We have just returned from a truly wonderful visit to both Humanist schools in Uganda. Our party consisted of 3 UHST trustees, Steve and Hilary Hurd and Glenda Miller; Renate Bauer, Chair of the German Humanist organisation; and Peter Furness, Chair of Humanist Aid, Australia.
Attached below is my report on our visit to Isaac Newton High School.
We feel the school is really motoring. There was a very positive and happy atmosphere among students and staff. The site is looking good and the school is really beginning to develop a distinctly Humanist Ethos.
It is under pressure from growing numbers of students, attracted by the school’s improving performance and reputation. Classes are up to 100 in the lower school, which threatens standards.
The top priority is to raise an additional £10,000 so we can fund the construction of a second set of 4 classrooms. This will allow the school to run two classes of 50 in each year.
Undoubtedly the most satisfying visit we have made to the school, and a testament to the ongoing commitment from supporters to our charity and the schools over the past 9 years.
Thank you
Steve
PS I attach a donor form in case you would like to help us raise the money for the new classrooms or provide a much needed additional boarding scholarship to allow an additional child to attend what is becoming a fine school. I also attach a standing order form in case you would like to set up regular payments for a scholarship (£12.50 or £25 a month for a boarding scholarship).
Report on Visit to Isaac Newton High School July 2017
Donation Form
Standing Order Form
International Friendship Visit to Isaac Newton High School
Posted: July 27, 2017 by Steve Hurd
Attached below is my report on our visit to Isaac Newton High School.
We feel the school is really motoring. There was a very positive and happy atmosphere among students and staff. The site is looking good and the school is really beginning to develop a distinctly Humanist Ethos.
It is under pressure from growing numbers of students, attracted by the school’s improving performance and reputation. Classes are up to 100 in the lower school, which threatens standards.
The top priority is to raise an additional £10,000 so we can fund the construction of a second set of 4 classrooms. This will allow the school to run two classes of 50 in each year.
Undoubtedly the most satisfying visit we have made to the school, and a testament to the ongoing commitment from supporters to our charity and the schools over the past 9 years.
Thank you
Steve
PS I attach a donor form in case you would like to help us raise the money for the new classrooms or provide a much needed additional boarding scholarship to allow an additional child to attend what is becoming a fine school. I also attach a standing order form in case you would like to set up regular payments for a scholarship (£12.50 or £25 a month for a boarding scholarship).
Report on Visit to Isaac Newton High School July 2017
Donation Form
Standing Order Form
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