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MIDASINTERNATIONAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

8-4-4, middle cost boarding School

MidasInternationalBoys School

Our Values, Systems and Standards

Preamble 3

1.0 Our Institutional Identity 4

2.0 The Midas Brand –What is different about us? 5

2.1 OurApproachtoTeachingandlearning 5

2.2 OurSchoolSystemsandProcesses 5

2.3 OurUseofICTintheTeachingandLearningProcess 6

2.4 OurAssessmentSystem 7

2.5 OurSocialSchoolenvironment 7

2.6 OurStaffdevelopmentprogramme 8

3.0 Who is behind Midas? 9

4.0 Frequently Asked Questions 10

4.1 CantheChallengesofthe8-4-4Systemberemedied? 10

4.2 Whatarethecut-offpointsforadmission? 10

4.3 Howcanan8-4-4Schoolbeinternational? 11

4.4 Whatisthediet? 11

4.5 Whatarethefees? 11

4.6 HowdoIapply? 11

4.7 Whereareyoulocated? 11

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W elcome to Midas International Boys High School. We defineourselves as a modern, tranformational middle cost 8-4-4boarding high school for boys. We are situated in Juja, 2.5KmalongBobHarriesroadoffExit16onThikaSuperHighway.

You work hard to ensure that your son gets an education that will give hima competitive edge in the modern world. You therefore need a school thatunderstands current educational trends and modern school systems. Observingtrends inour current8-4-4 schools, it is clear that theyare too slow,unwillingorunable toadapt. Ifyouwere to re-visit theschoolwhereyoustudied,youwillbesurprisedtofindthatnothinghaschangedovertheyearsorworsestillthingshavedeteriorated!Yet,theworldhaschangedmanytimesoversinceyouwereinschool.Thequestionthenis:Withtheworldchangedandrapidlychanging,whatbenefitswouldyoursongetfromattendingaschoolthathasnotchangedforthelastseveraldecadesandhencecannotmeettheeducationalanddevelopmentalexpectationsofyourson?

ItistheseconcernsthatledtotheestablishmentofMidasInternationalBoysHighSchool.AtMidas,wearecommittedtoeducationaltransformationandmodernizingthewaywe educate. TheMidasbrand is transforming the teaching and learningprocesstodelivermoderneducationtothemodernchildforthemodernworld.

Inthesubsequentpages,weexplaintoyouwhyMidasisthebestchoiceforyoursonandanswersomeofthefrequentlyaskedquestions.Kindlycontinuetoengagewithus throughourWebsitewww.midasschools.co.ke,Facebook or followusonTwitter @midasboys or email us on [email protected]. We hope that theMidas brandmeets your requirements of modernized education, and a learningenvironmentthatlinksyoursonwiththemodernworldandvalues!

Prof. Michael Wainaina, Ph.DFounder and Director of Programmes,Midas International Boys High School



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Midasisfoundedontheprincipalofmodernizationofeducationsystemstomeettheneedsofthemodernchildtomakethemfunctional inthemodernworld.

1.1 Our Vision: Tobetheflagshipinstitutionsettingtrendsanddictatingthepace of innovation in modern educational practice and outcomes in theregion.

1.2 Our Mission: Toprovidemodern learningsystemsandenvironmentstomeetthedemandsoftheinformationageforthefuture.

1.3 Our Core Values: Modernization, Internationalization, Self-discovery,Reflection, Creativity, Innovation, Passion, Cooperation, Freedom withResponsibility,Compassion.

1.4 Our Identity: Alearningcenterthatrepresentsmodernization,innovation,cooperationandboldtransformationintheeducationalprocessandpractice

1.5 Our Philosophy: The next generation should be educated to solveproblemsthatthecurrentgenerationcanhardlyimagine.Knowledgealonewillnotbeenough;futuregenerationsmustbeequippedwiththerequisitecreative, innovative and adaptive skills that they will need to survive yetunknown global technological, economic, ecological and multiculturalchallenges.

1.6 Our Students’ Profile: A Midas student is self-aware, confident butsensitive;easilyaleaderasheisled;keenlyawareofotherpeoples’rightsandresponsibilitiesashe isofhisown. AMidasstudentdiligentlypursues thehighervaluesof integrityandcompassion,overmaterialthings;ceaselesslyseekingintellectual,physical,emotionalandspiritualbalance.

