Every 45 minutes we take a 15 minute break from our classes. I had read about schools in Finland doing this (and we all know that Finish schools do most things pretty well) so I though that we should give it a try here at Olng’arua. When children have been sitting in class it gives …
We started the new term at Olng’arua with the excitement of our new kitchen. Truly it is wonderful. It has 3 sinks with taps and actual running water, it has a fuel efficient stove, it has space and it is weather proof. It is all round so amazing that there has been a fairly non …
Sadly no one at Olng’arua School is a stranger to the sound of gunfire. Little over a year ago most were, but not now. In May 2015, after years of being the peaceful corner of Isiolo County, a low level but persistent conflict between different pastoralist groups broke out. The school found itself positioned on …
The Leopards decided to tackle a jigsaw puzzle of the world (thank you Jonny and Laura). Finding out where each country went was fun and not too difficult. All that blue ocean was another matter! However, with the help of Maria they got it sorted out.
We care a great deal about our food at Olng’arua. Not only to we want to give our children a healthy and balanced diet but we like to support the local community at the same time. After lunch the children always get a peice of fruit. Today that fruit is pawpaw and has been …
Charly has come back to visit us at Olng’arua School and football training has already begun. He brought with him several new friends (watch this space for more news about them) and some training shirts for football practice. He is fantastic with the kids and has a great energy and commitment to their football training …