Thursday, February 3, 2011

Day 1 at Katuuso Primary School


We have some wonderful news for you...

On Monday 31st January, Katuuso Primary School officially opened! Here is a picture of the children's first day at school.

Don't forget, please contact us if you would like to sponsor one of our gorgeous students. Sponsorship is just $50/month (that's $1.65 per day).

Be a part of our project and make a long lasting difference to the future of a Ugandan child.

Look forward to sending more updates on the school's progress soon!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Latest pictures from Katuuso



Stage 1 construction complete at Katuuso!

We are excited to announce that the first stage of construction - 2 classrooms and an outdoor shade shelter, are now finished at Katuuso Primary and Vocational School in Uganda!

The first enrolment has also finished, and 88 nursery and primary 1 students (5-7 year olds) will begin tuition in February.

We are also proud to have launched our child and teacher sponsorship programs. Sponsor a child for just $1.65 a day ($50/month) or a teacher for $200/month. If you would like more information, please email annabelle@uff.org.au

SAVE THE DATE: UFF's Ladies' Lunch will be held on 12 March at Pink Salt Double Bay, 12:30 - 3pm. Come along and be treated to champagne and canapes on arrival, a 2 course lunch and girlie goodie bags! All funds raised will go towards providing women with technical and vocational skills (particularly in tailoring) to mobilise them to generate incomes and have more positive futures. Tickets are $110 and are available at http://www.trybooking.com/KKR

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Dave wins Excellence Award

Dave won the Hills District Tertiary Level Excellence Award last Friday evening. This was an award for making a significant difference to the community, and excellence in his tertiary studies!

Southern Highlands News Article

UFF received coverage in the Southern Highlands news last Friday. To read the full story, go to: http://bowral.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/annabelle-chauncy-school-dream-comes-alive/1633537.aspx

About Us

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School for Life was founded by Dave Everett and Annabelle Chauncy in 2008. Dave studied Development Studies at Macquarie University and Annabelle studied Arts/Law at Sydney University. Together, they have experience in Africa across a wide range of areas, including building, irrigation systems, health, teaching and working with street children. We are inspired by the African way of life and want to make lasting change in Uganda. They are passionate about improving lives, realistic about our goals and aware of the challenges we will face establishing School for Life and Katuuso Primary and Vocational School.