by Michelle Brear | May 15, 2017 | Timeline
In 2010 Matjana Preschool finally started building its very own classroom. We were given land from the umphakatsi (chiefdom) after receiving a donation of E11,000. The money was raised by four Irish tourists, who said visiting our preschool was the most...
by Michelle Brear | May 15, 2017 | Timeline
Matjana’s third year saw increasing support from international volunteers. Our outdoor play area got a boost when the Bowen family came and built a set of swings (which the kids are still swinging on). Canadian photographer Lisa volunteered at the preschool and...
by Michelle Brear | May 14, 2017 | What we learn at school
Every preschool day we sing the National Anthem, like we do in this video. It’s a song about our country and our King, and we learn to be proud Swazis when we sing the national song. It also helps us learn to stand still and not fiddle with our clothes or forget to...
by Michelle Brear | May 14, 2017 | What we learn at school
Washing our hands at preschool, before eating our meals and after going to the toilet, teaches us about the importance of keeping our hands clean. It’s not easy, because we don’t have running water at the school. But our mums make sure there is always water available...
by Michelle Brear | May 14, 2017 | Timeline
Despite the lack of classroom space, in 2008 we decided there was room for another three children. Cramming them in was better than sending them home! We employed a second local teacher, Fortunate, when Michelle had to leave and get a ‘real job’. ...
