A newsletter is sent to all supporters twice a year, and recent issues are available on this page. If you would like to receive the newsletter please contact the secretary.
Christmas greetings 2024
An update on school news including the principal's visit and the (slow) progress of the new school construction.
Ground-breaking news
Works are now in progress not the new site in the township in Grahamstown/Makhanda. Yes, the diggers are finally on site.
AGM 2023, the principal's visit and more
The AGM of the Friends of Amasango will take place on 30th September at 11.30 at St Andrew's Rodbourne, 89 Malvern Road, South Harrow HA2 9ER. You can also join us on Zoom. This newsletter also give news of the visit of Dr Girlie Shadaya to the UK as well as developments at the school.
Well done, Sive
In this issue we congratulate Sive Bavuma, the first ex-Amasango pupil to do so, on graduating from Rhodes University, plus other news of the school
Spring 2022
Positive news of the hairdressing and beauty skills salon, and latest photos from trustees visits.
New year quiz night
Our winter newsletter gives details of our on-line fundraising quiz.
Summer 2021 Changes at the top
We stay goodbye to outgoing principal Linda Ngamlana, and welcome the acting principal Dr Girlie Shadaya.
September 2020 Coronavirus II
Our September Newsletter brings up to date with how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the school.
April 2020 Coronavirus
Amasango and Coronavirus, the need continues. There's also a report from a volunteering visit in happier times in October 2019.
August 2019 – parachute jump and website
Our most intrepid trustee celebrates an important birthday by jumping out of a plane and the new website and logo are launched.
March 2019 – news of skills training
A small but growing activity in the area of skills training is highlighted in this edition, plus an overview of 2018.
April 2018 – why Amasango pupils need your support
There was news in this edition about prize-giving and a fundraiser, but the focus was definitely on the vital work the Friends of Amasango does and the need for continued support.
September 2017 – past pupils
The September newsletter highlighted the achievements of past pupils with emphasis on those who are in employment.
March 2017 – volunteering
The winter of March 2016/17 saw many volunteers working at the school, this newsletter highlights some of their experiences.
