Reflecting on the Year’s Activities at LCVR Primary and Junior School.

As I look back on this year at Loreto Convent Valley Road, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable achievements and growth experienced across all aspects of the school’s life. The school’s commitment to holistic education has once again proven fruitful, with significant milestones achieved in both academic and co-curricular spheres.

Academic Excellence

The academic calendar was marked by good performances across all grade levels in spite of the interruptions by the season of floods and the Gen. Z demonstrations that disrupted learning days. Our students, guided by the dedicated efforts of their teachers, continued to uphold the school’s tradition of academic excellence. From the strong performances in national assessments to outstanding results in internal assessments, LCVR remains a beacon of learning and intellectual growth. The implementation of new learning strategies, in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), has nurtured critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in our learners.

Co-curricular Activities Achievements

This year also saw an impressive showing in the arts, sports, and various club activities. Our girls participated in numerous events, both locally and nationally, bringing home several trophies, medals and certificates. Notable among these were the achievements in the swimming, drama and film and music festivals, where our students demonstrated exceptional talents and teamwork spirit.

Our sports teams also gave us much to celebrate. From athletics to team sports, the spirit of competition, resilience, and sportsmanship shone brightly. The highlight was the school’s annual Sports Day, which brought together parents, teachers, and students for a day of fun, LCVR family spirit, and friendly competition. All were present were actively involved with the football match between teachers and parents being the most memorable for the learners, they were torn between cheering their teachers and their parents. The parents emerged the winners in this year’s match, making a draw between last year and this year as in the former the teachers had scooped the lead.

Spiritual and Social Development

  • LCVR has always emphasized the importance of spiritual and social development alongside academic pursuits. This year, our students participated in several spiritual retreats, giving them a chance to reflect, connect with their faith, and strengthen their moral compass. The weekly masses, daily prayers, catechesis for those who received different sacraments, pastoral programs, the guidance and mentorship provided by our teachers and the Loreto Sisters have been instrumental in nurturing well-rounded, compassionate, and value-driven individuals. This year particularly, we had 28 girls who completed their confirmation classes and received the sacrament of confirmation, 8 of them were baptized and 1 was received in to the Catholic faith 29 girls in total received the First Holy Communion.

Leadership and Character Building

Through various leadership opportunities, including: The St. John’s Ambulance, girl guides, brownies, rainbows, scouts, clubs, leading in liturgy, conducting assemblies, the Prefects’ Body and participation in school governance, our learners have continued to develop critical life skills such as responsibility, integrity, and teamwork. Our commitment to nurturing future leaders remains steadfast, as we encourage learners to take on roles that challenge them to lead with purpose and empathy.

Community Engagement

Our outreach programs this year have further reinforced the importance of giving back to society. Through various community service projects, our learners learned the value of compassion and social responsibility. The sense of fulfillment gained from these experiences is invaluable and will shape them into individuals who are not only academically strong but also socially conscious.

Looking Ahead

As we move forward, we remain committed to maintaining the high standards set this year. The involvement of parents, the dedication of our teaching staff, and the unwavering support of the Loreto Sisters have been crucial to the success of our school. We look forward to another year of growth, learning, and holistic development, ever guided by the values of love, truth, justice, and honesty, values that were dear to our foundress Venerable Mary Ward.

This year’s journey at LCVR has been a testament to the power of unity, commitment, and the unwavering belief that every learner has the potential to excel in all facets of life. Together, we continue to build a bright future for our school and its community.

Article by Sr. Victorine Nyang’or IBVM

Head Teacher LCVR Primary and Junior School.