Aspirants Introduced to the School

This morning the Aspirants were introduced to the whole school. They also began their classes with the help of our two brothers, Raphael and Anthony.

Pentecost Sunay

Today we celebrated Pentecost with Masses in our Community, FMA, Rwika Technical Institute and Muthatari Prayer House. In the evening adoration was conducted by Deacon Raphael. After Adoration Fr. Rector introduced our four new aspirants. Blessing of our new car followed

New Aspirant

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Br. Umberto and Fr. Mtunga to Nairobi

Br. Umberto and Fr. Peter left this morning for Nairobi where Br. Umberto is supposed to get his permanent artificial teeth. Fr. Peter only accompanied him for this medical attention. In the morning also Fr. Maina with Mr. Ndirangu went to Kianjokoma to help the parish fundis to fix the sliding gate that we made for them. In the Afternoon Mr. Ndirangu took some bark material to St. Monica Girls Secondary School.

Grand Feast of Mary Help of Christians

The Feast of Mary Help of Christians was celebrated with pomps at Don Bosco Girls Secondary School. The feast began with procession by staff and religious from the gate to the front of the Church. Then followed the Mass, Lunch, Games, Entertainment and then Prayer moment where there was a common Rosary and then final words from Sr. Dionisia and the Rector of Don Bosco Embu. Lastly there was Snack, drink and bisquits.

Later in the evening Fr.Maina went to pick brass rod from Makuyu. It was urgent because a customer needs his machine to be repaired by the end of tomorrow evening.

Preparation for Feast of Mary Help of Christians

Preparations forthe Feast of Mary Helpof Christians is on course

Confreres back to the community

Frs Richard and Maina returned back to the community this evening. Fr. Maina was absent for one week attending Comide and Rectors Meetings in Nairobi. He was also with SEPC on saturday and Sunday. Fr. RIchard was in Nzaikoni to attend to the Thanksgiving Mass of newly ordained priest, Fr. Lawrence Wambua.

SEPC Back to Embu

THe SEPC members came back to Embu after their historical picnic. They were so much happy and all expressed that the picnic was worthhwhile inorder to create bond among them. Fr. Maina remained in Nairobi to follow some other business

Fr. Richard left this afternoon to participate in the thanksgiving for the newly ordained priest, Fr. Lawrence Wambua in Nzaikoni Parish.

SEPC for Picnic

SEPC members left this morning for their annual picnic to Nairobi. They were be joined by Fr. Maina at Upper Hill and then visited Don Bosco Institutions in Nairobi and also visit Safari Walk at the National Wildlife National Park in Nairobi. At Upper Hill they were able to meet Fr. Simon Asira, the former Rector of Embu, and also the Provincial, Fr. Gianni Rolandi. Form there they visited the Safari Walk at the Nairobi National Park. Because time was going first, they first went for their lunch at DBYES. After Lunch there was a visit to Bosco Boys, Don Bosco Utume and Don Bosco Boys' Town. At Don Bosco Boys'TOwn Fr, Tonny was kind enough to offer us a cup of tea and bisquits. After Don Bosco Boys'Town the group came back to DBYES where they washed, had supper and help a meeting before retiring to bed.

Br. Umberto for Dental service

Br. Umberto was taken to Nairobi for dental repair. He got new artificial teeth and we hope he will be able to eat properly. Fr. Richard took him to Nairobi this morning and they both returned in the evening with two brothers from Utume; Deacon Raphael and Br. Anthony from Utume. We welcome them to our community during these two months of their holiday

Motor sale

One gentleman came wanting to buy motor

Via Don Bosco Evaluation ends

The intensive Via Don Bosco evaluation ended today. It was a tough job. THe team was friendly and they gave good recommendations to the DO office and the Local Communities. We hope to get the final report in June.

Frs Richard and Maina in Nairobi

We had the Eucharistic celebration this morning at 6:00 am. This is because Frs Richard and Maina had to go to Nairobi early. Fr. Richard went to pick the new vehicle we are buying. Fr. Maina was to attend the review meeting for Comide Project at DBYES. He is expected to remain in Nairobi till Sunday where he will be attending Rectors Meeting as well as joining parents, SEPC Members, who will be going to Nairobi for Picnic.

