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NEWSLETTER NO. 103
from Barbara in Sierra Leone 
October 2008

Hello! Hello! How are you? 
Kushe! Kushe! Aw de bodi? 
Buwa! Buwa! Kahunyena?

 

It is with such a sad and heavy heart that I write this Newsletter.

As most of you will know from the Announcement I sent out, our dear Matron, Aunty Rose – Roseline Gilbert – died (aged 59 years) on Sunday 26th October, after a very short illness.  She was so loved by us here in the school and of course by her family and friends.  The laying out ceremony and funeral will be held on the 4th November.

Of course all school social activities are suspended for now and there will be three days official mourning.

We however continue with school work getting the pupils ready for the first term first tests whilst mourning for the loss of our dear Matron.

As I am sure you will understand, this is a very short Newsletter and it only remains for me to close now as always by sending best wishes to those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and any other happy event.  I also send goodwill messages and solicitations/condolences to those who are not well or have a bereavement or have received any sad news.

From all the children and staff here at the School and myself, I send all our love and prayers to you and your families and friends. 

May God bless you.
 
All my love.
 
Barbara.

   

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