Happy World Book Day! The children at Olng’arua love books. With no TV, books are their window to the world, their inspiration and a way to escape the daily hardships they face. Sadly though we have very few books. Why don’t you help us celebrate world book day by sending us a book from our …
In the last few weeks the security situation around the school has deteriorated rapidly. It is nearly two years ago that conflict first broke out in this previously calm area. At that time all of those living to the north of the school fled their homes. The school became a shelter during times of fighting, …
We were so happy to welcome back some good friends and long term supporters of the school this week. Peter Bender first brought a group of friends to visit the school when we were digging the foundations for the very first classroom. Since then they have been some of the schools most dedicated supporters and …
Last week Kitonga and the kids made a volleyball pitch. They measured the pitch, they dug holes for the posts, they oiled the posts to deter termites and they strung the net. The kids had no idea what they were doing. They had never seen a volleyball game (even though it is popular in many …
Last term the Lions and Leopards had a day trip to the wonderful canopy walkway in the Ngare Ndare Forest. We were met by rangers who guided us along the walkway, pointing out interesting plants and birds as we went. Up on the walkway you see the forest from a totally different perspective. You can …
The school day at Olng’arua starts with a meeting of all the students and staff. We talk with the students about any problems they have and we discuss issues relevant to the day. Then, before we all go our separate and busy ways, we have 5 minutes of mindfulness. We sit with each other in …