(Note: We received the following report from Zak and Maureen, the organizers, about the first-ever vacation school in Axim (see article from August 25 below, which we revised slightly to correct some facts). We highlighted Zak, the WHH Manager-in-Training in an Aug 2 post, also. We're still hoping for some photos! Note that the term "Nana" is James' title as a traditional chief focusing on development. He is also a full-time businessman. James founded the NGO Western Heritage Home to help him in this work.)
Vacation School Report from Zak and Maureen
The three weeks vacation school which was organized to
help school children at primary to improve their academic level particularly in
ICT computer has ended today 28th August 2012.
The vacation school started from 6th August 2012 at
Western Heritage Home. The attendance on the first day was low as 21 pupils.
This number increased incredibly by the end of the first week to 51.The total people registered at the end of the program was 117.
These pupils were grouped into three classes that is
primary class 4,5 and 6 and are thought [taught] according to the class timetable. The
subjects treated were science, Math, English language and ICT computer [Note: One Laptop Per Child computers / OLPCs]. The
introduction of ICT computer made the school very lively and interesting to
both teachers and pupils.
The classes start from 8:30am and end 12:00pm everyday.
The pupils are conveyed to and fro by a bus in the morning and afternoon. The
pupils came along with their foods and drinks to enjoy during the break time at
11:00am.
The pupils suggested that this educative program should
be organized for them every school vacation to help improve their academy
performance so as to compete with pupils in big cities in the field of
academics especially ICT computer. This they said when Nana (James) visited the
Home.
Nana (James) advised them to be serious with their
education since they are the future leaders. He continued that education
without ICT is not complete and they should take the advantage of this
opportunity to learn ICT. The children thanked Nana, W.H.H/GT [Western Heritage Home / Ghana Together]very much and all
and sundry who made little a contribution to bring this project into reality.
In order not to kill the interest and the zeal the kids
have, the organizers (Maureen and Zak) have decided to bring the children to
the home to learn ICT computer every weekend (Saturday).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Our ultimate appreciation goes to God Almighty our
source of knowledge and strength. It interests us to express much thanks to the
following important personalities;1. W.H.H/Ghana Together headed by Maryanne ward for sponsoring the program. It is our prayer that God will give you strength to continue the good work towards the children of Axim.
2. Nana (James Kainyah) and W.H.H board members for
encouraging and supporting us through out the weeks we say God bless you all.
3. Teachers -
Mr. Simon(Science), Mr. Daniel Armah (English), Jeremiah (ICT), Zak(Math) for
their relentlessly work done. We hope you will be with us next time when such
opportunity comes.
MAY GOD BLESS US ALL
(MAUREEN AND ZAK)
