Uzima Mission School has made some changes in recent days. The name of the school has been changed from Malindi Church of Christ Junior School as it is now on its way to being a full primary school when class eight is added next year. Along with this change come new school colors as indicated by the new uniforms shown in the photos. Optimism is in the air as the school includes the seventh grade for the first time. A few months ago, 2 permanent classrooms were added to the string of temporary classrooms they had been adding to each year. As a further benefit to Uzima Mission School, Uzima Christian Training Centre's computer trade school was recently supplied with new computers and will provide classes to students from the primary school, who are eagerly anticipating this opportunity.
In November, the 2018 school year closed with 221 students finishing up their classes and going home for the break. January saw a significant increase in the student body with 298 students enrolling for classes from day-care (3-year olds) through grade 7. The pre-primary 1 class through grade three are full and cannot accomodate more students for lack of space. These nearly 300 students are led by 17 teachers and 4 non-teaching staff.
Plans are in hand for permanent classrooms to replace the temporary ones in use today. They wait patiently for funding to become available. They seek to raise $80,000 for this building project. $8,000 has already been given by generous friends of the school. This school serves the community and its families in positive ways, directing the steps of children into opportunities for growth and learning in an environment of God's love.