Ready or Not Here They Come!

The news is out, Morning Star Secondary School is where it's at!  Because of its growing popularity, the school's secondary program has tripled in size.  New students arrived today with anxiety and hope in their eyes.  They are anxious with the new surroundings and separation from the familiar, but they arrive with hope for a better future.

Honestly, they look as if they have been recruited in the arm forces as they stand alert and obedient in line for the next instruction.

Of course I had to greet them and share the following...

Welcome!  Do you like to sing? ... all smiles.
Do you like to dance? ...all smiles.
Do you like to play "football'?...broader smiles.
Do you like to learn?...smiles that would stretch across the sky!


Because that's what we do here at Morning Star!...laughter and shoulders relaxed a little further.

The dorms are still under construction and desks are still awaiting the final coat of varnish, but school will start on Monday, and we are all thrilled with anticipation of a wonderful start.

Male dorm remains under construction.

Male dorm - students will bring their own mattress, linens, mosquito net and personal belongings.  Bucket on each bed is their personal bath.

Toilet; honestly where is the magazine rack and the scented candles?  Huge improvement over what they are accustomed to in their village and or home.

The calm before the storm - secondary classroom.  Minimal preparation prior to the onset of classes.

Created a bullentin board with materials that were recently donated.  Chose colors from the Tanzanian flag.

If you have the opportunity read Gail Devers bio on the internet...inspiring and in line with the up incoming Olympics.

 With faith and work anything is plausible.