Words from Cecelia M. Cephas September 2013
Great and tremendous improvement of changes are unfolding at
Camphor Mission in the areas of infrastructure and relations since East Ohio's connection with the mission. In the area of infrastructure, we can sing praises
of a three unit guest house, an improved teachers and clinic staff quarters,
with other buildings on the book for renovation and construction. As it relates
to relationship, we are connected with the entire East Ohio Conference and
beyond. Every now and then we cannot stop receiving more teams and guests.
People you (Kathy Dickriede) have interacted with about Camphor Mission are zealously on fire to
identify themselves with us and to be part of the life improvement at Camphor
Mission, as well as its infrastructure agenda/plan.
The past school year – 2012/2013 was successful.
We began
with 311 students (168 boys and 143 girls).
We ended with 245 students (138
boys and 107 girls).
Nine students (6 boys and 3 girls) graduated from the 9th
grade.
Thirteen students (10 boys and 3 girls ) graduated from the
nursery/kindergarten to primary school.
We have just begun the 2013/2014 academic school year with a
very good number of 275 students, with registration still going on. We will
inform you of the total number of students at a later time.
All the teachers
are well and have started their teaching activities with joy of happiness. We
have three new teachers (Rev. George V. S. Welah, Alphonso Brown NAD Garmondyu
Kpelleh) joining our instructional staff. Both Alphonso Brown and Garmondyu Kpelleh are products/alumnae of Camphor
Mission who have come back to help build up the learning process of the school.
The government has built the salaries strength of its public
school teachers. This increment has posed serious problem on the private
schools Most teachers are leaving the private school and crossing over to the
government schools. Some of our own United Methodist schools are now closed
down as the result of the improvement of public schools teachers salaries. The
monthly salary at Camphor Mission is now on $5,275 USD. When you come next year, we will sit and put the
salaries business in proper perspective.
We are still hoping and anticipating to have the feeding
program for the students. Especially the village students who come to
school empty stomach and go back
home under the same condition. Just few days ago, a six years old boy in the
nursery or kindergarten cried of being hungry before recess time. Mrs. Mary
Baysah and the Principal provided something for him quick which he ate and was
made lively again.
It is all of us dream and aspiration to elevate Camphor
Mission to a high school status in the near future. And as we think
thoughtfully of the realization of this vision, there are key areas of
concerntration, which when handle, the road to th obtainment of the high school
will be paved. The areas of concern are the construction of a new modern boys
dormitory, the development of staff and teachers in specified subject areas
such as language arts, the liberal arts, the sciences and the building of a
wee-equipped library.
When you were here, we gave you the names of persons/teachers who have been
earmarked for the staff development program. We want for you to add Alphonso
Brown and Garmondyu Kpelleh to the list. Plan for the new modern boys dormitory
will be prepared and sent to you subsequently.
The students (old and new), teachers, support staff and
administrators send their greetings to you.
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit,
Kathy as you go on the story telling campaign trail/venture of Camphor Mission
throughout the length and breath East Ohio and beyond.
Always be blessed,
Cecelia M.Cephas
