Scotch College
Progress Reports
May 2007
Progress continues to be made at Kapumfi Basic School. Since the inaugural Scotch Kapumfi tour last September, six ventilated pit latrines and a three bedroom staff house have been built. The following is an excerpt from the latest report from the field, prepared by recently appointed Kopa Area Development Project manager, Wezi Kaira.
“The community has constructed a three classroom block, a staff house and six ventilated improved pit latrines. During the construction, the community prepared the locally available resources that included bricks and sand. The local leadership ensured active participation by the community members and collaborated with government ministries for technical support. Ministry of Education monitored the construction work in all the phases, starting from foundation, construction of walls, roofing and finishing. The six toilets have contributed to improved hygiene within the school environment. The girl child is free to attend classes for there are now enough sanitary facilities within the school.”
A ventilated latrine
The recently constructed staff house
February 2007
Profoundly impacted by his experience at Kapumfi, Scotch College student Hugh McKenzie (11MN) is eager to draw attention to the disparity between the living conditions that we enjoy and those that the Zambian people endure. He recently addressed a gathering of Rotarians in Box Hill, some of whom were moved to tears when they heard the following reflective piece that Hugh wrote over the holidays.
"Walking, viewing, absorbing, seeking, being deeply and forever changed by what I see. How can this be a part of our world today? Hunger. Thirst. Loss. Need. These people suffer. Yet despite their unforgivable disadvantages, they are the happiest, most enthusiastic and whole hearted people I have ever met in my spoilt, opportunistic, fortunate life. I feel sick and disgusted. I want to fall to my knees and cry.
Why am I so lucky? How can I share with these people some of my fortune? For some of these people we are the first white people they have ever seen. Do the children of Kapumfi know how we have helped them? What Scotch College has done is fantastic but who says we stop here? We've raised around $170,000. It's a good effort but we can make a greater difference.
'Shani', 'Bwino'. The short words spoken between us and the Kapumfi children meaning 'How are you?', 'I am well'. The children don't speak fluent English and these are the only words of Bemba we know. Precious words. The key to communication between us and the children. This trip made me feel very privileged. It was an eye-opener and changed my view on the world.
Round and round our world turns with people every day ignoring what is happening on the other side of the world. Seeing those kids' smiling faces, it is hard for me to forget what some people are going through. They may be thousands of kilometres away but every day I am reminded of so many memories from the trip that changed my life.
Stopping the bus we hop out and follow our guide towards what seems to be maybe two or three huts and a couple of cows. 'Everyone, I'd like you to meet Michael'. In front of me stands a boy around the age of fifteen. Dirt covered face. Sad eyes. Michael is visibly shy. 'Hi Michael'. He doesn't understand what we have just said, not unlike many people in Australia who do not understand what is happening in Michael's world. His face immediately lowers and his eyes are forced to the ground. Shyness wins out. Does it matter that you are shy in Michael's cruel world? His parents died when he was six. Imagine living in these circumstances. Such poverty and no parents to offer support or guidance. This I cannot relate. How does this kid get by? My brief meeting with Michael will stay with me for the rest of my life. I admire this boy immensely and have learned from the experience. When I think that I have it tough I think of Michael. What is he doing now? Is he hungry? Starving? Working so he and his aunt can eat today?
I want to make a difference in people's lives. I want to help Make Poverty History."
Kopa ADP Manager Yobbe Zulu introducing Hugh to Michael
December 2006
The following is an extract from Kopa ADP Manager Yobbe Zulu's December report.
The 1x3 classroom block at Kapumfi School now is completed and functional. Thanks to Scotch College who have been providing the financial support through World Vision Australia. The block has got capacity to provide room up to grade 9. Enrolment has increased from 150 to 488 and attendance has improved from 65% to 98%. Apart from increasing enrolment, the other immediate impact of the school is encouragement of girls to continue on with their schooling. Previously, the girls at Kapumfi were discouraged to continue school as they had to walk 12km to the nearest school. Grade one children have also increased attendance as they do not need to cross three rivers going to Kopa School. Teachers are becoming more motivated to work at a school with modern facilities.
The school was officially handed over to the government of Zambia by Scotch College team on 22 September 2006. The ceremony was attended by senior Zambian Ministry of Education officers, World Vision staff, Scotch College staff and students, the area Chief and almost the entire village of about 900 people. There was singing and dancing by all the celebrating participants. Scotch College students also joined in games such as soccer, Australian football and cricket. The Scotch College team demonstrated how to use the various education and sporting equipment that they presented to the Kapumfi Basic School.
