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.

The world is in learning crises as more than 500m children are experiencing "learning poverty" which is sharply increased by COVID-19.

This was revealed during the Transforming Education Summit.
Children are going to school but not learning and this should be a concern for every parent especially in low income countries. We are the hardest hit.

All stakeholders need to put hands on deck to help reverse this ugly trend.

It was a successful tree planting initiative. Thank you ST Foundation Environment Awards. The community of Sare Nyanga shall ensure that the trees planted live for the benefit of the community and the world at large.

In a bid to tackle the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, Sare Nyanga Youths Development Association, Sare Nyanga Lower Basic School, Sare Nyanga Students' Association and the VDC are embarking on in partnership with ST Foundation Environment Awards at Sare Nyanga Village and Bungal Community Forest.
Date: 31st July 2022, starting at 9:00 GMT.
This exercise is expected to be attended by many people and stakeholders in environmental protection.
With the growing number of climate disasters, it is not only timely but encouraged.

We are looking forward to it.

Coming to your neighborhood soon. You can participate by organizing a tree growing/planting activity in your area. You can also plant a tree and tag us. Together we can.

ST Da Gambian Dream.
Brikama Area Council
Global Properties (Gambia) Limited
Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Natural Resources The Gambia
Muhammad M. Jagana
National Environment Agency Gambia
MungNyinii Farms

37 SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM MoBSE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM...

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has introduced "MoBSE virtual classroom" in 37 schools across Six (6) Regional Education Directorates.

The Virtual Classroom is an offline e-learning platform that allow students to access lessons through SD Card using Android Phones and Windows Computers.

The pilot program which caters for schools in the rural Gambia is targeting students in the Upper Basic School (Grades 7, 8 and 9)
with the aim of providing them with supplementary learning materials as well as keeping them busy while they are at home.

The beneficiary schools were selected following a research (Community Mapping) conducted by the Science and Technology Education Directorate of the Ministry, which indicated number of communities that do not have access to good mobile network, internet, or are challenged with poor radio and television signals.

The use of SD Card as a tool for learning was applauded by many as one of the most significant programs piloted in Gambian schools in the recent years.

Bakary Sonko and Tida Kora of Kwinella Upper Basic and Dampha K***a Basic Cycle Schools respectively, have both highlighted the importance of this opportunity availed to the students looking at the learning challenges in rural areas.

“I hope every student in The Gambia will be given this opportunity” said, Bakary Sonko.

Parents in the 37 communities unanimously thanked MoBSE and encouraged them to extend this initiative to every school and every level of Basic Education in the country as it will help engage students anywhere and at anytime.

For most students, this is a turning point in the country's education sector as it will help a great deal towards the attainment of quality education in The Gambia.

The deployment of SD Cards in schools will continue as many other schools are expected to benefit from this initiative...

MoBSE Communications Unit.

Sarre Nyanga Lower Basic School is gradually gaining shape. My village is still my village - Sarre Nyanga is the place.
Our little project is near completion.
Can't wait for the opening ceremony of this master edifice.