Helen Benton writes: As a long time friend of Jean, chair of Aquinoe Learning Centre Charitable Trust, I have for some years supported her fundraising efforts for the trust in various ways. With the emergence of the Covid pandemic and its effects…
Stroll-athon Update
Amazingly, Dave’s Stroll-athon has now raised over £3,000! Many, many thanks, not only to Dave for creating and completing the event, but also to all those who contributed. It is a wonderful feeling to know that I have such generous…
“Stroll-athon” raises over £2,300 for Aquinoe
Jean’s husband Dave Thompson successfully completed his special “stroll-athon” on Monday helped by Aquinoe chair Jean, long-time supporters Min and Tim Chicken, son Chris Thompson and near-neighbour Liz Baker, who turned 80 last month. All walked part of the journey…
Dave Set For Fund-Raising “Stroll-athon”
Jean’s husband Dave is hoping to raise funds for Aquinoe by attempting his very own brainchild — a stroll-athon.” You can donate using this button: He plans later this month to walk round the Tonbridge Recreation ground about 10 times…
Aquinoe Closed Until January
Aquinoe and all schools in Kenya are to remain closed until January because of the coronavirus pandemic, the education minister George Magoha confirmed this week. The move is a massive blow to children, staff and families who have all been…
Charity Steps in to Help Aquinoe Teachers
The charity has stepped in to pay all teachers’ salaries for April and May as Aquinoe, in common with all schools in Kenya, remains closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Trustees met courtesy of Zoom last week and agreed to…
County Athletics Competition
Pupils at Aquinoe participate at the County Athletics competition in their smart sports kit. …
Valentine
The new tailor, Valentine continues to work hard with pupils, both male and female, who wish to learn sewing skills.
Music To Their Ears
Musical instruments, funded by Crieff Baptist Church, are being used in Sunday church services, and also in classrooms. The pupils love music, singing and dancing and really enjoy being involved in making music. It is unusual for girls…
Sports Hoodies Arrive
The 130 sports hoodies kindly donated by Barsleys department store of Paddock Wood and shipped free to Kenya courtesy of delivery company Interparcel have arrived at Aquinoe to the delight of pupils and staff alike. The garments are brand new…