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July 26, 2013
Cultural Day speech - "The brave do not abandon their culture"
Culture is the total way of life that people in the society are blessed with. Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Through culture we are governed by norms and customs, which are the pillars of any society. If these […]
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July 7, 2013
Professional development for all staff
Meet Lynn, teacher mentor for Lower Primary.
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July 6, 2013
Four new water heaters make for a greener St Jude's
Since sending out the latest newsletter we are excited to have all four water heaters purchased! This year’s Every Piece Counts appeal has gone really well, and we're so grateful for all of you who have stepped up to contribute toward a piece of St Jude’s. Often it is the smallest of ideas which make […]
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July 5, 2013
A supporter sharing the love of St Jude's
Meet Marg—sponsor, visitor, advocate.
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July 2, 2013
New Zealand teachers are helping fight poverty through education
The school bell sounds and hundreds of Tanzanian children pile out of their classrooms as laughter, singing and shouting fill the air. More than 1650 children from impoverished backgrounds from the Arusha region, in Northern Tanzania, are relishing in a free, high quality education at The School of St Jude.  They’re now closer to realising […]
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June 30, 2013
Top 10 reasons to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Here are the top 10 reasons to join The School of St Jude's Ultimate Kilimanjaro Challenge. 1. To have a strong excuse to get off the couch, get moving, and get in shape.  2. To stop putting off your dream of going to Africa.  3. To stand atop Africa's highest mountain, take in heart-stopping views […]
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May 10, 2013
Rotary, the friendship that made St Jude's a success story
Australia’s Rotary community crossed paths with a young woman with a big heart, $10 in her pocket, and a dream to fulfill. What they did next changed the lives of thousands of Northern Tanzanian families forever. When Gemma Sisia went back to Australia after her life-changing stay in Africa, she knew she would have to […]
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May 10, 2013
A mother's strength
We’d like to introduce you to Catherine, mother of St Jude’s student Augustino who is in Standard 2. Catherine is a remarkable individual, a Tanzanian woman with immense compassion and resilience. Every day is a struggle for her, an upward battle against cyclical poverty. She is currently raising three children while also caring for her […]
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April 29, 2013
Rotary welcomes St Jude's Director of International Relations
The Delray Beach Rotary recently welcomed Kim Saville, Director of International Relations for The School of St Jude in Tanzania, East Africa to address the local club on the successes of the school for the impoverished children in that country.
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April 11, 2013
Meet Jon Ford, St Jude's new School Director
We’ve been emailing with St Jude’s new School Director, Jon Ford, to give our supporters, staff and students a better picture of who will be the school’s next leader. Read our Q&A to see what Jon is all about! The School of St Jude: Karibu to The School of St Jude, Jon! We’re thrilled you’ll be joining us in our fight […]
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