Shiko Gathuo

Tay and the Form 1a's at St. Claire's Shiko Gathuo

Yvonne, the incurable snob. Ida, the ultimate goody two-shoes. Haki, the brilliant master of sarcastic wit. Doris, the terminally stingy athlete. Maisha, the "BBC." Tay. They are the Form 1A's at St. Claire's, and top students from all over Kenya. Some come from the remotest rural villages, others from the biggest mansions in the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital city; others still are from the worst city slums. Under the watchful eye of Sister Marian the headmistress, the eternal punishments of "Terror Mama," the deputy headmistress, and the kindness of their favorite teacher Ms. Sashi, everyone gets along fine