Cardinal Otunga High School

MOSOCHO
P.O BOX 520-40200, KISII. TEL:0773-109410/0729-128791 E-mail:mosochocardinalotunga@yahoo.com
SCHOOL MOTTO: USE COMMON SENSE.

YEAR: 2024

DEAR ALI MOHAMMED HASSAN

I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to join form one in our school, Congratulations.
Note: You are expected to report to your secondary school on 15th Jan, 2024
Please get your Primary School's Head teacher to endorse the letter in the spaces provided
below.
Student’s Full Name: ALI MOHAMMED HASSAN, INDEX NO {index no} Marks 273
SUB-COUNTY {sub county}

Primary School: ___________________________________________________________

Head teacher’s Full Name: ___________________________________________________
Head teacher’s Signature: _____________________________Date: ____________________
Student’s Signature: _______________________________Date:____________________
Disclaimer: This letter will be authenticated on being duly certified by the primary school head complete
with a certified copy of birth certificate and finally confirmed by the admitting principal. The letter is
issued without any erasure or alteration and cannot be changed through any form of endorsement
whatsoever; utterance of false documents is an offense punishable by law.
 RE: FORM ONE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS.
I congratulate you again for doing well in the KCPE examination 2024

You have been selected to join Form One at Cardinal Otunga High School - Mosocho. You are
required to report to school on ……………………... 2024 before 4.00pm.
Note that as you take up your prestigious Form One position, I wish to inform you kindly that
Cardinal Otunga High School - Mosocho is purely a Catholic sponsored school founded on a
strong Christian Catholic Faith.

We offer spiritual nourishment to our students through our Reverend Priests in line with our
Catholic Faith.

Details of the fees structure and other admission requirements are here-with attached.

1) REQUIREMENTS ON REPORTING DATE:

YOU MUST AVAIL:
i. A Letter from your previous Head-teacher to identify you.
ii. A KNEC Result slip signed and stamped by your former Head-teacher.
iii. A certified copy of your birth Certificate.

2) OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS FOR OWN USE

a) Sandals/slippers
b) A pairs of black leather shoes (Toughees)
c) Two blankets
d) Two light green bed sheets.
e) A towel
f) A pair of rubber shoes for sports
g) Metallic bucket..
h) Enough Toilet paper rolls, soap for bathing and washing clothes, toothpaste and
toothbrush, shoe polish and other personal effects.
i) Mosquito net
j) Green bedcover.
k) Bible/Quran.
l) 30 cm long ruler

3) SCHOOL UNIFORM
1. 2 Light Grey long trousers -
2. 2 White Badged long sleeved shirts
3. 1 Navy Blue Sweater with School Badge
4. 1 Maroon tie with School Logo
5. 2 Pairs of stockings with white/blue stripes
6. 1 Red T-shirt (V-Necked) with white stripe and Navy Blue P.E short
 7. 1 Navy Blue Windbreaker with school badge
8. 1 Navy Blue Jumper with school badge
9. 1 Navy Blue Blazer with school badge
10. 1 Maroon Tracksuit with white stripes
11. 3” High Density School Mattress.
12. Utensils -(Plate, Cup and Spoon), Passport photo, Student ID and Labeling of all
personal items.

N/B- Parents can purchase school uniforms at any shop/distributors of their choice.

4) POCKET MONEY
Pocket money, including fare, should be provided to the student by parents/guardians.
In order to reduce cases of loss of pocket money by students, parents are encouraged to open bank
accounts for their sons’ pocket money, which they can access through the ATM CARDs given by
respective banks e.g EQUITY bank, CO-OP bank and KCB bank.
Liaise with respective banks for more information.
Give only a reasonable amount of pocket money – not too much and not too little –
a minimum of Ksh. 500/=. The school will not be held responsible for any money lost by students.

5) SPECIAL DIET
The school does not, whatsoever, offer a special diet. Should a Doctor recommend a special diet for
your son, please, make individual arrangements on how to provide the same through the guidance of
the school administration.

6) SCHOOL STUDENTS’ GUIDE

You will find herein enclosed a copy of School Students’ Guide/ regulations acceptance declaration
form. Please read it and sign it. Your parents/guardians should also sign the same.

Looking forward to having you with us here at Cardinal Otunga High School – Mosocho.

Welcome.

OMBIRO ALBERT, MR
CHIEF PRINCIPAL
C.C. - County Director of Education - Kisii County
- Sub - County Director of Education - Kitutu Central
- TSC County Director - Kisii County

STUDENTS/PARENTS ACCEPTANCE DECLARATION FORM

1. I do accept to adhere to all school academic programmes including attending lessons,

preps and taking exams as scheduled by the school.
2. I promise to use the set out channels to air out my challenges to the authorities including
the Student Baraza, held once a month.
3. I accept to adhere to the instructions governing the school dining
 hall and promise not to enter the kitchen unless I am a student leader who is authorized to do so
with permission from the Caterer/ss and/or Boarding Master(s). I do not expect any privilege(s)
from the kitchen unless such is authorized by the staff and only if I am entitled to such
privilege(s).
4. I promise to abide by the school routine as set out.
5. I shall maintain silence while in the tuition block and residential areas at all times.
6. I understand that it is illegal to own/possess weapons, cell-phones, Sim Cards, radios and/or
any other electronic gadgets (excluding scientific calculators).
7. I shall always be in complete school uniform and official games kit at the designated
times.
8. I shall follow correct channels of communication – the right protocol and that each office
from that of a student leader to the Chief Principal shall be respected.
9. If I am involved in any breach of the school rules (stealing, bullying, noise making,
going out to unauthorized areas, fighting, playing truant, abuse of drugs, sneaking out of
school, interaction with unauthorized persons) I shall be met with serious disciplinary
action(s).
10. I understand that the spiritual programme of the school shall be honoured and adhered to.
Morning mass on the stipulated days shall be adhered to and evening prayers shall be followed
strictly.
11. I understand that addressing gatherings so as to cause disaffection and discontent is
illegal and that any gathering being addressed in school MUST involve the concerned teachers.
These include House meetings, class meetings etc and that all meetings MUST have minutes.

