Today we met with the sponsored primary children at Aldersgate Academy in Babati, Tanzania. What a great group of kids! They are actually from various parts of the country. Some board at the school and some live with their families in Babati.
We interviewed children from ages 5 - 15. (Grades preschool through grade 7.) It was delightful. Here are a couple of lively preschoolers who not only spoke with me, but provided me with entertainment as well:
At the end of the interviewing, several of the older kids presented me with a special letter to all the sponsors of primary children at Aldersgate Education Center. which I am including here. One girl read it aloud to me in front of everyone.
Dear Sponsors,
We are glad to see you coming to our school - Aldersgate Academy. Actually all pupils under the Children of Promise programme appreciate the support they get, for it enables them to interpret their ambition. So together we say, "May God bless you and we are still praying to wish you a long life." Further more, we would like to inform you that we learn hard to make sure our good performances remain constant. For example, a pupil called Mariamu Leopold who completed standard seven in 2008 became the first pupil in the region in the national examination, and she was supported by Children of Promise. Likewise, the school administration receives congratulations from different secondary schools where COP pupils are learning. Again, thank you so much. Prepared by puils under the Children of Promise Programme (Safina).
Tomorrow we interview the children in Babati Town. I'll be looking for you.
Dr. Paul Maxfield
Executive Director
Onsite in Tanzania
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