The principal of St John Tala High School, Mr Dickson Muasya, has urged parents to monitor how their children use mobile phones and laptops, warning them not to assume the gadgets are always used for studying.
Muasya spoke on Sunday at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Tala, Matungulu Sub-county, during a Confirmation ceremony led by Machakos Bishop Joseph Mwongela. He spoke on behalf of other principals who attended.
"Control your child's use of phones and laptops. Check what they are doing. Do not assume they are using the gadgets to study," he said.
He also asked parents to keep track of their children's friendships, including with non-students, so that they are not drawn into bad company, vices or immoral behaviour. He said some students pick up habits during the holidays that affect their academic work.
To keep children occupied during the holidays, Muasya suggested giving them homework to do at set times of the day and involving them in household chores. "I ask parents to monitor their children and know their whereabouts and what they are up to," he said.
School now a national school
The principal welcomed the elevation of Tala High School to C1 status, making it a national school. He said Machakos County now has five national schools.
"We are glad that Tala High School has been made a C1 school, a national school. In the county, we have five national schools. We want to ensure that we deliver quality examination results. We will ensure students get the results they deserve," he said.
He added that the school has done well in co-curricular activities, particularly sports, producing students who have competed up to the East African regional level.
Muasya also appealed to parents to pay fees on time so that school programmes run smoothly, warning that delays force the school to borrow at interest.
"Parents, support the school by paying fees so that we don't have to borrow. When we don't have fees, we are going to borrow, and the money comes with interest. So parents, do what you can to ensure you pay fees on time," he said.
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