Ghana

Ghana

Submitted by EDP on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 14:54

The Awutu-Winton Senior High School, Awutu-Bereku, Central State, Ghana, West Africa

Building supervisor, Eddie looking at IT lab.

Baffour, our Engineer Project supervisor at Awutu.

A future pupil maybe at Winton School Ghana?

David and Martin with the local police chief, Awutu, Ghana.

Eddie and Martin inside a classroom, Awutu.

The Pink House: The District Assembly Office in Awutu.

Martin Moore shows plans for the next phase at Winton, Ghana.

Chris McShane, Headmaster of Winton School Andover.

Peter Donkor, Maths teacher at Winton Andover, founder of the Winton School, Ghana.

Martin Moore Meets local Awutu MP Hon David Larbie. Nov 09

The school really beginning to take shape, September 2010

James Riggs project manager doing a great job pulling everything together

Open Day at Awutu-Winton Senior High School, Sept 2010

Gideon, now a pupil in class 1A, and his Mum during Open Day

Francisca Arhin, see James Riggs' second blog

The much anticipated arrival of the container from the UK. Packed full of computers, bikes, desks and much more!

Peter Donkor on screen as the IT lab gets up and running

Open Day: some of the many applicants meet the IT teacher

Foundations for Phase 2, due to open September 2011

Seth shows off the Pineapple Juice Kiosk, nearly ready to go!

Kids at one of the free Junior schools in Awutu, but they must pay, as rule, for secondary education.

The School with its first intake of 70 pupils plus teaching staff November 2010

The School at opening, taken from the edge of the plot

George Godson from UK arrives for 6 months developing the IT, sports and Juice project

Studying before lessons start in the Library

Phase 2 progressing, aim is to have it ready for decorating by end June 2011

The volleyball in action on a warm afternoon ( every afternoon is warm!)

Football will be soon to follow - remember...this is the hometown of Michael Essien

The hot dusty track up to Awutu-Winton Senior School

Now up to 100 as Inez and David visit in February 2011

The old 'Fiorelli' Container has been put to good use ! And George's parents meet local supporters Ebenezaer and Sam Acquah

Fresh delivery of local pineapples ready for juicing

George and Cecilia examine the fruit crusher

The juice is nearly ready to take to market

Inez and Seth, the Deputy Head , examine area for potential bee/honey production

Students at play with the footie machine

Sponsor Jonathan Miller meets some pupils, February 2011

The sign goes up at the entrance to that dusty track!

Another IT lesson - with the new projector

The pineapple waste on its way to the compost heap

Jonathan meets Agnes- who makes an excellent Red-Red

..here it is - with delicious fried plantain!

The new EDP minivan for school trips and pineapple delivering , May 2011

Phase 2 building block coming along well and due to be ready for new term in October 2011

Baffour the engineer on the left and Eddie the head builder (back right) discuss building plans

We have over 300 applications for next academic year! Just 75 places though

The English class in action, third term.

Meeting with the local village chiefs and school committee to discuss Awutu-Winton school development

James turning on the ever useful generator!

George and the juice team serve some local punters

First school trip...12 top students head for an days outing in the new minibus

Warm up with James Riggs before Beach Volley Ball

8 of the 12 students had never been to the beach before - a mere few hours away

Beach Volleyball - wonderful day was had by all!

Acacia tree plantation for future bee hive development project to help fund the school

The first honey production lecture in the library with 'bees abroad'

Agnes, the best cook in Southern Ghana, with her Awutu-Winton kids

Chris Stanton - EDP volunteer outside the volunteer house, generously lent rent free to EDP

Pupils studying in the morning before class in the great library

Inez and Anne and George in front of newly completed Phase 2

Phase two, ready to take on up to 75 year two students, September 2011

Sept 30th 2011- the School Choir launch the Offical Opening Day ceremony

Opening day : The parents and dignitaries gather

...and 10 more lucky pupils get to play footie with Rachel on the beach- this time 30% had never seen the sea!

