This year has flown by. It’s December and Christmas is just around the corner. Let me begin by thanking our supporters and friends of Katoke-Lweru Secondary School (KLSS) for your generous and amazing contributions to the life of our school. Our students, staff and site workers send greetings and thanks to our Australian friends. 2015 … Continue reading Katoke Wrap-Up 2016
It has been another busy year so far in Katoke and much has happened since our last edition! The return of the riders With their tyres pumped up, and their water bottles filled 17 cyclists and 8 support crew set out from Bathurst on 25th September to raise funds for our friends in Katoke. The … Continue reading Spring Newsletter 2016
CLICK HERE TO HELP BUILD A DORM You’re invited to a relaxing, entertaining and informative evening to raise awareness and funds for the Katoke Trust’s current activities which includes the construction and operation of a secondary school in Katoke, Tanzania. At this year’s dinner we will be joined by special guests: The String Family. It … Continue reading 2016 Katoke Annual Dinner
In this edition I share with you some experiences from my recent 6 week trip to Katoke, some reflections on achievements in the past 12 months and also give you some info on future events and ways you can help. Form 6 graduation The highlight of our first week at KLSS was the exciting Form … Continue reading KLSS Master Plan 2016
RIDING TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN AFRICA For one of the best cycle rides ever, with a great route, great countryside, great people and for a great purpose…. Join us on the Great Western Ride this September! DATES | Sunday 25th September to Sunday 2nd October 2016. THE RIDE | 8 Days and 888 kilometres or an average … Continue reading Great Western 8 Day Fundraising Bike Ride
Dear Katoke Supporters, In this edition I share with you some experiences from my recent 6 week trip to Katoke, some reflections on achievements in the past 12 months. Form 6 graduation The highlight of our first week at KLSS was the exciting Form 6 graduation – a five hour event with singing, dancing, a … Continue reading Winter Newsletter 2016
Our March 2016 newsletter includes news from Dr Colin Glendinning, head of the medical committee, on his recent visit to Katoke-Lweru Secondary School; a brief school update; and a snapshot of some great events for your diary. Also you’ll notice regular references to our website which includes many new features. We invite you to have … Continue reading Autumn Newsletter 2016
RIDING TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN AFRICA Education is the most sustainable form of aid and is the cornerstone of our work. Katoke’s mission is to build healthier and better-educated communities in north-western Tanzania by equipping individuals caught in the poverty trap of subsistence living, to take charge of, and continue their own development. In 2016, … Continue reading Lithgow to Bathurst Weekend Fundraising Ride
