The Principal of St. Paul’s Secondary School, Sinoko,Trans Nzoia County, David Sikanga, has praised the government’s online admission system, saying it has significantly eased the transition of learners into secondary school.
Principal Sikanga said the admission process was swift and largely seamless, with the institution admitting 145 Grade 10 students and recording minimal challenges.
“I want to thank the government assistance team for the online admission. It has been very swift, and we are doing well,” he said.
According to the principal, the only notable challenge involved two students who had already secured placement in other schools but whose parents later sought transfers to St. Paul’s Sinoko.
“That is the only issue we have faced. Otherwise, the process has been smooth, and we thank God,” he added.
Sikanga also commended parents and the wider school community for supporting the school’s academic performance, attributing recent gains to teamwork and discipline among learners.
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He noted that the school’s KCSE mean score improved to 8.12 from 7.5 in 2024, representing a positive deviation of 0.61, which he described as a clear indicator of steady academic progress.
He encouraged students who did not attain the required grades for university admission not to lose hope, urging them to consider Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions as viable alternatives.
“TVET offers practical skills such as masonry, plumbing, and other technical courses that can lead to meaningful livelihoods,” he said.
Beyond academics, the principal noted that the school performed well in co-curricular activities, particularly games and drama, including strong showings at events such as the Goat All competitions, and expressed optimism about even better outcomes in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
“This year, we are focused on putting all strategies in place to improve both co-curricular performance and KCSE results. We have already begun strengthening syllabus coverage and building students’ confidence,” he said
By OSBORNE BENN
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