All schools in Cambodia were closed a week ago. We were in the middle of the website development section making slow but steady progress. Unfortunately very few students have computers or and many do not have internet connection at home.
Website training before lockdown Read More »
Continuing story of bunk beds in the dormitory damaged by a falling tree last year. 4 months into the school year – no beds. Students still have to clean their own dormitory.
Still no bunk beds Read More »
Students have responsibility of keeping their school tidy. This involves sweeping and removing leaves from the paths around the classrooms and dormitories, keeping the grass cut. All in a days work. No time off for this, it has to fit into their normal day or at weekends.
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This week we start a computer club at a school. We have provided the curriculum based on our knowledge of the students. It will be run by an IT teacher from the school. The normal classes are Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Our intention is to broaden their knowledge and raise their interest in IT. From
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If you recall the tree falling on the dormitory in August 19, and the water damage Sept/Oct 19. The dormitory was repaired and painted in time for the start of the new school year in November 19. But the replacement bunk beds have not arrived. The girls have to study, do homework and sleep on
January, still no bunk beds Read More »
Water in the dormitory, 2 months after the tree came down. The trees nearby had been cut down to prevent another incident. More of the roof will be removed in preparation of full repair. It needs to be completed for the start of the new term as there is not enough room in the other
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The morning walk to school. There is no school bus. No mum’s blocking the road in their 4×4’s. It you have normal schedule, classes start at 7am. If you have extra tuition is starts at 6am. School hours are 7-11am and 1-5pm.
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In between lessons in the morning. Time for a chat and a smile. According to a recent survey of 15-year olds they really value their education in Cambodia.
Every school year we start with an elaborate opening ceremony. There are many guests, speakers and presentations. There is dancing in traditional Khmer style. All the teachers in their official uniform. All the students will be there – a lot of people in attendance. It is a major event.
Opening ceremony – new year Read More »
This a dormitory where we live during term time. Although there looks plenty of room, it is school holidays and most of the beds are empty. We have to wash our own clothes and cook for ourselves. In the evenings we are doing homework – and meant to be quiet. One of the teachers lives
