Welcome to Dabaso School Watamu, Kenya - St. John's School

Welcome toDabaso SchoolWatamu, KenyaUK Registered CharityNumber: XT11091

Dabaso SchoolThe Last 30 minutes walk to Dabaso School• No visible buildings• No street lightsThe Dabaso School Charity 20092

Dabaso SchoolView of Dabaso School from the Road• Buildings in much need of refurbishmentThe Dabaso School Charity 20093

Dabaso SchoolExample of a Classroom Before Refurbishment• Uneven floors• Walls not plastered or painted• Minimal light because of the state of the walls• No electricity to generate lightThe Dabaso School Charity 20094

Dabaso SchoolExample of a Classroom Before Refurbishment• No desks or chairs in this classroom• Madam Katana (Senior Teacher) with the childrensinging their appreciation for the classroomimprovements and the writing materialsThe Dabaso School Charity 20095

Dabaso SchoolClassroom Work in Progress• Christmas Eve 2008• One of the classroom roofs has been removed and a newraised roof is being worked on which will improve aircirculation. This is essential given the temperature andhumidityThe Dabaso School Charity 20096

Dabaso SchoolClassroom After Refurbishment• Walls are plastered• Floor is repaired• Door and window frames repaired• External walkway repaired• A blackboard that all the children can seeThe Dabaso School Charity 20097

Dabaso SchoolClassroom After Refurbishment• Raised roof so air circulates between the roof and thetop of the classroom wall• Painted walls generate light• A larger blackboardThe Dabaso School Charity 20098

Dabaso SchoolComparison of Classroom Buildings After Refurbishment• This is how the classrooms are viewed from the road• External View of Classroom Awaiting Refurbishment onthe Left• External View of Refurbished Classrooms on the RightThe Dabaso School Charity 20099

Dabaso SchoolThe Dabaso School CharityChildren AT Dabaso School Say ‘THANK YOU for your interestIN OUR SCHOOL’The Dabaso School Charity 200910