MALEWO ENGLISH MEDIUM NURSERY/PRIMARY SCHOOL AND INTERNET CAFÉ

Introduction

As an outcome of globalization, and rapid political, economic and social changes happening in Tanzania, it has become very clear to many parents that a good grasp of the English language and computer/Internet literacy from an early stage of their child is a big boost to the child’s further development. English, being the second national language in Tanzania, is here to stay. Advantages of its command and computer literacy are enormous. And yet, Mpwapwa, one of the oldest towns with the oldest secondary school and Teachers’ College, has legged behind in stepping up facilities for young children’s English language and computer learning.

Many parents, individually and in groups, including the group that we meet every Saturday for Bible Study, have insistently and repeatedly expressed the need for an English medium nursery and primary school in Mpwapwa town. Some parents are forced to send their children as far as Dodoma (100 kilometers) and beyond. Many have looked upon us as best placed, after retirement, to help establish this important service to children.
Objectives
1. To lead and promote efforts towards educational and ethical development of children beyond the family;
2. To facilitate children in their learning of English and the Internet;
3. To foster community spirit and ethical attitudes among children;
4. To be a safe place for working mothers to comfortably leave their children for a time;
5. To integrate the community and the school through the Internet Café, among other ways;
6. To be a model school in order to inspire others and retain the market.
Clientele
1. Children from 3 – 5 years of age.
2. Adults of any age, including school and College students for the use of the Internet Café.
Nursery School Needs
1. Furniture for about twenty children to begin with.
2. Play things: assortment of toys, pebbles, blocks, cards with single words or numbers, picture books, Scrap books.
3. Simple Story Books.
4. Pencils, including colored ones.
5. Sit-on Mats
6. Wall pictures and Maps.
For Outdoor Games:
• 3 Swings
• 2 Sea Saw Boards
• 2 Sliding
• 3 Tri Cycles
• 6 Tennis Balls

Initial Staff
• 3 Teachers
• 2 Supporting Staff
• 1 Watchman

Incorporation
The School will be incorporated under the MKAMI Consultants, a Non-Profit making Organization registered under the Tanzania Government Company Act, Cap.212. While the MKANI Consultants will provide overall support, guidance and protection, the MALEWO School and Internet Café Parents Committee will remain free to run its affairs without interference.
Management
The School and the Internet Café will be managed by Mrs. Gladys S. Chiwanga, under the Parents Committee established in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Education of the Local Authority.
Infrastructure
Providentially, a most suitable space in terms of buildings and play grounds has become available.

Budget
The overall Budget for the School is estimated at US $15,000, and for the Internet Café is US $ 32,500, as shown in the Technical Write-up attached.


Mrs. Gladys S. Chiwanga
Manager
10 October 2009