Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County was a bee hive of activity as parents flocked the school to drop off their children for the beginning of the first term of the academic year.
In scenes punctuated by joy and expectation, families thronged the school gate at 8am for admission of their children, marking the onset of a new chapter for the institution that is arising from a tragic fire incident last year.
Determined to put aside the sad memory of the dormitory fire of September 2024, which claimed the lives of 21 learners, many parents expressed their unwavering confidence in the school's promise to provide quality education under a new operational model.
The transition to a day-school format has been viewed as a crucial step towards ensuring the safety of pupils while maintaining high educational standards.
