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Helping Education in Africa - Reaching Together (Spring 2009 update) |
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Written by RSCJ.org Admin
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 Dear Sacred Heart Students and Supporters,
In 2002 when the first building of our primary school started to take
shape there were some inquisitive village children visiting the site
each day fascinated by what was happening. Imagine now with 441 sets
of eyes checking on the daily progress of the construction activity for
the classroom block. By the Feast of Mater, thanks to the generosity of
our faithful friends, we were a good way along towards our $500,000
construction goal. So it was thought best to break ground and begin
construction and go as far as possible with the funds on hand- for the
longer we wait the more expensive the project will be. Hopefully by
February 2010 there will be an academic block for the fourteen
classrooms and a much less congested dormitory area. The excitement and
joy at our school would surely warm your good hearts.
Some of you have asked what is next on our wish list for you like to
target your fundraising for specific needs. After completing the
academic building structure we will need a few more water tanks, some
solar lighting, and pint sized furniture for our youngest. Also a food
storage shelter for the produce we harvest and purchase when the price
is best, another staff housing unit for the number of teachers expands
as our student population increased, and a water filter system. So I
invite you to continue your partnership with us. Your letters, good
wishes, and creative ways to raise funds are all appreciated. You are
making what seemed impossible possible for hundreds of materially poor
girls. Imagine the impact their education will have on generations to
come.
With never ending gratitude,
Irene Cullen, rscj
Past 2008 Graduates
...are now well settled in their respective high schools. For all
of you who have helped them through SHPK don’t forget the gift you have
made possible. It will keep on giving as these young women grow up and
pass on the benefits of their education to their family. The RIPPLE
effect brings more hope in the future.
7th Class MessageWe are so fortunate to have so many sisters
in Sacred Heart Schools in United States of America. We want to take
this opportunity to thank you all for all the things you are doing for
us in our Sacred Heart Primary School here in Kyamusansala. Without
your help, we would not be here in Sacred Heart School. Our latest
structure, a classroom block, has begun to arise before our eyes. When
a big bulldozer came to level the land we all watched in amazement how
the bulldozer was digging up big rocks and uprooting trees and shrubs.
It is nice to see the builders at work.
Although we cannot study in the new building as we are leaving school
after our primary leaving examinations in November 2009, we are happy
for all who will be using the new classrooms. We cannot thank you
enough for all this to be possible. We are not finished as yet so we
invite you to continue your partnership to complete the Sacred heart
Primary School in Uganda.
Opening DayThis new 2009 school year found 441 girls at the
front gate of Sacred Heart School. We had to hold back accepting more
young ones because we are bulging at the seams until the academic
building is completed.
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