Friday, December 4th, Rock of Ages Academy celebrated the end of the school year. It was a typical Ugandan celebration. Children from all classes recited poems, sang songs and performed skits. The Baby class, the youngest children, did a fashion show, and the older ones showed off the crafts they are making to help support the school. Pastor Jimmy prayed with the parents and then talked about parenting and the importance of supporting their children’s education. The celebration culminated in the graduation of the Top Class (roughly equivalent to our kindergarten). In January, these children will be starting their primary school education.
One part of the celebration not so typical was the dedication of recently purchased land. Parents and staff trekked to the nearby property to see for themselves the future location of Rock of Ages Academy and to participate in the dedication. It was a joyous, hope-filled event.
Graduation of Top Class
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| Procession |
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Cake Cutting ... with confetti flying!
The Baby Class Fashion Show
Looking at the New Land
Making Beads
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School Events
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| Head teacher talking about ROA results |
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| Giving history of ROA |
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| Dancing |
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