View of school building November 2012

I have received regular correspondence from our Project Manager Jino Pereira in East Timor who has visited the site of the school recently and sent back these photos. As you can see the school now has a roof. They are still waiting on a loader for assistance in filling the foundations to floor level but the roof is on. This is a great relief as rainy season is nearly upon us and it means that the school can be finished no matter what the weather. Congratulations and keep up the good work to the community of Bei Cala. Meantime back home we continue to fundraise in order to finish and furnish the school.

The Grub Club committee has agreed to award students in Year 7, 8 and 9 for academic achievement at the end of the school year. Jino is also overseeing this activity and will be in consultation with Principal and Teachers and available at the ceremony. We look forward to hearing who the first recipients are. The Grub Club also decided to award, The Sgt. Matthew Locke English Prize to the student who makes the most progress in learning English and a Community Service Award to the student who gives back to their community. We will publish results once received. Best wishes to all students. View of Verandah November 2012

From D Locke 17th November 2012