John’s working hours are hard to define. His duties as History and IT Teacher provide a humble baseline for his wider involvement at Katoke Secondary School as Student Welfare Coordinator. He still remembers his first day, the 8th of February 2010, very clearly. An early morning phone call from the then Head of School, Sid … Continue reading Caring for 500 children – Meet John Bisgaya
Meet Johnesia – Johnesia came to KLSS in 2016, starting work as a gardener before moving across the football field (literally) to the kitchen and dining hall where she now, proudly keeps things neat and tidy. She walks for about an hour each day from her home in Kimbugu village to arrive at KLSS by … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Johnesia Audakis, Cleaner
The Katoke Trust is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ken Langford-Smith as Head of School for the Katoke Lweru Secondary School in Tanzania. Ken joined Katoke in September 2017, with the goal to empower local education staff to manage and drive the continued success of the school. Ken brings to Katoke over 50 years … Continue reading Katoke appoints new Head of School, Ken Langford-Smith for KLSS in Tanzania
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
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
