Alpha Community Academy

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Welcome
I would like to extend a warm welcome to Alpha Community Academy. Our school, which includes Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Primary classes, is situated in Nyamata Village, Bugesera District, in the Eastern province of Rwanda. Our beautiful tree-filled grounds feature mango, avocado, banana and guava trees. We are situated close to the new New Kigali international Airport . As a school we are extremely proud of the links we have with the local community we serve.
We hope you enjoy looking at our website and that it gives you a strong sense of the values and approach of our school. We believe that every child is a unique individual, who deserves to thrive and feel valued, in a happy, safe environment built on positive relationships and mutual respect. We pride ourselves on our school’s reputation for academic excellence and for giving the opportunity to excel to every child, whatever their family background may be.

As an orphan myself, I grew up knowing what it felt like to go through life with little direction. I lost both of my parents at an early age and I grew up in great poverty. As I got older, I knew that I wanted something better for my community. After years of praying and planning, I decided to open a school that would address the problems surrounding my community. In 2005, Alpha Community Academy was born and our work has continued to transform lives. With the help of family, friends, and generous givers, our school has been able to give hundreds of children another opportunity at life. At Alpha Community, we believe in the importance of a Christ-centered education. That is why our school motto has always been: “A better foundation is a better future.”
We are more than happy to have visitors to our happy, friendly school, so please do not hesitate to contact us to organise a visit.

Winnie Muvunyi
Principal and Founder

Our Mission as a Community School
Alpha Community Academy was established as a community school, which, in Rwanda, means a parent-centered school. This embodies a way of thinking and acting that recognizes the historic central role of education in our communities, where we work hand in hand with the parents and local authorities towards a common goal of educating our children, as well as strengthening the families within the community.

Our Objectives as a Community School
Providing high quality and accessible education to the community – that is open to all children regardless of their family’s financial situation and background. We provide fully-funded scholarships to children in our community identified as coming from very poor and disadvantaged families. These scholarships cover all educational expenses, including tuition fees, transportation, uniforms, classroom materials... they also covers school meals, which are particularly important to children from very poor families, who are often suffering from malnutrition. We also offer partially-subsidised places to students from families who cannot afford full fees.

Strengthening the connection between our school and the surrounding communities by respecting the need of a quality education for all. Our school bridges the gap between the children from very poor families and those from middle-class families, allowing them to study side by side.

Developing our students’ personal skills, interests, strengths and increasing awareness on how these can be used to benefit their learning and helping them plan for their futures.

Enabling our teachers to work collaboratively with students, parents and community members, to make decisions about the way education works and what is taught in our school, for the future benefit and the economic growth of our community.

Encouraging active participation of students in their communities through games and other physical activities within the community, such as general cleaning of the streets and moral support to the vulnerable children from the poor families in their communities.

Fostering the continuation of local customs, traditions and practices through the school curriculum, with the help of the elders in our community, along with the parents themselves, in order to maintain unityand understanding amongst the people of our community.

Counteracting discrimination against marginalized groups and promoting their inclusion in the educational process. All children should have the opportunity for a quality education regardless of their family backgrounds or situations. At our school, everyone is welcome.

Working to promote a culture of teaching for change in the school and in the classroom, through the incorporation of democratic systems and interactive pedagogy.

Giving voice to teachers so they can participate meaningfully in educational reform and improve the general well-being of the children in our community. You can Donate or sponsor a child through our school charity by clicking on the link below 👇

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