Today we headed too Port Loko to visit Schlenker secondary school and SLC Primary in Port Loko. It was a good trip after a two hour journey we were greeted by Mr Kamara the head, who was happy to meet with us. He spoke warmly of all that Bishop Bell school had done for them over the years. He introduced Duncan to the IT suite which was a good space unfortunately lacked many working computers. There is still a shortage of electricity at the school which makes using the computers quite difficult although they very much appreciated the gift from Bishop Bell. We then spent some time around the classrooms, some which are in quite good condition others which need a complete rebuild. But the school is an amazing place since it was all burnt down by the rebel fighters in the war. I very much look forward to many more visits back.
In the early afternoon we headed first two the pre-school. It was a tiny little school with just two small classes of wonderful toddlers. The school deals with children from 3-5 years old. When we arrived most of the children where napping but were soon awaken as a camera was brought out. They went wild for having their pictures taken. Mrs Dowda is very keen on a link but one still needs to be found for them.
We finished our day in SLC primary school, again they spoke very warmly of their link with Storrington Firsts. They were given a cheque around six months ago to help them build a hall. The biggest issue facing the school there is a lack of clean drinking water for the children. The closest pump is nearly two miles walk for them.
We had a really fantastic day and it has been fantastic to see some of the country school they have here in Sierra Leone.
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