Staff

Male: 1

Female: 10

Classes

KG - Class 8

School Roll

Male: 81

Female: 47

SOLAS donated funds for toilets, science equipment, construction and electrification. the toilet and washblock are fully operational and are dedicated to specific classes so that they feel ownership of them. They are being well used and form part of the school teaching with classes having lessons in hygiene, how to wash their hands etc. Funds for science equipment was also provided and the school awaited delivery once the roads were clear.

The method of teaching seems very good and there is a strong emphasis on environmental work – the school has won WWF prizes for the past two years. Children are made to feel part of the school, classes having areas of ground where they are growing grass and flowers. Girls are encouraged to play a full part in games and while this was a problem at first it is not a problem now. (Any opposition from the parents was countered by discussion and finally by saying they could withdraw their children if they wanted.)

SOLAS as recently supported the electrification of the school which it is hoped will address identified hurdles to progress - these being:-

· Some of the classrooms are very dark and it becomes very difficult to study inside the classrooms. In such a situation it is possible that it may affect the eyes/ vision of the students.

· The teachers are using dry battery cells to play a tape recorder which is costly. In primary classes teachers use tape recorders for listening activities. Electricity would enable educational videos to be used.

· In the summer season, it becomes unbearable for the youngsters to sit inside the small classes without fans when the temperature goes beyond 45 degree Celsius. Students can not take interest in classroom activities and mostly remain absent.

· The building of CBS Dolomuch is used for social, cultural and religious activities of the community. So it functions as community hall where meetings are arranged, parents days, special events and functions are held, marriages are taken place, workshops and seminars are conducted, adult female literacy centre is run, indoor games are played and many more. All these need sound system which is used by electricity.

· The school management is also looking for some computers but without electricity this can not be possible.