<![CDATA[Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School - Kenya Link Historic News Blog]]>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:27:14 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[News from Nyandiwa]]>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:13:04 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/news-from-nyandiwaMr Waldron's daughter, Emily, has recently visited Nyandiwa School and has passed on our greetings to the staff and pupils.   She took with her some hand-made books, written by the children of Buckingham Park which she handed to the headteacher.   

When she returned to the UK, she brought with her some hand-made books from the children at Nyandiwa.

The headteacher of Nyandiwa writes, "May I take this chance to pass my best regards and greetings to you and the entire community... May the peace of the Lord be with you all."
]]><![CDATA[New Desks and Sports Kit]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/new-desks-and-sports-kitWe have received some wonderful news from Nyandiwa School.   Using some of the funds we have raised here at Buckingham Park, the school has purchased desks for the teachers and sports kit for the students.  What a fabulous way to spend the funds.  Thanks to all our children, families and staff for their generosity.
]]><![CDATA[Classroom Floors - Key Priority]]>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:16:22 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/classroom-floors-key-priorityNyandiwa School have identified classroom floors as a key priority for using the funds raised through our 'Give it Up for Nyandiwa' event.

The funds will be used to repair the classroom floors.  As you will see from the photos below, they are in desperate need of repair!

If there are any materials left, the school will use them to repair a crumbling wall.

We will update you with some new photos once the repairs have been completed.
]]><![CDATA[Give it up for Nyandiwa 2018]]>Sat, 10 Nov 2018 08:12:18 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/give-it-up-for-nyandiwa-2018During October, our children and families took part in a sponsored activity as part of our Harvest celebrations.

Children chose to give something up and give something back.  Some gave up chocolate, others crisps, some gave up TV and others their game consoles.  Some even gave up arguing with their siblings!

We raised over £1000 through this project.   The money will be passed on to Amani UK Charity and they will speak with Nyandiwa's leadership team to identify priorities for the funds.

Thank you for your generosity.]]><![CDATA[New Desks for Nyandiwa]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:15:33 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/new-desks-for-nyandiwaWe've recently received these photos of children at Nyandiwa School.  They are sitting at desks built by local trades people, but paid for from funds raised by Buckingham Park.

This was one of the needs identified when Miss Hair visited Nyandiwa back in February.

How wonderful!

​Look out for news of our next fundraiser for Nyandiwa.
]]><![CDATA[Great Big God!]]>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:24:39 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/great-big-god
]]><![CDATA[Miss Hair's Photos 6 - Nyandiwa School]]>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:14:21 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/miss-hairs-photos-6-nyandiwa-school
]]><![CDATA[Miss Hair's Photos 5 - Masai Mara]]>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:02:43 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/miss-hairs-photos-5-masai-mara
]]><![CDATA[Miss Hair's Photos 4 - Community]]>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:42:54 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/miss-hairs-photos-4-community
]]><![CDATA[Miss Hair's Photos 3 - At Church]]>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:41:15 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/miss-hairs-photos-3-at-church
]]><![CDATA[Miss Hair's Photos 2 - Home from home]]>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:35:39 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/miss-hairs-photos-2-home-from-home
]]><![CDATA[Miss Hair's Photos 1 - Oyugis]]>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:01:02 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/miss-hairs-photos-oyugis
]]><![CDATA[Welcome Home Miss Hair!]]>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:09:08 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/welcome-home-miss-hairPicture
The Eagle has landed - well, Miss Hair has.  She's safely home after her amazing adventure.

We are looking forward to her telling us all about her travels to Kenya, especially the time she spent at Nyandiwa School.

Keep your eye on these pages - Miss Hair tells is that she has lots of photos to share!
]]><![CDATA[A Wonderful Week]]>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:21:40 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/a-wonderful-weekMiss Hair is now spending a short time of relaxation and recovery at the Masai Mara National Reserve.

She has been delighted to have a hot shower!  She is also slowly connecting back to the world at large - with WiFi access for the first time this week.

She has also had the amazing experience of seeing elephants, giraffes, lions and hippos - all amazing!

Below are just a few of the many, many photos which Miss Hair will bring back to school to share with us all.
]]><![CDATA[Last day in Oyugis]]>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:42:28 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/last-day-in-oyugis
Update from Miss Hair (Sunday):

"A lovely day. I joined in with a Sunday school session. We packed up all our things, ready to leave Oyugis, and then went on two community visits in the afternnon. The visits were to groups of widows and orphans supported through Amani UK.
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We'll have an early start tomorrow, travelling to the Masai Mara National Reserve."]]><![CDATA[Feeling hot, hot, hot...]]>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:37:01 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/feeling-hot-hot-hotPicture
Saturday's Update from Miss Hair:

“Hot, hot, hot!

A day full of community visits to widow groups and orphans homes.
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I learnt how to prepare and eat sugar cane this evening. “
]]><![CDATA[Goodbye Nyandiwa]]>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:20:38 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/goodbye-nyandiwaThursday was a tough day for Miss Hair - enjoying spending time with the children and staff at Nyandiwa School but also thinking about everyone at Buckingham Park as we were inspected by Ofsted.  Miss Hair would have wanted to be at Buckingham Park to contribute to the inspection but was able to send a number of encouraging text messages from Africa!

As the first week of Miss Hair's visit draws to a close, she has spent her last day at the school.  She will now visit some community projects, and also spend a short time on the Masai Mara National Reserve - it is half term, after all!

Miss Hair writes:

"Yesterday (Thursday) I took part in a ceremony giving calves and goats to communities, danced with a widows groups and were sung to by a wonderful group of orphans.

Today (Friday) is my last day at Nyandiwa. I've taught them 'Great Big God, played with balloons, led part of assembly in the sunshine and prepared for an emotional goodbye.

Emotional goodbye done. I'm a mess. We are so blessed and we have made such a difference since the start of our link. I can't express how wonderful this week has been. All at Nyandiwa say that they love all at Buckingham Park like family members and send their blessings to you all."


]]><![CDATA[Day Three at Nyandiwa]]>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:08:47 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/day-three-at-nyandiwaMiss Hair writes:

Day 3 at Nyandiwa School was simply amazing!

Highlights were:
  • Meeting the board of the school and hearing how our support and friendship helps them
  • Teaching the pre-school class 'heads, shoulders, knees and toes'
  • Helping Grade 7 create their scrap book pages for us
  • Being thanked for bringing smiles and laughter to the school compound
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]]><![CDATA[Day Two at Nyandiwa]]>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:49:05 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/day-two-at-nyandiwaMiss Hair writes:

"My second day at Nyandiwa was just as wonderful as the first.  Our friends, staff and children, are all so welcoming and kind.

Lessons are all very different from ours but all the pupils are so pleased to be at school. Behaviour is great and everyone smiles lots!

​I'm hot but loving every minute."
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​It's a bit cooler in Western Kenya today - only 28 degrees (still a bit warmer than Aylesbury!)   

​It looks like there may be some rain, and then back over 30 degrees tomorrow.
]]><![CDATA[Greetings from Nyandiwa!]]>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:15:16 GMThttp://www.buckinghampark.bucks.sch.uk/kenya-link-historic-news-blog/greetings-from-nyandiwaMiss Hair writes:

"Greetings and love from all at Nyandiwa. They were so grateful for the pencils I brought from Buckingham Park.

I presented each pupil with one and the uniform presentation was wonderful.

I've seen the desks being made and tomorrow am teaching grade one maths! "]]>