written by Helen in early Feb 2023 I visited Acholi Quarters recently to catch up with the lovely friends there who play such a key part in my love of Uganda. Several of the usual group weren’t there, as they were out doing what they could to earn some extra…
The following poem was written as part of a poetry-writing event at Spurgeons Academy, to mark World Poetry Day Dirty Jerma By Lincy Achieng Dirty Jerma look at you With dirty face and dress Do you ever wash at all? You really look a mess Dirty Jerma look at you…
The following poem was written as part of a poetry-writing event at Spurgeons Academy, to mark World Poetry Day The Environment Oh! Where are the trees That were here last month? Cut down, cut down, cut down, So no rain today! Where is the river That flowed from here last…
The following poem was written as part of a poetry-writing event at Spurgeons Academy, to mark World Poetry Day The Lazy Man By Joy Dulliott When the cock crows The lazy man smacks his lips and says: ‘so it is daylight again is it?’ And before he turns over heavily,…
The following poem was written as part of a poetry-writing event at Spurgeons Academy, to mark World Poetry Day Mr Giraffe By Argon Opiyo Oh, Mr Giraffe, you look down upon the world You are taller than the bushes You are taller than the trees You are taller than the…
The following poem was written as part of a poetry-writing event at Spurgeons Academy, to mark World Poetry Day Like a small boat in the ocean Sending big waves into motion Birds flying around falling down on the innocent sand You wonder our beautiful world, Yes you wonder. Seasons changing…
The staff, pupils and community of Spurgeons Academy started the new academic year recently with a wonderful day of celebration and thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was given for the good ending of the previous year, and for health and resources to be able to start the new year. The success of the…
Every country has its own set of child development ‘milestones’ and in Uganda, one of those is the graduation day ceremony that is held for all children as they complete nursery school and prepare to progress to primary school. Each nursery school will hold the graduation ceremony in their own…
written by Bishnu Bhatta, director of PSD Nepal ‘The early childhood group environment has a very crucial role in children’s learning and development. Young children are in the process of rapid brain development. We as an adult should acknowledge our minds rapidly develop with every new experience. Their external and…
In 2020, Spurgeons Childcare Kenya celebrated 20 years of existence. To mark the achievement, a celebration event was planned. However, Covid-19 got in the way, and the celebration had to be postponed. Finally, in December 2022, the event took place. Global Care International, who oversee the child sponsorship programme at…
