Narok—As schools in Narok County close for the long holiday, education stakeholders are emphasizing the importance of parental guidance during this period. Calls have come from various quarters, including teachers, academicians, and religious leaders, urging parents not to leave their children under the care of relatives but to engage in active mentoring.

According to a new release by Kenya News Agency, the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya now places a premium on skills over knowledge. Wachira spoke at Blessed Narok Schools during the school closing ceremony and stated that this shift in educational focus will help students easily find employment in fields where their talents lie. “An educated person is not the same as someone who has not gone to school. Every person requires education so that they can manage their future,” Wachira said.

She further encouraged parents to be active in building their children’s skills and in nurturing them in a godly manner. “A person who excels in what they do will stand before kings. We charge you that if there is anything challenging for your children, ask God to help you so that you can make their dreams come true,” she added.

Jane Sankok, the Director of Blessed Narok Schools, also asked parents to spend quality time with their children. Sankok emphasized the importance of understanding one’s children by being physically present. “It is important to stay with them in order to understand them,” she said.

This call for parental involvement comes as the 2023 school calendar is set to conclude this week. Students in grades six, class eight, and form four are preparing for their National Examinations, with schools expected to reopen in January 2024.