Dear Shree Swanirayan Academy (Mombasa),

Even as most of us now strive to survive in these unprecedented times, we remain cognisant of a few things; the situation is affecting most, if not all of us including our beloved teachers and school. The circumstances have forced us to adapt in unexpected and unprepared for ways. While children are distanced from the much needed hands on support from their teachers, parents have stepped in to shoulder a substantial part and cost of the learning process. This may well strengthen bonds and create stronger involvement and collaboration by the time we pull out of this situation but for that to happen, we must face a singular truth; we CANNOT do it on our own.

In just a few months the pandemic has dealt a significant blow to the economy, Mombasa has taken a double hit given events in the past year. Very few of us have been spared this steep down turn and it is in this spirit that we reach out to the school administration recognising that a 10% deduction, although welcome, is neither reflective of the drastic economic circumstances nor the additional learning related outlay that parents have to incur. Indeed, these additional costs go over and above the 10% debit.

We would therefore like to request, as loyal parents, that in order for us all to get through this as a unit, the academy extends a more substantial deduction in the realm of 50% of the school fees to echo the accommodations of similar learning institutions.

We remain,

Your loyal parents