Work on the first teacher's house commenced and has reached slab level. The staff house will be completed in the next phase of the project in 2007. During the official hand over the Provincial Education Officer pledged to send more teachers once the staff houses are completed.
Actual results
- 1x3 classroom block has been fully completed.
- The school has been equipped with 66 desks.
- Assorted reading materials were procured and delivered to school for all grades levels.
- The Scotch College team handed over the school building to the Provincial Education Officer and the people of the Kopa region on 22 September, 2006.
- The school is now being used by 448, made up of 258 boys and 190 girls. The wind and the rains that used to disturb the learning process is no more an issue and the children are excited about their better learning environment.
- The construction of the staff house has also commenced with completion to slab level achieved.
- During the hand over of the school, the Provincial Education Officer pledged commitment to educational programs in Kopa area and promised to send more teachers to manage school affairs.
- The community leadership also expressed that they are keen to contribute to school programs by ensuring that all school aged children are attending school.
- The government (Ministry of Education) and World Vision Zambia staff monitored the construction work at all the critical levels up to completion. The government building team provided the technical support needed during the project implementation.
- The community has molded 20,000 bricks in readiness for construction of the walls for the staff house. The house is expected to be completed by 30 November 2007.
- Work on the VIP toilets has commenced despite a delayed caused by a rise in the water table.
Scotch staff and students with the Kapumfi Basic School teaching staff
October 2006
Kapumfi Basic School was officially opened on September 22nd when Scotch College School Captain Andrew Bubb handed the school over to the Provincial Education Minister Florence Kanchebele during a ceremony lasting more than two hours.
The Ministry of Education employs five qualified teachers including Head Teacher Emanuel Chansa. They must run three sessions each day to accommodate the 420 students now attending the three-classroom school which will be extended beyond Year 7, to at least Year 9, once more classrooms are built. The school motto is ‘Education is the Key to Success’.
While at Kapumfi, the Scotch delegation of staff and students assisted in the laying of a foundation for the first of two teacher’s houses; planted a row of trees between the school buildings and Lake Bakabaka; donated sports equipment and educational resources such as microscopes; and interacted with the Kapumfi staff and students.
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August 2006
"The first 1x3 classroom block has now been completed and a small group of Scotch students will visit Kapumfi in the upcoming school holidays. One obvious goal of the Kapumfi project was to raise enough funds to construct and furnish the school. While this has been achieved, we are conscious of our ongoing responsibility to the Kapumfi community and are seeking ways to further improve their standard of living."
World Vision has identified a number of potential sponsor children from the Kopa Area Development Project where Kapumfi Community School is being constructed. Through sponsorships, the Scotch College community can make a continuing impact in the region.
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May 2006
The following extract is from the latest report by the project manager on the group in Kapumfi.
“School going children at Kampufi are anticipating moving into the new building soon. They can’t wait to sit and learn in a new environment. All the stakeholders are looking forward to a wonderful time of celebration during the launch of the project. What a glorious time it will be to see happiness on the faces of 600 students (270 girls and 330 boys)!
The entire community led by the area sub-chief Kapumfi has continued to zealously participate in the building project. The community members have continued to happily sacrifice time and unskilled labour. They have been moulding bricks, collecting sand and drawing water.
The government Ministry of Education have been periodically sending inspectors to ensure quality and timely workmanship as well as providing technical support. The government District Buildings Officer has recommended the workmanship demonstrated in the construction so far. He says the work is excellent and has complied with Ministry of Education standards.
The first 1x3 school project structure has now reached an advanced gable level. The following progress has been made;
- Walls were raised to window level with brick force wire reinforcements. The ring beam has been constructed around the super structure with iron bars.
- Brick work continued from the wall plate to gable level. This is the current stage the super structure has reached.
- Steel spider trusses are currently under construction. This system of spider trusses contributes to a prolonged life span of the super structure. The super structure will be fully protected from termites. The roofing phase will be completed by 15th May 2006.
- The finishing phase constitutes plastering, flooring, painting, door hanging and fixing of glass panes and window stays. The project will be completed by 30th May 2006.
Thanks to the wonderful students of Scotch College and World Vision Australia. Their love gifts are bringing hope and happiness in a community which was up to this time the most marginalized but now they are a wonder in the community. The area Member of parliament Mrs JK expressed heart felt gratitude on behalf of the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to Scotch College and World Vision Australia when she was taken on a conducted monitoring visit to the project site on 29th March 2006.”
