Mother's Day in Peru

Mother’s Day in Peru This was last Sunday, the11th May. It’s taken very seriously here, which I find slightly bizarre, given that the usual treatment of women leaves a lot to be desired in most aspects of life, especially at home. There are laws supporting

Teaching begins

A happy week as I started teaching in Pachacutec at our new school.........think “herding cats” as I realised that the game I had prepared, required the 5yr olds to be on single seats. They are on heavy “double” seats, so inspirationally (I thought) we

Yippee! and thank you all so much....

On Monday March 31st our new little school in Pachacutec opened. Although the building wasn't quite ready, despite the workmen doing everything at the double, the children still started their first school day. Some children in this area have never been

Want to be a volunteer in PERU?

When the website is up and running (april) there will be some formal info. on how to volunteer to help the children in the new school of Saxlingham St Mary’s in Peru. You would be advised to have some Spanish, to make the most of your time there.............it

Educateperu News thurs 20th march

 I am finally back in my beloved Peru and went straight out to the Pachacutec site of the new school Saxlingham St Mary´s (in case there is anyone left in the world who still hasn´t heard of it!)on Tuesday. We have managed to put up 4 concrete block