ANNUAL UPDATE 2021-22
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR SCHOOL YEAR
WHAT’S HAPPENED AT LREC THIS YEAR?
NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM
A devoted early childhood educator, Mrs Cole has taught our Kindergarten class for more than a decade, and overseen the expansion of our ECE programs to include nursery and day care classes. She’ served on the School Management Committee, before taking on the role of Head of Academic Affairs in 2020.
Joining her as Vice-Principal is David Dokie, a graduate of the African Bible College in Yekepa (far nothern Liberia). He’s been part of the LREC team since 2019, first as a teacher and later as a member of the School Management Committee.
A VISIT FROM THE DEAR FOUNDATION
It was wonderful to be able to meet with our colleagues and supporters from The DEAR Foundation not once, but twice this year! It’s a great chance to share our dreams and ideas for the future, and work through challenges together.
WE HOSTED WASSCE!
Every year, Grade 12 students across West Africa take their final examinations - a regionally standardised set of tests. For the third consecutive year, we’ve been selected to host students from other schools around the district, to ensure these exams are moderated appropriately and fairly.
ISSA SEMI-FINALS WIN
LREC soccer team qualified to the semi-final stage of the Inter-Schools Sporting Association league, winning 3 goals to 1, with student Christian winning 'Man of the Match.' Go LREC!
PTA SCHOOL BUS
The Parent-Teacher Association of LREC came together to purchase a school bus to provide a safe mode of transport for their children, some of whom come from as far away as Paynesville (14km) and Schiefflin (5km).
TODIA’S GOT TALENT
Todia, of Grade 9, came third runner-up in the recent Duazon's Got Talent Season 1.0, organized by Exzee Music Liberia. Congratulations Todia!
DONATIONS
ORANGE FOUNDATION, DIGITAL SCHOOLS PACKAGE
Thanks to the incredible team at Orange Liberia who selected us to take part in their Digital Schools program. They’ve provided 25 tablets and accessories, a Raspberry Pi server, 1 laptop, a projector and screen, 1 bluetooth speaker, a solar panel and battery for charging, and 2 x 200 GB SD cards loaded with educational content, plus staff training!
UNIVERSAL OUTREACH FOUNDATION, SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the amazing team at Universal Outreach Foundation, Strive, and all their supporters who made 11 scholarships available for TVET students at LREC.
JOHNSON FAMILY, BOOKS
This gift was made by Phil Johnson and his family, in loving memory of his wife, Sue Johnson. A nurse by profession in the UK, Sue volunteered at LREC in 2017, working alongside our school nurse to provide first aid and medical care to LREC students. Phil introduced Sue to our project, having previously volunteered as a teacher in 2016.
INTERNATIONAL BANK (LIBERIA) LTD
We’re so grateful that the team at IB chose us to help them further their goals of improving educational facilities for Liberain children, with a donation of US$1,000 towards repairs on our school roof.
LABDOO GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND, LAPTOPS
Thanks to Labdoo and all their global supporters for providing 17 refurbished laptops for the school computer lab. Thanks also to the wonderful volunteers who’ve helped deliver a number of them to save on shipping costs!
We would also like to express our gratitude to all the other organisations and individuals who donated to support operations and projects at LREC, including:
Judy & Kevin Sutton
Dawid Paskalski
Harris Tarnue, BWI
LREC PTA
Johnson Ziama
Stefan Rothschild
Jessie Ducan
Anthony Brown
David Mulbah
Jackson Mah
Yuthan Harmon
Jacob Hilton
Newon Paye
Tonia Sloan
Mabel Yokie
Hellen Varvah
JP Mitchell High School
Michell Dopa
Emmanuel Morris
We would also like to thank those who donated but have asked to remain anonymous. You know who you are, and we are thankful for your support.
IN LOVING MEMORY
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Sue Johnson, who volunteered at LREC in 2017, sharing her skill set as a qualified nurse with our then newly established school clinic, as well as spending time with our younger students in early childhood education. We are so grateful that Sue chose to be part of the LREC journey.
ALUMNI
Our first class of seniors graduated as recently as 2017, but they’re already out taking their place in the world. Here are just a few of their many milestones and achievements these past twelve months.
TERRANCE
Terrance B Zacdyuu (Class of 2017) earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering from the Regional Maritime University in Ghana.
EPHRAIM & ANNIE
Congratulations to Ephraim Neblett (Class of 2017) and Annie Goshua (Class of 2018) on their marriage earlier this year. Wishing you both every happiness as you start your lives together!
NANCY
During her final year at LREC, Nancy was elected the Vice-President of Adolescent Girls in Liberia, and underwent training in Gender Awareness conducted by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.She graduated in 2021, and was recently offered a position in the office of Liberia’s current Vice-President, Jewel Howard-Taylor.
ANTOINETTE
Antoinette Suah, (Class of 2019) graduated valedictorian of the Beauty Culture Class of 2022 at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Business and Domestic Occupational Training Center, where she earned a Diploma.
SIAPHA
Sam Siapha Mulbah (Class of 2020), graduated with a Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations from the Peter Quaqua School of Journalism. No surprise from a someone who headed up LREC Press Club during his student days!
PRECIOUS
Precious Doe (Class of 2017) attained a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the African Bible College University in November 2021, and is now working in the sector.
STAFF ALUMNI
MAIVE BOMBO
Maive taught in the elementary division at LREC from 2008 to 2011.
Since then, she has completed a number of courses, both in Liberia and overseas, to become a certified Early Childhood Educator Master Trainer. Maive has spent time working with the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), and consulting on ECE programs with the Liberian Ministry of Education. She currently owns a dedicated ECE school in Duazon called the Sarah S Crusoe Memorial Early Learning Academy.
STAFF WHO SKILLED UP
ALPHA SUMO
Congratulations to Alpha Sumo who teaches our Grade 6 class, on going from a C Certificate to an Associate Degree in Education!
NEW TO THE TEAM
This year we welcomed six new members to our team across a range of administrative, teaching and support roles, including two former students of LREC!
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”
OUR FINANCES
When you gave us your money, you gave us your trust to implement educational programs as effectively and efficiently as possible. We want to repay that trust by sharing with you how that money was spent.
