Ecole Sainte Thérèse de l’Enfant-Jésus Kigali on Friday, December 19, 2025, organized a Sharing Day combined with a Christmas celebration as students prepared to break for the end-of-year holidays. The school is located in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District.
Speaking with Kigali Times, Head Teacher Akimana Florida said the celebration was intentionally designed to remind learners of the birth of Jesus Christ and the values of humility, love, and generosity that Christmas represents.
“The preparation of this ceremony is meant to help students understand the meaning of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, who was born poor in a manger,” she said.
“At the same time, we want to encourage them to share what they have with children in need as we celebrate Christmas.”
Akimana explained that the school dedicated two weeks to collecting food and various items, which were later shared with underprivileged children.
She noted that organizing the event just before the holidays was a way to instill compassion and social responsibility in learners as they leave school for the festive season.
Akimana also highlighted the school’s commitment to integrating technology into learning. According to her, Ecole Sainte Thérèse de l’Enfant-Jésus Kigali supports learners from nursery to primary level through the use of visual learning tools for nursery pupils and the One Laptop per Child initiative for primary students, enabling them to acquire essential digital skills from an early age.
While praising the progress made, Akimana called on the government and partners to support schools with adequate learning materials, noting that some institutions still lack sufficient resources to fully equip their students.
Addressing parents, she urged them to closely support their children during the holidays by involving them in daily activities and helping them complete holiday assignments. She emphasized that this support helps learners return to school more confident and ready to compete academically.
Founder of the school, Emanuel Niyirora, said Ecole Sainte Thérèse de l’Enfant-Jésus Kigali was established in August 2025 with the mission of promoting education rooted in Catholic Christian values within the community.
He noted that both the school’s leadership and staff are educators committed to raising disciplined, competitive, and value-driven students.
“Our contribution to the country is investing in education, starting from nursery to primary level,” he said.
Niyirora expressed optimism about the school’s growth, pointing out that it began with only 16 students and has now grown to more than 140 learners in a short period of time.
One of the students, Umwizerwa Deborah, a Primary Four pupil, described Sharing Day as her favorite school activity.
“It shows that helping others is a good thing and gives them the same strength and happiness you have,” she said.
Deborah also shared her excitement about the holidays, saying she looks forward to visiting family members and helping her parents with household chores.
The event blended celebration, faith, and community service, reflecting the school’s mission of nurturing both academic excellence and strong moral values.
Gabriel UZABAKIRIHO / KIGALI TIMES
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