Rock of Ages Term Starts

Starting a new term

On  August 31 the third  and final term of the year started at Rock of Ages School. In Uganda, the school year starts in January and is broken up into three separate terms.

As this term starts, Betty writes the following:

" At the end of the last school term we held a program for all the parents where we encouraged them to be more active in supporting their children's education. We thank God that some parents have responded positively to the message.

Teachers are working harder with the uniform handwriting in all classes, they have started with painting there chalkboards and designing. I have noticed some improvements in both teachers and children handwriting while doing my supervision.

Teachers painting  black board

And this Friday we are hosting another teacher from Kampala to help with the start of our Jolly phonics program. This training is also going to help both teachers and children.

On the behalf of Rock of Ages, I would like to thank all our dear donors for supporting ,praying, loving these children.  Eight years down the road, I have seen  differences in the lives of children ,parents and the community. Thank you all for that big heart."  Betty Wasswa

Note: Jolly Phonics is a fun and child centered approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics. With actions for each of the 42 letter sounds, the multi-sensory method is very motivating for children and teachers, who can see their students achievements.

 Our board member, Gabe Flicker,  who recently retired as the long time executive director of Grace Pocatello School commented, " The Jolly Phonics is unique and is a good fit for our (ROA) type of school. Lots of recitation (not used in US )but used a ton in Africa).   Lots of activities, songs, fun. Its good to see our teachers having a scope and sequence and something to teach rather than teaching from just  their own lessons.

The kids and parents