8th Graders in the Big City

8^th GRADE TOUR TO NAIROBI

AUGUST 2012

As written by students James Okach and Alice Nancy Mokeira (who have recently learned touch typing)

It could not have been possible without the support and prayers of the following people:

PTA, pupils, parents, teachers and the larger family of Christ Gift Ministry. We owe a special debt of gratitude to the management for their prayers and contribution and we'd also like to thank our Head Teacher Mr. Gwalla for accepting to lead the team.

DAY ONE

Met at Icipe gate with 24 pupils, 3 teachers (Kenneth, Daniel and Lilian Asla), 2 PTA members (chairperson Jane and ex chief Elly Onundo) and our head cook (Julius Ooro).

Prayed and we set off for Nairobi using the Tom Mboya bus.
Picked Mr Gwalla and Wendy at Koyani market.
Proceeded to Rongo where we took breakfast.
As we approched Kisii from Rongo we saw soapstones.
We enjoyed the view of Narok where we stopped to take a snack of maize
Arrived at Nairobi Primary School at 6:00 p.m.
Took supper and had our devotion led by Teacher Kenneth from John 6:66-67 before heading to bed.

 

DAY TWO

We ate breakfast and left for Uhuru Gardens after morning devotion.

Picked a tour guide to help us since the driver was new in Nairobi .
We left for Kasarani through the Thika Super Highway.
We then headed for Wilson Airport. Both the staff and pupils enjoyed and took pictures.
Things learnt at the Wilson Airport:
Parts of aeroplane
Rules while landing and taking off.
Pupils were advised by the airport attendants.
Headed for animal orphanage next to Safari Walk where we saw different animals such as lions, giraffes hyenas, monkeys, cheetahs zebras, etc. We learned that animals can also be orphaned.
Left for Uhuru Park to take late lunch.
Went back through Nairobi National Park.
Had supper and devotions that were led by PTA Chairlady Madam Jane

DAY THREE:

Took breakfast and departed.
Went to Nairobi National Museum where we observed dried birds, various animals, the early man and cultural activities.

Left for parliament but it was a busy time so we went for early lunch at the stomach clinic
Came back and went to the parliament when the debate was going on. Pupils learnt the proceedings in the new parliament.
Visited the KICC. Most of us had never gone on an elevator. We took snaps and viewed the town from the 2^nd highest building in East Africa.
Came back to Nairobi Primary after shopping at Nakummatt


DAY FOUR

Took breakfast and started our return journey home.

On our return journey we enjoyed other views such as Mt. Longonot and a crater.
In Sotik we took lunch
Most of us bought avocados and bananas on the way.
Mr. Gwalla bought sugarcane for everyone

All of us were happy to arrive back at home.

THINGS LEARNT:

Social Studies made real.

Expanded our minds by learning more about the country.