Wisdom Christian School

Musonda Betsheba is in the 9th grade and 16 years old. Betsheba is one of the brilliant girls and is passionate about her dreams despite the pressing conditions. She lives with her mother and stepfather in the Chichele area, about 1/2 milefrom the school. Her mother provides the basic needs but has trouble providing all that Musonda needs for school.

This 6th grade student is K***a Geoffrey, age 15. He lives with his grandmother in Mwenye compound a few meters away from the school. His mother abandoned him and his older brother when their father died. The grandmother hardly meets the basic needs of the family.

Pictured here is Mercy and he grandmother. Mercy is a 2nd grader and 9 years old. She lives with her mother at her grandmother’s place in the Mwenye compound (the slum around WCS), about 1/4 mile away from Wisdom Christian School. Both parents are alive but separated. The family faces difficulties in meeting essential basic needs. Even in challenging circumstances, Mercy comes to school regularly. For many children at WCS, the lunch we provide is their best or only meal of the day.

Pictured is Chipango Prince and his mother. He is in the 4th grade and is 13 years old. Many of the children at WCS did not start school on time or had a deficient early education. He lives with his mother and four siblings about 1/2 mile from school, in Twapia Overspill (a nearby slum). The single mother hardly meets the essential basic needs. The family often has to skip meals. His lunch at WCS is an important part of his diet. He is thankful to Wisdom Christian School for the continued provision of free education.

Today is education day in Zambia. It’s a day designated for the sensitizing and promotion of the importance of education to the Zambian public. In this pictures, the teaching staff and all support staff are in uniform to mark and celebrate the National Education Day.

WISDOM students recently returned to school for the new school year! Teachers are at the boards, parents have left their children, and the grounds crew is getting everything looking good.

Our longest serving teacher at WCS is Sonile Lapukeni. Sonile started at the school in 2013 as a primary school teacher. All of the Mission Zambia teams can testify to her pleasant demeanor - always ready to help. She translates faithfully for the teams as they conduct Camp Wisdom for the kids. We love her - she demonstrates kindness and faithfulness to the school and to the Lord. She still teaches 3rd grade as well as serving as Head Teacher (similar to principal in U.S. schools). She is a key to the success of WISDOM Christian School!

Janet Nambaya brings practical skills to the students in Home Economics classes. She is also the sponsor for a club called “SKILLS." In this club they teach students how practically survive their daily lives even when they are not in school. "I am passionate about children and I make most of my time with them at Church and in my neighborhood teaching them the ways of Christ." How fortunate we are to have such a teacher!

Meet Nicholas Mwansa. Nicholas is the local computer whiz! He teaches computer and business studies to the upper level students at WCS. He has a crucial role in preparing the students to be accomplished in their computer skills - paving the way for higher education and employment! He also fills the role as a guidance teacher where supports the students’ academic, social and emotional development. Nicholas is the sponsor for the ICT (Telecommunications, information technology, electronic media and postal communication system) and Math club. We are thankful to have Nicholas as part of the teaching team at WCS!

This latest harvest of 100 chickens allowed us to offer a unique source of protein for the children's meal, which we aren't typically able to do. See the link in the comments for the full story!