Past/Present/Future work with TAOST

TAOST Past Circumstances

* Could not afford rent at their first location – moved to an old market (second location)
* The ministry did not approve the school’s second location
* High turnover rate for the teachers
* Almost nonexistent resources
* NO uniforms
* Consistent attendance of about 60 children
* no system for enrollment
* P1 – P4
* No curriculum


Present Circumstances

* In a ministry approved location (supported by Redeemer)
* Consistent Headmaster
* Consistent attendance of about 270 children
* Nursery through P6
* Two classrooms adjusted to accommodate and library with shelves, tables and chairs
* July 2010 stocked with close to 1300 books and supplementary reading materials. (supported by Redeemer and South Reno Baptist)
* Redeemer provide TAOST with ability to purchase
o 60 shirts
o 229 badges
o 1 badge design
o 128 pairs of shorts
o 68 dresses
o 32 t-shirts for the Teachers, TAOST staff, Board members and School community committee – building community support for the school
o This gift added into what TAOST provided for their children totaling 229 children in full uniform
* Ugandan ministry of education curriculum for P1 – P3
* Bibles to TAOST graduating students


Future Plans for TAOST
Vision for future work with TAOST: to develop the sustainability of the TAOST Jr. Academy and to increase their positive impact to the greater community.

Stay in a Ministry approved location (supported by Redeemer)

Objectives: (supported by Redeemer)

Acquire 1 to 2 acres of land
* Sustain an agriculture project that will feed the children of TAOST Jr Academy and provide income for TAOST organization.
* Operate a Piggery
* Build permanent location for the school
* Increase community interest, awareness and involvement
* Skill building opportunities to the students and community
* Continued monitoring and evaluation