School year 2015-2016

On the 7^th of September the new school year started. Maria and Diana went to a local nursery school last year. Diana became three years old in May so this year she started reception class at Ebenezer. Ebenezer is a mission school located in Nkhoma. They teach in English and keep a maximum of 30 students per class. The level of teaching is much higher as the level of teaching at the government primary school and therefore I’m really thankful she got accepted. Maria only turns three years old in November so she is enjoying another year at the local nursery school. At the nursery school they play, dance and sing songs in the local language (Chichewa).

Katie and Tiwonge were both accepted at Ebenezer too! Katie started in grade 7 and Tiwonge started in grade 6. Katie is doing very well and is able to follow the lessons, I’m very proud of her as she did not go to school for the last two years. Before dropping out of school she went to the government primary school where the level is much lower. She has class from 7.30 to 12.30 in the morning. In the afternoon she follows extra classes to prepare for examination at the end of the school year. From 3 to 4 in the afternoon I’m helping her with her homework.
Tiwonge started in grade 6 however the level was too high for her. On Friday I had a talk with the head teacher and we agreed she will go back to grade 5. Also Tiwonge was learning before at the local government school, there were over 80 children in her class. I’m working hard together with Tiwonge to catch up.


Love,

Nicole