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Positive thinking

Monday, 09 October 2023

Elizabeth Gomm

Madam Lucy, a teacher at Happy House School, brings us an update on what's happening in classrooms this week. And itis mostly about exams, the national assessments are currently taking place.

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Printing job

Monday, 09 October 2023

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Our IT expert and teacher, Mr Christone, has his work cut out in the office at Happy House School, where he is busy priniting out papers for the coming examinations.

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Exams on horizon

Thursday, 05 October 2023

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With national examinations looming on the horizon, Happy House candidates are working hard as Purity tells.

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Happy harvester

Thursday, 05 October 2023

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One of our outdoor staff, Uncle Tevin, is happy with the harvest he is getting from the Happy House garden. The vegetable crops they have planted are producing a good yield which is taken direct...

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So far, so good

Thursday, 05 October 2023

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We join Happy House kid Abdulmalik and his friend William in a class at school today. They are excited to learn sewing and are making oven gloves.

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Well watered

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

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Keeping hydrated on a very hot day is so important and at Happy House our children know that. Chesco is in school on this video and is taking advantage of break time to show how proud he is of h...

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Combatting the Covid effect

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

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The Covid effect lingers on in education around the world. At Happy House School we were fortunate indeed that one family stepped in to fund a remedial programme at our school, over several years. Our...

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High ambitions

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

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Happy House kid, Edward, has his eyes on the sky. When he grows up he'd like to be a pilot, and that means getting goiod results at schooi. So he is working hard at home and at school towar...

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Optimistic Jonny

Thursday, 28 September 2023

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Having just finished his college plumbing course, Jonny is now waiting for his exam results. He's optimitic that he will have done well. One of the first young people to have been in our full ti...

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Right tools make job easier

Thursday, 28 September 2023

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Keeping up with the maintenance at Happy House is made easier for Uncle Ibrahim and the rest of the staff because we have the equipment they need. And they are always thankful to those pe...

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Ludwin's loves

Thursday, 28 September 2023

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Happy House kid Ludwin has interests that are poles apart. When she is at home, her first choice of activity is dancing but when she is at school is a very different story ...

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Early start

Thursday, 28 September 2023

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Fresh as daisies, Grade 5 at Happy House School are busy doing some early morning maths revison with their teacher Madam Lucy.

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A team player

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

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Our Happy House joiner, Uncle Charo, real;ly enjoys working with us. He's a brilliant carpenter but if there are times when he doesn't have too much work on he will work with another department ...

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We will do our best

Sunday, 24 September 2023

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Children In Happy house School are always striving to do their best. Saidi is one of them. This is an important term for the children but they all understand that hard work brings good results.

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More subjects added

Sunday, 24 September 2023

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The workload is growing for students in the Junior Secondary section of Happy House School. More subjects have been added to the curriculum so they have even more to learn. Morphin, who is schoo...

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Our Eric

Sunday, 24 September 2023

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Happy House Eric is a lovely boy. He's growing up fast and ha as lots of friends. Here he brings us a quick update on himself.

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Banging the drum

Saturday, 23 September 2023

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In Happy House School we are lucky to have a variety of musical instruments in iur library - all of which have been generously donated. Two of our children, Abdulmalik and Chesco, join us after ...

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Container gardening

Thursday, 21 September 2023

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The curriculum for Grade 4 students at Happy House School includes the useful skill of gardening. And teacher, Madam Millicent, has been in our school grounds with learners instructing them on making ...

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House warming gifts

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

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There were house warming presents for John, Tumaini and Gift from Hayley Holju, who co-founded not for profit yoga initiative with Lewis Hall. Hayley, from Manchrester, and Lewis, from Blackpool, are ...

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Hatch House opening

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

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Hatch House, the first phase our Happy House Halfway House, was officially opened when our wonderful administrator, Auntie Rose, cut the ribbon! Much to the delight of the children, Papa Dave le...

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