Gilgil Hills Academy

Gilgil Hills Academy is a complex of schools comprising of Early Chilhood Development Center (E.C.D.C), Boys Boarding Primary,Girls Boarding Primary, Girls Senior School.

The school is based on a Christian foundation and runs an 8-4-4 Curriculum. In addtion, computer lessons and foreign language are offered to the learners so that they effectively compete in a dynamic world

LOCATION : The School is located one kilometer from Gilgil town center on your way to the anti-stocktheft police headquaters.

BOARDING

The school assures secure, safe and comfortable boarding facilities. Nutritious food is served with additional mid-morning and four o'cloak teas.For minor ailments, the students are treated at the school dispensary by a qualified school nurse. The school matron is also always available to attend to the students at any time of the day or night. However if the ailment persists the student is taken to hospital and the parent/guardian notified. The parent at this point is responsible for the medical costs incurred

For computer studies, there are state-of-the-art computer labs fitted with appropriate technology for each stage of learning. The academy has provided a conducive environment for computer knowledge, right from primary school up to high school. Computer studies is taught as a K.C.S.E examinable subject in the senior school. There are two computer labs one for the primary section and the other one for the senior school

SENIOR SCHOOL

Gilgil Hills Senior School is a unique secondary school as it has its basis on a religious foundation. The school caters for various religion affiliations including the Muslim and the Christians doctrines. The Muslims have got a special room inside the school compound where they go to worship on Fridays. S.D.A, Catholic, PCEA, CPK, AIC among many other popular Christian denominations, are attended to by the students. On the academic aspect, the school offers curriculum Based establishment of the 8.4.4. Education system. Among the optional subject offered are French, and Computer studies which are Examinable during the K.C.S.E Facilities in the senior school are second to none with well equipped science laboratories fitted with modern appliances in line with the Science syllabus in the three disciplines; this coupled with highly professional staff in the Science department has ensured that our students get the best support. All teachers are trained and technically selected to fit in the required school programs and visions. The school vision is to prepare and produce the future leaders for Kenya. On the above notions the school motto, therefore is STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

GAMES

“All work without play makes Jack a dull boy and Jill a cheerless girl”

Sports and games activities are essential co-curricular activities in the learning process. They help to refresh the body. The sports department is fully equipped with pitches for badminton, volleyball, basketball, netball and football. There are skipping ropes, balls, nets, uniform among others. Students attend P.E lessons once a week. The school also has got a modern swimming pool in which learners learn to swim and compete. To test and enhance the skills learnt, the department provides exposure for the learners by organizing friendly competitions with the surrounding schools.

By Ondimu E Stephen Ass H.O.D Sports and Games department.

CLUBS

At Gilgil Hills Schools, we have a wide range of clubs and we all participate in clubs and society activities. Gilgil hills academy places a lot of importance in co-curricular activities which include various clubs such as straight talk(peer counseling), Mjadala/debate clubs, Environmental club, Computer club, Scouting, Tae-kwon-do club, French club, Wildlife club, Science and social Studies club.

Pupils are therefore encouraged to take part in the afore said clubs to exploit their talents. There is also a very active music and drama club. Pupil are also taken for educational tours both in Kenya and abroad with students having travelled to Israel, Egypt, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore

SCOUTS

This is the most active club in the school. The students participating in it are very dedicated. They make sure they cooperate with the teachers in-charge. We are always ready for any mission because that is a law in scouting that states that we should be prepared at all times. We take part in many activities including hiking, camping among others. We started this club when we were very few, but it has really grown into a bigger organization in terms of membership. We do participate in community activities such as cleaning the environment. We are trained to offer First Aid and generally life skills on how to live and stay with others. The scouts get opportunity to travel to places were they meet and interact with other scouts from different parts of the country. Every year the movement travels to Nyeri to commemorate the founder’s birthday.