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Louth Co Co Helping St Michael's
See Louth Co Co 2007 for Louth's contribution to St Augustine's Full Primary School in Luwinga, Mzuzu and also to the Office of the
Education Department of Mzuzu Diocese during the years 2006/2007.
Cheque for Euro 5,000.00 = MK 1,022,100 presented to St. Michael's Primary School in Ekwendeni.
Check out FINAL photos at bottom of page.
Ash Wednesday 2008 was a special day for St Michael's Full Primary School, Ekwendeni, which is situated just 15 km north of
Mzuzu, as this is the day that the Education Commission of Mzuzu Diocese, on behalf of Louth County Council of Ireland,
presented a cheque for over one million Malawi Kwacha in order to help St Michael's build a school block of two classrooms.
The following pictures tell the story.
Cheque Presentation at St Michael’s
Primary School in Ekwendeni.
(The following account was given by Jim Sachs, the Capacity Building Officer of the Education Department of Mzuzu Diocese)
On Wednesday 6 February 2008 a ceremony was held at St Michael’s Primary School at Ekwendeni to mark the handing over
of a cheque for 5,000 Euro, approximately MK1,024,000 for the construction of a new school block of two classrooms at the
school.
The ceremony was a major event for the school community with one Sub Chief, three Group Village Headmen and seven
Village Headmen attending the ceremony as official guests, along with four Parish Education Committee members from the St
Augustine Parish, Mr. G B C Gondwe, the Primary School Education Advisor/Coordinator, Mr. J Longwe, Education Secretary
for the Mzuzu Diocese and Mr. Jim Sachs, the Diocesan Education Commission Capacity Building Officer.
The official guests were welcomed by the Head Teacher Mrs. Mutumbuka, the Deputy Head Teacher and members of the
Parent Teacher Association.
In attendance were all the teachers and students of the school and many parents and supportive parish community members.
The children presented a short play that illustrated the educational issues being addressed at the school and a traditional
dance to celebrate the great achievement of receiving this money and now being able to proceed with the building construction.
Students of all ages, along with their teachers, then joined in traditional dancing and singing to celebrate the occasion and to
proclaim their appreciation for the gift received.
After the introduction of guests, speeches of thanks were given to the applause of the children and community members
present.
The celebrations were concluded by Fr Ryan celebrating the Mass of Ash Wednesday in the St Michael’s church.
The following photos were taken on Easter Sunday 2008.
Education Department of Mzuzu Diocese during the years 2006/2007.
Cheque for Euro 5,000.00 = MK 1,022,100 presented to St. Michael's Primary School in Ekwendeni.
Check out FINAL photos at bottom of page.
Ash Wednesday 2008 was a special day for St Michael's Full Primary School, Ekwendeni, which is situated just 15 km north of
Mzuzu, as this is the day that the Education Commission of Mzuzu Diocese, on behalf of Louth County Council of Ireland,
presented a cheque for over one million Malawi Kwacha in order to help St Michael's build a school block of two classrooms.
The following pictures tell the story.
Cheque Presentation at St Michael’s
Primary School in Ekwendeni.
(The following account was given by Jim Sachs, the Capacity Building Officer of the Education Department of Mzuzu Diocese)
On Wednesday 6 February 2008 a ceremony was held at St Michael’s Primary School at Ekwendeni to mark the handing over
of a cheque for 5,000 Euro, approximately MK1,024,000 for the construction of a new school block of two classrooms at the
school.
The ceremony was a major event for the school community with one Sub Chief, three Group Village Headmen and seven
Village Headmen attending the ceremony as official guests, along with four Parish Education Committee members from the St
Augustine Parish, Mr. G B C Gondwe, the Primary School Education Advisor/Coordinator, Mr. J Longwe, Education Secretary
for the Mzuzu Diocese and Mr. Jim Sachs, the Diocesan Education Commission Capacity Building Officer.
The official guests were welcomed by the Head Teacher Mrs. Mutumbuka, the Deputy Head Teacher and members of the
Parent Teacher Association.
In attendance were all the teachers and students of the school and many parents and supportive parish community members.
The children presented a short play that illustrated the educational issues being addressed at the school and a traditional
dance to celebrate the great achievement of receiving this money and now being able to proceed with the building construction.
Students of all ages, along with their teachers, then joined in traditional dancing and singing to celebrate the occasion and to
proclaim their appreciation for the gift received.
After the introduction of guests, speeches of thanks were given to the applause of the children and community members
present.
The celebrations were concluded by Fr Ryan celebrating the Mass of Ash Wednesday in the St Michael’s church.
The following photos were taken on Easter Sunday 2008.
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The Headmistress of St Michael's, Mrs Mtumbuka, speaking at the
opening of the ceremony. Sitting behind the table is Mr J Longwe,
Head of the Education Department of Mzuzu Diocese and who is
presenting the cheque to the school. Note the good maize behind.
opening of the ceremony. Sitting behind the table is Mr J Longwe,
Head of the Education Department of Mzuzu Diocese and who is
presenting the cheque to the school. Note the good maize behind.
Some of the school children attending the cheque giving ceremony
| Presentation of the cheque |
| Women and Village Headmen were also present |
| A close up of some of those attending |
| The school children were not to be outdone!! They too had their own presentation!! |
| And they danced |
| And danced |
| And all were very thankful. |
| HeadMistress and one Chief, parents and youth admiring..... |
| Some Irish youth from Dublin were also there to admire! |
| And the children dance ........... |
| Vincent O'Neill of the Irish Embassy in Lilongwe visiting pupils in the new school block |
| Vincent O'Neill of the Irish Embassy in Lilongwe seated third from right (front row of chairs) about to address the pupils of St Michaels with the new school block in the background. |
| Vincent O'Neill |
On 6th May 2008, Vincent o'Neill (Irish Embassy in Lilongwe) visits the
completed School Block to the delight of the pupils, teachers, parents
and Village Leaders.
completed School Block to the delight of the pupils, teachers, parents
and Village Leaders.