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HOW CAN A CHILD REACH CLASS THREE AND STILL STRUGGLE TO IDENTIFY THE LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET? THIS DISCOVERY BROKE MY HEART TODAY. 💔 Today, I was excited to take learning outdoors through fun and interactive activities. But I decided to use the opportunity to assess something very basic: letter…

So far, we have used 22 bags of cement in our efforts to mould blocks for the new school structure. During my inspection of the blocks made with the first batch of sand, I noticed that some were breaking when handled, while others were falling apart. This raised concerns about their strength and…

WHO SAID LEARNING MUST ALWAYS HAPPEN INSIDE THE CLASSROOM? TODAY, WE TOOK OUR LEARNING OUTDOORS! 😍📚 Today, we had a fun outdoor learning activity with our learners, focusing on rhyming words. The game was simple: I would give them an ending sound, and each learner had to think of a word that ended…

Yesterday, I decided to face one of my fears and finally learn how to ride a motorbike. But chaleee! I didn't know the fear was going to be this serious. 😂 Some time ago, I had an accident while learning, and that experience stayed with me. Since then, I've been afraid to try again. Yesterday, my…

Yesterday, we gathered with the elders and members of the community to discuss the future of our school and how best we can move this development project forward. As some support has started coming in, we believe it is important to come together, share ideas and make thoughtful decisions about how…

Today, we had another important task to complete at our school development site. We needed to gather and arrange the blocks we had moulded, which were scattered around the area, and pack them neatly in one place to create enough space for the next stage of work. The weather was not on our side…

Today, we had an important meeting with the elders and some members of the community to establish the boundaries of our school land. We took a tour through the bush, walking around the land so I could understand where the school property begins and ends and how much land is available. According to…

Today, my heart is full of gratitude. One of our colleague teachers had been struggling with accommodation. The room she was staying in was very small, and the conditions were far from comfortable. But today, by God's grace and through the kindness and support of this wonderful community, we have…

Every morning, before settling into my usual teaching duties, I have another responsibility waiting for me: checking on our school building project. 🧱❤️ I have to monitor the cement used, count the remaining bags, inspect the blocks moulded and make sure the little resources entrusted to us are…

part 2 Water is essential to life, but sadly, our school community experiences a seasonal water crisis. During certain periods, the water available to our teachers and learners changes colour, sometimes appearing green, and this raises concerns about its suitability for drinking. We already have…

Every morning, before settling into my usual teaching duties, I have another responsibility waiting for me: checking on our school building project. 🧱❤️ I have to monitor the cement used, count the remaining bags, inspect the blocks moulded and make sure the little resources entrusted to us are…

Water is essential to life, but sadly, our school community experiences a seasonal water crisis. During certain periods, the water available to our teachers and learners changes colour, sometimes appearing green, and this raises concerns about its suitability for drinking. We already have an…

THE WORK HAS STARTED, AND WE ARE NOT GIVING UP! ❤️🏫 Remember when we shared our decision to use the cement donated towards making blocks for a new classroom structure instead of plastering the existing classrooms and cementing the floors? Well, today, I am happy to share that the work is…

Today, as I sat quietly marking my learners' exercise books, I found myself thinking deeply about these children and the future we are trying to build for them. Some of them are doing very well, and that makes me happy. Others are still struggling and need more attention, patience, guidance and…

Sometimes I sit quietly and reflect on everything that has happened since I decided to speak up about the condition of our school. The social media attention, the criticism, the accusations and the comments from people who may never fully understand why I started this journey. There have been…

Following my videos about the condition of our school, many kind-hearted people have reached out to support us. Today, teachers and community members met to discuss the progress so far and how best to improve the school's learning environment. I am happy to share that, through the support received…

Today, I went back to collect another bag of cement donated by kind-hearted people who have decided to support our school. From the bottom of my heart, I say THANK YOU. 🙏❤️ Our initial plan was to plaster the classrooms and cement the floor, but after taking a closer look at the structure, we…

I have chosen to speak about the challenges I face and the difficult conditions affecting education in a deprived community. I know that not everyone will agree with me, and I am prepared to accept constructive criticism. But what I will not understand is why someone who disagrees with me must…

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Today, the dust from the badly damaged road covered my daughter and me as we travelled to school. My little girl is now coughing and having a cold. 😭💔 Must serving in a deprived community mean suffering in silence? When we speak up, we are questioned instead of being heard. WHO WILL LISTEN TO OUR…

Because I have a job, does that mean I should suffer in silence? 😭 This morning, dust covered my baby and me. On our way back, the rain turned the same road into mud, leaving my baby's back cloth looking like it had been dipped in muddy tea. 💔 Please, don't judge my complaints until you experience…

Today, the dust from the badly damaged road covered my daughter and me as we travelled to school. My little girl is now coughing and having a cold. 😭💔 Must serving in a deprived community mean suffering in silence? When we speak up, we are questioned instead of being heard. WHO WILL LISTEN TO OUR…

Today, the dust from the badly damaged road covered my daughter and me as we travelled to school. My little girl is now coughing and having a cold. 😭💔 Must serving in a deprived community mean suffering in silence? When we speak up, we are questioned instead of being heard. WHO WILL LISTEN TO OUR…

Today, the dust from the badly damaged road covered my daughter and me as we travelled to school. My little girl is now coughing and having a cold. 😭💔 Must serving in a deprived community mean suffering in silence? When we speak up, we are questioned instead of being heard. WHO WILL LISTEN TO OUR…