Alliance Girls High School
| Alliance Girls High School | |
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| Type | Public National School |
| Motto | ”Walk in the light” |
| Established | 1948 as African Girls High School |
| Number of students | ~800 |
| Campus | Sub Urban |
| Website | www.aghschool.com |
Alliance Girls High School is a national girls school with boarding facilities located in the small town of Kikuyu in the Kiambu district of the Central province of Kenya, 20km away from the central Nairobi. It is walking distance from its brother school Alliance High School.
History
The school was founded by Alliance of Protestant missions in 1948.
Before independence it was called African Girls High School. It is a school firmly rooted in Christian values with Presbyterian Church of East Africa being its sponsor. It is located in Kiambu West district in a serene environment very conducive for learning.
The school uniform is Green. Green is life which signifies growth of the school.
Vision
To become a leading and most preferred National School in the provision of quality, excellence and holistic education for girls in Kenya.
Mission
To provide a conducive environment and to offer quality, excellent and holistic education that motivates students to discover their talents and strive to reach their potential,thereby equipping them to fit well in society and contribute positively to Nation Building.
Core values
- Commitment - to the vision and mission of our school
- Hard work - to duty
- Sacrifice - for the good of the institution and gifted youth of Alliance in particular and Kenya in general.
- Teamwork - towards a common goal called EXCELLENCE
- Loyalty - to the school and the values it perpetuates
- Trust in God - for all our need sand for all our success
School song
The school song was composed by an 'A' level student, Mary Dena in 1988. This was after the poor examination results which depressed AGHS.The song was meant to stimulate and inspire the girls to continue working as a team to revive their lost glory. Indeed, it was regained. Today some students feel that the words of the song are inspiring and give them a sense of belonging and direction. The school song is usually sang at the beginning and end of every school term as a constant reminder to all gathered of the comradeship at AGHS:
School Baraza
It is a forum where the students get an opportunity to discuss issues affecting their school-life. This mainly involves airing their grievances to the school principal. The principal in return addresses the raised issues and gives a report to the students at the next baraza. The baraza serves as a link between the students and the school administration.
Exchange Programme
Alliance Girls High School has an exchange programme with Brooks school in the United States of America. First priority is given to meritonous students. The students are selected by a panel of teachers. They then fly over during the April holidays. Their 2 months stay is facilitated by a selected family. The students also have better opportunities to study in universities in Kenya and abroad.
Campus Life
The school has 5 streams in each form and the girls are accommodated in 9 very comfortable and spacious houses:
- Dorcas Luseno (Dl)
- Joan Waithaka (Jw)
- Macpherson (Mac)
- Stevenson (Steve)
- Watson
- Burns
- Bruce
- Kenya
- And the latest ‘New house’
The school has adequate learning facilities which include;
- Computer laboratory
- Biology laboratories
- Physics laboratories
- Chemistry laboratories
- Music room
- Agriculture laboratory
- Home science block
- Art room
- Business studies room
- Library
The music room provides an environment where the students can practice on their skills in traditional instruments such as playing the triangle, shakers, drums, xylophone, chivoti and modern instruments like;recorder, piano, drum set, guitar and the violin. In addition to this,all other rooms are efficiently equipped with enough learning facilities.
The meals are wholesome, well prepared and enough which enhances health as well as physical growth of the girls.
Physical fitness is also enhanced through activities like jogging and aerobics.
The teachers are adequate, committed and the co-operation the teachers and students is evident in the good academic results.
The guidance and counseling department steps in to ensure the total well being of the girls by holding talks, seminars, and workshops among many others.
A highly qualified nurse is available to attend to any medical cases.She does this in the well-equipped and hospitable Sanatorium.She is on call 24 hours and so can attend to emergency cases.
In line with the school mission and vision, the school encourages students’ participation in co-curricular activities like clubs societies and sports. Such activities help the students to explore & exploit their full potential while encouraging team work and unity. Through the clubs, the students are able to serve and give back to the community around through activities such as:
- Old people visits
- Hospital visits
- Sunday school teaching and many more.
Extra-Curricular activities
SPORTS
- Swimming(Stingrays)
- Basketball(Flyers)
- Hockey(Rockers)
- Lawn tennis
- Table tennis
- Foot ball
- Badminton
- Volley ball
- Net ball
- Board games eg Chess
ACADEMIC CLUBS
- Computer club
- Science club
- Business studies club
- Music club
- Young Farmers club
- Kiswahili Club
NON ACADEMIC CLUBS
- Poetry
- Drama
- Environmental
- AIDS Awareness
- Debate
SOCIETIES
- Christian Union
- Young Catholic Society
- Muslim Sisters
- St John Ambulance(Black Knights)
- Red Cross
Busherian Slang
- Tuckie-School canteen
- RnB-Rice and beans stew
- Para-Tea break
- Move-Dine
- Marrow-Githeri
- Herbs/veges-Vegetables
- Down area-Tuition block
- Across-Alliance High School(traditional brother school)
- Talkie-Knock!
- Tuckies-sport shoes
- Crosso-Cross-country
- Scoot-Run
- Swara-To detain/punish
- Detention/DT-Punishment
- Commo-Common room
- George-Loo
- JAM-Joint Afternoon Movie
- JIS-Joint Institutional Service
- GM-Girls’ Movie
- San-Sanatorium
- Real warrior-School van(mini)
- Nick-School van
- Sharon-School bus
- Homan-Home science
- Buzzed-Business Education
- Kyuk-Kikuyu
- V-show-Variety show/Beauty peagent
- H.V-Hospital Visit
- Vazzed-Visited
- Grease/Skive-Fail to attend
Principals
Through the years it has been led by a number of principals:
- Mrs Jean Wilkinson 1948-1954
- Miss Mary Bruce 1955-1968
- Mrs Joan Waithaka 1969-1984
- Mrs Rebecca Karanja 1985-2002
- Mrs V.M Kituri 2003-2004
- Mrs J.N Mbugua 2004-2008
- Interim Principal-Mrs M. Kimei
The school Chapel, one of the landmarks of the school, is located opposite the Administration block. It is used for services on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. It is also where the school Barazas are held. The current school chaplain is Reverend Marion Strain.
Notable alumni
- First Lady Lucy Muthoni Kibaki
- First woman presidential hopeful -Hon. Charity Kaluki Ngilu
- First woman cabinet minister-Hon. Nyiva Mwendwa
- Former assistant minister-Agnes Ndetei
- Former assistant minister-Julia Ojiambo
- First woman permanent secretary-Margaret Githinji
- First woman head of civil service-Dr.Sally Kosgei
- Former permanent secretary to the Habitat-Pamela Mboya
- First woman judge of High Court & Court of appeal-Lady Justice Effie Owuor
- Justice M. Mugo
- Justice Joyce Khaminwa
- Medical doctors: Dr.Betty Gikonyo & Dr.Florence Manguyu
- Educationists:Former Principal Mrs.Rebecca Karanja,Mrs.Mary Okello,Mrs.Eddah Gachukia, Prof.Ruth Oniang'o, Prof.Micere Mugo,Prof. Ciarunji Chesaina,Dr.Rosalid Mutua
- First woman vice chancellor of a public university Prof. Olive Mugenda of the Kenyatta University