(I)Brief History
(A) Our school was started in 1964 by the Della Sale Christian brothers and the Late Bishop Caeser Maina Gatimu. The land where the school seats was bought in 1962 by Bishop Cavalela at £8000.
The school was started at Cater for the boy child, while the sister school B.Gatimu Ngandu girls was for the girl child in the then Nyeri Catholic Diocese, a mandate which the two schools have fulfilled. More than 9,200 students have gone through the school, the school currently has 967 students. The school had very strong Christian traditions which are still emphasized even today, making it possible to have high level of discipline and hence good performance even when the school is located in town. To this, I thank the church for their concern and follow ups.
The first headmaster was Brother Joseph who later became the Chancellor of Jerusalem University. Other Headmasters /Principals included, Mr. Daniel Kabuthu, Mr. Francis Mwangi, Mr. Stephen Ndung’u, Mr. S.K. Chambari, Mr. Nickson Kamau,Mr. F.K.K. Mwangi, Mr. Kamata, Mr. Edward Githongo, Mr. Robert Kibandi, Mr. John Gichohi, Mr. Andrew Karimi and currently Mr. Samuel W. Kahura.
The school hosted the first candidates of Nyandarua High School and among the first candidate was Mr. Kaguthi, former P.C., Director of NACADA. The school was also acting as a gateway for schools from Samburu on their way to Nakuru, where they would spend the night in school and share with boys from Nyahururu High School. Many of the people who have passed through the school are in positions of leadership in this country in various professions. Some are senior politicians like Governors, Senators, Members of parliament, Speakers of County Assemblies, Lawyers, Engineers, Doctors, Chief Executive officers, Principals of leading institutions both private and public. Among those are Mr. Nelson Kuria, the C.E.O. of C.I.C group of companies, Prof. Kiya of KIPPRA, Dr. Kariithi of K.N.H,
Mr. Wachira of Kenya Petroleum, Hon. Nderitu Gachagua (Governor of Nyeri), Hon. Muriuki Karue (Senator of Nyandaru), Hon. Muchiri Gachara (Former M.P. Ndaragwa), Prof. Kioni. Hence the contribution of production of leadership from Nyahururu High School is commendable.
The school is registered as a six streams. But currently has five streams due to teachers staffing challenges.
(C) TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF
The school has a high powered staff of 46 teachers, 25 permanent Non teaching staff and 16 casual workers. This is a committed team of teachers and workers, who carry their duties with passion.
(D) PHYSICAL FACILITIES
The school stands on 25 acres of land, has 20 classrooms, 12 dormitories, 4 well equipped laboratories, a kitchen and a dining hall, a modern administration block, a bus, a school van, a truck, a generator, a woodwork workshop, library, computer laboratory, play field and stores which are adequate. They only require maintenance.
(E) RELATIONSHIPS:
The school enjoys cordial relationships with our sponsor. I wish to thank the selflessness of the Lordships Bishop Joseph Mbatia, Emeritus Bishop Luigi Paiaro, and the Priests in offering mass and mentorship to our students.
The school enjoys cordial relationship with our old boys who are in the University and in work places. Every year University students visit our school to interact with our students.
The School enjoys cordial relationship with Zaidi group headed by former Principal of Loreto Limuru, Sr. Stephanie who conducted a retreat for a weekend with our students and this marked the beginning of reforming Nyahururu High School towards good performance, moral and spiritual growth. 23-25/5/2014 The school established a relationship with the Maina village community, through the B.O.G. we admit 5 students every year and this has created a positive image of Nyahururu High School. The school practices community service – Blood donation, strong link with Talitha kum – Nyahururu, St.Martin Social appostlelate Nyahururu law courts, Olkalou home for the disabled.
The school Alumni is vibrant and strong and have partnered with the school in almost all annual school programs such as Prize-giving, students mentorship, AGM among others.
There is a proposal to establish a relationship with other stake holders like hospitals, prisons.
(G) CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Our school has continued performing well in:-
(i) Science and Engineering fare – National level last year and this year 8 projects upto regional level.
(ii) Drama & Music – regional Level
(iii) Hand ball – regional level
(iv) Rugby – regional level
(v) Hockey – regional level
(vi) Volley ball – Provincial semi finals
(i) Our Challenge now includes:-
(a) Fitting all our classrooms and Laboratories with ICT accessories to enable digital
teaching and learning. Installing CCTV gadgets throughout the school for security and ease in management.
(b) Building a library, furnishing departmental offices, refurbishing the Dining hall, building a multi-purpose hall, building a computer laboratory, among other facilities in
order to have more rooms to improve access and accommodate a broader curriculum.
(c) Maintenance of the existing infrastructure.
Despite the challenges our strengths lie in;-
(i) The emmense support from our employer through staffing
(ii) Support from Ministry of Education and TSC both at National and County levels.
(iii) Technical support from our SCDEs and SCTSCs office through advisory service.
(iv) A very strong teaching and Support staff.
(v) Students who are willing to learn
(vi) Supportive parents, B.O.M and P. A.
(vii)Support from the sponsor
We are guided by our Clarion Call “In my brothers service” and our motto “Ready to serve” because the success of Nyahururu High School “depends on me”.
(II)Cost of Information Technology (IT) resource centre
The resource centre is estimated to cost Ksh.55 million. The B.O.M /P.T.A. aimed at carrying out the construction and completion in three phases, but with the spirit of inviting the friends and stake holders. This can be shortened to only one phase to enhance access and completion, easier administration and provision of students’ hands on activities on IT are research.
(III) The B.O.M/P.A. are trying to harness the resources through:-
(i) Parents
(ii) Alumni
(iii) Ministry of Education
(iv) Constituency development fund among others.
