Meet Robert Nyrienda, Aaron Chomchoma, Salifyangi Nalumgwe and Natasha Kaoma. (From left to right in photo)
We giggled quite a lot but in between the laughter I asked them some questions about life at school and what it’s like being the eldest in the school…
When did you start here at Greater Joy School?
NK: in Grade 5
SN: also Grade 5
RN: I started in Grade 4
AC: me as well, Grade 4
How long does it take you to walk to school?
AC: I live quite far from school, 30 minutes
NK: just 10 minutes, I walk fast!
SN: I don’t live as far but it takes 30 minutes, I walk with my sister and she’s slow!
(JC: she’s in Reception class!)
RN: (smugly) 3 minutes!
(This was then debated but it turns out Robert really does live that close to school!)
You’ve all said you like school, what are some of the good things here at Greater Joy?
NK: They teach many things and I learn so much!
Are you feeling confident about your Grade 7 exams at the end of the year?
All: Yes!
(They’ve all chosen the Secondary Schools they hope to attend next year for Grade 8)
Why do you think education is important?
NK: You can learn to read and write
RN: And have a bright future
AC: A good future
What advice would you give to the current Grade 6’s as they prepare for Grade 7?
SN: Always come to school
NK: You should study hard and concentrate at school
And if someone was misbehaving at school what would you say to them?
AC: School is nice, why are you being like that?
RN: If you study you can have a future and be your own boss!
At the beginning of this year you went on a Grade 7 outing (the school’s first outing) and did some leadership training to become play leaders for the younger children.
What did you learn that day?
NK: To lead by example
RN: How to teach games
And if you could teach just one game what would it be? Which do you like best?
All: Grandmother’s Footsteps!
SN: oh and Fruit Salad!
What has been one of the funniest moments during your time at Greater Joy?
(A lot of discussion and giggling and then an agreement on the funniest moment.)
NK and SN: When Teacher Maureen said “if you don’t come to get your results she will kick you and you will find yourself on the roof!!!”
(Teacher Maureen was in the room as this story was told and was laughing as much as the students at this point!)
And finally, what will you remember from your time at Greater Joy?
NK: the best teachers
AC: best education
RN: best feeding programme
SN: the best school trip!
Thank you!
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