Schools out... but the roof goes on

The kids at the Village School are now out for a couple of weeks - nothing like the 6 weeks in the UK - but during this time, the School roof is being completely replaced, thanks to all the kind donors to the Friends of Della and Don.  If you remember, the monsoon struck particularly early and with such force back in May and we reported on the terrible conditions that were affecting all the villagers: rain pouring through during lessons and the fishermens homes practically destroyed on the beach. 

With your help, we've funded a completely new roof for the school which should not only stand a better chance of withstanding future monsoon periods but ensure the children can continue lessons even when it's raining and mean that the computers and instruments which we've already provided won't get damaged.

The pictures hopefully show just how bad a state of repair the roof was in and the work which started today.

In the meantime, just because school's out, it doesn't mean that learning stops... these pictures also show members of the school band coming in to continue their band lessons. 

We're really looking forward to hearing the progress they've made since our last visit in February and will look to see what else we can do to improve the school environment when we visit again in September.  One idea on the cards is a mini-makeover to decorate the shabby classrooms and add more light to the dreary school.