Sport Teams Do the School Proud

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March 1, 2016May 4, 2016

Sport Teams Do the School Proud

We have been pleased, over the past few years, to offer many of our students the chance to participate in some sports activity. We were excited to learn that the school’s volleyball team won four matches in route to winning a recent city tournament. The soccer team is playing very well and has a chance to win their tournament. Our goal is to use sports to help the students learn about teamwork and fair competition, as well as to generate some excitement and pride throughout the community.

March 1, 2016May 4, 2016

A Visit from Mary Waring

We were very pleased to host a recent visit to the school by Mary Waring, along with her good friend, Crystal Jones. Mary and her husband Mike began supporting our efforts at Spitler School a few years back and have provided some wonderful assistance in recent years. They made it possible for us to build a new classroom in 2015 and to make other improvements to the school’s infrastructure. They have become great friends of the school, and we are glad that Mary and Crystal were able to visit and meet the staff and children.

Mary and Crystal visiting Spitler School Mary with Sarin

The new classroom building donated by Mary…

Students at Mary's Building Mary's building upon completion

Ambassador with Spitlers, Sarin and students

November 18, 2015February 3, 2016

US Ambassador Visits Our Students

On November 4, U.S. Ambassadar William Heidt delighted our students and staff with a visit to Spitler School. He was welcomed by our school founders, Danny and Pam Spitler, and our Executive Director, Chea Sarin. Ambassador Heidt toured the Spitler School campus and spent time with some of our previous graduates – now in 12th grade. Ambassador Heidt listened to their stories, ideas and hopes for the future. He offered advice and much of the time was filled with smiles and laughter. He presented the school with a kind gift – a book about the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

This visit alone was a special gift to all of us. Thank you Ambassador Heidt! Together, we move forward in taking action towards a better future for Cambodia.