Molesey author Holly Vanstone to reveal African adventure

Holly (right) and a friend, in Uganda

Local resident and respected teacher Holly Vanstone will be joining us at Molesey Library on the evening of Tuesday 24th April 2018, from 7pm to talk about challenges, joys, risks and achievements of the eight years which she spent as head of a primary school in Uganda.
Holly has lived in Molesey for 32 years and was well known as a teacher at St. Lawrence Junior School from 1990 to 2000. Having then become a Head Teacher in the area, she succumbed to stress and severe depression. After continuing for a while with supply and music teaching, she then set off to pursue an adventurous dream.
A passion for Africa led Holly to move to Uganda in 2005 to head a primary school near Kampala. Here she found pupils who ran with joy into their classrooms but also a somewhat rigid, exam-based curriculum. While striving to maintain exam performance, she also worked hard to ensure that creative subjects had their place in school life.
Although this was a voluntary post for two years, Holly stayed for eight. And, since returning to the UK, she has continued to visit Uganda annually to provide both teacher and leadership training.
There will be an opportunity to buy Holly’s book Africa: Birthright and Calling on the night, cost £8.
Do come along and join us for what promises to be a fascinating talk. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased from Molesey Library or on the night.