Principals Urged to Manage Schools with Limited Budgets Amid Curriculum Shift.
The Makueni County Chairman of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA), Johnstone Ndivo, has encouraged school principals to adopt strategic and innovative approaches to manage their institutions effectively under constrained budgets caused by the absence of Form One classes.
Speaking at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Makueni Boys High School, Ndivo emphasized the importance of meticulous planning and informed decision-making to ensure uninterrupted learning in schools.
This year marked a historic shift as no Form One students were admitted for the first time since 1985. The absence of admissions followed the government’s transition from the 8-4-4 system in primary schools to the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Ndivo highlighted the need for principals to prepare adequately for various upcoming activities, including school games, drama festivals, and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, urging them to deliver despite the challenges.
Government Capitation and Financial Constraints
Ndivo acknowledged the government’s partial release of delayed capitation funds, noting that it would help ease some of the financial difficulties schools have been facing.
However, he reminded principals that institutions will no longer receive the usual funding for Form One students, previously set at Sh22,244 per learner under the Free Day Secondary Education programme.
“We should prepare fully knowing that there are so many activities awaiting us including school games, drama festivals and KCSE exams among others. So let us be bold enough to deliver accordingly,” Ndivo said.
In addition to financial constraints, principals were reminded of the government’s stance against unlawful transfers of students to fill vacancies in schools.
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Last year, Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang’ cautioned school heads against participating in such practices, underscoring the need for compliance with regulations.
As schools navigate this period of transition, Ndivo called on principals to be bold and resilient, encouraging them to face the challenges head-on and deliver quality education for their learners.
He emphasized the importance of adapting to change while maintaining high standards in academic and extracurricular activities.
Principals Urged to Manage Schools with Limited Budgets Amid Curriculum Shift.
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