Sam’s  Mission is to build a community school based on the following objectives:

• A Fair Go – opportunities & access for all, girls & boys
• To build a child-friendly learning environment
• On-going link between Australia & South Sudan
• Help unlock the potential of the children of South Sudan
• Encourage the growth of civil society
• Contribute to a self-reliant nation

Location of the school

The Kuei community donated land at Wunabye, an area of Rumbek that badly needs a school. This land has been registered in the school’s name.

Our Partner – the Diocese of Rumbek

During 2015 we established a partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek.

We reached agreement in principle with Fr John Mathiang Machol and the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to partner with us in this project. Once built our school will be a satellite school to the larger Comboni  Primary School located in central Rumbek and run by the Diocese. The Catholic Church is the most respected provider of primary education in Rumbek. The Committee believes that they are best placed to run the school.

Stage One

Building of the first stage of the school infrastructure has been completed. This comprises a water point (bore with hand pump), toilets and four classrooms.  Local labour and materials were used where possible. The Diocese contracted with a local builder who completed the job this Dry Season. The structure will be similar to that pictured below:

Classes are expected to commence soon.

Stage Two

Our longer term aim is to build 4 more classrooms to make a total of 8 classrooms – a full school. A teachers room and library will be added depending on funds.