Uhuru Torch pays a visit to Kisasa!

On 22nd July we were lucky enough to receive a visit from the Uhuru Torch, the Tanzanian national torch for freedom. The torch came to offically open the new teachers' house, and to support the development of the school. Kisasa was awash with officials from the municipal and government, along with visitors from the local community, including scouts and members of local youth clubs and the government youth party band. The students greeted the visitors with dancing and singing. During the ceremony two students held the famous torch, along with Pippa, Jenny and Elaine (volunteer teachers from Eltham College). Each year, as the Uhuru Torch tours the country, it carries a message and this year's message was anti-corruption. To support this students displayed posters and cartoons along the anti-corruption theme.

 

Students line the new road to greet the visitors

The police arrive to protect the Uhuru Torch

The band arrive and get everyone dancing

The famous Uhuru Torch in front of the new teachers house

Jenny, Pippa and Elaine take part in the ceremony

Kisasa on Safari!

From the13th-15th July 40 students and 4 teachers went on a trip to Mikumi National Park.

Students and Staff in front of the hippo pool.

A Crocodile (Mamba in Swahili) taken by a brave student

Giraffes (Twiga in Swahili) taken by a student

Students sitting in a very large baobab tree.

Students playing in the VETA College playground after a long day on safari

Security Alert

With all the various improvements made at the school over the past year it was decided that security would also have to be improved. To that end we recently welcomed Musa and Kipara, pictured here with Headmaster Joseph Mbilinyi. Students have been warned to wear their school uniforms if they wish to come into school after hours, unless they fancy a spear through the chest. The Masai are not known for a softy softly approach to their guard duties. But in fact they have quickly become part of the school community with Kipara in particular being one of the biggest fans of the new library. In his off-duty hours he can usually be found leafing through a book, or working on his literacy skills with the help of one of the students or teachers.    Meanwhile, if you're wondering about the building project in the background of the picture, watch this space for further details.