St Andrew’s Maima School Project

Construction work on Maima School began in early 2004. At the time of its official opening on 20 November 2004, over 100 children had been enrolled at the school. The project has been a great success with wide support from the local community. Despite a temporary classroom being built in the playground, there are several names on a waiting list for places pending further expansion of the school.

Prior to 2004, Maima Village and its surrounding eight villages have had no primary school. Most children between the ages of six and twelve are illiterate and idle, with a bleak future. This Church-run school now provides them with education in the context of good Christian morality, helping them to be productive and God-fearing for the community and the nation.

The school is managed by an independent body comprising the representatives of the parents, other members of the community, the church and representatives from the Sierra Leone Education Ministry. In 2011 the school had grown to approximately 300 pupils.

The school building also serves as a church for the local community.

The school in Maima

A class in action

2008 - The splendid St Andrews Maima school extension has been funded by the Sierra Leonean Government. A real endorsement for both this school and the model of such schools being started by charitable organisations on a "seed corn" basis for subsequent adoption by the Government once the school has established a track record of providing good education and meeting the needs of the local community.