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November 5, 2015
Emanuel, pint-sized man of the people
Bright-eyed seven-year-old Emanuel is a man of the people, as popular on the playgrounds of St Jude's as he is among the adults in the school's office. "Everyone knows Emanuel because he comes into the office every day just to say hello and ask us how we are," says St Jude's Community Service team member […]
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November 5, 2015
Meet Upendo, her mother's hope
"Education is empowerment," says Tumaini, a single mother raising two children in a cramped single-room house in one of Arusha's poorest suburbs. "With an education you can get a job anywhere. You can do anything." For many Tanzanians, education is out of reach. The average Tanzanian spends just 5.11 years at school and only 35% […]
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November 3, 2015
Rebel wins St Jude's $10K on The Ellen Degeneres Show
Our very own stylish ambassador, Rebel Wilson, proved what a champion she is when she recently conquered a charity challenge on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Not only did Rebel take Ellen’s Fashionable Charity Challenge in her high-heeled stride, she did it to win USD$10,000 for our school. Rebel appeared on the hugely popular show to […]
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November 1, 2015
The School of St Jude marked its day on Friday
Generosity was alive and well during a special community celebration at The School of St Jude on Friday.
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October 29, 2015
Stunning pics: St Jude's Day
The entire student body and all our staff got together at our Sisia Campus to celebrate St Jude's Day with an extravaganza of singing, dancing and cultural shows. Our talented students entertained each other with moving and entertaining performances giving thanks to St Jude, the patron saint of lost and desperate causes, and the people […]
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October 29, 2015
Politics up for debate at primary
Our Upper Primary English department hosted the final of its three annual school debates, with the rousing subject of ‘Who Would Make the Best Tanzanian President?'
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October 28, 2015
1m shilling prize for graduates
Our 139 graduates, their proud parents and special guests enjoyed an entertaining Form 4 graduation.
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October 22, 2015
Hiking the great outdoors in Tanzania
Nature, team work and the great outdoors were all part of the hiking experience some of our senior primary students enjoyed last month. More than 20 students took part in a Twiga group hike around the local Moshono area to appreciate the local plant and animal life, as well as learn about hiking etiquette and […]
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October 19, 2015
Rotary friends brighten a future
Due to cerebral palsy, Lightness is unable to use her hands, even for the most basic of tasks. Amazingly, the cheery 13-year-old has adapted to learn, eat – and even paint! - with her feet.
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October 19, 2015
Democracy in action at Smith
Senior secondary students Victor and Farida, have been elected by their peers as Head Girl and Head Boy at St Jude’s for the coming year.
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