Building supervisor, Eddie looking at IT lab.	Blackboard ready… nearly there!	School, Phase 1 coming together.	Baffour, our Engineer Project supervisor at Awutu.
A future pupil maybe at Winton School Ghana?	David and Martin with the local police chief, Awutu, Ghana.	Obama fever in Ghana, January 2009!	Structural engineer at work, Awutu.
Eddie and Martin inside a classroom, Awutu.	Kids in Awutu, no school to go to!	A primary school in Awutu, Ghana.	The Awutu school in January 2009.
Inside the Awutu school, Jan 2009.	Outside Eddies' office, Awutu.	The Pink House: The District Assembly Office in Awutu.	Martin Moore shows plans for the next phase at Winton, Ghana.
Chris McShane, Headmaster of Winton School Andover.	Peter Donkor, Maths teacher at Winton Andover, founder of the Winton School, Ghana.	Under construction !	Phase 1 , nearly complete end Oct 09!
Martin Moore Meets local Awutu MP Hon David Larbie. Nov 09	The school really beginning to take shape, September 2010	James Riggs project manager doing a great job pulling everything together	Laying down some grass
Open Day at Awutu-Winton Senior High School, Sept 2010	Gideon, now a pupil in class 1A, and his Mum during Open Day	Francisca Arhin, see James Riggs' second blog	The much anticipated arrival of the container from the UK. Packed full of computers, bikes, desks and much more!
Peter Donkor on screen as the IT lab gets up and running	Open Day: some of the many applicants meet the IT teacher	Seth the Deputy Head shows off his lawn	Foundations for Phase 2, due to open September 2011
Seth shows off the Pineapple Juice Kiosk, nearly ready to go!	Kids at one of the free Junior schools in Awutu, but they must pay, as rule, for secondary education.	The School with its first intake of 70 pupils plus teaching staff November 2010	The School at opening, taken from the edge of the plot
George Godson from UK arrives for 6 months developing the IT, sports and Juice project	Studying before lessons start in the Library	Phase 2 progressing, aim is to have it ready for decorating by end June 2011	The volleyball in action on a warm afternoon ( every afternoon is warm!)
Football will be soon to follow - remember...this is the hometown of Michael Essien	The hot dusty track up to Awutu-Winton Senior School	Now up to 100 as Inez and David visit in February 2011	The old 'Fiorelli' Container has been put to good use ! And George's parents meet local supporters Ebenezaer and Sam Acquah
Fresh delivery of local pineapples ready for juicing	George and Cecilia examine the fruit crusher	The juice is nearly ready to take to market	A kiosk at work!
Inez and Seth, the Deputy Head , examine area for potential bee/honey production	Students at play with the footie machine	Sponsor Jonathan Miller meets some pupils, February 2011	Maths lesson in full swing!
Taking the juice to market	The sign goes up at the entrance to that dusty track!	Another IT lesson - with the new projector	The pineapple waste on its way to the compost heap
Jonathan meets Agnes- who makes an excellent Red-Red	..here it is - with delicious fried plantain!	The new EDP minivan for school trips and pineapple delivering , May 2011	Phase 2 building block coming along well and due to be ready for new term in October 2011
Baffour the engineer on the left and Eddie the head builder (back right) discuss building plans	We have over 300 applications for next academic year! Just 75 places though	The English class in action, third term.	Monday morning Assembly
Meeting with the local village chiefs and school committee to discuss Awutu-Winton school development	Meeting with the juice project team	James turning on the ever useful generator!	George and the juice team serve some local punters
George and the Juice team, May 2011	and now for some fun...soccer practice!	First school trip...12 top students head for an days outing in the new minibus	Soccer on Tills Number 1 beach!
Warm up with James Riggs before Beach Volley Ball	8 of the 12 students had never been to the beach before - a mere few hours away	Beach Volleyball - wonderful day was had by all!	Acacia tree plantation for future bee hive development project to help fund the school
The first honey production lecture in the library with 'bees abroad'	Agnes, the best cook in Southern Ghana, with her Awutu-Winton kids	Chris Stanton - EDP volunteer outside the volunteer house, generously lent rent free to EDP	Pupils studying in the morning before class in the great library
Phase 2 , roof is on! June 2011	July 2011: the mini bus is now branded	Inez and Anne and George in front of newly completed Phase 2	Phase two, ready to take on up to 75 year two students, September 2011
Sept 30th 2011- the School Choir launch the Offical Opening Day ceremony	Opening day : The parents and dignitaries gather	We declare the school officially open!	...and 10 more lucky pupils get to play footie with Rachel on the beach- this time 30% had never seen the sea!