The Cambodia Rural School Project
The Prek Am Nippon
Foundation School
Non Voleak is a fourth grade student at the Prek Am Nippon Foundation School.
Out of the forty students in her class, she was ranked fifth.
| On herself: | I am thirteen years old. I have five siblings, and two of them are studying with me at this school. My father is a farmer, and my mother has a small shop near our house. Our house is right by the school.
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| On the new building:
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When we got the new building, we were all very happy to have such a beautiful school for us to study in. I am very happy o study here. When I was studying at the old school, part of the building collapsed. It would have been impossible to study there for much longer.
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| Favorite subject:
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Math: because it teaches me how to calculate.
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| On her spare time:
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In my spare time, I do my homework. I also help my parents with their work at home. Before I got to school, I carry water to water our crops. We grow eggplants, bananas, mango, and cabbage.
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| In the future: | I have a desire to become a teacher. I want to teach Cambodian villagers. I also want to be a nurse as well, because the villagers in this village need a nurse. Whenever they get sick, it is difficult for them to find help.
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| If she could travel anywhere:
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I want to see Angkor Wat temple. It’s a very special Cambodian heritage.
The rusty piece of metal, hanging from the palm tree on his right, is used as the school bell. |
