Some of the management staff attending a training session
Here are some stories from the first quarter newsletter of 2014.
In January 2014 Paul Jongeling and Vera Ootes conducted workshops to build capacity for strategic planning, which resulted in the development of a 3-year plan for MEC’s future. The newsletter provides an overview of the plan.
Mwomboshi community members and pupils gather for a meeting in the school hall
The Mwomboshi Community School has suffered a major setback after its roof was blown off during the rainy season. Costs of repairs are estimated at K25,000.
The Mwomboshi community and school, who have received help from the Friends of Makeni and the office of the local member of parliament in the past, are appealing for help from government and well-wishers to come to the aid of the School.
James Chininga, far left
We have more encouraging news of James Chininga, who has passed through St Nicholas’ village to begin a course in Biomedical Sciences at Chikankata School of Biomedical Sciences, Southern Province.
James is very grateful to the Friends of Makeni in Holland for their sponsorship of this study and reports that the course is challenging but interesting.
Meanwhile, Makeni Ecumenical Centre School has continued to excel in the Grade 7 national examinations, recording an impressive 100% pass rate for the second year running. We congratulate and thank the teacher, Mrs Grace Zwani, and the headmaster for their hard work.
But it’s not all hard work at MEC School. In March the annual sports day took place, with pupils (and even some staff) participating in track and field events. Parents Teachers Association representative Mrs Chiwala and other parents also joined in the occasion.
The programme started with the competing houses — Kafue, Luangwa, Luapula and Zambezi — gathering at the Car park with their banners. (These are the names of the four largest rivers in Zambia).
Staff members joining in the fun
Pupils representing their houses at the start of the day
Congratulations to Luangwa house, who emerged as winners, with Kafue taking second place! Better luck next year to Luangwa and Luapula.
