A Date with Chaminuka primary School

WLZ technical teams installing machines at Chaminuka Primary School's computer laboratory.

In moving on with our vision, to provide ICT education and resources to a generation of learners, World Links Zimbabwe (WLZ) donated fully equipped desktops to Chaminuka Primary school in Chitungwiza. Our technical team, the men in white waistcoats, installed the machines at the school's computer laboratory and did a test run, as well as show the children and their teachers the basic skills for operating a machine. 

Our goal is to equip children from a young age with a adequate skills to function in a world with fast paced technology that is increasingly evolving. The computers were only a small step on our part to assist the young ones's leap into the digital era. We are going to continue working with them, as well as schools countrywide, to prepare a generation with skills that give them a chance to participate on a global scale.                                                                                                                                               

Mr. Chanda, Director, addressing the teaching staff at Chaminuka Primary School.

KAROI: THE BOLD AND THE BRAVE

There was an exercise that required participants to stand up and talk in front of their peers. Some were too shy. Others probably afraid. But a handful of bold teachers stood up and shined.

LESSONS LEARNT

My visit to Karoi was very eye opening. Having carried the view that Zim education was on a downward spiral, What I encountered there came as a shock. The visit was to the Hurungwe District, where Karoi falls under, and we were working with various schools from the district.
people there are very serious about the quality of education their children are receiving and are doing everything possible to better that quality.  They have introduced a program that targets young learners from pre-school, the early reader program (ERD). ERD ensures that children are equipped with the fundamentals of english reading while their still young, for a strong foundation ensures a strong building. on top of this program, the district was so keen on having THRASS introduced to their schools, to complement ERD. with the two programs combined, the foundation of the child, in as far as english learning is concerned, englsih being a fundamental language, is strengthened beyond words.
I didn't get a chance to speak to the children, but meeting their teachers gave me a glimpse of what their future will mostly likely be, and I see brightness in the near distance.
I was truly amazed at the progress that district is making, and its my sincere hope that they continue to empower their children like that.

VIDEOS OF KAROI

KAROI TRAINING

 The THRASS training in Karoi was attended by teachers, teachers in charge and headmasters. The general atmosphere was that of people who were willing to learn and hence were open minded.
Through out the program, participants were asked various questions. Those that had the courage to speak in front of an audience, and those that got correct answers were rewarded with charts (Like the man below)

KAROI TRAINING

World Links Zimbabwe is going to be conducting a THRASS training in Karoi, Mash East province, from 23 to 27 November 2015. The workshop is aimed to equip teachers with the basic and technical no how of how to adequately teach english to their students.
The training is targeted at primary school teachers, since the kind of foundation a child has, defines how they turn out to be and in a way helps shape their destiny.
The workshop, though targeted at Karoi in particular, is not restricted to this part of Zimbabwe. If there aere people out there who feel that the training would empower them to empower their children, then this is the time to get in touch with World Links Zimbabwe Trust.

WORLD CLASS SCHOLAR: ENVISION SOUTH CAROLINA, USA

World Links Zimbabwe Trust in partnership with Envision South Carolina (SC) are proud to present The World Class Scholar program. The World Class Scholars Program of Envision SC is a real time online education  and cultural exchange program for students at school in SC and partner schools globally.

World class scholars encourages teachers to show their students life outside of their community. the program enables students, both in SC and around the globe, to actively engage in learning about the larger world around them, to build long lasting relationships with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and develop key 21st century job skills that will make them more competitive in an increasingly global economy.
Under the program International Partner Schools (IPS) are selected and paired with comparable schools in SC and together they connect, learn, and share with each other and the wider world around them.

Schools can use classes or after school programs to meet with the SC schools.

The Schools that want to participate can be composed of any grade level from Grade 1to Form 4. The basic framework and plan for World class scholars is  one school year of nine months.

There is no cost to schools or students for participation. However, the basic requirement is internet connectivity.

For more information contact:

Eliada Gudza (World Links) on Mobile numbers +263 772 239 534 or +263 715 307 976.

Email to elsee@gmail.com or eliada@worldlinks.org.zw
website : worldlinks .org.zw

Kaitlin Degerick (South Carolina)
Director of Schools Programs
Kaitlin Degerick
kaitlindegerick@envisionsc.org
website: EnvisionSC.org