Children at Little Lagon Lyceum, a school located in East Lagon, put on a show for parents and guests last month based within the school’s premises. The idea for the show was initiated by Project Abroad Volunteers, Sam Adams and Oliver Bagwell-Purefoy. With the aim to entertain the guests, promote the school and help to raise funds for a water tank for the school and computers for the students.
As Oliver explained
"There are two serious problems at this school. The first is pure water. There is no pure drinking water source at the school, so the kids drink whatever the headmistress (the lady with whom I stayed) can afford to bring in, or they drink unpurified and unsafe water. Secondly, there is a problem with school fees as 60% of the kids cannot afford them.... and the headmistress, being the saint that she is, cannot turn these kids away, so is paying for them herself. She can't afford to go on doing this.
I have two aims for these two problems. My first is to provide a well for the school to solve their water crisis and my second aim is to relieve some of the financial burden from the headmistress."
Through a collective effort of the volunteers, teachers and especially the students, a series of performances took place, which included singing, choreography, poetry recitals and drama by the pupils. One particular poem expressed the importance of educating a child, whilst a play demonstrated the importance of honesty.
The excitement of the children, parents and other guests was apparent, as the audience clapped, sang along and cheered the performers. 18 year old volunteer, Oliver Bagwell-Purefoy, had just completed three months teaching at Little Lyceum School and stated that the goal of the show was to “recognize that children can have talents both outside of school, as well as inside.” Donations were taken in aid of the schools numerous projects, as management of the school promised to hold more shows of a similar nature. Samuel Adams and Oliver were praised at the end of the show for their commitment. They were again presented with gifts from both students and management.
Volunteers (from left to right) Sam Adams, Doug Lennox and Oliver Bagwell- Purefoy with the kids at the Little Lagon Lyceum.
Oliver, upon arrival home has ordered 500 "charity wristbands" saying "Little Legon Lyceum School, Ghana". He will be selling them at £2 and all proceeds to Little Legon. Please if you are interested in buying one contact him at baggersemail@yahoo.co.uk
For further information please visitri his facebook group entitled Oliver Raising Money for Ghana.
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