The Cambodia Rural School Project
The Kome Hyappyo (100 Sacks of
Rice) School No. Two
Mr. Em Koy stands in front of the signboard of the school.
It reads “Donated by the Tokyo Shishinokai and the Social Fund, 2001.”
(October, 2001)
Mr. Em Koy is a teacher at the Kome Hyappyo School Number Two. He has been a teacher for 18 years.
In Their Own Words. . .
| On the new building: | “I like the new building because it has many new things: new walls, new tables, new windows, a new computer, new toilets, a new water pump, and English and computer teachers so that I can learn. In the old school building, I always worried about the rain dripping down during class because it could make my books wet when I was studying. There also wasn’t enough room for me to sit sometimes.”
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| On going to school: | “I like to come to school because my father encourages us to come. Also, many of my friends come here to study as well.”
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| On school subjects: | “I like Khmer, English and computer classes. I want to learn to speak English and how to type in both English and Khmer on the keyboard. I can speak with foreigners, too.”
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| If I could go anywhere…: | “I would go to Phnom Penh to find a job there because I have heard that there are many garment factories where I have a chance to work. Otherwise, I want to get a good education and become a teacher here.” |
