- Grace Sidi, the 18-year-old who attained the prestigious distinction of being the first girl in Kilifi county to achieve a top mark of A plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, made a special visit to her primary school.
- She attributed her diligent nature to the dedication of her teachers, who instilled a strong work ethic in her.
- The young female student, who achieved an excellent grade of 83 out of 2024 KCSE exam, disclosed her intended career objectives.
A young girl from Kilifi county who became a national sensation after her outstanding Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2024 results visited her former school.
Grace Sidi, who achieved the historic feat of being the first girl from her county to attain an A grade in the national examination, paid a visit to her primary school.
Sidi, who scored 83 points, earning six As, one A minus and one B plus, was not alone during her visit to Bandacho Primary School.
Where did Sidi take her 2024 KCSE examination?
She was accompanied by her father, mother, and several former classmates to express her gratitude for the institution's significant impact on their academic development.
"I visited this school in 2019, 2020, and 2021. I was part of Class Seven when I joined Bandacho under unfortunate circumstances. Life at Bandacho was somewhat difficult back then, but I owe my luck to God, as I managed to overcome the challenges. I scored 389 marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination and was lucky enough to join Bahari Secondary School.
I would like to extend my gratitude to all my teachers in Bandacho, for their tireless efforts which enabled me to successfully pass my KCSE examination," she said.
The teenage girl mentioned that she started attending the school when she was a young child because she valued the educational lessons they provided.
Which course does Sidi wish to pursue?
She greatly thanked her teachers for their guidance and for teaching her valuable lessons on discipline and the importance of hard work.
"The teachings I received here in Bandacho really helped me cope with life in Bahari. Today I want to express my gratitude because if I hadn't been in Bandacho, I don't think I would be where I am now. I'd love to pursue a medicine course and become a doctor," Sidi said.
She, an 18-year-old, motivated her fellow students, assuring them that they were at the ideal school and in the best possible learning environment for achieving success.
She urged them to exert great effort and have confidence in their abilities as she had to reap the benefits of their difficult work.
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Constance Kanze, the headmaster of Bandacho Primary School, was extremely pleased with Sidi's 2024 KCSE examination results.
I am proud because Sidi was my student, I taught Swahili for a while. The same diligence we instilled in her is the same one she took forward to Bahari. May God be lauded. She assured me one day that she would amaze me.
She said she hadn't gotten 400 marks in her KCPE, but she vowed to excel. She told me she would succeed wherever she went and I'd hear praise about her. I promised to give her a gift when she returned to appreciate her teachers, and I already have a gift for her-she kept her promise," Kanze said.
Former classmates pay a visit to their illustrious former principal's luxurious mansion.
In another story, a Kenyan man named Joachim Oketch, who also served as an elected member of the county assembly, and his former classmates visited their high school principal, Ogweno, at his luxurious home in Ukwala.
Oketch praised Ogweno, crediting him with moulding his personality, and he fondly described him as 'Mr Chief Principal'.
The former principal's house was characterized by contemporary architectural style, expansive glass windows, sleek black steel railings, and a beautifully maintained grounds.
Internet users were impressed by the dramatic home, with some remembering Ogweno's time at Kanga High School in 2010.