Madagascar School Project

Our volunteer, Oliver, making bookmarks with the children for their notebooks.

We bid a fond farewell to Oliver Schwab, a volunteer of almost 4 months. The pictures tell of how much he enjoyed the children and they him. He’ll be missed at Tenaquip as he goes on to volunteer at an environmental protection project in Madagascar.

These are some of the tables and chairs that the carpentry class made for the pre-school.

Our spring supper is coming up. Can you join us?

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/madagascar-school-project-inc/events/the-madagascar-school-project-may-dinner/

The rice is ready to harvest!

Carpentry students made this fantastic furniture!

Enjoy these shots of proud students with handwork!

A class picture of Carpentry students at MSP.

Here, some of the teachers are making dolls.

New wood for woodworking projects .It will be great to see what the carpentry students create.

Teachers learning to make soap with volunteer Gerard.

In Madagascar, when one of our teachers gives birth, colleagues from school go to pay a visit and bring congratulations and tidings from the rest of the staff, as well as a little gift of money to help the family along. Two of our teachers at Tenaquip have just welcomed new life into their families.

A loyal friend of The MSP has passed away. We mourn the death of Beverly McOuat, a giver of gifts to the Malagasy people. At Christmas time she gave each family a chicken, and two fruit trees to plant at their homes, as well as she helped provide a Christmas feast for all the staff and students. The people of Madagascar held a church service in Bev’s honour at the school and are flying their flags at half mast. May her kind soul rest in peace.

In this photo, students are transplanting rice seedlings.

Merry Christmas. Here are some colourful blackboards for the students (and you) to enjoy.

Thanks to the honey bees! A great harvest.

Are you Christmas gift shopping? The Madagascar School Project has a wish list & great gift ideas to make your gift giving easy and impactful. This Christmas, give a gift that gives twice by making a donation in the name of another person. Submit your donation & details by December 22nd, and we will email you a gift card to print or forward to your gift recipient. Please indicate your wish list selections in the private message box on our donation page, or allow us to allocate it to the area of greatest need.
https://www.madagascarschoolproject.com/donate/needs

Here are our students enjoying their morning circle outdoors. What a wonderful way to begin the school day.

What a wonderful smile from this happy Toonie Twin student.

The puzzle pieces 🧩 that come together to create a sense of belonging for each student. Love this student’s creativity and reflection!