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Arise Pupils Sit National Exams For The First Time!

23rd February 2018


Since its inception, one of the longer term aims of Arise School has been that it should provide quality education for the community and become known as a centre of excellence. In November 2017, for the first time, 34 of the eldest children, aged 10 and 11 years, sat the national assessment exams set by […]

Wishing You a Happy Tuesday – a Blog from Arise School

13th February 2018


“Once they step into our gate in the morning and run into our arms, we believe that it is our sole duty to ensure that their faces are filled with smiles and excitement. A day with joy when they enter, and a moment with joy when they leave our premises. We believe that learning should […]

Wishing You a Happy Tuesday – a Blog from Arise School

13th February 2018


“Once they step into our gate in the morning and run into our arms, we believe that it is our sole duty to ensure that their faces are filled with smiles and excitement. A day with joy when they enter, and a moment with joy when they leave our premises. We believe that learning should […]

Another Classroom, 40 More Pupils at Arise School!

26th January 2018


Arise School recently reopened for the new school year. Thanks to the generous grant ACE received last year from the Thomas Cook Children’s Charity and with the help of several personal donations from our supporters, classroom no. 8 has been built and furnished ready for use. Forty more children have now started their education. Amazingly, […]

Another Classroom, 40 More Pupils at Arise School!

26th January 2018


Arise School recently reopened for the new school year. Thanks to the generous grant ACE received last year from the Thomas Cook Children’s Charity and with the help of several personal donations from our supporters, classroom no. 8 has been built and furnished ready for use. Forty more children have now started their education. Amazingly, […]

More Opportunities at Arise School Thanks to the ACE Sponsorship Scheme

12th January 2018


The ACE Sponsorship Scheme has been a fundamental plank of Arise School since the school first opened. Thanks to the scheme and the generosity of our sponsors, seven more children have been given the opportunity that they could have only dreamt of just a few weeks ago. It is the opportunity of education. Monday was […]

Looking Back, Looking Forward And Wishing You All A Very Happy New Year!

31st December 2017


2018 is almost here. It is traditional at New Year to look back and reflect on achievements in the previous twelve months. So much has happened at Arise Community School. As it moved into its fifth full year of operation in January 2017, we were delighted that we had been able to raise enough money […]

Looking Back, Looking Forward And Wishing You All A Very Happy New Year!

31st December 2017


2018 is almost here. It is traditional at New Year to look back and reflect on achievements in the previous twelve months. So much has happened at Arise Community School. As it moved into its fifth full year of operation in January 2017, we were delighted that we had been able to raise enough money […]

Christmas Greetings Across 5,000 Miles!

22nd December 2017


The pupils of Arise School and those of Cronton C of E School have formed a strong bond – one that stretches across 5,000 miles. We were delighted to receive photos from both schools wishing each other “Happy Christmas” or “Heri ya Krimasi”. And, of course, Barnaby and Upendo Bears also exchanged greetings! To their […]

“The Uniqueness and Very Special Gift that is the Arise School and its Community”

15th December 2017


Regular followers of our blog will be only too aware of the brilliant and ongoing support that we enjoy from Cronton C of E Primary School. Following her recent trip to Arise School for the official opening and five year celebration, we received the piece below from Sylvia Thomson, the Headteacher. “Several years ago our […]