Professional development of our teachers is very important to us and we are always looking for ways for them to learn new teaching methodologies or resources in their classes. This month, a group of United States teachers volunteered their time to come to our school to share their knowledge and expertise with our Tanzanian teachers. […]
In this pictorial edition of Corroborree we will be featuring all of the highlights from the Sydney Convention 2014. The Convention provided attendees with various different events and activities that kept them entertained for hours and have left them with memories to last a lifetime.
‘Jambo’! ‘Poa’, sang a choir of delightful Tanzanian children, cheeky smiles from ear to ear, bustling shyly for the attention o f this unknowing 'mzungu'. In December 2013, I travelled to Tanzania with Global Immersion, a company dedicated to uniting the youth of the world. Founder Bernie Kelly resonates enthusiasm, dedication and passion through his […]
Prep student Josh has already gone through a rite of passage for a young child, in only a few short months. Josh earned his boyhood stripes when he broke his arm while falling off play equipment at St Jude’s. He has gained the status as the only kid in the playground with a sling and […]
“The Book Child” In the name of my birthright, please do me this justice… I want to read and write my alphabet of dreams. The yearning of the Book Child echoes deep in every era. For every generation’s truth, is the education of its youth. To stand tall in library queues and read all about […]
She has transformed thousands of lives by providing education in a society where education is a privilege for most, and along the way, created jobs for over 400 local Tanzanians. In recognition of her selfless contribution to improving the lives of others, the Australian government awarded her the awarded her a Member of the Order […]
Photographer Simon Scott is preparing for a trip to Tanzania with his 10-year-old son. The Armidale snapper will will travel to the School of St Jude, founded by Guyra woman Gemma Sisia, with his son Fletcher. Scott will lend his photography skills to the St Jude cause. It will be his fourth such trip. “Once […]
One of our wonderful supporters Raymond McLaren played a huge part in helping St Jude’s get off the ground. Raymond headed out to the school in 2003 and helped the fundis (tradespeople) to install some water tanks to collect drinking water as well as assisting with the guttering at the back of what is now […]
