Secret behind top grades at Moi High School Kabarak

For almost 30 years, she has been imparting knowledge to students as a Business and Commerce teacher and at the helm of the institution in the last 14 years.

For five years, Mrs Cheruiyot was the deputy principal at the school before being promoted to the school's chief principal.

"I have been teaching for close to 30 years now. It is a dream I pursued at the university after I changed courses when I realised this is what I wanted," she says.

Cheruiyot previously enrolled at the university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts but changed her mind when she realised she wanted to pursue a course that could impact many people, especially young minds.

Moi High School Kabarak students reported back to the school during the school opening day for term one on January 9, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

To brew academic passion among the students, she says that once students report to school in their first year, they are taken through guidance, counseling and career path where they express their goals and what they want to be.

"Each child has to have something they are working towards and that is why we have them to go through this. This also helps us come up with a plan and help the student achieve that. They are advised on subjects to pursue and give preference and also a general goal on what they have to achieve," she says.

Besides internal guidance on career paths, the students are also exposed to different professions and mentors every year in June.

During the event, which is often organised by the Moi High School-Kabarak alumni, professionals and universities offering different courses attend. They guide students on courses of their preference and even tips on how to attain the marks.

"At the form four-level, they already know what to concentrate on because mentorship here is a continuous thing," she adds.

But it is not only the academic prowess that Cheruiyot has nurtured at Kabarak, she also emphasises diverse talents, including football, and chess, among other activities.

The students have also been participating in national and international activities and have attended several competitions at Yale University.

"At the end of the day, we want all-round students who can impact people and can be leaders in their rights," she added.