Sarre Nyanga Lower Basic School

Congratulations to Sare Nyanga Lower Basic School for a wonderful performance in the National Assessment Test - 5 (NAT5).
The school registered almost 100% passed rate in all subjects. This is a monumental achievement.
Congratulations to the staff, pupils, community and all other stakeholders involved in such a fantastic job.
When rural schools are given the necessary resources and attention they can do great and this is clearly manifested in this case.
We hope that Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia will continue to support schools wherever they are in the country.
Kudos to all!

Now, someone told me kids are still punished (beaten) for speaking their national languages (mother tongue) in some schools.

I was like, what is really wrong with us as Africans especially Gambians? Really! We have willingly sold our destiny and souls for a foreign language. A language used to torment and enslaved us.

Teachers should be well informed that speaking ones national language can't stop or hinder their ability to learn another language, in fact it may strengthen it.

The community of Sare Nyanga and surrounding were once again full of praise to a US-based organisation, Jurarim Organisation for Youth Excellence whose aim is to support school children with teaching and learning materials as well as paying school fees to the less privileged in order to enable them complete their education unhindered.

The organisation's benevolence was once again felt by some students of Sare Nyanga Lower Basic School who were a beneficiary of a hefty sponsorship package which includes books, school bags, and other assortment of learning materials. The sponsorship will enable the kids attend school well prepared and reduce the burden on their parents.

The preparation was held at the school grounds and was attended by the community members including the SMC Chair, PTA members and Mothers' Club representatives.

On behalf of the school administration and community, we would like to register our sincere thanks to JOYE and the donors. We pray thank God repay your kind gesture in full measure.
We called on other organisations to emulate this great initiative as education is everybody's business.

The community of Sare Nyanga Village and the surrounding has embarked on weeding the school farm. The weeding exercise brought together both students of Sare Nyanga Lower Basic School, parents, including both young and old, men and women.
This shows great community participation and it is hope that the this trend will continue for the betterment of the school.
The proceeds of the farm will be used to supplement the school feeding program and complement government's efforts in creating a fertile environment for teaching and learning.
Sare Nyanga Lower Basic School thanks the staff, students and parents for the large turnout.

Sare Nyanga Lower Basic School held its speech and prize giving ceremony at the school grounds last weekend.

This even was attended by Community members, SMC, Regional Education Director and his staff as well as other stakeholders in the education sector.

This is the first time the school is holding such an event and it was marked by fanfare and educational talks which greatly inspired the parents.

Congratulations to all those graduating from the school and all the best in your next stage.

When they say homegrown, that's it here. A homegrown Gambian Climate Change and Education Specialist.
There can be no better role model than here. See why we can't settle for less. For today, I will be brief and employ my summary skills in school.
Dr Demba Baldeh, Sare Nyanga Village's first PhD holder. Slowly but surely we will get there.
Yoo Allah wat heen barke.