A passion for cricket teaches valuable lessons
05/02/2012
Maimoona’s school has organised a sports week, something that normally happens at expensive private schools in Pakistan. She blogs about the benefits of the event for her young students.
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Amazing success for controversial school
04/11/2012
Maimoona rejoices as every one of the students in her school passes their exams – a rare accomplishment that is boosting their reputation.
The chance to perform
03/30/2012
Maimoona discusses how the recent Annual Day celebrations in Pakistan have brought together local families and their children.
We need to talk about our children
03/16/2012
As Maimoona laments another student whose education has come to an end prematurely, she reflects on the importance of teachers and parents communicating well for the benefit of the children.
School books are being priced out of reach
02/24/2012
Maimoona tells us about rising book prices hitting the poorest students at her school and how some families struggle to cope. What would you do to support a school child in need?
Lucky few study beyond high school
02/09/2012
Once they complete their Matriculation exams, most of the children in Maimoona’s school, especially the boys, have to find work.
People hope for change as elections approach
01/20/2012
We are not as politically aware, we mostly watch Pakistan state TV and there is not too much news on this channel. But even though the people are not following the news avidly, there is uncertainty in the air. And people do want change now.
School’s irrigation is fighting hepatitis
01/11/2012
The stagnant pool of water would last for days and become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. It was especially hazardous for the younger children and older guardians who came to drop and pick up the children. There had been instances when they would fall into the dirty water.
Boarding over the holidays
12/21/2011
On December 25 we plan to celebrate Quaid-e-azam day. It means “father of the nation” and commemorates the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of our country. We don’t celebrate Christmas, but we do teach the children the importance of international events and special days.
“An educated child can change a family’s destiny”
12/16/2011
Maimoona wants to see Pakistani literacy rates to go up and to do this the government needs to encourage more female teachers to enter this profession at the primary level.
