Bright Star School and Orphanage
 

Our Policies

Qualifications for Dormitory Residence

1. the child is homeless and has no living parents
2. if the child has one parent who is unable to care for the child, the family income and number of children in the family will then be considered
3. the child can be admitted at the request of the Area Chief
 

E-mail Regulations for Our Orphans

1. E-mailing is not required of either the sponsor or the orphan.
2. Orphans are not to request money or gifts unless specifically asked for that information.
3. Orphans are encouraged to correspond with their sponsors and will be assisted, if needed.
4. Orphans can use personal e-mail addresses.
5. Orphans should not send more than one e-mail each month to the sponsor except to reply to the sponsor's e-mail.
6.  E-mail addresses are to be kept confidential and are not to be shared without written permission of the sponsor.
7. E-mail content (including attachments) must be original work prepared by the orphan.
8. E-mail privileges will be forfeited by any orphan who does not comply with these regulations.
9. E-mails may be sent to brightstaracade@yahoo.com with the child's name in the subject line.

 
Guidelines for Mission Groups Traveling to Bright Star School and Orphanage

     Visitors and work groups are welcome at Bright Star.  It is a pleasure to show others the work of God's hands and how His blessings are enabling children to be educated, fed, and sheltered at Bright Star School.
     Certain guidelines have been set for our visitors so that disruptions to the classes are minimal:         

  • Prior arrangements for tours must be made through the school director, John Andirah. His e-mail address is brightstaracade@yahoo.com.

  • Prior arrangements for a work group must be made through and approved by the Bright Star Foundation president and the school director.

  • Work group members will work on tasks proposed by the director and board president.

  • Work group members must pay all personal expenses, daily transport expenses to/from the school, and security expenses.

  • Work group members must remain with the group throughout the visit unless other arrangements have been agreed to by the school director and board president.

  • Visitors will not be allowed to visit or tour the school when students are preparing for and/or taking the national examination (KCSE and KCPE).