New School !!!!!

 

Today was the big day.  Under sunny skies we moved all of our school materials to the new school.  We have finished one double classroom, enough room to fit everything in for now, and to have 3 classes meeting.  The teachers and volunteers had packed the last couple of afternoons. 

 

Today we had about 6 guys who made about 7 loads with the tractor and trailer bringing things over to the new building.  Teacher Precious and Bridget (from MN) were stationed at the old school to direct them and to pack up what remained using boxes we sent back as we emptied them.  We had 3 Chimwemwe ladies washing windows.  (They had cleaned and put the wax they use down on the floors yesterday.  They will come back tomorrow to clean the floor and tables again.)  Alicia (from MD) and Maria and Carly (from MN) along with Teacher assistant Zandile were in the new school with me, unpacking as quickly as we could.  Six large metal bookshelves, 15 desks and chairs, 5 tables and stools for children, 4 tables for teachers, and lots of boxes and containers of supplies and books were moved. 

 

We are so excited to be in the new place!   It is a beautiful building.  It has lots of windows and the walls are the varnished natural blocks made from the soil of our land.  We have skylights so that even though we do not have electricity yet, we have plenty of light in the rooms. 

 

Work will continue on the office room and the next double classroom.  Also a large lavatory area for boys and girls will be completed.  After the rainy season the next double classroom will be done. 

 

A lovely arch over the entry way welcomes people and makes the building very attractive.   I'm so grateful for all the help of the volunteers.  We couldn't have done it without them.  All four women take initiative and just kept unpacking and doing a great job organizing. 

 

And to top off this very exciting day, after all the move was made, it has now begun to pour down rain.  It held off until the rooms were finished and the move took place, and now it is coming down – much needed here.

 

To God be the Glory!!!