NOVEMBER 2021
On 7 November, the school alumni organized a program commemorating 6 months since founder Asfaw Yemiru’s death at age 78. The all-day event collected clothes for the needy and books for the school children. A memorial assembly was blessed with candle lighting and speeches by esteemed guests and school principal and Asfaw’s wife, Senayet. Afterward generous attendees donated blood in a medical tent and planned for future events.
October 2021
This month we are extremely proud to report that our school has been awarded a most prestigious trophy in recognition of their educational achievements. This stunning trophy and certificate were awarded by the Department of Education to the Asra Hawariat School. The school was chosen out of 33 schools in the sub city of Addis Ababa, and was based on four years of consecutive superior assessment and evaluation. This accolade was not easily won since the school was in competition with schools where facilities and finances far outweigh ours. They received this award without compromising the fundamental objective of our school for the needy.
Recently pupils and staff were issued with masks. The school remains most diligent in its COVID 19 prevention measures.
The school is most appreciative of the Asra Hawariat School Fund for their generous financial assistance and moral support. They also recognise and give credit to the staff, administrators, teachers, students and parents of the school described as the ‘life blood.’
Mention is made again this month of the partnership between staff and parents. The author of this summary well remembers a conversation en route to Lake Lugano with Asfaw where she was quizzed about her school in the UK and the frequency and substance of parental visits. Those committed to Asfaw’s legacy work hard to establish a working relationship with parents and understand how this contributes enormously to an improvement in the teaching and learning process.
Mention is made again this month of the partnership between staff and parents. The author of this summary well remembers a conversation en route to Lake Lugano with Asfaw where she was quizzed about her school in the UK and the frequency and substance of parental visits. Those committed to Asfaw’s legacy work hard to establish a working relationship with parents and understand how this contributes enormously to an improvement in the teaching and learning process.
September 2021
This month Senayet Akililu updates us on the school closing ceremony in June and of staff meetings held during the summer to evaluate the past academic year.
Children accompanied by their proud parents flooded into the school assembly hall for the annual closing ceremony and distribution of report cards. Guests from the local community were also present. Senayet addressed the colourful audience and expressed her firm determination to continue the untiring work started by her husband Asfaw so many years ago. Parents and members of the community were requested to give their unreserved cooperation to honour Asfaw’s legacy.
The school director Abera Yosef gave his report on the academic performance of the school also mentioning the value of the many other extra-curricular activities offered to the children. The meeting was then opened up to the floor and many suggestions, opinions and comments were made. Abera outlined the operational plan for the next academic year. Then came the time the children had been waiting for. Certificates were awarded to those who ranked 1st 2nd and 3rd in each class. Each child also received an end of term report card.
Children accompanied by their proud parents flooded into the school assembly hall for the annual closing ceremony and distribution of report cards. Guests from the local community were also present. Senayet addressed the colourful audience and expressed her firm determination to continue the untiring work started by her husband Asfaw so many years ago. Parents and members of the community were requested to give their unreserved cooperation to honour Asfaw’s legacy.
The school director Abera Yosef gave his report on the academic performance of the school also mentioning the value of the many other extra-curricular activities offered to the children. The meeting was then opened up to the floor and many suggestions, opinions and comments were made. Abera outlined the operational plan for the next academic year. Then came the time the children had been waiting for. Certificates were awarded to those who ranked 1st 2nd and 3rd in each class. Each child also received an end of term report card.
It is interesting to note the date on this report card as 2013. The Ethiopian calendar is similar to the Coptic Egyptian calendar since both have 13 months in a year. The New Year is marked on the 11th September. So it is now 2014!
Staff from the school, both teaching and administrators met during the holidays to evaluate the past academic year. Problems were addressed and solutions recommended. This was an opportunity to further cement mutual understanding and unity of purpose.
This has been a difficult year for Asra Hawariat School as they coped with maintaining education for their students during a pandemic and the loss of their esteemed founder and educator Asfaw Yimiru.
Staff from the school, both teaching and administrators met during the holidays to evaluate the past academic year. Problems were addressed and solutions recommended. This was an opportunity to further cement mutual understanding and unity of purpose.
This has been a difficult year for Asra Hawariat School as they coped with maintaining education for their students during a pandemic and the loss of their esteemed founder and educator Asfaw Yimiru.
JUne 2021
This month we have uplifting reports of teacher support for the school following the death of Asfaw, celebrations of pupil achievements, the ongoing work to improve standards of education and the welcome return of extracurricular activities.
Following the death of their respected director and school founder, the teaching staff met to discuss their role in the future of the school. They spoke passionately of the need to maintain Asfaw’s legacy.
“We vow to keep alive the selfless devotion and indefatigable hard work of Asfaw so that his legacy does not die with him.”
Then, in an overt show of solidarity and support for the school community including the administration staff the teachers pledged allegiance to their school and served lunch to all, paid for out of their own pockets!
As is the norm all pupil achievements are celebrated to encourage healthy competition and acknowledge personal triumphs. This month the top scorers in mid semester exams were applauded by their peers and teachers after morning registration.
Like all successful schools the AHS cannot be complacent in their endeavour to improve standards. Internal and external assessments continue to drive future improvements in teaching and administration in the two campuses where 886 children are taught.
It is indeed reassuring and encouraging to know that extracurricular activities missed so much in past months have resumed. The school is meticulous in observing all Covid 19 prevention procedures.
Following the death of their respected director and school founder, the teaching staff met to discuss their role in the future of the school. They spoke passionately of the need to maintain Asfaw’s legacy.
“We vow to keep alive the selfless devotion and indefatigable hard work of Asfaw so that his legacy does not die with him.”
Then, in an overt show of solidarity and support for the school community including the administration staff the teachers pledged allegiance to their school and served lunch to all, paid for out of their own pockets!
As is the norm all pupil achievements are celebrated to encourage healthy competition and acknowledge personal triumphs. This month the top scorers in mid semester exams were applauded by their peers and teachers after morning registration.
Like all successful schools the AHS cannot be complacent in their endeavour to improve standards. Internal and external assessments continue to drive future improvements in teaching and administration in the two campuses where 886 children are taught.
It is indeed reassuring and encouraging to know that extracurricular activities missed so much in past months have resumed. The school is meticulous in observing all Covid 19 prevention procedures.