Books have arrived at Maori!

The books have finally arrived at Maori Primary School. Four cartons of children’s books were sent December 2022 and made it to the school in November 2023. This new addition to the library includes a wide variety of book for children of all ages, which were purchased by visitors to the Zimkid’s tent. Many thanks to everyone who made a … Read More

Books Build Better Futures again!

Every weekend in August and the first weekend of September ZimKIds will be hosting the Books Build Better Futures event at ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery again this year. It was so successful last year that we decided to do it once more for the final year of ZimArt. ZimKids is asking you to purchase a book for Maori Primary School … Read More

FUNDRAISER: Books Build Better Futures

Every weekend in August and the first weekend of September ZimKIds will be hosting a Books Build Better Futures event at ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery. ZimKids is asking you to purchase a book for Maori Primary School in Zimbabwe. All books have been carefully chosen with guidance from staff at Maori to reflect the diversity of our world. The universal themes of respecting … Read More

Learning Resources for Maori Primary School

This year we were able to provide learning resources for the preschoolers and the first two grades. This goal came from requests articulated by staff and the community. The selection of materials we purchased, which ranged from floor mats and building blocks to a range of locally made musical instruments, was chosen by staff. We also supported the fledgling music … Read More

Staff Cabins at Maori

This was the second year that the school had to adapt to COVID protocols and school closures. There were also a number of staff changes and other logistical challenges to deal with. However, the school remained the hub of the community and student attendance was high when it was operating. It is hard to estimate how much learning has been … Read More

ART IN THE GARDEN FUNDRAISER

We had a wonderful day. With poeple’s generosity and assistance we raised 4218.50! Funds are still being received and we hope to reach our goal of $5000. This will allow us to fulfill the request from the teachers at Maori Primary School in Kartu Village. They asked for educational materials for their youngest classes, and we will be able to … Read More

ART IN THE GARDEN FUNDRAISER 2021

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At the ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery Saturday, September 4th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION Local vendors and local musicians will be playing on our stage throughout the day for a fun and festive family friendly event in the beautiful sculpture-filled grounds of the ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery. Rice Lake Gallery, 855 2nd Line, Bailieboro, Ontario K0L 1B0 … Read More

MEET THE VENDORS

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Art in the Garden Fundraiser at the ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery  Saturday, September 4th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Local vendors and local musicians will be playing on our stage throughout the day for a fun and festive family friendly event in the beautiful sculpture-filled grounds of the ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery. Meet our Vendors Frantic Farms is the … Read More

Water and Solar Pump

Our fundraising initiative to raise $12,965 US (about $18,296 CND) to drill a well and install a solar pump at Maori Primary School this fall were successful, despite concerns about fundraising during COVID. Students in Zimbabwe started returning to school following a country-wide COVID shutdown on September 26th. On October 7th, the drilling rig arrived and the rest as they … Read More

Fundraising for Water Project

A priority for our board this year is a water project at Maori Primary school. This requires drilling a bore hole, lining it with steel casing and installing a solar water pump. This will provide a reliable source of water for the students and staff. Now, more so than ever with the threat of COVID 19, the lack of running … Read More

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