Learning English is essential.
When the girls arrive at Kuwala, their English is limited, but they quickly learn through guidance, teaching, and daily encouragement of oral and written practice.
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We all play on game day
Time for some fun in February! Some students did not write exams and participated in a Sports Day with a nearby school. Our netball and football teams were ready to take on their opponents. There was a break in the rains, and the sun shone for a great day of activity and friendship building.
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Cholera outbreak in Malawi
The New Year should signify the students’ fresh start and the beginning of Term Two. Malawi, however, is suffering one of the worst Cholera outbreaks in decades.
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Delegates from the Canadian Team arrive in Malawi! It is a very Merry Christmas!
Kuwala students welcomed us with smiles, singing and laughter! The Campus shows school pride and expresses that everyone cares about the place they work and learn every day.
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Students off to a great start.
The school year is off to a great start! All four forms of students are eager, settling and adjusting to busy life at Kuwala. The first of many lessons is teaching the Kuwala culture. These girls are beginning to value the schedule and structure of daily life on Campus.
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Welcome back to a new school year!
In October, Kuwala welcomed back students to the start of the new school year. The new students arrived on the Sunday before classes to settle into the Hostels. Smiling faces and the unloading of luggage spurred the excitement of meeting new classmates that would soon become new friends.
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Reflections on a meaningful school year
The first graduating class shared many academic accomplishments, spiritual growth and community-building accomplishments, and the campus marks significant improvements this year. In addition, we gathered a few reflective messages from the students on their past school year.
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The first cohort of 60 students graduate!
On Saturday, August 13, 2022, Kuwala Christian Girls School celebrated Graduation for the first class of 60! It was a Farewell Celebration for the girls, who will continue to study for their National Exams on August 30. The ceremony took place on the newly constructed football and netball grounds.
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Canada celebrates the partnership with Malawi
This month we are celebrating our partnership between the Canadian and Malawian boards. By working together, we are building strong futures for the Kuwala students. We also want to thank our donors for allowing the work to continue and for sponsoring the next cohort of students in the fall of 2022.
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School’s out.
The National Day of the African Child was June 16th, the same day the Canadian Board of Kuwala Christian Girls School held their first in-person 2021 Annual General Meeting. The Canadian Board presented an overview of the 2021 year. In addition, the Directors summarized the growth and progress of the campus and the student’s leave for a break.
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Mastering English at Kuwala
Mastering the English language is necessary for success. English is considered the most important subject on the National Exam in Malawi. For students in Malawi to have the opportunity to consider University, they must have strong English language skills.
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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children
Native American Proverb.
Kuwala students learn every day about planting, growing and greening their campus and their community. The greenhouse tomatoes, lettuces and garden vegetables are maturing and will result in a plentiful harvest. Kuwala continues to plant trees, and the students care for them. Check out the growth of a seedling planted this spring to the trees that have become so dense over the last five years.
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8th, is dedicated to reflecting on the achievements of ordinary women who have made an extraordinary impact in their countries and communities.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated on the 11th of February.
Women and girls represent half the world’s population and, therefore, also 50% of its potential. Gender equality, a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve peaceful societies with full human potential and sustainable development.
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The seasonal rain comes, painting the land a shade of green.
It’s the rainy season in Malawi, and the campus is turning lush and green. It is the perfect time for outdoor tree planting. Every girl will participate in this work to appreciate the trees and the environment.
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It’s the time of year to give and receive thanks.
Christmas is almost here, and it’s the time of the year Kuwala gives back to the neighbouring community, especially the elderly. Memory spoke at the campus, and the elders received a bit of love, a hamper filled with rice, a loaf of bread, and some brown sugar. An act of kindness in these times significantly impacts someone lonely this year. So let’s continue to teach others how to give. Thank you to Memory’s team for working diligently to assemble the hampers.
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Green and growing.
Nov. 26th, 2021
With climate change being a topic of considerable discussion world-wide and countries such as Malawi are working to understand the impact, students and groundskeepers at Kuwala have been working to improve the campus in sustainable ways. Over 600 trees have been planted, and the girls each tend to a plot of trees and shrubs. As the landscape develops, the tree canopy provides welcome shade and protection from the wind and the rain.
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International Day of the Girl Child.
October 11th, 2021
Did you know the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as International Day of the Girl Child? This day of celebration brings attention to the purpose of education, healthcare and learning opportunities for young girls. The theme for 2021 is Digital generation. Our generation.
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Preparing for a final year with a strong focus on learning.
Our students and teachers are working hard, even on evenings and weekends, to finish this year strong. At the end of next year, our present group of 60 girls will be writing National Exams. The focus is study, practice exams and English learning — the most critical and challenging component of the National Exam.
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Goin’ home, going mobile.
The girls are off to their homes for a two-week break with the expectation that they focus daily on a two-hour study time. They will have school work, and there is an opportunity to connect with other girls in their village, compare and share what they have learned, and exchange ideas. Parents arrive on motorbikes to pick up their daughters, who are excited to go home for the break. The motorbike is the mode of transportation in Malawi.
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