A day in the life

Picture this: whipped up by the cold winter wind, fine red dust billows through the large, open doorway. Children and teachers alike shield their faces and then brush off their tattered books. As Madame Namunwa raises her voice to address the class, the children squash together on logs polished by years of diligent use. The walls are bare; old paint has worn off the weathered clay and the blackboard stands alone as a useable surface.
Now picture this: a small group of children pull their logs up close to Madame Namunwa; she is teaching fractions and eager minds engage with strategies and methods. In other corners of the room, group’s complete independent work from the board and outside, another group is clustered around Madame Sue’s times tables chart, improving their basic facts knowledge.
Even here, in such difficult circumstances, quality learning is taking place and children are being equipped to change their future.
What a joy and privilege it is to be part of Kawama Basic School.

Sue Smith