Project Workers settle into their schools in Mbarara

After a busy training week in Mbarara (read what our Project Workers thought here and here), last weekend the PWs were finally ready to spread their wings and fly the nest. They’ve now spent a full week living and working in their schools, and for me and my fellow coordinator Anna, the week was spent visiting them in their schools to see how they’re settling in.

Me and Anna, on our way to visit the PWs in their schools.

St Benedict’s Technical Institute – Amanda, Corina and Mikolaj

: Corina, Amanda and Miko with coordinator Anna.

: Teachers kindly took us on a tour of the school.

: We got to learn more about the different vocational subjects St Benedicts teaches, such as brick-laying.

: Miko got a lesson in mechanics!

: Coordinators Anna and Ellie getting to know the staff and students.

Isingiro Secondary School – Antonio, Ellen and Kevin

: Kevin, Antonio and Ellen with their headmaster Richard, ready to leave for their school.

: The view from Isingiro Secondary School.

: PWs making friends with staff members at the school.

: Antonio and Kevin getting to know their headteacher Richard.

: Ellen introducing her Suggestion Box to staff

St John’s Rutsya – Bessie, Kate and Susanna

: Bessie ready to leave for her school with her headteacher William.

: The PW accommodation at St Johns Rutsya – easily the nicest of all four schools!

: Susanna playing HT-PW bingo at the Headteachers Conference.

: St Johns Rutsya Secondary School.

: Kate getting to know her headteacher William at the Headteachers Conference.

Hillside Vocational Secondary School – Hollie and Rob

: Rob and Hollie proudly introduced us to their long drop!

: Students at Hillside.

: Hollie leading a discussion on technology at the Headteachers Conference.

: Rob and Hollie enjoying the view from Hillside.

: Rob looking tired after a long day!

It was great to see the PWs settling in well, making friends, and getting stuck into work in their schools. It looks like it’ll be a fun and successful summer for all of them here in Mbarara!