Tiyende School graduates

After studying for a long time, every student expect to yield maximum harvest from what s/he sow. This was the same case as tiyende students were hoping that there will a day when they will smile over their effort and indeed it has happened.

It was on Friday of 5th September, 2008 when people from all walks of life came to witness the graduation function of their fellows. It all got started at 9:30am with Mrs. Useni; the Principal, introducing the aim behind the function. In her introductory speech, she said that it wasn’t a day for her to explain everything but the students themselves to the people hence the teacher did their part during the consistent lessons they were having. The whole ceremony was divided into three: visiting different sections, certificates presentation and speeches.

There were various sectors where people get to know what Tiyende is all about. The first segment to be visited was agriculture. The students explained how to make manure, care for crops and not forgetting crop rotation. All these have equipped them to ensure food security in their respective communities. The second was the Kitchen. Here it’s where the point of hygienic was stressed. They pointed out the importance of cleanliness at the kitchen to avoid contracting some diseases in the likes of Cholera among others. They also clarified the point on how to save fire wood resources using the modern skills. From there, it was now a stand of Food and Nutrition. The students expounded the importance of balanced diet. They were also taught how to make cooking oil, milk, jam and other drinks from locally available resources. They zeroed in how to deal away with the problem of malnutrition to under five children and pregnant women who are the most targeted fellows in this scenario. There was Knitting and Crocheting stand. Here they shaded more light on the skills they have acquired using the machines as well as needles. They have leant how to decorate and to make all source of good products from wool.

Having seen all the skills and the knowledge that the students have been imparted, one of the students read the letter they prepared. The Founding trustee, Fr. Mario presented the Certificates to 18 out going students after wards.

When it came to speeches it was the principal who started the ball rolling. In her remarks, she expressed her heart felt sympathy to the death of their coordinator, Mrs. Ethel Phiri who played a greater role in their Institution. Alessandro, A.E.I coordinator congratulated both the student and the staff for the peace and harmony which was enjoyed during their six months of stay at the school. Mr. A.Galeta, Andiamotrust Executive Director thanked the Founding trustee, donors and all well wishers for their tireless support for the running of the Education Institutions. At last, Fr. Mario empted the bag by stressing the dangers of HIV/AIDS. He said that good behaviors and hard working spirit are the keys to success. He also expressed his condolences for the loss of Mrs. Phiri who was one of the people that made the existence of Tiyende project. To show the appreciation of what she did, the Cooperative has drawn a memoriam graphic on the staff room wall in order to remember her.

There was jubilation all over at the end for both guardians and the students upon seeing the benefits realized from Tiyende School. The students confirmed that they can now relay on themselves by utilizing the skills and knowledge obtained at the school. Other details of this function will come to you in our Newsletter very soon!

Paul Sefasi

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Tiyende graduates

Staff Members
Agriculture sector
Kitcken sector
Food and Nutrition

Knitting & Crocheting
Alessandro, A.E.I Coordianator
Mrs Ethel Phiri Memorium