Spitler School will be facing an unprecedented financial challenge during the coming school year. There is now a severe shortage of teachers in Cambodia. In order to maintain the high standards at Spitler School we will need to make significant increases to our teachers’ salaries during the coming year. While teachers’ salaries in Cambodia are very low compared to most countries there is still a significant expense in staffing two campuses with over 800 students. Teacher’s monthly salaries are currently $150 and should rise to $230 by April 2017.

CONGRATULATIONS to the graduating class of 2016. Recognizing our graduates in this way is a point of pride for the children who have worked hard, their families who have supported their efforts and for the whole village.

At the ceremony each of the graduates was presented with a new bicycle. This will provide them the transportation they will need to continue their education in middle school. The bicycles were made possible by donor groups including Ms. Wei Ling and her many friends in Malaysia and from students at the Florida International University. We also welcomed special guests from IFLIX who attended the graduation ceremony. We are excited about starting a new school year on November 1, and continuing to provide an opportunity for hundreds of deserving young learners to receive an education.