Christmas Greetings Across 5,000 Miles!
22nd December 2017
The pupils of Arise School and those of Cronton C of E School have formed a strong bond – one that stretches across 5,000 miles. We were delighted to receive photos from both schools wishing each other “Happy Christmas” or “Heri ya Krimasi”. And, of course, Barnaby and Upendo Bears also exchanged greetings! To their […]
“The Uniqueness and Very Special Gift that is the Arise School and its Community”
15th December 2017
Regular followers of our blog will be only too aware of the brilliant and ongoing support that we enjoy from Cronton C of E Primary School. Following her recent trip to Arise School for the official opening and five year celebration, we received the piece below from Sylvia Thomson, the Headteacher. “Several years ago our […]
“The Uniqueness and Very Special Gift that is the Arise School and its Community”
15th December 2017
Regular followers of our blog will be only too aware of the brilliant and ongoing support that we enjoy from Cronton C of E Primary School. Following her recent trip to Arise School for the official opening and five year celebration, we received the piece below from Sylvia Thomson, the Headteacher. “Several years ago our […]
ACE Christmas Well Appeal: Sustain Our School: Secure Their Future
8th December 2017
In September, we launched our ACE Well Appeal. Now that the last three classrooms are well on their way to completion, our aim is to raise enough money over Christmas to construct a well at Arise School during 2018. A well will enable the school to begin its journey towards self sustainability. ACE will then […]
St. Ann’s Pupils Donate Harvest Collection to ACE
1st December 2017
Once again, we were delighted to learn that this year the pupils of St. Ann’s C of E School, Rainhill, were donating the proceeds from their Harvest Collection to ACE. The donation was the very first we received to our “Buy a Breakfast” Appeal when it was launched in October 2014. Last week, we were […]
St. Ann’s Pupils Donate Harvest Collection to ACE
1st December 2017
Once again, we were delighted to learn that this year the pupils of St. Ann’s C of E School, Rainhill, were donating the proceeds from their Harvest Collection to ACE. The donation was the very first we received to our “Buy a Breakfast” Appeal when it was launched in October 2014. Last week, we were […]
Back To Arise For A Very Special Occasion! (Part 4) A Very Special Endin
24th November 2017
The excitement of the celebration over, there were still a few important things to do in the next few days at Arise School. All those bulging suitcases needed to be unpacked! Between us, we had managed to take out so many donated items – dozens of shoes from the children of Cronton C of E […]
Back To Arise For A Very Special Occasion! (Part 4) A Very Special Endin
24th November 2017
The excitement of the celebration over, there were still a few important things to do in the next few days at Arise School. All those bulging suitcases needed to be unpacked! Between us, we had managed to take out so many donated items – dozens of shoes from the children of Cronton C of E […]
Back To Arise For A Very Special Occasion! (Part 3) A Very Special Event
17th November 2017
Saturday, 28th October – the chosen day for the official opening and celebration of five years of operation of Arise School – proved a brilliant occasion. It was a very special event. Pupils and staff, over 400 members of the local community, including parents, guardians, invited dignitaries and others who have supported the school locally, […]
Back To Arise For A Very Special Occasion! (Part 2)A Very Special Welcome
10th November 2017
On Friday 27th October, the snow covered peak of Mt Kilimanjaro lifted itself above the cloud as we walked with our visitors from our accommodation to the school. We were, of course, accompanied by Barnaby Bear and his companion, still to be named! (see last week’s blog). It was the day prior to the […]
