RWANDA: some News of Kirambo, Gisenyi, Nyundo…

End of Term – Retreat with all the Students of TTC Kirambo; in the foreground, Brother Olivier Igiraneza

St. John Paul II School in Mbugangali (Gienyi):

The School experienced a Regular March, that is to say, a very Studious Month with Classes and Exams.

The Classes were visited by the Prefect of Studies to verify the Quality of Teaching.

The Kindergarten Pupils were enjoying Two New Rides and have pleasant recess Periods.

Snack Time is a favorite Moment for Kindergarten Children, with a Doughnut and a Cup of Sorghum and Corn Porridge.

NEW YOUTH VISION

There are no shortage of Sports and Educational Activities at VJN.

There are no shortage of Sports and Educational Activities at VJN.

The VJN Basketball Team regularly plays its Matches in the National Second Division.

Students at Our Vocational School learn for Six Months and then are launched into the Job Market. When possible, they were given a Starter Kit.

VJN continues to bring life to Grassroots Sports. Weekends are their Prime Time.

With the Imbuto Foundation, VJN organizes Sessions to help Single Mothers and their Parents.

COMMUNITY OF NYUNDO

On March 25th, the Postulants of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, the Postulants of the Daughters of the Resurrection of the Lord, and the Postulants of the Blessed Mother of the Word gathered in Busasamana for a Day of Retreat. The Theme of the Retreat was “Constant Renewal.” The Retreat Leader emphasized the Importance of Cultivating a Culture of Forgiveness, which we extend to everyone.

 

ENP/TTC JEAN DE LA MENNAIS KIRAMBO UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Jean de la Mennais National Vocational Training Center (ENP/TTC) in Kirambo is undergoing a Major Transformation thanks to a Large-Scale Construction Project by the Ministry of Education, financed by the World Bank. That Project was aimed to strengthen Educational, Administrative, and Social Infrastructure in order to improve the Quality of Education. That Work marked a Significant Step in the Development of the Institution and in improving the Learning and Living Conditions of Students.

* A Complex of 12 Classrooms is under Construction to reduce overcrowding and provide a pleasant Learning Environment. * A Building under construction that would house several Teaching and Administrative Rooms to improve coordination between Teachers, Administration and Students. * Modern Laboratories under construction aimed to strengthen Science Education by promoting a Practical and Experimental Approach in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
* The Construction of a Girls’ Dormitory aimed to improve their Living and Safety Conditions by providing Comfortable Space for 400 Students. * A House was planned to Accommodate Partners and Strengthen Collaboration.

* A Toilet

 

Planned Reforms

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with its Partners, has a Project to Reform Primary Teacher Training Colleges. That Reform would consist of reviewing the Number of Years of Training for Kindergarten and Primary School Teachers, the Training Program, and the Level of Study.

CLOSING OF THE QUARTER

On March 25th, 2026, we had the Closing Mass for the Second Term. The Day began with a Retreat for all the Students, led by Father Cyriaque.

THE ANGELORUM CHOIR CONTINUES ITS PASTORAL

In their Daily Mission, the Brothers helped Young People draw closer to God; it was within that Framework that they founded and continue to support the Angelorum Choir in its Pastoral Work, with the Participation of some Brothers from the Nyundo Community. The young People remain grateful to them and always seek their Support in all Areas.

The Children of the Angelorum Choir are always Generous

The Majority of Members were still young and are always happy to serve God in the Choir.

Photo of the Choir after Chrism Mass

According to News shared by Brothers André Bilodeau and Christian Usengimana.