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Ourinterpretationofourbrandisguidedbythefundamentalunderstandingthat the core business of the school is to deliver relevant, modernand globally competitive educational processes and outcomes. We

have therefore sought to innovatively re-define SYSTEMS and OUTCOMES todeliverrelevant,modernandgloballycompetitiveeducation.Wehaveintroducedinnovativeproductstoattainthis.

2.1 Our Approach to Teaching and learning: In modern pedagogy, the learner is the center of the learning process andlearningislargelycollaborative.Toattainthiswehaveinstitutedseveralinnovativeapproaches.Theseare:2.1.1 Wehavechangedthearchitectureoftheclassroom.Traditionalclassrooms

havetheteacherasthecenterofthelearningprocess.Wehaveredesignedourclassroomtomaketheteacherafacilitatorandlearnersthecentreofthelearningprocess.

2.1.2 We have redesigned the sitting arrangement in the classroom from thetraditional rows and columns to the conferencing mode to facilitatecollaborativelearning.

The Midas learning experience: Learner centered collaborative learning supported by ICT in the classroom.


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2.2 Our School System and processesOur School systems are inspired by the need to develop a self-directed, self-regulatedstudentandtoavoidbeingrestrictedbytraditionsandconventions.2.2.1 We have no bells in school. Every student is expected to come with a

functionalwatchandtouseit.2.2.2 Ourclassesrunfrom7.20am-2.00p.m.Thisensuresthatourstudentsdonot

spend longdays inclassevenwhentheyaretootiredto imbibeanything.More importantly thisgivesus time forCreativeResearchProjects (CREPS)[not Preps] between 2.45 p.m. and 4.15 p.m. During CREPS students areinvolved in directed creative research projects covering curriculum topicsthroughresearch,interrogationanddiscovery.

2.3 Our Use of ICT in the Teaching and Learning Process Werecognizethatintheinformationage,learningcannotignoretheintegrationofICT. Ithasbecomeafundamentalaspectofmodernlife,workandleisureandthemodernstudentneedstomasteritasaneverydaytool.IntheICTage,thechallengeisno longeravailabilityof information– in fact there isaglutof it.Thechallengeis how to discriminate useful and useless information and to creatively use theinformationtoimproveone’squalityoflife.TointegrateICTinthelearningprocess:

The Midas Classroom: In the ICT age information is available we only need to be curious and creative in its use.

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2.3.1 We have computers in the classroom: Our teachers and students areexpectedtoroutinelyusecomputersfortheteachingandlearningprocess.

2.3.2 Weencouragestudentswithlaptopstobringthemtoschool.2.3.3 We use the Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment

(Moodle) Learning Management System (LMS) to conduct our learningonline. With this virtual classroom, we are able to engage our studentsthroughouttheyearevenwhentheyareonholiday.

The Midas School e-Learning Portal on Moodle.

2.3.4 Wecreativelyusecyberspaceasavirtual learningenvironment integratingvariousplatforms for thebenefit of our students. These include theWorldWideWebandSearchEngines,LMS,Facebook,CDROMS,emailetc.

2.3.5 We have an active online community and we provide students with acorporateemail:[email protected]



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A Midas Student logs into the Midas e-Learning Portal on Moodle learning management system.

2.4 Our Assessment SystemOurassessment isbasedonindividualstudent’scompetenciesandisguidedbyagoalsettingapproachwhereeachstudentsetstheirowntargetsandworkstowardsmeetingthemincrementally.Theprocessworkslikethis:2.4.1 Studentreviewshispreviousperformancewiththeparentsandtheteachers.2.4.2 Studentidentifiesareasofstrengthandweakness.2.4.3 Student sets goals for the current term for each subject and identifies

approachestomeetthegoals.2.4.4 Continuousassessmentisgiventothestudentforhimtogaugehisprogress

towardsachievementofhissetgoals.2.4.5 Endof termassessment isbasednot juston the students’performance in

thesubjectbutalsotheextenttowhichhehasachievedthegoalshesetforhimself.

Theprocessismeanttoproduceself-directedstudentswhotakeresponsibilityfortheirownlearning.

