At Pembroke House we recognise the importance of getting a balance between learning in the classroom and also out in the field. Accept, last week our ‘fields’ were actually mountains and wildlife conservancies. Our Y4 ventured off on a much anticipated adventure to the Maasai Mara for a two-night camp. Kindly hosted by Lippa and …
Pembroke House is a winner! We are honoured to be ranked in the Spears 2022 Schools Index as a top 10 private school in the ‘rest of the world category’ Spears states Pembroke House is “legendary for the characterful children it sends to top senior schools all over the world”. We know this to be …
Pembroke House children are known for always being up for a challenge and this past half term was no exception. 34 children from Year 8 set off on an expedition of a lifetime, with the aim of climbing 4,985 metres (16,354 feet) up Mount Kenya, the second tallest mountain in Africa and a UNESCO World …
This past weekend, Pembroke House, welcomed children from Ghetto Classics Orchestra to our school for their second residency of the year. An inspirational community initiative, founded by the Art of Music Foundation, the Ghetto Classics are a collective of musical young people who live in Korogocho, one of the largest informal settlements in Nairobi. Performing …
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Every half term, all Pembroke House children from Y1 to Y8 compete in a free-style swimming gala that is affectionately known as ‘Boats’. With an electric atmosphere and pumping music, the children swim in class teams (boats) of four, grouped by ability. None of us quite understand the rules, but none of that seems to …
Pembroke House were delighted to participate, once again, in the much anticipated 24th edition of the Hog Charge. Hosted by Peponi Secondary School and the Northlands Ranch in Ruiru, we arranged for 100 Pembrokians to compete in this annual mountain bike race, that saw a ‘sell out ‘of 150 different teams of riders navigate around …
The first week of the Lent term saw four talented teams of hockey players from Y7 and Y8 head off to the UK for the Pembroke House biennial, overseas sports tour. Led by Mr Snow, our Director of Sport, 29 children flew to London Heathrow, ready to embrace a chilly English winter. For some, this …
For most, a school trip means an afternoon at a local museum. Not for our Pembroke children! Year 7 & 8 were invited to Lewa Conservancy Laikipia, for an unforgettable, four day camping safari with Mt Kenya as their backdrop. In addition to spotting tree climbing Lions, countless Rhino and a whole tower of Giraffe, …
As is the school tradition, all new children and staff are sorting into one of the four school houses, with the help of the very knowledgeable, and reliable, Sorting Hat. Each person gets a chance to be sorted in this much beloved and fun tradition in the start of term assembly. It is also …
At the end of the Michaelmas term, Pembroke House School held its annual Christmas Craft Fair. It was a great success and we had exhibitors from all over Kenya join us. There were also lots of fun activities for children as well, with camel rides, guess the number of sweets in the jar, and a …
