The Star school in Rwanda has been a dream in the heart of Rev Nathan Amooti Rusengo for many years. He has built and managed schools for others in the past but today he has begun to realise his own dream. That dream is a school designed to take needy children and develop them into world beaters. The Star school, as the name suggests is intended to make stars out of ordinary children whose potential has been locked up due to poverty but who have the makings of intelligent and significant leaders in their communities and in the country as a whole.
Here the builders get started once the first tranche of money is released for the building work. Work took place quickly and effectively.
Although only rudimentary tools are available and manpower takes precedence over machines the construction is well built and has a strong, quality finish.
A make-shift water storage area is used to store the high volumes of water required to mix cement and make concrete for the building work.
Strong secure doors and windows make sure the property is finished well and is not at risk of break in and damage.
A covered walkway makes it possible for staff and students to travel between classrooms in all weather conditions, this also gives shade to the classroom windows keeping the temperature in the classrooms lower.
Desk/bench combos are typical of the region and are very acceptable to students who can be required to sit on the floor in some school situations.
Well qualified and experienced teachers are often required to teach as many as 60 children in a class, Star School hopes to keep the class numbers low to make the teaching and learning more effective.
Behaviour in class is good since students are very keen to learn seeing their education as the main route out of poverty for themselves and their families.
If you would like to support the Star School in any way then please email us on Mail@mission-international and we will reply to you with a printable copy of the Bank Mandate and/or Gift Aid forms below.
