Hekima School in Kisumu was on Saturday filled with celebrations as teachers, parents, and learners received the Junior Secondary School (JSS) examination results for the institution’s pioneer Competency‑Based Curriculum (CBC) class. The release marked a significant milestone for the school, which is among the first to navigate the new assessment structure.
School Director Dr Richard Guya and head teacher Collins Ouma described the results as encouraging, noting that despite confusion over the format and release process, the candidates performed above expectations. The school accessed the results online and reported that top performers scored between 69 and 72 points, while the lowest score was 42 points, an outcome teachers said was commendable for a first CBC cohort.
Ouma attributed the performance to the consistent effort of both learners and staff, saying that the transition into the new curriculum required discipline and adaptability. He noted that the pioneer class had faced unique challenges but remained focused throughout the year.
Three of the top performers; Candy Praise, Nevine Imani and Effie Rhodil, expressed satisfaction with the results and outlined their ambitions for senior secondary school. Candy, 15, said she hopes to join a national school and pursue the STEM pathway. Imani said the results eased the anxiety many learners felt ahead of the release, while Effie described the CBC journey as demanding but manageable with determination.
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The school administration said preparations for senior secondary are underway, with investments already made in classrooms, laboratories and a computer lab. Dr Guya said the institution is ready to host the incoming senior school cohort once placement is completed.
Teachers noted that the results offered important lessons on handling a new curriculum, emphasising the need for consistency and close guidance for learners. Despite initial uncertainty over how the results would be presented, the school said it now has a clearer understanding of the CBC assessment system and plans to refine its approach ahead of future cycles.
Hekima School now awaits the placement of its candidates in national and extra-county schools and states that it will continue to strengthen its implementation of the CBC curriculum as it progresses.
By Fredrick Odiero
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