The eagerly anticipated annual Ndume Sevens rugby tournament, hosted at Pembroke, is on the horizon and we can’t wait!
It is the largest Prep School rugby tournament in Sub-Saharan Africa and coincides with our Next Schools fair; all in all it is a wonderful, sociable weekend.
We are halfway through the Trinity term and have raced through a busy fixture list with rugby matches hosted both home and away. Our 1st XIII have just had a weekend of exciting rugby in Nairobi with matches at Banda and Hillcrest. We’ve had plenty of rain, our pitches are emerald green and are looking fantastic. We are feeling as prepared as we can and are very much looking forward to a weekend of competition, fun and friends in the middle of June.
We are incredibly proud that Old Pembrokian, Major Thomas Mortensen was awarded an MBE this year.
The rolling hills of Gilgil came alive this past weekend as Pembroke House hosted the much-loved Ndume 7s Rugby Tournament, a highlight of Kenya’s prep school calendar that’s been inspiring young players since 1977.
The Year 6 trip this year was to the Karebe Gold Mine up in the Nandi Hills. The trip started with a wonderful stop at the Brook's farm in Koru, where the children were treated to sodas, biscuits, and an idyllic garden to play in.
The weather held fair at least for the largest part of our 2 day horse show this year. Every child that rides at Pembroke House was invited to take part, being entered in a class appropriate to their level of experience and ability.
There’s something special about standing on the side of a mountain, looking out over the world below. It’s a moment of perspective, of challenge, and of achievement.
At Pembroke House, we believe that the best learning happens when children truly understand what they are being taught - not just memorising facts but making sense of them.