Thanks to Teachers from James Cook University

James Cook University teachers and students outside

March 1, 2016May 4, 2016

Thanks to Teachers from James Cook University

For the third year in a row, Spitler School has welcomed student teachers from James Cook University in Australia. Over a dozen of these young teachers brought their time and talent to Spitler and Kurata Schools where they helped with English classes, led the children in outdoor activities, and worked with many of the children to produce a photo book. Children were provided cameras and they took photos and wrote about something that is important in their lives. Then they are able to see their work in a beautifully crafted book format. We sincerely appreciate the ongoing relationship with JCU and the generous contribution of its young teachers.

James Cook University teachers and students learning

March 1, 2016May 4, 2016

Clean Water Filters Arrive at the School

Thanks to two generous donors from Phoenix, Arizona, the school was able to purchase new water filters for all of the classrooms at both Spitler and Kurata schools. Water from the schools’ wells can be filtered through these devices and provide clean drinking water to all of the students at both schools. Students are encouraged to bring plastic water bottles to school so that they can take clean water to their homes to drink when they are not in school. Most of the village homes do not have access to clean water.

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.