THis evening Fr. Rchard returned to the community with the new Car, Toyota Rav 4. We are all happy to have this car because we believe that it will save us a lot of expenses which we have been incurring through regular repairs of our old cars.

Conclusion of Via Don Bosco Evaluation

After a hectic time with the Via Don Bosco evaluators among us, the whole affair was concludes today with a briefing from the team of two. They were so much impressed by our institution and they that of all the institutions they visited, Don Bosco Embu came first. They recommended that we keep proper record of the students using spreadsheet where all data will be entered.

Sunday rest

Today Fr. Richard left for Nairobi to check on the car we would like to buy. Masses were celebrated in our community, Muthatari and the FMA community

Evaluation - Second Day 11/05/2012

This was the second Day of evaluation by Via Don Bosco. In the morning there was Timeline exercise by the Teaching Staff, Saleaisn, Worshop Managers. The exercise took at least 2 hrs. Later the Evaluating team met with Past Pupils, Job placement and the SEPC

It seems all is well and the Evaluating team is pleased with the situation of our House

Evaluation

Two evaluators hired by COMIDE arrived today to evaluate on the program they have been sponsoring. These persons are Gathoni and Huyse Hurb. They met with the Rector, students and the Teachers. Tomorrow they will meet with managerial staff plus all the stakeholders

Visit by Deacon Constantine Changwe

We were privileged to have a visit by Deacon Constantine Changwe from the Holy Cross. He wants to see how we run a technical school since he has been put in charge of a technical school in his Parish in Arusha, Tanzania. He says that he is happy to be with us.

This evening Fr. Sebastian, Carmelite of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, came for the Confessions for the boys. It is is the first time he comes for this. So many Boys went for confession. It is important to note that they have just come back from their holiday.

Tech Students report back

This morning technical students started streaming back to the Institute. Before lunch we got a visit from Major Jackson Macharia who is following the works at the Airstrip. He is a very friendly man. He paid for the repair of Trolley that was damaged as they were using it at the airstrip.

By this evening many students of the Tech had reparted. We welcome them back

Surprise visit by Fr. Erick Mairura

This evening we got a surprise visit from  Fr. Erick Mairura who is working in Jerusalem. He was so kind to remember us. We welcome him to our community. He was so kind to give Good Night to the boys. They were so happy to hear of Jerusalem and the challenges that that country gives to us who have a fertile arable land.

Br. Richard and Fr. Richard returned this evening from Nairobni where Br. Umberto had gone for dental service.

Boy Disharged from Hospital

The boy who broke his hand, for the 3rd time, came back to the school after minor operation. He has to follow instruction and avoid games or any other hard work. We hope he will do that this time.

Fr. Maina came back from Nairobi where he had gone for medical attention.

Boy broke hand

The sunday was calm until this evening that one boy broke his hand. First he was taken to the Embu Children Hospital (Tenri) but he was referred to Embu Provincial Hospital. At the time of writing this information the boy is still in the hospital.

Fr. Richard left this morning for Murang'a where he was to attend the First Mass of his friend who was ordained yesterday. He has come back this evening.

Academic Clinic

The parents of Form three students came for for academic clinic. Each parent had to meet every teacher for information on the performance of his or her boy. The cue was too long and some parents went home late. Some parents complained of the slow pace the whole exercise was going at.

Yesterday the same exercise was going on for parents of the students who got below average in the last term terminal examination. We hope that, after meeting the teachers, our students will perform better.

Early this morning Br. Umberto and Fr. Richard left for Nairobi. Br. Umberto want to visit the dentist and Ophthalmology. 

Secondary Students report back to School

Fr. Maina is not feeling well and this morning he went for medical check up. The doctor said that there is no cause for alarm.

From the afternoon of today the students from Secondary school started streaming back to school. The clearing process was long and it took up late night. Almost all the students reported back. We hope to have a smooth term.

Tomorrow Fr. Richard is supposed to take Br. Umberto to Nairobi for dental service. We hope all will be well with our dear Brother.

Labour Day Holiday

Being a Labour Day our workers did not report at work. The community members remain quiet in the community except a few interruption going to Embu for few things.