White team versus blue team. The shirts are a gift from Robert and Clare Clilverd from the UK. Teachers are the coaches and it was a good game! I'm not sure there was a loser.
We cheered for both sides. Such fun.
Sharing
Our preschool students shared stuffed animals, a special doll and cookies with the preschool students at Kiyumba. This small village was home to Urukundo's Secretary Jean Marie.
Urukundo Learning
Tom the turtle is the OFFICIAL mascot for Urukundo Learning Center.
Our preschoolers love the turtle.
What a delight it was when Vincent brought a flag with a picture of our mascot from America. This gift was very special for Urukundo Learning Center.
The thought behind the turtle comes from the folk tale about the TURTLE AND THE HARE.
SLOWLY, SLOWLY BUT STEADILY BRINGS SUCCESS.
What is there to do at Urukundo Village?
Ask the 7 Students and 2 leaders from SMU in Texas, USA. They came for a day and worked hard.
Michael Dearman, Corbin Swagerty and Sargent Jimmy Winn, the co-leader, worked at clearing the land in preparation for building the hoped-for primary school. This was the first work signaling the beginning of Project PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Oscar our administrator supervised.
The girls removed bricks from an old wall and we will reuse them to construct the chicken house.
Their leader Pat Davis and Haleigh Wagner work in the library. Indeed there are many jobs to do. Spending time with the children is an added bonus.
Thank you for coming and sharing SMU, Texas.
One child, one laptop. Corbin's research project in action.
It turned out Corbin's research project for school was the project ONE CHILD, ONE LAPTOP. He was delighted to see the actual laptops being used.
Ketetha Olengue (with baby Diane on her back) and the girls spent time with the babies and toddlers. The girls helped with baths, and helped serve breakfast and lunch. The most fun was singing with Corbin on the guitar, sharing story and game time. Our kids loved every minute.
Urukundo Learning Center
Cyakabiri Preschool has a new look and a new sign. This one is made of metal. The wooden one did not hold up well in wind and rain.
This one should last.
Teaching Rwandan culture. This class moves outdoors.
Banana leaves are used in many ways. In this picture the kids have made balls to play with.
Inside the Classrooms
Lots of light and fresh air are a real plus.
News From Cyakabiri School
It has been a wonderful month for Urukundo Learning Center.
April 7, 2012 was a great day as it marked the final day of the first term of Cyakabiri School for the year 2012.
Parents and children came to pick up reports, this was their opportunity to visit the new classrooms. These classrooms will be used for the first time when the second term of the year begins on April 23, 2012 takes place.
This newsletter will show the closing pictures of the first term and the opening pictures of the second term and they are only 3 weeks apart. The parents came to pick up the kids and we were able to let them see the inside of the new classrooms. They did not have equipment yet but would be ready for the second term. We rejoice in knowing and preparing for that event.
Later News from the School
April 24 finds the office secretary Adeline and school coordinator Nancy very busy with enrollment.
Children and teachers in the first days of the second term at Preschool. We now have 3 class rooms, 3 teachers and 3 assistant teachers.
The area where a playground could fit inside the gate in front of the classrooms.
Vincent in State College, PA
Vincent experiences his first snow ever.
What is Penn State without a visit to the stadium.
Penn State Stadium - Vincent & Steve.
Now down to serious business.
Thank you Carol for the great pictures.Cyakabiri School for Young Children
We welcome four new faculty members to Cyakabiri school for young Children.Urukundo Learning Center
Theogin, Teacher
Alexis, Teacher's Assistant
Andrew, Teacher
Solange, Teacher's Assistant
New Faculty MembersPart of the program at Cyakabiri School is teaching hygiene.
Brushing teeth and washing hands are an important part of this program.
Playing in the water is also fun.
More cardboard bricks are needed.