April 2006
The initial $153 064 fundraising target for the Kapumfi Project was reached on April 24th, less than nine months after the initiative was launched. Six classrooms, two residences, a toilet block, furniture and educational resources have now been funded. Any additional donations will be used to further enhance the quality of life for the students at Kapumfi.
The target
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March 2006
'School to School'A Video from World Vision'. The overwhelming success of the Kapumfi Project has led to World Vision launching the School to School Program.The following promotional video will be used to introduce the Kapumfi concept to other Australian schools in the hope that better education may be made available to third world countries. |
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February 2006
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SUPPORTED BY WORLD VISION AUSTRALIA
KOPA AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Project Number: 181097
Report submitted By: Yobbe Zulu (ADP Manager)
Project Name: Kapumfi Education Project
Project Location: Kopa Chiefdom
1.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVE
448 children of Kapumfi will have access to basic education by June 2006.
2.0 OUTPUTS
- Construction of 2 x 3 classroom blocks
- Construction of 2 staff houses
- Construction 5 Ventilated Pit Latrines
- Provision of School furniture
- Provision of books and stationery
3.0 ACTUAL RESULTS:
1 X 3 classroom concrete slab completed
4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
The Kapumfi School project work is progressing at full pace. All the preliminary administrative and logistical arrangements have been completed. Building contract documents were approved during the month and work has commenced in earnest. The work has progressed from foundation to slab level. The community members have been providing manual labour. They have also been providing locally available materials such as water and building sand.
Assorted construction materials ranging from cement, aggregate stones, quarry dust, door frames, con force and brick force wire have been purchased and transported to the project site. The government building inspector expressed satisfaction on the work done so far.
5.0 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
There have not been any significant challenges encountered so far. The delay in completing the foundation was because of the slight adjustments in the foundation depth which the building inspector recommended. The building inspector had noted complications in the sandy soil in the area. Depth of foundation had to be adjusted.
6.0 IMPACT
The community led by the Sub-Chief Kapumfi has continued to participate enthusiastically in the project implementation. The government Ministry of Education has also been rendering effective technical support and guidance. There is great anticipation to have the project completed even before the deadline of May.
Impact of the Kapumfi Project, one girl’s story…
Early marriages among girls have been one of the outstanding challenges in the community at Kapumfi. Many girls have been discouraged to progress with school because of limited classroom space and a poor learning environment. Consequently girls have been dropping out at grade 6 or 7, opting for early marriages. The new education project will go a long way to increase education opportunities for all children in the area and more especially the girls.
11 year old Hope Chansa, of Kapumfi School is one of the promising girls at Kapumfi the school. Hope has been getting top of her class in examinations since Grade One. Hope is now in Grade Four; her ambition is to become a school teacher upon completing school. “Once I complete school, I want to go to college and become a school teacher,” Hope says.
Hope is one of the 208 girls who will have a life opportunity available to them through the construction of a new 1 x 3 classroom block at Kapumfi School. She regularly inspects progress at the new school block. She is eagerly waiting for the completion of the project.
Thanks for the support from Scotch College in Australia for making it possible for children like Hope to realize their dreams.
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Video about the Kapumfi school |
December 2005
While the Kapumfi Project is now only four months old, already over $120 000 has been raised by the Scotch community. These funds have come from current students, staff and parents as well as Old Scotch Collegians.
The first instalment of $53 064 has been released to World Vision Zambia and already 100 000 bricks have been moulded by the local Kapumfi community. The foundations for a 1 X 3 classroom block and teacher’s residence have also been prepared. These buildings should be complete and fully furnished by the end of May 2006.
Stage Two of the project will see sanitation facilities and a clean water supply installed by September 2006.
The final stage of the project will be a duplication of Stage One, effectively doubling the size of the school and providing a permanent home for a second qualified teacher. Funds for Stage Three have not yet been raised.
November 2005
World Vision Zambia visit to Scotch
Martin Silutongwe (National Director) and Chikondi Phiri (Operations Manager), of World Vision Zambia, visited Scotch on November 24th. They were adamant that our ‘intervention’ has injected a phenomenal level of enthusiasm and hope to the Kapumfi community. Already over $100,000 had been raised by the Scotch Community.
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| Paul Newnham (World Vision Victoria), Dr. Donaldson (Principal), Martin Silutongwe and Chikondi Phiri (World Vision Zambia), Mark Williams and Heather Hardie (Kapumfi Project Cochairpersons) |
September 2005
The one-year target of $53 000 was reached within one month of launching the ambitious Kapumfi project. A student money drop raised over $10 000
Students on the main oval with the basket for the 'Money Drop'
The target
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