Tigawane boys progressing…

Posted on 13/07/2013 by andiamotrust

Primary schools have closed and Tigawane boys have brought their result slips home. Each one of them has passed and advancing to next class apart from Smith Chabweza who was injured in the course of his exams.boys

At the look of things, the victory goes deeper than the success in the exams the kids just had. These result slips illustrate the mission of Tigawane being realized.

“I am very glad for their impressive performance” says Valeria Giassi, the Tigawane project coordinator. “The good thing is they have proved to know best to put to use this second chance to education” she continues with passion candidly wishing the boys the best future. She goes on to thank St. Augustine Primary school staff members for being so kind and patient to the Tigawane kids whose background [street life] could at times prompt undesirable behaviours.

By Harry Pongolani

 

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Graduation at St. Monica nursery school

Posted on 12/07/2013 by andiamotrust
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Mr. B. Murowa handing a certificate to one of the Graduates

All roads led to St. Monica nursery school this morning where parents and guardians flocked to witness the graduation of their kids. With the assistance of their teachers, the students did recitations, singing and dramatic performances- peeking shrewdly what they have been doing in class.

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Two kids making recitations in front of their parents

The parents were stunned with excitement seeing how the nursery school has readied their kids for primary school education.

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Beautiful performances and singing by the students and their teachers

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55 from Chimwemwe nursery school graduate

Posted on 10/07/2013 by andiamotrust

Standard One primary school teachers around Chimwemwe Nursery School will once again smile next academic year. 55 kids are ready for standard one courtesy of the professional work of Chimwemwe Nursery schoolteachers.DSC_3084

During their graduation on Wednesday, 10 July 2013 the kids have shown that they are able to count, understand the alphabet, know the different shapes and above all they possess confidence that those who haven’t passed through the corridors of Chimwemwe Nursery School will take time to have.DSC_2907

By Patrick Bwanali (Pics by Gianluca di Natale)

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The General Assembly

Posted on 10/07/2013 by andiamotrust

In the morning the executive of A.E.I teaching staff called up for a general assembly with the students [form 1’s and 3’s]. It was meant to brief the students on different observations in discipline and sanitation as has been in the whole academic year. It was an opportunity to say bye to the students who closing tomorrow July 11, 2013.

Mr. Luweya Addressing the students during the General assembly

Mr. Luweya Addressing the students during the General assembly

Mr. Luweya; the deputy headmaster commended students who behaved. Good behaviour- he said is an ultimate factor that qualifies a student to another level despite flaunting a glitzy academic performance.
Mayi Vale cemented it all by wishing a wonderful holiday to all the students and sending regards to their respective guardians.

By Harry Pongolani

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Here You are

Posted on 10/07/2013 by andiamotrust

On Tuesday July 9, 2013 Mr. Munthali travelled in his routine trips to homes of Tigawane kids to supply them with food stuffs.

Mr. Munthali posing with Granny to Elton and Wisdom Chagwa (at the centre).

Mr. Munthali posing with Granny to Elton and Wisdom Chagwa (at the centre).

 Furnishing the kids with basic needs is a deliberate move to keep them out of streets. So maize and beans are supplied to them every month that the kids attend school rather than go begging during school time.

Martin Masauko sitting on his Bag of Maize

Martin Masauko sitting on his Bag of Maize

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61 Graduate from Kapandatsitsi Nursery School

Posted on 09/07/2013 by andiamotrust

61 kids have graduated at Kapandatsitsi Nursery School on Tuesday, 9 July 2013.Mr. P. Bwanali presents gifts to the Graduates at Kapandatsitsi

The nursery school was built with the financial help from the communities of Arcola and Beverino in Italy.

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A Lady cobbler in the making

Posted on 09/07/2013 by andiamotrust

The story of Joyce Kazembe who has been working as a secretary in the cobbler sect of Andiamo is told to counter the ‘in born talent’ expression. She has spent time watching Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi [the young man who yielded fame in as long as shoe making is concerned] do his shoes. Reaching this far she can display skill and do some tasks in the workshops with a gloss of quality. This to Andiamo Youth Cooperative is quite good news; an indicator of growth and we can’t wait for Joyce to make her first shoe.

Chimwemwe and Joyce: This is how to do it

Chimwemwe and Joyce: This is how to do it

“I can’t say I can challenge his skills, but I’m on the way” says Kazembe helping with the small tasks in the workshop.

“She can as well do it, she seems ready to learn” says Mwenyemasi complementing her attitude. It all depends on how much time and hard work you invest in what you want to achieve” he continues.

By Harry Pongolani (Pic by H.P)

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Via Mzuzu- Andiamo Music school on ‘Chibuku Road to Fame’

Posted on 05/07/2013 by andiamotrust

Andiamo Music School students will tonight be on the road to Mzuzu for their ‘MK12 million Chibuku Road to fame’ music competition to take place tomorrow July 6. Together with their counterparts; Chosen family and Anthu ambiri bands they were endorsed representatives of Balaka ‘town of music’ and the eastern region as a whole, after they qualified in the regional competition which was held at Zembani Lodge on 25th May. One successful band will proceed to Zimbabwe for another competition.

Andiamo Music School performing at Zembani Lodge in Chibuku Road to fame competition

Andiamo Music School performing at Zembani Lodge in Chibuku Road to fame competition

To most of us who have followed Andiamo’s hardcore kinda training they embarked on vigorously, dancing deftness the boys have accrued so far, it cant be haste to prophesy them carrying it home. Nonetheless, lies a national contest ahead and Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust wishes them the best of luck in their performances.

By Harry Pongolani (Pics by H.P)

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General cleaning at last

Posted on 04/07/2013 by andiamotrust

This morning the students in the technical school have engaged themselves in the general cleaning in their workshops and surrounding. Cleanliness of their campus is the best way they pay back for the time, knowledge and moments Andiamo has proffered to them across the academic year just to end.

cleaning up the motor vehicle workshop

cleaning up the motor vehicle workshop

The students will be gone for a holiday until the next academic year starting in September. We have no idea of what this place will be like while they are gone for we have been family together. Andiamo Education Institutions wishes them a wonderful vacation.

cleaning up in the textile and designing workshop

cleaning up in the textile and designing workshop

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A Visa to Russia, Ukraine, Kenya from Athletics

Posted on 02/07/2013 by andiamotrust

The Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) in collaboration with the Sports council of Malawi on the 29th June engaged different secondary school students into several races. The races took place at CHirunga Ground in Zomba. They organized consolation prizes in cash and the winners at the competition proceeding to Russia, Ukraine and Kenya for international competition.

Eneles Aufi receiving her prize

Eneles Aufi receiving her prize

Eneles Aufi of Andiamo finished first in the 3000m race and carted away with MK10000. Gift Chikuse finished second in the finals of 100m race. She hence qualified for a visa to Kenya but we have not received a notification from the judges yet. James Eric finished seventh in the 300m men race.

Rhoda Maxison on position 2 just before she collapsed

Rhoda Maxison on position 2 just before she collapsed

Something distastefully and dramatic happened in the finals. Both Rhoda Maxison and Pangani Nyakungwa collapsed few yards before the finishing lines in their respective 100m finals.

“At that moment I felt like an air ticket I merited slipping away, but later I learnt to understand” says Rhoda accepting her bad day.

By Harry Pongolani (Pics by J.B)

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