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George’s Diary Part 2: Your questions answered

George, in one of his snazzy shirts. Pictured here with Volunteer Adam.

Headmaster George answers your questions and tells us the massive difference a school has made to Simakakata.

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George Matantilo – My dream

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Take 4 minutes of your time to watch an audio slideshow of the story of George Matantilo, the headmaster at Simakakata Community School.

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Simakakata update: The fourth classroom is nearly finished

Another photo of the fourth classroom at Simakakata Community School

In my last blog post I shared the fantastic news that the fourth classroom at Simakakata Community School was nearly finished. I’ve just received a couple of photos from the …

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Would you like to ask Headmaster George a question?

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I’ve just heard some great news about the fourth classroom at Simakakata. The roof is now on and the community are applying the finishing touches to the building such as …

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Then and now | Simakakata Community School in 19 photos

Lessons started in the new block in November 2010.

Today I’d like to share a photo story of how Simakakata Community School has developed since we first visited in May 2009. Thank you for your ongoing support. As you …

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George’s Diary Part 1: The second building at Simakakata is almost finished

"Sonet: 'I want to be like my favourite teacher, Mrs Shanegubo.'

George Matantilo, headmaster of Simakakata Community School, spoke to Volunteer Adam late last week to give us an update on what’s been happening since we visited him in January.

by George …

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