Whistle while we work!!

Currently I am working in Mkwiro primary school and although it is an amazing place there is a lot of work that needs to be done. 

Walking around a classroom which is basically filled with massive potholes does not make the best teaching or learning environment, so this weekend myself, Fran the community officer and Bertie who works in the Forest did something about it.  Along with help from a few teachers, a student or two, the village chairman and assistant and of course the supervision of a local fundi we went to work. 

Me, Fran and Bertie after a lot of painting                                    

 Fran and Mr. Ali, a teacher from the school plaster the floors

I can happily say we really did achieve a lot!  In two days we have managed to fully paint one classroom (didn’t realize how large it was so used a full 20litres on it and will be purchasing more to complete the other classrooms!) Re-paint the blackboards in 4 classrooms – it was at the point where you couldn’t read anything so teaching was bit tricky, and fully fill all the potholes in 4 classrooms so no more falling over in class!!  All three of us learned how to mix cement, fill potholes and level the floors Kenyan style!!

It has been an absolutely knackering weekend, but so rewarding, I hope the students like what we have done so far, and am planning on doing more work at the school in the coming weeks.  Just a bit of paint and a lot of hard work and love really makes a difference and hopefully will make their learning environment a lot better!