Gqebera High School
Over the years the population has dropped from 1000 to 365. Teachers: 22
District: Semi-squatter, students live 10-12 km away
Parental support: Very Low
Pass Rate: 48%
Attendance: Poor (sickness, lack of motivation, no bus or taxi fare)
Vandalism: All classrooms had electricity, but due to vandalism, 1 class has electricity.
(One building burned in Dec., & it has not been repaired.)
Lunch: Students can buy snacks. lunch is NOT provided. Sometimes students leave for lunch, and do not return to school
Computer Lab: 11/25 computers work
Library: Destroyed
Books: The school hasn't received $ for books since March, when they should have received it.
Cleaning: No cleaning team
Extras: Sports, drama, net ball, soccer & rugby-but no fields
This school has the basics-cement building, running water & electricity so it is considered "well to do."
What can we do?
We also drove by another government funded school. See the difference!
I'll end w/ a positive quote by Martin Luther-Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
It must be heartbreaking to see such a difference between the schools you see. I am curious to learn more about how (and which) schools are funded.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping this post works. Glad your trip is going well. We can't wait to hear more about it when you return. Take Care, Scott and Tracey
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest and support! I have so many stories to tell. I cannot wait to share.
ReplyDeletewow, is that one pic with the gated white building a school!?
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