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2.5 Our Social School environmentSelf-regulationandfreedomwithresponsibilityarethevaluesthatguideoursocialenvironment at school. School rules and regulations are facilitative andwemakeapointofnot issuingastringof ‘don’ts’.AtMidas,werecognizethatthemodernchildisbroughtupintheeraofrespectforindividualrights,accountabilityandfreeexpression.Wethereforeencourageanopenanddemocraticschoolsettingwherestudentshavetheintellectualfreedomtomakechoicesbutaresufficientlyguidedtounderstandthatallactionscomewithconsequences.Midassystemsemphasizeself-control,self-regulationandadaptationandtheyaresensitivetostudents’needsandchangingeducationalcontexts.2.5.1 Student leadership is democratic and competitive.We have no prefecture

system, but instead we have a student governance system based onrepresentationandvotingbysecretballot.Studentleadersareexpectedtobe accountable and innovative andwe train them in leadership skills in ademocraticenvironment.

2.5.2 Studentshaveweekendoutingstoattendtopersonalrequirementssuchasshopping,shavinge.t.c.Schoolpolicyonoutingsapplies.

2.6 Our Staff Development ProgrammeWeappreciatethatevengraduateteachershavechallenges indeliveringmodernpedagogyspecifically collaborative learning, learnercentered learninganduseofLMSand ICT indelivering curriculumobjectives.We therefore avail re-training tore-tool our teachers on an ongoing basis tomake themmodern and creative intheirdeliveryofthecurriculumandtheuseofICT.Moreimportantlywere-trainandsupporttheminregardtohandlingandmentoringthemodernchild.



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The founder of Midas Boys High School is Prof. MichaelWainaina. He is anacademic,ascholar,amodernpedagogicalande-Learningpractitionerandexpertandaneducationalthinker.Hiscredentialscanbefoundonlinebutthe

highlightsareasfollows:• Asolidprofileasascholar,academicresearcher,mentor,programmedesigner

andeducationist.• Twentythreeyears(23)Universitycareer:twelve(12)asastudent,eleven(11)as

faculty,withfive(5)ofthoseasaseniormemberofmanagementstaff:ChairmanofLiteratureDepartment;AssociateDeanofGraduateSchool;Memberof theGraduateSchoolBoard;MemberoftheDeans’Committee.

• Fiveyears(5)experienceintheUniversitySenate.• Twelveyearsmulti-disciplinaryresearchexperience inliterature,folklore,education,humanrights, sexualandreproductivehealthandHIV/AIDS interventionprogramsandgender.• Overtwentytwo(22)publicationsinbooks,peer reviewedpapers,chaptersinbooksand encyclopedias.• Demonstrableexperienceinprojects’concepts developmenthavingsuccessfullydevelopedover eleven(11)researchandinterventionprojectconcepts andproposalswhichhavebeenfunded.• Functionalprojectleadershipexperienceinproject design,budgeting,planning,implementation,

reportingandmonitoringandevaluationacrossinstitutionalculturesandwithmulti-facetedobjectives.

• PracticalexperienceinparticipatinginandleadingteamsinachievingspecifiedgoalswithinstricttimelinesandspecificTORshavingsuccessfullyworkedwithand/orledinoverthirtytwo(32)BoardsandCommittees.

• International exposure through participation in over twenty seven (27) localand international symposia, seminars, conferences and workshops in Kenya,Ethiopia, Tanzania,Uganda, Zambia, SouthAfrica, Portugal,Germany and theUnitedStatesofAmerica.

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• Vastexperience innetworkingandcollaborativeprogrammingwithacademicinstitutionshavingundertakenprojectswith:FreeUniversityofBerlin,Germany;UniversityofCapeTown;SouthAfrican InstituteofDistanceEducation,SAIDE;ChambainCollege,U.S.A;MakerereUniversity,Uganda;UniversityofJos,Nigeria;UniversityofEducationWineba,Ghana;UniversityofIbadan,Nigeria;

• Vast experience in networking and collaborative programming with non-academicinstitutionshavingundertakenprojectswithTheWorldBankInstitute,OSSREA,UNESCO,UNICEF-ESAR-ASHEWA,FHI,USAID-PEPFAR,ICRW,IAU,NMG,DAAD

• VastexperienceinpublicationsdesignandproductionhavingbeentheCreativeDirectorandEditor-in-Chiefofnumerouspublications:Thirteen(13)IssuesoftheTribune,KenyattaUniversityGraduationJournal;Four(4)IssuesofChemchemi,International JournalofHumanities andSocial Sciences: Two (2) Issuesof theKenyattaUniversityProspectus;Two(2)IssuesoftheKenyattaUniversityAnnualReport;One(1)IssueoftheKenyattaUniversityCatalogue;thehighlyacclaimed244pageSouvenirEditionoftheKenyattaUniversitySilverJubileePublication.

• Bonafide educational entrepreneur and innovator having founded MidasInternationalBoysHighSchool:-An8-4-4SecondarySchoolforboys.Myvisionistocreateaflagshipinstitutionsettingtrendsanddictatingthedirectionandpaceofinnovationinmoderneducationalpracticeandoutcomesintheregion.

• Five(5)yearsexperienceofdesigningonlinecoursesandteachingonlineusingModularObject-OrientedDynamicLearningEnvironment(Moodle).

• Recipient of five (5)Meritorious Awards for research, exemplary performanceandservice.

• Wasthefirstcandidateofthe8-4-4SystemtoattainaPhDinaKenyanPublicUniversity.

TheMidasbrandgreatlybenefitsfromhisexperienceandnetworks.Inthecauseofinteractingwithparentssomeofthefrequentlyaskedquestionsare:



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4.1 Can the Challenges of the 8-4-4 System be remedied?Yes!Thedifferencebetweendifferentcurricula isnot“what” is taught,but“how”,“why”and“when”itistaught.e.g.Photosynthesisisphotosynthesisinanycurricula,8-4-4,IGCSE,ChineseorEskimo!Theissueishowit istaughtandforwhatreason.This iswhatwe ineducationcall “pedagogy”.Therehasbeenanoutcry inKenyathatourchildrenare taught throughrotememory (our“how” iswrong)andtheyaretaughttopassexams(our“why”iswrong).Theremedyisinchangingpedagogyandnot the curriculum. Even if the8-4-4 curriculumchangedand thepedagogydoesn’t,nothingwillchange.AtMidas,wearechangingthepedagogy.

4.2 What are the cut-off points for admission?Midas School is a unique academic environment which gives our students anopportunityforself-expressionandindividualgrowth.Whilewewillhaveacut-offmarkforadmission,we,inthespiritofavailingourstudentsanallroundeducationthat recognizes individual differences and contexts, encourage all interestedstudentstoapply.Webelievethatalthoughgradesareimportant,ourstudentsasindividualshavefarmuchmoretoofferthanjustgrades.

4.3 How can an 8-4-4 School be international?Thefactofglobalizationmeansthatanyeducationalexperiencecannolongerbelocalintermsofgoals,aspirationsandpractice.AtMidaswerecognizethisandhavesoughttobeinternationalinorientationthrough:• Conveningatrulyglobal,highlyprofessional,multidisciplinaryboardofadvisors.• Hybridizationofeducationalpracticeswhicharelocalandpeculiartothe8-4-4

systemwiththebestpracticesofotherglobalsystemseg.IGCSE,GCEandIB.• InternationalizationofthecurriculumandpedagogicalpracticesthroughGlobal

networksofonlineSchoolcommunities.

4.4 What is the diet?We seek to provide our students with a modest balanced diet that will notoverburden the parents in terms of cost. Ourmenu considerations are based onhealth,affordability,easeofpreparation,varietyandfamiliarity.

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4.5 What are the fees?Whileweendeavortoprovidetopqualityeducation,wearesensitivetothehardeconomictimesandstrivetokeepthefeesasaffordableaspossible.BoardingandTuitionatMidasfor2013isKsh.52,500perterm.ThereisjoiningfeesofKsh.9,000tocoverforcautionmoneyandbooks.Tobringdownthecosttoparents,wedonotchargeapplicationand/oradmissionfees.

4.6 How do I apply?We receive all applications online at www.midassschools.co.ke. Please log on toapplyor to sendus amessage.Youcanalsomakeyour inquiriesonemail [email protected],onfacebookorfollowusonTwitter@midasboys.

4.7 Where are you located?Weare located in Juja,2.5kmalongBobHarriesRoad,offExit16along theThikaSuperhighway.Logontoourwebsiteforamapofourlocationorfindusongooglemaps.


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