News from our schools

July was a busy month at all the schools. In Mexico 300 students from the Chalco Girls school and 226 Guadalajara Boys school students graduated from school! These young men and women will now go on to find good, steady jobs , in fact many of them will already have job offers thanks to the job fairs that the Sisters of Mary arrange each year to help the students find work swiftly.

At the Kiluvya Trainee Centre another batch of young women graduated. With their new practical skills in areas such as baking, tailoring and electronics, these women will be able to start their own businesses or find good steady work in order to provide for their family. Thanks to our supporters these women who once had no marketable skills will now be able to take control of their lives and work towards a better future for themselves and their families.

In July students from our schools in Guatemala took part in their annual science fairs, a fantastic opportunity to showcase the knowledge and practical skills they’ve developed throughout the year. These events are more than just a competition; they are a vital way for our children to see how their classroom learning connects to the wider world around them and to meet future employers.

The fairs were a fantastic display of creativity and curiosity. Students from both our Boys and Girls schools presented a wide range of projects, from environmental conservation models to demonstrations of basic physics principles. The enthusiasm and confidence with which they explained their work were truly inspiring. This hands-on experience is crucial for our students, as it teaches them to think critically, solve problems, and work collaboratively—skills that are essential for success in any career path once they graduate.