PARENT/GUARDIAN _________________________________________________________

PARENT ID/NO: _______________ SIGNATURE: _____________ DATE: ____________

STUDENT’S NAME: __________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ____________________ DATE: ___________________

SCHOOL STUDENTS’ GUIDE
1. All students are expected to follow the school programmes strictly and exercise the
Use of Common Sense.
2. Students are required to dress in the school uniform at all times – white long sleeved shirt
with school badge, light gray trouser, black shoes and gray stockings with blue and white
stripes and games uniform at game time. Civilian clothing is NOT allowed.
3. Punctuality to class and other places of work must be observed.
4. All students shall observe and participate in personal and general cleanliness throughout
the term.
5. Games activities are compulsory for all students, unless exempted by a doctor.
 6. All students must sit for the Continuous Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts) in all subjects they
undertake. This is a compulsory exercise as it accounts for fifty percent (50%) of the
terminal tests’ records.
7. All meals are to be served and eaten from the dining hall using approved utensils and
nowhere else – unless a student is unwell.
8. All students shall take care of their personal property at all times.
9. No student shall be allowed out of the compound without permission. Any student with a
good reason to go out of the school compound MUST get an exit-chit from the Boarding
Master. The Chief Principal or Deputy Principal shall be the only ones to permit those going
for overnight stay.
10. Any student who without prior adequate explanation reports late from home after the
school’s opening must be accompanied by the Parent or Guardian.
11. School property MUST be respected, used appropriately and cared for. Any form of
vandalism shall not be acceptable and if engaged in will be subject to replacement.
12. Any serious challenge should be reported immediately to student leaders and/or teachers,
and or teachers on duty or/and the Deputy Principal or/and the Chief Principal.

OMBIRO ALBERT, MR.

CHIEF PRINCIPAL
 CARDINAL OTUNGA HIGH SCHOOL MOSOCHO
DIRECTORATE OF STUDIES OFFICE
2024 FORM 1 ADMISSION FORM

A) STUDENT DETAILS
Name: …………………………………………………Full KCPE Index No: ………………..
Former Primary school: ……………………………………………. KCPE Marks: ………….
(attach a certified copy of KCPE Result slip). Birth Certificate Entry Number:
……………………………………. (Attach copy of certified Birth Certificate)
DoB……………………….. (MM/DD/YY). Any Disability? (YES or NO)............................
If yes, specify…………………………………………………………………………………..

HOME COUNTY…………………………………SUB-COUNTY….……………………….

B) PARENT / GUARDIAN DETAILS

Official phone NO:..............................................
a) Name of father……………………………………………..ID.NO…………………..
Phone Number………………………… EMail Address: …………………………..

b) Name of mother……………………………………………..ID.NO…………………..
Phone Number………………………… EMail Address: …………………………..

c) Name of Guardian…………………………………………..ID.NO…………………..
Phone Number………………………… EMail Address: …………………………..
 FEES STRUCTURE FOR THE YEAR 2024

PARENT Grand
Vote head GOK TERM TERM TERM Total
TOTAL
1 2 3 (Ksh)
Teaching, Learning materials, and
4,144 0 0 0 0 4,144.00
Exams
Boarding Equipment and Stores 0 13,718 8,310 5,507 27,535 27,535.00
Repairs, Maintenance, and
5,000 1000 600 400 2000 7,000.00
Improvement
*Other vote heads-
(Local Transport and Travel, Administrative 9,400 5,250 3,150 2,100 10,500 19,900.00
Costs, Electricity, Water and Conservancy,
Personnel Emolument)
Activity fees 1,500 300 100 100 500 2,000.00
Medical and Insurance 2,000 - - 0 0 2,000.00
SMASSE 200 0 0 0 0 200.00
PA PROJECT 0 5000 0 0 5000 5000
Total school fees 22,244 25,268 12,160 8,107 45,535 67,779.00

The Parents Association (PA) Project for the year 2024, was passed by parents. It will be KShs
5,000.00 (Five thousand Only), and to be paid in Term 1 as indicated in the structure.

Please note that school fee is strictly paid through the School Bank Account.
The school does not accept cash payment.
Payment should be made through any of the following Banks:-
- ABSA Kenya Bank - Kisii Branch – Account No. 2026220753
- Kenya Commercial Bank - Kisii Branch- Account No. 1180275160
- National Bank of Kenya - Kisii Branch- Account No. 01021033723500
- Equity Bank of Kenya - Kisii Branch - Account No. 0510279683758
Once you have paid fees through the bank, ensure that you have written the student’s name on the
face of the pay-in-slip and bring the same to school for official receipt.

OMBIRO ALBERT, MR.

CHIEF PRINCIPAL