Education is the key
Benefice Tuyisenge
Wiehan de Jager

Milka and John are playing in the garden.
Her little sister is playing too.
Milka is ready to start classes next week and it will be her first term in school.

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In the morning, Milka gets up early to take a bath.
She puts on her school uniform and carries her
school bag.
Her Mother gives her two thousand shillings
for school fees and five hundred shillings for transport. Then, she quickly goes to school.
Meanwhile, her big brother stays at home. He is still in his bed and sleeps.

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Once she grows up and graduates school, Milka dreams to build a beautiful house for her and her family.
While she is at school, she is very active and participates in all the activities. The teachers love her attitude.

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Milka listens carefully to her teacher.
Her classmates admire her too, because she is a kind girl. At break time she tries to help other classmates with their practical exercies and homeworks.

4

When she arrives at home, her mother prepares lunch. Milka likes meat, rice, fruit salad and milk. Her little brother likes meat too and has a good appetite. The mother is proud of her daughter's education.

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After lunch Milka does not rest, she helps her little brother to do home activities.
She goes to the market and to buy vegetables for supper.

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After supper, Milka quickly goes to do the homework. Her friend Marina helps her to revise her notes. She is used to read until midnight while others are deep in sleep.

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Milka always takes the first place in class.
The graduation day is ready and she is very happy. There are different groups attending the ceremony, many honorable and noble people.
The dancers are dressed in green and white dresses and they look fabulous.

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After school completion Milka got a good job because of her good education and skills. Later she can fulfill her dream of buying a beautiful house. Her little brother and mother enjoy Milka's new house. Her little brother promises his Mother to complete school too.

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To celebrate one year at work, Milka prepares a one year aniversary. Her friend Marina, other neighbors and her family are invited. She gives testimony on how she completed her studies.
Her Mother was overwhelmed about her daughter's success and Milka becomes and example for all.

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Education is the key
Author - Benefice Tuyisenge
Illustration - Wiehan de Jager, Catherine Groenewald, Vusi Malindi, Steven McKimmie, Abraham Muzee
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs