A Waldorf school began near Freetown in 2001. Shannoh Kandoh began this school for the orphaned street children working for the for the fisheries who had lost parents through war and Aids, living on the beach. Over the years and several changes of venue including Godrich, 8 acres of land was bought in Rokel and a building constructed with volunteers.
The school has over 300 children and has from class 1 to class 6. In class 7 are examinations and the child enters a state school.
Godrich Waldorf School offers FREE education. The orphans, now also from Ebola, all have a home with adopted parents who have come forward in the Rokel Community. There great wish is to continue up into high school but that would mean more teachers to pay and classes to be built. The present teachers, dedicated to their work, are volunteers who receive some payment through donors.
We met happy children, grateful for education and for the stability being offered to them.
As we moved from class to class, we understood Shannoh"s great wish to have the teachers receive more training in Waldorf Education. The enthusiasm of the teachers is evident and they would do well with further training.
A special school with a special mission and one worthy of support.
The first school on bought land
Now Class 6 classroom
With sign WELCOME JULIA AND JANET
The present school which was built by volunteers
In the classroom
Meet the Teachers
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