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Speaking of success ...

Thursday, 12 September 2019

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Success in an inter-school debating competition brought certificates for two students at Happy house School.Rukia and Savannah were among the top talkers on the coast and they received their certificates at...

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A career inspired by Mama's help

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

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It was thanks to Mama Sue, founder of Children of Watamu charity , that Christone Ruwa discovered an interest in computer science,Forward thinking Sue was responsible for raising funds and installing...

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Joy, joy, joy

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

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Natasha led a song at Kidz Club at Happy House.With the other children following her lead, they performed actions to the hymn with the words "happy in my heart".Nothing could be...

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Saluting two nations

Monday, 09 September 2019

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The start of new term and a new week and our Happy House School gathered for an assembly led by Mama Sue and Papa Dave.But before the prayers and speeches, the...

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Back to School at Happy House

Sunday, 08 September 2019

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Happy House School returned to some changes after the holidays.Mama Sue told told students at the back to school assembly that Mr Isaac had now moved on to another school and...

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Baraka looks at fashion

Friday, 06 September 2019

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My name is Baraka and for my second video from Watamu I am taking you to visit a fashion supply shop.There were lots of different things like bags that were made...

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Kidz Club special

Saturday, 07 September 2019

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Singing, dancing, family news and celebrations make up weekly Kidz Club at Happy House,It's a special time for our family, noisy and fun and a time that everyone look forward to.This...

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Stephano at the barber's shop

Wednesday, 04 September 2019

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I went to visit the barber’s shop for my video, writes Stephano.I have visited the barber to have my hair cut and he has many things there. There is spirit, hair...

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Khalid tours Watamu

Tuesday, 03 September 2019

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When we went to explore Watamu we saw many different things.I enjoyed looking at the clothes on sale - shirts, shorts and many other things in many colours.Our Mama Sue has...

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Primary exams

Saturday, 12 October 2019

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Primary students at Happy House School are in the midst of their end of year exams.They've worked hard all year and the results of these exams will, we hope, reflect their...

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News of Velma's new arrival

Friday, 11 October 2019

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Our Happy House Auntie Velma, one of Mama Sue's righthand women, has given birth to her second baby.Her baby girl was delivered safely by cesarean section on Tuesday, October 8.And she's...

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Stars ascending!

Thursday, 10 October 2019

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Each one of our Happy House kids is a star!And in our safe care they learn to shine brightly, with confidence and love.So for our next series of videos we are...

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Big brother Evans

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

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Evans who was one of the first children to join our Happy House family way back when we opened in 2010, is looked upon as a big brother by all the...

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Boys in voice

Tuesday, 08 October 2019

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Today, it's the turn of the boys to bring you a song.The older boys from our Happy House family joined together to sing "Love is like a Mango" at Kidz Club...

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Girls chorus

Monday, 07 October 2019

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Everyone enjoys a singalong and the children living at Happy House are no different.They were in fine voice on Saturday for the weekly Kidz Club family gathering.The girls got together to...

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Sudent board makes an impact

Sunday, 06 October 2019

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A student board is proving a great asset to Happy House Primary School .The team is being led by Sanita Ann, the school captain.Every class is represented by one class prefect...

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Secondary exams

Saturday, 05 October 2019

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With the end of term- and the end of the 2019 academic year - just three weeks away, students at Happy House School are very busy indeed,And in secondary school they...

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When it rains ...

Friday, 04 October 2019

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Gardening duties have come to a halt at Happy House with the onset of some rain.Our gardener, Uncle Alex, has been unable to work on our vegetable plots because of torrential...

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Talking books

Thursday, 03 October 2019

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Form Four students from Happy House Secondary School have been talking books with students from a neighbouring school.They travelled to St John’s High School to have an English literature session with...

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Girls entertain

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

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Some of our girls formed a choir to entertain the family when they gathered for the weekly Kidz Club meeting at Happy House.It was a happy time spent with Mama Sue...

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