Guidance and mentorship should go beyond the classroom, teachers advised

Vocational Director Rotary club of Nairobi - Lang'ata Eric Sangoro addressing the students. [Mate Tongola, Standard]

The hefty issues raised were handed over to the school head who in turn promised to work with education officials to help the concerned students.

During the event, over 2,500 trees were planted in the school compound in an exercise that saw students, teachers, and members of the Lang'ata Rotary Club mingle, network and discuss various topics including environmental sustainability, hygiene, choosing careers and the delicate balance between relationships and studies.

Among those in attendance included students from Shofco School for Girls, Kibera and a host of Rotarians from the Lang'ata branch among them Eric Sangoro who encouraged and stressed the need for networking urging the students to always have mentors in both education and their career paths.

"Through the Rotary community, you get to exchange ideas and build lifelong friendships with like-minded people. It is a journey that is both rewarding and fun," Sangoro advised.

The Rotary Club of Nairobi-Lang'ata was chartered on 31st August 2001 and has 148 members presently making it one of the biggest Clubs in District 9212.