their knowledge in various subjects and colourfully displayed their talents to parents and alumni. From junior school to senior school the theme was “save the planet” all students excitedly presented projects that showed different ways we could save the planet. Alumni’s praised the teachers from Coast Academy that contributed to their success, the board of directors were thanked for their support and the longest-serving staff were appreciated for their commitment to the school’s success.
Here are photos of the event:
1. Innovative scout demonstrating how he would save the planet.
Coast Academy student
2. Coast Academy senior school student conducting electricity.
Coast Academy Senior Student
3. Coast Academy junior school student demonstrating how to save the planet.
Coast Academy Junior school student
4. Senior school student wowed the crowd with a Turkish song.
Coast Academy student singing
5. Coast Academy student drumming!
Coast Academy student
6. The Coast Academy music band played for the event.
The Coast Academy band
7. Coast Academy student being interviewed.
The Coast Academy student
8. Coast Academy students dancing.
Coast Academy students dancing
9. Students presented a beautiful poem about the school.
Coast Academy students presenting
10. The celebration was finalized with a cake-cutting ceremony.
Teachers cutting the cake together with their principal Ms Kheirun Walijee
The Coast Academy celebrating such an important milestone was a chance for others to see just how great we really are. The students and teachers worked effortlessly to make the day a success, the alumni’s such as Kim Jin Woo a retired Coast Academy olympian swimmer graced the event and reminded the students that all their dreams were indeed valid.
Other people who attended included the board of directors, Mr Mumo Mwendwa, Mr Vonza Mwendwa, Mr Nzambu Mwendwa and Mr Mwatu.
Additionally, two representatives from the Academic Services Limited Joshua Wandaya and Vanessa Waithera were present at the event and the head of sister school St Austin’s Academy Mr Simba Song’e was also there.