Chairman's Notes

One of the roles of a Chairman is to 'bang the drum' about the virtues of the school.

Well here I am at Haipi doing just that, but not for the school but to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Haipi Baptist Church. The Church and the School are 'joined', the school is a Christian school and members of the Church are teachers, students and members of the Emmanuel School Society.

Their faith is a common bond that I found inspiring and encouraging as it permeated every part of their lives. This has helped me to reflect on my own life and whether my faith fills every part of my life.

On this page I have put some photos of the people that I met and a little of their lives, I hope that you will find some inspiration from them as I have done.

Contents

Home
The place to start from.
Latest news and
pictures
News
Pictures and comments on
the celebrations both at the
school and the Church
Points of Prayer
A key factor in this project
are the prayers, both in the UK
and in the school.
Chairman's Notes
Keith Fox
Reflections on the school
visit
Kai's Notes
Dr Kai Kipgen
Project Manger
Building update
Student Sponsorship
Vivienne Kendall
Updates on the children
and the scheme.

Hahao

Hahao is not only a History teacher but is also the Boy's Dormitory Warden and the Village Youth Chairman!

If he finds he has some spare time you will find him playing football with the boys.

He was one of the first students at Emmanuel School. When he got his BA in History he returned to Haipi to teach the children of his 'old school'.

The Principal

Talking with Hengam, the Principal, he displayed great Christian love not only for the students but the staff also.

For the students he not only wants them to have knowledge but also learn about the spiritual side of life and also develop the natural talents that a child may have e.g. music, sports.

For the teachers he wants them to love the children as their own, and for the teachers to work as a team. So each year there are training sessions to develop these skills.

The Students

The joy of the meeting between sponsor and sponsored child.

The sponsored students are so grateful for the support in their schooling that they recieve.

All of the children want to say 'Thank you' to all the people who have supported the School through their prayers and through their giving.