Haven of Peace Academy Newsletter
March 18th, 2011
Reenrollment Contracts due next Friday! The reenrollment contracts went home with the students. If you are planning on your
child returning to HOPAC next year then you must return the contract to secure their spot for next year. The contracts are due
by March 25th.
wYLdlife is for all 6th, 7th, & 8th graders of HOPAC! Join your WL team on TONIGH, March 18 for one of the craziest nights
of the year: WAZEE CLUB. Yep, that's right OLD PERSON CLUB. As always costumes are welcome! The Young Life Dala Dala will
pick up wYLdlifers from HOPAC at 4pm. Parents, please arrange pick up at 7pm from the Larmey's house (White Sands Road).
Questions? Contact: Mary Cook 0782.093.968 or Dyan Larmey 0786.205.998
Great News From The Class of 2011 Grade 12 students have recently received the following news about their university
applications. Congratulations to these students on recently being admitted into the following universities:
Sante Nyambo and Margreth Mpossi --- first ever HOPAC students admitted to world renown Massachusetts Inst. of
Technology (MIT) with full-need scholarships
Shalli Mbwete --- full-need scholarship to Trinity University in Texas
Benjamin Notman --- full-need scholarships to Trinity University and Biola University
Aysha Othman --- Carleton and Brock University in Canada
Ab Kasyanju --- partial scholarship to Florida Institute of Technology
Daniel An --- partial scholarship to Ohio Wesleyan University and Northeastern University
Jason O’Dwyer --- Thompson Rivers University (Canada)
Noren Bhulji --- McMaster University (Canada)
Eve Rwandalla --- McMaster University and Carleton University (Canada)
Luana Attoui --- European Business School and ESCC Barcelona (Spain)
The success of these students is indeed due to an entire HOPAC community effort and is something everyone can celebrate in, and
praise God for. I want to encourage everyone to join with me in lifting up, and praying for the Class of 2011 as they await more
news about university offers during the coming weeks.
Grade 11 Important Dates
April 16 to 21---SAT preparation course at TanSAO office at Golden Tulip Hotel (10:30 – 2pm daily); register with Mrs Ringo or
Mr Rustad; cost is 40,000 Tshillings for HOPAC students
May 7 --- SAT exam at IST; register by April 5th at www.collegeboard.com with credit card.
Every Friday at 4pm --- SAT and University preparation sessions at TanSAO office at Golden Tulip Hotel
Need help with registration or access to credit card? Contact Mrs Ringo or Mr Rustad at [email protected]
Exposition at Alliance Francaise by two HOPAC students On Thursday 24 and Friday 25 March there will be an exhibition at the
Alliance Francaise in Dar es Salaam. Two grade 12 students, Eve and Luana, have made pictures concerning the UN Millenium
Development Goals and how these are being achieved in Tanzania. Pictures were taken at local schools, a women's centre and at
Muhimbili Hospital. This project was done for their service learning this year. Entrance is free and everyone is encouraged to go
and have a look!
French Writing Contest Five of our students have been invited to the Russian Cultural Center to take part of an awards ceremony
hosted by the French Embassy. Su Rin Kim, Rushika Pattni, Eilidh Simpson, Luana Attoui and Randra Rabemahefa are among the
winners of a French writing contest that was organized for Francophonie Week 2011. The French Ambassador to Tanzania will be
announcing the winners and awarding the grand prize of a 2 week trip to France! Mr. Mendo, our French teacher is very proud of
all of our students who entered the contest.
New Playground FAQ 1) Why does it cost so much? First, playgrounds aren't cheap! Many new playgrounds cost in excess of
$50,000 or even $100,000! This one is gently used and specially refurbished to endure our extreme conditions. Also, this cost
includes all shipping expenses from the US, to the port, to HOPAC, as well as our expenses to pour concrete, put down sand and
clear the old one. This playground is not a donation - we have to pay for it!
2) Won't plastic just melt in this heat? And won't metal be too hot to play on?
The "plastic" pieces are actually not just plastic but a special composite material designed to withstand extreme conditions. They
are a light tan color to help resist heat absorption. The metal poles are powder coated for safety and to help with the heat.
These playgrounds are built to be durable in any conditions. The company who is helping us build it has done this before in other
African countries with similar conditions. Sure, it may get a bit hot, but the kids will still be able to play on it. And no, it won't
melt.
3) How long will it last? This playground is built to last at least 30 years, so it's fair to say it's permanent. We look forward to the
HOPAC community enjoying and using this playground for years to come.
4) Sounds exciting... how can I help? We've only raised about $4,000 of the $30,000 needed to build it. So can you give a little to
help support the project? Donations are being accepted at the Business Office. Also, there will be a few more fundraisers coming
up in the next few months, so make sure to take full part in those. Many thanks to those who have already helped out!
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Get a team of 4 together to play some 3-on-3 basketball at HOPAC on April 2. Games will start in
the morning and continue until the tournament is complete. Snack bar will be open all day. To sign up your team, contact Ron (0766
441591) or Ben (0786 926345) to get a registration form. Cost for a team is 50,000 /=, which you can pay at the HOPAC Business
Office or at the TanSAO office at Golden Tulip. Everyone can play! There are different age and gender categories, so we'll
match you up with the appropriate competition. Sign up today!
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(L) Director Len Mittelstaedt address the huge crowd at the first ever HOPAC Community Night! (R)
A big thank you banner from students to say thanks to the school administration during community
week.
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Jim Martin on behalf of the SMT [email protected]
Haven of Peace Academy’s Mission Statement:
To provide an excellent, Christ-centered, international education that meets western academic standards and equips
students to live out a biblical worldview in all areas of life to the glory of God.