MONDAY - SCHOOL VISITS

This morning breakfast was at 6.30a.m.  We has rice pudding, toast and coffee.  At 7.00a.m. attended St. Peter's Secondary School which is ST. Matthew's Academy partners school.  The group was introduced to all the staff then we attended the school assembly which is taken out in the open.  It was wonderful again to hear the students singing their national anthem.  I was very impressed to see the changes which have been made in the past year.  There is now a toilet block for staff members being completed.  Soon it will be finished and this improvement will be most welcome.  There is now a new computer room where the school proudly displays their 4 PCs.  The ladies at the Women's Development Centre have sewn special covers to protect the computers and keyboards when they are not being used. The school library has also been upgraded.  All this has been possible from donations and grants received by the school.

At Lunyangwa Primary, the new Head Teacher greeted us warmly. The school is grateful to St. Mark's Primary in Irvine.  Their kind donation has enabled them to have desks made for the little children who previously sat on the cold cement floor for lessons, the Head Teacher's room has been newly painted and the wiring, sockets etc, has been put in ready for the electricity to be switched.  These improvements will help the learners and staff tremendously.  Louise, everyone from Lunyangwa greet you, the children, staff and all of St. Mark's community.

At St. Peter's Primary, Mr Ghambie had organised the programme.  Some of the children performed a special dance for us and recited poems to welcome us.  Senior learners took part in a debate.  We were impressed by the standard of their presentations.  We shared a snack and refreshments with staff.  St. Peter's extended their thanks to all of St. Mary's School and Parish Community for their tremendous kindness and support.  The Treasurer gave a report.