Alia goes to School
A new preschool/kindergarten has opened across the street from us. So, Alia has begun school! The school is called Kids R' Us, and it is colorfully painted. It operates on the Montessori method, which seems to be popular in Kenya. Her favorite things about school so far are the snacks and lunch - Alia loves to eat - and finger painting. She is an enthusiastic pupil. So far, only 3 other much younger boys are at the school. We hope that some boys and girls her age will soon enroll.
Private schools face much competition in Kenya for students. This competition brings even preschools to put in swimming pools, provide pony rides, music lessons, tae kwon doe lessons, etc. It also reveals the vast inequality in Kenya. These preschools can cost more per month than most Kenyans can hope to earn.
As Alia's school is new and she is going half-days (reducing fees), we manage to afford it. Below are a few pictures of her first day at school.
As Alia's school is new and she is going half-days (reducing fees), we manage to afford it. Below are a few pictures of her first day at school.
posted by Brislen Family @ 4:05 PM
2 Comments:
What a beautiful little girl. I hope she enjoys her school. We pray for you often and tell others about our missionary cousins! We ar so proud of all of you. Would you happen to know a 22 year old recently injured named Peter? He is over there on some relief efforts and I know a friend of his dad's.
Good post.
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