WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY THIS MARCH....

VARIED ACTIVITIES

Authors: -Happiness Emmanuel Form 1, -Irene Mugishagwe Form 3, -Annaalbina Audax Form 1,

-Irene Dawson Form 3, -Regina Nyamicho Form 1 and –Leah Tartan Form 1

       While students from Hekima pass their exams with flying colours, there is more to school life here than academic studies.  We have many sports and activities that help us to ‘recharge our batteries’.  We play games on Mondays and Fridays.  Most opt for netball and volleyball but others prefer to skip, run, jump or play.

       We have regular debates and discussion on interesting topics.  Reading is becoming particularly popular now that we have a wonderful new library.

       The annual competition to select Miss Hekima is one of the highlights of the year. Like so many Africans, we just love music and dancing. You would not be long in our compound before you hear the beat of the drum and the sweet voices of some group singing in the background.

        As well as all these sporting and cultural activities, we also learn to care for animals such as pigs and cows, make vegetable and flower gardens and do some numerous farming work.  This prepares us to lend a helping hand when we go home on holidays and the skills we acquire will also be very useful in the years a head.

        Apart from the enjoyment and satisfaction we get from playing games and working, these activities bring us closer together as a community.  It all adds up to a wonderful life.

                                     PROBLEMS FACING AFRICAN GIRLS

Auhor: Concepta Ifunya.

            As in many parts of Africa, girls in Tanzania often find it very difficult to follow their dreams and achieve their goals in life.

            This happens for various reasons, not least is the fact that there is gender discrimination. Many parents think that educating girl is waste of time. They don’t realize that by educating females, they are educating the whole society. When they ignore this fact, their daughters are getting married and having children at a very young age.

            Single sex boarding schools like Hekima, where there are no distractions, play a vital role in liberating girls and giving them a chance to achieve their potential.

                                       A DREAM COME TRUE

Author:  - Salome Kamwamwa Form 3

      The day I passed my interview for Hekima was one of the best days of my life. I cried with happiness. Before I got the good news, I had been so impatient. I just kept praying that I would get the call.

      You see, I fell in love with the place from the very beginning. When I came for interview, everyone was so nice and charming and so eager to tell me about the school.

      I am now in Hekima and have no notion of moving elsewhere. We completely attached.

I am part of it and it is part of me. I just love it.

                                        THE LAST WORD

Authors: -Dainess Reuben Form 3,   - Grace Costatine,  - Anitha Bayona.

      We can hear the birds singing at the top of their voices as the bees buzz around the beautiful red, pink, yellow and gold school flowers. We have the rose, marigold, hibiscus, lily and so many others. The trees are swinging softly to the rhythm of the wind and gentle fragrances abound. Students keep the place in pristine condition and this enhances its natural beauty.

      Dear visitor, from home or a broad, we welcome you here. We shall gladly exchange view and share culture.

     You will enjoy our songs, food, drinks and entertainment!