NAIROBI JAFFERY ACADEMY The Quest for Excellence

ANNUAL SPORTS DAYWe had a successful Annual Sports Day on the 22 nd February, 2013 at the JafferySports Club. Students participated enthusiastically in the various events organizedfor the day. The event ran between 9.00 am and 12.30 pm. Some of the activities ofthe day included obstacle races, tyre turning, dressing sprints and relays. Sprintswere a major attraction for most students. Both parents and teachers had a chanceto take part in the flat races. After a day full of fun and positive competition, Greenhouse were crowned the champions of 2013. Congratulations to all for making it amemorable day.During the term, our students have participated in different sports activities. Theseinclude football, swimming, hockey and basketball. In addition to their in-housematches, they played matches with other private schools in Nairobi. The U-17 girlsdid particularly well when they beat Loreto Convent Msongari 1-0 and drew 1 – 1against St. Austin in their football match. The U- 13 girls emerged fourth overall inthe IPSSA hockey league having drawn all their games. Congratulations.A kind appeal to all the parents, please ensure that your child/ren are equippedwith house color T- shirts for future in house activities and the official PE kit. Theseare available from Haria Uniform, Sarit Centre or Animet, Yaya Centre.FLEECE JACKETSThe cold season sets in next term. We would like to encourage all parents to gettheir children a fleece jacket from our uniform providers so as to keep them warm.Please note that the students will not be allowed to come in any other jackets.Please make a point of labeling all your child/ren’s uniform for ease of identification.“...students will not be allowed to come in any other jackets”.EA/MSMUN CONFERENCEThe annual EA/MSMUN conferences were held this term at the UN headquartersin Gigiri. The conference provided a forum for the students to interact with theirpeers from round the world as they participated in rigorous debates. The EAMUNdelegation managed to scoop a Best Resolution Award. We applaud these studentsfor their hard work. Once again, a big thank you to you for the support youhave given to see this programme running year after year.Annual Sport Day pictures held on22nd February 2013EA/MSMUN delegates. NJA’s EAMUN delegation scooped Best Resolution Award.3

ADJUSTMENT OF TERM DATESDue to the recent elections, the school remained closed for a week; as a result, wehave adjusted the term dates so as to meet our academic requirements. We shalltherefore break for Easter on Thursday 28 th March and school shall resume for thirdterm on Monday 9 th April, 2013. (Please note this is a change from the earlier dateindicated on the school calendar that was issued earlier in the term)FEES PAYMENTTo enjoy the 5% early bird discount, all fees must be paid on or before 8 th April,2013. Please note that the deadline for payment of all fees is 22 nd April, 2013, outstandingfees after this date will attract a 5% late payment charge and students willnot be allowed in school. Parents are advised to pay up in good time to avoid inconveniences.SPECIAL POINTS OFINTEREST Adjustment of Term datesTerm 3 starts on 9th April2013Fees Payment:Early bird discount-on orbefore 8th April 2013Deadline for payment-22ndApril 2013On behalf of the school management and staff, I extend our heartiest appreciationto you all for your continued support. We wish you a restful break.Yours Sincerely,Mr R. Arackal,PrincipalSCHOOL CLOSES ON:THURSDAY,28 th March 2013NEXT TERM BEGINS ON: TUESDAY,9 th April 2013“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to bekindled”-PlutarchNAIROBI JAFFERYACADEMYThe Quest for excellenceP.O Box 25342-00603,Lavington, Kenyainfo@jaffery.ac.kePhone: 4349208Phone: 0727 441 218, 0736 441 218Fax: 4349293www.jaffery.ac.keA SCHOOL WITH A PURPOSE:Nairobi Jaffery Academy was established in September 1998 to providea conducive learning environment to the girl child from all backgrounds,within an Islamic environment and has since grown to providequality holistic education to both girls and boys via instruction inthe British National Curriculum across the board from Kindergarten,to Primary School (BNC Key stage 1 and 2), and Secondary School (CIECheckpoint, IGCSE ‘O’ Level and ‘A’-Level).