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About

Magdaline comes from a humble family of four living in Maai-Mahiu. She has been brought up by her mother since 2006 after the death of her father when she was 9 years old. Magdaline's mother was unable to pay for her primary education but fortunately government intervention was able to see that Magdaline could graduate from primary school. She is so grateful to join her 1st year in high school and promises to work very hard to fulfill her dream with your support!

Where your donation goes

Total $454
  • Tuition
    $116
  • Activity Fee And Medical
    $13
  • Boarding Fees
    $240
  • Internet
    $9
  • Examination Fees
    $76

Magdaline's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2015 Form 4
2014 Form 3 (Girls)
2013 Form 2

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Barbara
Sat, September 27, 2014 at 10:08 pm GMT
I was browsing through the pictures in The School Fund and ran across your story. I am able to make contributions because in addition to my regular job, I am a musician and make money playing weddings from time to time. So when I play a wedding, I am able to contribute to something like your education. It makes playing the wedding more fun for me. I play the viola (which is like a violin but bigger) in a string quartet.
I hope that this will help you with your schooling.
Gwendolyn
Thu, August 7, 2014 at 4:46 pm GMT
Keep up the great work Magdaline! I'm inspired by you, and sending you my best wishes from California. :)
penny
Wed, June 25, 2014 at 3:27 pm GMT
Hi Magdaline,
Please tell me more about yourself. I am excited that you love biology and want to be a nurse. how is school going?
penny
Magdaline
Mon, May 5, 2014 at 8:32 am GMT
Hi Jaclyn,
My name is Magdaline,and am a student in Maai-Mahiu Girls' Secondary School.It's a great pleasure to be in school.I am a third year student.I've been able to emerge among the best students in all my classes.My best subjects last term were Chemistry,Biology,Mathematics and Business Studies.My holiday was not long due to the assignments.I also cherish my family very much.I like singing and travelling.
TIP
Live by upright standards and others who are striving to do the same will be more likely to find you.They will make the best kind of a friend.
I look forward to join you at Brown University!
Magdaline
Jaclyn
Tue, December 17, 2013 at 7:20 pm GMT
Hi Magdaline,

My name is Jaclyn, and I am a student at Brown University who works with The School Fund. It's great to see you here on the site. I just wanted to introduce myself and ask your classes are going. What classes are you taking this term? Are you on holiday yet? My vacation from university began this week, and I'm really excited to spend time with my family. What do you like to do when you are not studying?

Feel free to write me back on this journal!

Keep in touch,
Jaclyn
Magdaline
Fri, August 30, 2013 at 11:05 am GMT
HI Christi,
I do agree with you.This is because Education is the only weapon that does not require any strength and does not depend on anybody physical appearance but depend on how one reasons and puts His/Her ideas into use.
When we strive for excellence with Passion and Determination and acknowledge higher power driving vision surely success will be on our side and we will be able to celebrate our good work.
For it's everyone's responsibility to create a better world,we should be the change that leads others out of their comfort zones by serving and listening to them with a lot of humility.
Do you believe that over communication is good communication
Prosperity in all that you do.
Magdaline
Christi
Thu, June 20, 2013 at 8:21 pm GMT
Hi Magdaline,
I think that what you have to say is very wise. Do you know who the Dalai Llama is? In case you don't he is a man from Tibet who believes in peace and kindness between people. He said this about education:

"Education is the best way to train ourselves that we will secure our own well-being by concerning ourselves with others. It is possible to create a better world, a more compassionate, more peaceful world, which is not only in everyone’s interest, but is everyone’s responsibility to achieve."

Do you agree?

All the best,
Christi
Magdaline
Fri, May 3, 2013 at 2:31 pm GMT
Hi,
Life has so much.Surely we should be happy to have all the critical needs in our lives.This is because there are great men who are outside there eagerly waiting to treasure you with the great mind.Therefore even if we are hardly pressed we are never crushed;perplexed but not in despair;persecuted but not abandoned;struck down but not destroyed.
Therefore we do not lose heart.With the power of Education,people might think that outwardly we are wasting away but we understand that inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Magdaline
Fri, May 3, 2013 at 12:44 pm GMT
Hi,
Seeking fame brings you shame when victory is not in your frame,you get yourself to blame.For you cannot win the game and your excuses are still the same.But when you understand that you are the best you can ever get you should also then understand that you can defeat without being defeated.Therefore we should work hard to get what we like or we will be forced to like what we get.
FROM Magdaline Waithera.
Magdaline
Thu, April 18, 2013 at 12:30 pm GMT
THANK YOU MOTHER
IT is a great pleasure and favour to have to thank you for your efforts and sacrifices,for sleepless nights and risks taken.thank you for the nine months you carried me,for understanding me since childhood.You have taught me alot since you were my basic foundation.
Thank you for your determination to keep me healthy and secured.Your wise advice implant me and has made me responsible.
For sure sorry for the discouragements and making you angry,I pray that you may live longer so that you can give much motherly love.
QUOTE;Life is wanting what you have not having what you want.
FROM Magdaline Waithera.
Magdaline
Tue, April 16, 2013 at 2:07 pm GMT
HI,
everyday and every moment we have all the reasons to be happy for having all those who wishes all the best for you and expecting the best from you.
Therefore don't die before you exploit your abilities.Utilize your talents and abilities for your own benefits but atlarge to serve others.
This holiday i'm enjoying doing farm activities such as planting.What are you enjoying this season
Magdaline
Thu, February 14, 2013 at 3:08 pm GMT
Hi Christi,
Sorry for not replying soon enough due to challenges in getting internet access. hope you really understand, one of my teachers finally offered assistance.Haven't really tried anything hard lately but I've really work my socks off in Physics and improved-hardest I've tried.School is going on well and won't let you down. My mum once told me that ambition without partnering with hard work doesn't one anywhere.

Blessings to you for everything,
Magdaline
Christi
Mon, October 22, 2012 at 3:25 pm GMT
Hi Magdaline,
It's true-- the road to success is not straight. A teacher I loved once told me that if I'm not failing at something, I'm not trying enough things. I think that was very good advice. Have you tried anything hard lately?

I hope school is going well!

All the best,
Christi
Magdaline
Fri, August 10, 2012 at 9:53 am GMT
Hi,
Road to success is not straight. There are so many curves and bumps. But I believe by having determination and Jesus Christ you can make it to a place known as success. By believing in ourselves and having faith in every step we make we can become very great people. Do not listen to those who discourages you but let you be the one to control your life and your actions.

Quote "Try to fail but never fail to try".

Magdaline

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