Project News
Our programme of 'whole school development' is underway. Approved by the District Education Officer for an initial, renewable, period of 7 years the programme is operating mainly in three primary schools. Dr Anne Samson, a teacher and teacher-trainer from London, is overseeing the programme.
For more details see Teacher In-Service Training and Development.
In summer 2007, Anne Samson's team assisted on the Whole School Development programme.
The sessions included science experiments (led by Cath Hopley) - such as using local materials to make/replicate the digestive system using baked beans! They also made a rocket launcher to show water pressure and used steam power to power a home-made boat.
A trainer from Singachini Teacher Training College also ran a pre-primary seminar which showed teachers of the 5-7 year old pre-primary school pupils how to teach using play and active-learning techniques.
In December2007, head teachers and their deputies attended a further training course to help them with the management and administration of their schools.
The carpentry and joinery workshop has opened and is now running as a commercial venture to help support the vocational training school.
Kilaremo primary school is undergoing a complete renovation and at Mshiri Vocational Training School the new accommodation to house boarding students has been built. Work continues on the interior.
Dame Judi Dench Our Patron
Our Patron is Dame Judi Dench the famous actress. Dame Judi is very well known for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and many successful films including an Oscar for the film Shakespeare in Love. She was awarded an OBE in 1970 and became a Dame of the British Empire in 1988. She was appointed a Companion of Honour in 2005.