{"id":53237,"date":"2026-11-03T08:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T07:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/?p=53237"},"modified":"2026-11-05T08:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:12:28","slug":"rwanda-teachers-day-the-feast-of-st-john-paul-ii-and-news-from-vjn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/en\/rwanda-teachers-day-the-feast-of-st-john-paul-ii-and-news-from-vjn\/","title":{"rendered":"RWANDA:  Teachers&#8217; Day, the Feast of St. John Paul II, and News from VJN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ST JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL of Mbugangali<\/strong>: Two Special Events marked the Month of October in Mbugangali.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers&#8217; Day was celebrated by the District and took place at the University where Our Colleagues study.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53198 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-21.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-21.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-21-300x138.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-21-260x119.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"347\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53195 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-20.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-20.jpeg 670w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-20-300x133.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-20-260x116.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Two Teachers, the Most Senior Teachers, were honored; at St. John Paul II School, they run Top Class in Kindergarten.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>The Middle Class of Kindergarten was nicely decorated, and the Children were making great Progress in Height and Wisdom.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"347\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53192 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-19.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"695\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-19.jpeg 695w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-19-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-19-260x130.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"346\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53186 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-17.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-17.jpeg 690w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-17-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-17-260x180.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Other Teachers run the Baby Class in the same Nursery School<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\"><em><strong>Primary School Teachers led the Students all together in the Schoolyard with the Help of a Sound System.<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For the Feast of St. John Paul II, the Commemoration began at the Church in Mbugangali with Mass and the Confirmation of Six of Our Students who had prepared well.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arriving at School, Our Students had to wait for the rain to stop before beginning the Formal Ceremonies. Everything went very well.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-16.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"772\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-16.jpeg 772w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-16-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-16-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-16-260x146.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53180 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-15.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-15.jpeg 798w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-15-300x114.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-15-768x292.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-15-260x99.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>The Confirmed Students at the School Festival with the Delegate of the Bishop of the Diocese.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The Choir had prepared for the Occasion.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-14.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-14.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-14-300x126.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-14-260x109.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"346\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53174 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-13.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-13.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-13-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-13-260x141.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Cutting of the Party Cake with Champagne and Celebratory Drinks.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>A Special Performance prepared by the Students for the Guests of Honor.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-53224 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111-1024x556.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111-1024x556.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111-768x417.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111-1536x833.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111-260x141.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.3111.jpeg 1561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"346\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-53221 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31-1024x608.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31-1024x608.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31-768x456.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31-1536x912.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31-260x154.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-09.11.31.jpeg 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The Students were present for the Colorful Show.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"346\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Obviously, Traditional Dance could not be omitted, along with the Appropriate Poems.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Construction of a New Building continues:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-53171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12-1024x484.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12-1024x484.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12-300x142.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12-768x363.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12-1536x726.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12-260x123.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-12.jpeg 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Roof Sheets were installed in a single day. The Plastering of the walls was continuing.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-11.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-11-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-11-260x195.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53165 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-10.jpeg 730w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-10-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-10-260x195.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Access Ramp to the Second Floor had been concreted and would be very sturdy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>News from Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The VTC Students were doing their Practical Training.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In October 2026, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle VTC conducted its Monthly Field Visit to monitor Student Interns deployed in various Workshops, Garages, and Salons in Gisenyi. The Visit revealed an inspiring and highly encouraging Portrait of Young Artisans fully integrated into Professional Life. In the Welding Workshops, Students wearing safety Helmets handled Sparks and Steel with Discipline and Teamwork. In the Auto Repair Garages, Teams disassembled Engine Blocks, diagnosed Vehicles, and broke down Gender Barriers, with Female Students confidently repairing Brake Systems and leading Technical Tasks. Their Supervisors praised their Punctuality, Curiosity, and Willingness to get their Hands dirty.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53162 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"176\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53159 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"186\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53156 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"181\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-5.jpeg 443w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-5-260x195.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"173\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"167\"><em><strong>Welding Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"173\"><em><strong>Welding Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Auto Mechanics Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"173\"><em><strong>Auto Mechanics Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Journey continued into the Vibrant World of Beauty and Fashion, where Our Students&#8217; Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit truly shone. In Hairs, Interns performed Professional Bleached Cuts, Intricate Twists, and Manicures, earning the trust of Clients in Modern, High-end Salons as well as Community Spaces. At Sewing Workshops, Students proudly showcased Market-ready Blouses made from Colorful African Prints from Ankara, featuring Modern and Trendy Designs, demonstrating their commitment to Independent Work.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53150 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"172\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53147 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"152\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53144 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"172\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53141 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamennais.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-08.47.03-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"181\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Sewing Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Sewing Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Hairdressing Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Hairdressing Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In the Four Trades \u2013 Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Hairdressing and Sewing \u2013 the Students demonstrated not only Technical Competence, but also Confidence, Professionalism and the Spirit of future Job Creators.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Brother Andr\u00e9 BILODEAU, Brother Pierre C\u00e9lestin KALISSA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL of Mbugangali: Two Special Events marked the Month of October in Mbugangali. Teachers&#8217; Day was celebrated by the District and took place at the University where Our Colleagues study. Two Teachers, the Most Senior Teachers, were honored; at St. John Paul II School, they run Top Class in Kindergarten. 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