January 31, 2025

Q & A with Grace

Learn how Grace, a St Jude’s student in Standard 3, spent her recent holiday at home.

Happy to be Back: After a month-long holiday, Grace reunites with her schoolmates at St Jude's.

In Tanzania, the academic year for primary school runs parallel to the calendar year, starting in January and ending in December. Students enjoy a month-long holiday at the end of the year and return in January to begin a new academic year.

Primary education in Tanzania is the first seven years of school; starting in Standard 1, students graduate from primary school in Standard 7.

The first few weeks of January are usually filled with excitement as students transition to the next academic level and reunite with friends they haven’t seen in a while. We recently caught up with Grace, one of our primary school students, to hear about her recent holiday and her plans for the year ahead.

  • What did you do during the holiday?

I enjoyed spending time with my family and playing with my friends.

  • What was your favourite moment?

When we visited my grandmother for Christmas, I met with my cousins and had lots of fun together! We also enjoyed delicious food and drinks.

  • Did you make any New Year's resolutions for yourself?

Yes. I want to study hard so that I can become a soldier one day.

  • What did you learn during the holiday?

I helped my mum around the kitchen, and she showed me how to prepare some meals.

Grace, who is at the early stages of her academic journey, is currently unsponsored. Become a sponsor today and make a lasting impact on Tanzania’s future leaders.

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