School of St Jude

St Judes Tanzania and St Joseph's Primary School Malvern 

Over the last 14 years, our school has been sponsoring a young girl called Eliphuraha Petro from the school of St Jude's in Tanzania. 

Our annual Friendship Fair Day raises the funds for her sponsorship. On Friendship Fair Day we will hold an assembly where we will share a little more about our journey with St Jude's. 

Please see below the most recent update from St Jude's. 

Kindest Regards 

Mrs Marta Cummings 

Dear Marta, Students, teachers and parents at St Joseph's Primary,

Happy New Year 2025! We trust that you had a wonderful festive season.

Our offices are back in full swing, and our school campuses are alive with the vibrant energy of students.

Just as our offices are bustling again, we are delighted to share that our scholars have started another remarkable year as they embark on their career aspirations. Elifuraha has recently started her first year at university in November, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her educational journey. Your support has played a crucial role in making this opportunity possible.

After settling in and beginning this new academic journey, Elifuraha wrote a heartfelt letter to you, sharing his experiences, activities, and challenges as he transitions to university life, as well as her expectations for the year ahead. Please find the attached letter, along with a recent photo of Elifuraha. In the coming months, you can expect an update on Elifuraha’s progress, providing detailed insights into her first year of university.

We trust you will enjoy reading Elifuraha’s letter. 

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a wonderful and fulfilling year in 2025.

Warmly,

Salome

Dear Marta, students, teachers, and parents at St Joseph’s Primary,I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to update you on my progress and to express my gratitude for your continued support. Recently, I attended a pre-university training program at my school, which lasted for a week. The training was very helpful in preparing me for university life by giving me a better understanding of what to expect academically and socially. I am now enrolled at Mzumbe University in Morogoro Region, pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance in the Public Sector. The university environment is cool, quiet, and conducive to studying, which I appreciate very much. I stay off-campus in a hostel, which provides me with the space I need to focus on my studies while still being close to the university. This semester, I am taking subjects such as Business Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Communication, Quantitative Methods (QMS), and Economics. These subjects are both challenging and interesting, and I am eager to deepen my knowledge of them. My expectations for university are high. Academically, I aim to perform well and build a strong foundation in my field of study. Socially, I hope to make new friends, participate in university activities, and grow into a well-rounded individual. The first few weeks at university have been a mix of excitement and adjustment. I have been learning how to manage my time, understand the course structure, and get used to the new environment. It has been an amazing experience so far, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be here. As the holiday season approaches, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance. Thank you so much for your generous support, which has made all of this possible for me. I promise to work hard and make the most of this opportunity.

Warm regards,

Elifuraha Petro Mollel.