St. Francis School of Technology first opened it doors to 24 students in September of 2015. The school is currently located on the second floor of St. John Bosco, a partner school for which Tek4Kids provides clean water, electricity and computers. As a three-year program, the technology school offers its students different tracks of study in database, programming, Microsoft Network Server, instruction in basic business principles, English and French classes and well as Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Month: October 2016
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Students Enjoy English Classes at St. Francis School of Technology
Tek4Kids strives to help students succeed in a global economy; English is a subject of particular focus at our school. Rose Yunker, a volunteer with Tek4Kids, is teaching English at St. Francis School of Technology from September through May. Rose helps students to learn English by using a program called Transparent Language which is taught on computers provided by Tek4Kids. She teaches classes for one hour per day. She states that the students see mastery of the English language as an inevitable key to a successful future. Rose also says many time students have said to her, “I am so happy you are here, I love English.” As a result of teaching English at our school, students may find employment more readily both within Haiti and remotely with other businesses.
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Clean Water Is a Stepping Stone to Success at St. John Bosco
Before Tek4Kids installed the water purification system, most families relied on rivers and pumps for their drinking water. Less than 8% of families in Haiti have access to clean drinking water and there are no sanitation programs to handle the sewage or trash in Haiti, which inevitably washes down into the waterways causing waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
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Electricity Is an Essential Foundation for Success at St. John Bosco
In Haiti, electricity is only available for a few hours each day. Tek4Kids has built the necessary infrastructure to provide a reliable source of electricity for St. John Bosco, improving the learning environment for both students and teachers. Reliable electricity helps students achieve academic success. In 2013, eight batteries were installed to operate the water purification system, which pumps 1500 gallons of water through the cisterns each week and provides clean water for more than 200 students. In 2014, an additional eight batteries were installed for a computer lab to improve student access to technology, opening the possibility of future job opportunities in the community. Providing basic infrastructure such as electricity is the key to a better future for the people of Haiti.
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Students Excel in Technological Learning at St. John Bosco
Tek4Kids partnered with St. John Bosco in 2013 to provide a technology-based learning environment for students, with the goal helping them excel in the field of technology and improve their opportunities for employment in the future. St. John Bosco serves more than 200 students in grades one through six. Currently, computer classes are taught in fifth and sixth grades. A computer lab was built for students to use the laptops to their fullest potential.
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Electricity Is Key to Water Systems at Montfort School
Electricity is part of the infrastructure Tek4Kids provides in our partner schools. Reliable electricity is essential in order to provide a functioning water purification system. Providing the necessary infrastructure at Montfort School posed a challenge since is located quite a distance from our other partner schools and is difficult to reach due to steep, rough roads.
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Electricity Powers Water Purification at Brother Paulin School
Electricity was installed in 2012 at Brother Paulin, clearing the way for Tek4Kids to install a water purification system for the students. Tek4Kids installed eight batteries to power the water system, which pumps 1000 gallons of city water each week through the cistern and increases the pressure used to push the water through the cistern.
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Students Are Enjoying Their iPads at Brother Paulin School
iPads were first introduced at Brother Paulin school in 2014. iPad instructor Laura Desmangles transports the iPads to each school to maximize the number of students who can benefit from them. Currently, two classes per week are being held to serve students in the sixth grade classes at Brother Paulin. The goal of these classes is to familiarize the students with the technology before lessons are taught using the iPads. By introducing the iPads first, students can better focus on the lessons when using them during class.
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Computer Labs are Providing Great Skills for Brother Paulin Students
Tek4Kids has provided 20 laptops to teach computer classes in three grades at Brother Paulin school which so far has been a success. Desks were built and chairs were provided for the students. We currently teach two computer classes per week.
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Water Purification System Installed at Montfort School
In 2014, four distribution tanks, three treatment tanks and three water jug fill stations were installed at Montfort School and orphanage providing clean water for more than 189 students in grades one through six as well as three preschool grades. In 2015, drinking fountains were added for the students to use throughout the day as well making it quicker to access the water in between classes. Also in 2015, hand washing stations were added to help stop the spread of bacteria amongst students, creating a healthier and cleaner environment.
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Lights Are on at St. Louis Elementary
Tek4Kids installed electricity at St. Louis Elementary in 2014. Since installed it has provided reliable electricity that helps to improve the quality of the schools as well as the daily life of the students and teachers in their learning environments. Since having the electricity the school has improved their functionality and the students have better learning experiences. Based on our survey, 90% of teachers and 84% of students said they have seen the effects of having electricity at their schools.
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Water Purifications Systems Are Up and Running at St. Louis Elementary
In 2014, Tek4Kids installed a water purification system at St. Louis Elementary. Currently there are two distribution tanks and two treatment tanks operating at the elementary school. These tanks provide clean water to more than 200 students, which includes four primary grades and three preschool classes. By providing clean water to the students it allows them to be healthy and well-educated, which means the students miss less school due to waterborne diseases.
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