Limapela head teacher Ms Marvel Mumvwende was recently involved in a serious motor accident in Kitwe. We were relieved to hear subsequently that her injuries were not too serious and that she had been discharged from hospital. However, it was an awful shock for her, and her vehicle appears to be beyond repair.

Teachers from both our schools, Limapela Cedric’s and Luyando, met together for the International Teachers’ Day on 5 October. It was good for them to pause from the relentless daily routines of teaching for celebration and sharing before the pressures of the Government Grades 7 and 9 exams start. January will be a significant month because that is when we will establish our first Grade 12 class at Limapela Cedric’s. Primary enrolment has also increased this year, so all our classrooms will be in use.

We have also seen very pleasing progress on the Secondary Classroom building project. The ceilings are nearly all fitted, plastering has been done and we await the arrival of floor tiles being shipped by our suppliers, Daeta International, in Johannesburg. The building should be finished and in use by the beginning of the new school year in January. Limapela Administrator Margarita Kabwita works tirelessly to coordinate all these activities.

Once again, our thanks to you all for your interest, prayers, support and fellowship.

— Matthew and Alison Raymond