Rainham Mark Grammar School & Worldchallenge builds play equipment
December 31st, 2011 by Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh
World Challenge arrives at the school
It is the last Friday that Dennis is in Pokhara. He is using the free wi-fi in the local “German Bakery” lunchroom, which is situated just round the corner from the school. One of the teachers rushes in and says that assistance is required at the school. A group of secondary school students from a Rainham Mark Grammar school in Kent has arrived, and wishes to understand how they can help. Despite the monsoon season they have spent a few days trekking in the mountains, and have now a few days in Pokhara to help the Nagajuna Modern school with a project. We all sit in the library and with a cup of tea Dennis explains the history of the school and proposes how they could help.
Building play equipment
They all decide that they would like to build some play equipment on the play area adjacent to the school. They decide on what to build, how to build it, which materials they need and how much it all will cost. Yeshi’s friend, Topgill, will assist with any hardware and tools that are required.
A swing, a shelter, a climbing frame and a sea-saw!
In an incredible short amount of time the students manage to build a climbing frame and a shelter from local bamboo and used car tyres. They also commission a local welding shop to build a swing and a sea-saw. The results are absolutely fantastic.
Thank you to the team for their efforts and determination in creating these useful additions to the welfare of the children.
