The Urukundo Faith Primary class rooms are bright, airy and cheerful for the students. Each child having a desk and chair is unique.
Pictures on the walls are both cultural and educational and add to a pleasant learning center. The seating arrangement makes access to every student easier for the teachers.
The view from the front of the school from our place on the mountain is spectacular.
What a wonderful day for 47 kids and their proud parents with the wearing of the robe and mortar board as the first graduates from Cyakabiri Preschool.
The kids lined up for the march from the school to Hope House was spectacular. Led by the teachers they paraded in line for all to see followed by parents and friends.
A vision of blue and gold
Presenting diplomas to the graduates was the highlight for the Director of Cyakabiri Preschool.
The speakers were Felix, the contractor who built the preschool and is building the primary school, and one of the parents. The kids put on a skit about education. Songs were sung and two of the students gave a speech.
Now the younger kids want to know when we will have another graduation. That is so great because it gives them something to work toward.
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.
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.
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.
April 7, 2012 was a great day as it marked the final day of the first term of Cyakabiri School for the year 2012.
April 24 finds the office secretary Adeline and school coordinator Nancy very busy with enrollment.
