“My name is Seraphius Phelian, I am 16 years old, and I am in form three. My favorite subjects include Physics, chemistry and Geography. I also like Biology. Here at school I like every teacher because I understand them well when they are teaching in class or even when they are giving out the instructions outside the classroom. I want to be a doctor after school because I think that will be a better job for me since I like to help my fellow Tanzanians and also the foreigners.

Here at school I like how teachers teach us in class and also playing basketball because I like playing basketball with my friends.

The school has changed my life because before coming to school I never knew how to speak English language, but now I think that it’s an easier language than even Swahili and also here at school I have gained different skills like how to grow different crops through agriculture subjects which I never knew before. So I think my life will be better even after school.”

“I am always interested [in] our school because it has good teachers, enough teaching equipment and good teachers.

This school has been changing my life in many ways. 1st, after coming to this school I learnt how to respect people and others.

2nd, I [did not] know how to speak English but now I can even [visit] in America.”

“I am a student of Mungere Secondary School. In my school I love a lot of things like how [our teachers teach], environment of the school, library of the school. I like to read stories very much. The school has changed my life. It supports me to be in school. I [am quick] to study because I am happy in this school, so this school helps me a lot on a lot of things; even it helps my mother to be happy because she doesn’t have to stress. The day which I will finish at school I will miss very so much, I like my school.”

“What I like in our school of Mungere is the education which is given out by our teachers. I really appreciate what they are doing. They teach us very well and we understand a lot. Also the food which we are eating is very good for our health. The school has changed my life because it has improved my English, now I am able to speak better English and it has taught me life skills and proper behaviour. Now I am able to live well in the society because of teachers and Mungere Secondary School. The teachers also insist us to cooperate through group discussion in the class. Mungere Secondary School has improved my living standard.”

“What I like from Mungere Secondary School is the way that teachers and students cooperate together in all matters outside and inside of the school compound and also the presence of learning materials such as books and chemicals to do practical[s] in the laboratory. Mungere Secondary School has changed my life as I can speak English differently from when I was in other school (primary school) and showing me the way that every goal can be achieved in life if I just work hard as I started focusing on who I wanted to be in my future life. Mungere Secondary School has also taught me to respect and value every person without considering tribe and even religion.”

“What I like in Mungere Secondary School is the teachers. They teach us very well, also Mungere Secondary School is teaching very good English.They provide good food which is very delicious. I like the sport days. Mungere has changed my life through learning English and learning to cooperate with other students. The teacher taught us to behave very well and help other students in their subject. Now I’m able to speak good English. Mungere Secondary School has improved my life.”