A visit to the nearest elementary school was truly educational for me. The school, sponsored in part by World Vision and funded by the Ugandan government is an example of a free school. There is no tuition charged. However students have to buy the uniform, books and supplies, help with planting in the garden which supplies the food for the midday meal.
For grades P1 (age 5) to P7 (12+) there are 16 teachers, 1 head master, 1 asst head master and 1400 students!!!
They were in their last week of school before a 2 week break, so energy was high as was excitement over having a visitor with a camera. Prints were made later the same day and given to the Head Master to post. Not all students were in the photos as many were playing football in the field, or still taking exams in class.
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