Volunteer pupils help out at Ghana schools
IT’S been an unforgettable summer for students at Beech Hall School who volunteered in Ghana during the break.
The party of 16, including 14 pupils aged 15-17 and two staff members, spent their time working in two schools.
They mixed sand, cement and water to mould bricks for one of the schools, as well as providing teaching support in the classrooms.
Headmaster James Allen said: “The trip was a hugely memorable experience for all involved and I am very proud of our pupils.
“The Young Shall Grow International Foundation was incredibly welcoming and it was an honour to be able to support them and the schools.
“Although the work we provided was enormously useful to the schools and the foundation, we gained as much from the project and experience as they did, if not more.
“The benefits of this kind of trip for our pupils are immeasurable, and the support from African Adventures superb.”
The Beech Hall cohort went well equipped with a variety of gifts for the two schools in which they worked. Contributions included sports equipment and clothing, exercise books and teaching materials, 50 ‘Fidget Spinners’ and children’s clothing.
The trip was organised through The Young Shall Grow International Foundation, which focuses on the provision of opportunity for children through education. Towards the end of the journey, the foundation presented the individuals with personalised scarves to show gratitude for their efforts.
Speaking after the visit Arnold, one of the teachers at Dornorgbor School, said: “On behalf of my colleagues, we appreciated your great work done. May God bless you.”
Pupils were also given the opportunity to explore more of Ghana with a weekend excursion to the Cape Coast to discover the Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Castle, the largest place to accommodate slaves in the 19th century.