February 2010 Newsletter

It’s been a month of changes. But I love change!

From an empty house to a roommate and a dog:
 

Introducing my roommate Laura, a volunteer from Vancouver YFC, arrived in January.  She will stay through August developing the Arts program at Kigali Christian School (KCS) and coordinating after school clubs.  Luckily for me she likes to cook and garden!

Introducing Buddy, our dog.  He’s a cute little guy who doubles as a theft deterrent since Rwandans are generally afraid of dogs.  Right now he’s still a puppy so he likes to chew everything, jump on people, and sneak inside the house. 

 


From English Trainer to English Trainer / Computer Teacher
In addition to teaching English lessons for the YFC staff, I’m also teaching computer classes for the lower primary students (grades 1 - 3) this year.   It’s been a challenge teaching classes of 30 kids who are just learning English.  But they are so cute! 



From Primary School to Secondary School
School started in February and KCS admitted its first class of secondary students (7th grade).  Last November our first class of P6 students sat for the National Exam and performed very well.  Unfortunately, they did so well that many were admitted in government sponsored boarding schools.  But several parents have decided to keep their children at home and enroll them at KCS.  This is a huge paradigm shift for many parents who prefer boarding school, but one that YFC hopes will strengthen families and enable KCS to continue to pour the love and grace of God into these students as they go through their adolescent years. 

Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers!