Core Values and Objectives
The core value of the school raises stakeholders desire at individual group, and school levels, to set examples in delivering the best academic results in the school and beyond. It is a set of goal posts to and in the preferred future of the school. The values describe the overall professional, social and school conducts for every stakeholder and should be read in conjunction with existing provisions applicable to schools and educational institutions in Kenya. The school rules and regulations for part of these core values and the conduct of teaching and non – teaching staff must conform to these values. This desire extends to parents, administration, board and other stakeholders.
School Objectives
The main objectives of the school are:-
- To develop skills and knowledge of students through improvement of educational and academic performance at all levels.
- To improve discipline at all levels among students, teaching and non –teaching staff and other stakeholders.
- To be a centre of academic excellence locally and nationally.
- To be a model school of excellence in sports, athletics, drama and music, nationally.
- To maintain intake levels of students through provision and improvement of the existing school infrastructure.
- To introduce an effective and reliable Management Information System for effective decision making through instituting and information communication technology strategy.
School Background
Kahuhia Girls' High School opened in 1957 with 30 students and a couple of teachers seconded from the Intermediate School (then popularly known as (Mambeere by the entire Kikuyu community. The school started using the learning and administrative facilities of the mabeere including the boarding space. The school was an initiative by the local community and missionaries.
The school performance was encouraging from the start and continued to send a substantial number of its students to "A" level schools, colleges and the university. The school has expanded over the years from a single stream school to a four stream school lately. The 'A' level classes performed well in EZZCE and later KACE until they were phased out in 1989 following the introduction of the 8-4-4 system of education.
The school has been a vibrant education institution with moments of great success and incidents of poor educational performance. While its leadership has sustained the motto of the school, TRUTH, the Academic performance has lately been wanting and overall institutional infrastructure in need of rehabilitation. The school has not remained an educational beacon to-date. The current leadership is keen to change this performance status. It is in this context that an Institutional Strategy has been put in place covering four key results areas, which the stakeholders believe will position this school as a centre of educational excellence where many young women will realize their dreams and potential of becoming the best they can be.
School Motto, Vision, Mission and Objectives
School Motto
The schools motto "TRUTH" was changed to read TRUTH TRIUMPHS after consultation with stakeholders in 2004. The sponsoring agency the Anglican Church of Kenya(ACK) has sustained its role of moral and religious guidance to this school. This motto continues to be relevant, appropriate and inspirational for new and existing students as well as the alumni of the schools.
School vision
"A centre of excellence that produces women of integrity"
The preferred direction of the school is defined by the new vision, which has been agreed upon by stakeholders. The new aspiration points all efforts in this endeavor, to our joint desire of being a Centre of education excellence.
Mission Statement
"To maintain a leadership role in pursuit of high quality education in a friendly learning environment grounded on high moral values, social responsibility, personal development and self discipline that produces women of high integrity and performance."
The mission statement has been defined to embrace the emerging educational and related challenges and KESSP framework for education, a call for a clear and sustainable school development strategy for the future. This purpose is part of the preferred future of the school. The mission fully defines the business we are in today, tomorrow and in the future.
Core values
The core value of the school raises stakeholders desire at individual group, and school levels, to set examples in delivering the best academic results in the school and beyond. It is a set of goal posts to and in the preferred future of the school. The values describe the overall professional, social and school conducts for every stakeholder and should be read in conjunction with existing provisions applicable to schools and educational institutions in Kenya. The school rules and regulations for part of these core values and the conduct of teaching and non – teaching staff must conform to these values. This desire extends to parents, administration, board and other stakeholders.
