The last week of school at Tumaini Evangelistic Pre & Primary School is always one filled with anticipation as the kids start asking about their gifts the week before. So more wonderfilled than others as some ask about what may be in them and others just say “give me bag.” But when we actually give…
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Top Students-End of Year and Std 7 Celebration Lunch
We have officially closed Tumaini Evangelistic Pre & Primary School for the school year of 2025. The last day is always a big day for the staff and students made even bigger by our desire to celebrate this year’s Standard 7 students doing so well on their exit exams. The last day of school is…
Mwika Integrity School Toilet Facility
Some of my regular readers will remember in September 2023 I did a blog talking about installing a water line for Mwika Integrity school (https://steveandbarnabas.com/2023/09/04/lots-going-on-just-not-the-internet-all-the-time/ ). I have been back there several times and we have helped them with book purchases, installed some playground equipment and I have talked at their graduation ceremony. During the…
Inter-School Sports Competition
A week ago we had our sports Competition between our school and Coronado? Primary school. We normally try to have 2 to 3 of these a year. As I compare what we do for a competition against what schools in the states do for their competitions I understand why they may only do it two…
Top Students from October
As I mentioned in my last blog we had a great National exam result for our Standard 7 students. Part of getting to those results is our monthly testing and recognizing students who do well on these tests. We do different types of recognition like competitions for math and spelling as well as top three…
The Good, The Bad and the Sweet
Many of you have reached out to let me know you are praying for me, the school and Tanzania after the recent civil unrest after the elections and I thank you for that. I will talk about what happened and how we were blessed at the site during this time, but first I want to…
Join Us in Transforming Lives at Tumaini Evangelistic Pre & Primary School
Dear Friends and Supporters, I am excited to share news about future projects at Tumaini Evangelistic Pre & Primary School! As we approach the Christmas break and look ahead to the new school year, we are embarking on a series of projects that will impact not only our students, but the entire community. With your…
Special Safari Trip with my Dad
Shortly after my mom passed away in April, my dad asked about making a safari trip to Tanzania. While dad has visited Tanzania three time prior (two mission trips and one a trip with my brother and myself) I was shocked by his request. He normally does not want to go anywhere now a days….
2025 Graduation Day
I have been trying lately to write more to go along with the photos. I have turned to various AI engines but find they mainly add more verbiage to the descriptions I write them and therefore save me very little time. I do read them and have drawn some ideas from them. The fact that…
Rising Stars of Tumaini: A Celebration of Our Top Students
At Tumaini Evangelistic Pre & Primary School in Kiruani, every child is on a journey—a journey of discovery, learning, and growth. Today I am writing about those students who have excelled during the first exam of the 2nd Term and after their long break during June. 🌱 Baby Class – The First Steps In the…
Steve and Barnabas 