It was so exciting to see our good friends from the UK Charity Kwizera, Andy & Gill, visit the school yesterday. Emily, Ken, Doreen, Alpha and Martin (and Ananias who took the photo) were so pleased to welcome them, introduce them to the children and teachers, show them around the building and update them about the progress they are making.
Windows and doors being installed to the first floor rooms as we speak. So once the glazing has been added this floor will be protected against the rain. They still have to plaster the walls internally, externally and screed the floor but at least they can start using...
Damage and breakages can sometimes happen by accident and sometimes it can be as a result of sheer vandalism. Vandalism caused by frustration or jealousy or both. However the window panes were broken, they needed to be repaired... Phew... all done now. [gallery...
Until they can complete the first floor they can't really start building the second floor so they needed a temporary protective roof to cover the stairwell. Somehow they managed it by using some spare bricks from and earlier project and topping it off with some newly...
Nearly there!! They’ve almost completed the internal toilets…. Wow! Well done everyone they look impressive!! All we need now is to raise the money to buy and install septic tanks Then they can use them! It is going to be a big and expensive project 😱 [gallery...
They never stop working at the Emily Collins School. The internal toilets are almost ready for the sanitary ware, doors and windows to be installed. Now we need to find the money for the septic tanks so they can use them [gallery...
The guys are in full flow working on plastering, tiling and commissioning the internal toilets! Thank you Alresford Rotary!!! And our other sponsors because without you none of this would be possible! [gallery...
Martin sent me these photos this morning because the school is looking smart and tidy. And, of course, with the two nearest volcanoes visible this morning the view from the top of the school is even more inspiring.
Technology is so important for the development and efficient running of the school but it is also important to be able to introduce the children to it too. So a new desktop has been delivered and because a regular supply of electricity is not always forthcoming…a...
Apparently it was a bigger job than expected but now it is almost finished! Transformed from bare bricks and holes in the ground to plastered, tiled, plumbed in, including squat stances and euro toilets! What a transformation, I can’t wait to see the final result!!...
It was vital to complete the installation of these balustrades to ensure that the school is safe for the children, staff and visitors. So well done everyone, sponsors, builders, welders, painters and of course the staff. I think they look quite cool too…...