Schools for Children of Cambodia

Svay Dungkum (SDK) Primary School

Location: Svay Dungkum Village, Svay Dungkum Commune, Siem Reap District

Distance from downtown Siem Reap: 1.5 km

History: In 1980, the community of Svay Dungkum constructed a single-classroom school where grade one was taught. The following year, a second classroom was built to accommodate a growing number of first grade students. It wasn't until 1994, however, that grade two classes were added. Thereafter, one grade was added per year, until 1997, when the school offered grades 1-5; grade 6 was added in 1999. Redd Bama Organization (now Save the Children Norway) and Cambodia's Ministry of Education contributed to the school's infrastructure, building 3 wooden classrooms in 1997 and a block of 3 concrete classrooms (still in use today) in 2000, respectively. SCC added a second block of concrete classrooms, including a library and computer lab, in 2006.

Number of teachers and administrators: 15

Number of pupils: 446

Number of classrooms: 8

Other facilities: library, computer lab, SCC office

Electricity: yes

• Constructed and furnished a block of concrete classrooms, including a computer lab and library
• Trained the school director and assistant director to strengthen their leadership skills
• Trained the teachers in Classroom Management and Learner-Centered Teaching Methodology
• Trained the librarian in Library Management
• Equipped the school with textbooks and teaching and learning resources
• Installed a water filter
• Cemented the play area and installed a school gate
• Supplemented teacher salaries, which motivated teachers to start a substitute teacher program
• Traditional Khmer dance classes
• English classes

Khnar Primary School

Location: Khnar Chas Village, Chreov Commune, Siem Reap District

Distance from downtown Siem Reap: 5km

History: Khnar Primary School was originally constructed by the community in 1979. At that time, it consisted of two wooden classrooms with thatch roofs. School was only in session in the mornings, and only first and second grades were taught. Two years later, in 1981, the school building collapsed. It was rebuilt, this time with 3 classrooms. To accommodate a growing number of students and classes, though, another building that was off school grounds was also utilized for classes. Redd Bama (now Save the Children Norway) supported Khnar Primary School throughout the 1990's, enabling it to accommodate grades 1-6 by 1995. In 2003, a Japanese family funded the construction of a concrete block of classrooms and Seila Organization made improvements to the school grounds. SCC supported a second concrete block of classrooms, including a library, and other school improvements in late 2006. 

Number of teachers and administrators: 21

Number of pupils: 704

Number of classrooms: 10

Other facilities: library

• Constructed and furnished four classrooms and a library
• Trained the school director and assistant director to strengthen their leadership skills
• Trained the teachers in Classroom Management and Learner-Centered Teaching Methodology
• Trained the librarian in Library Management
• Installed water filter and water jugs in the classrooms
• Supplemented teacher salaries, which motivated teachers to start a substitute teacher program
• Equipped the school with textbooks and teaching and learning resources
• Connected the school with electricity
• Provided a desktop computer for school administration
• Traditional Khmer dance classes
• English classes

Lolei Primary School

Location: Lolei Village, Bakong Commune, Prasat Bakong District

Distance from downtown Siem Reap: 15 km

History: The original Lolei School was built in 1965 by Buddhist Monks, but until 2003, little maintenance had taken place and the building was in a serious state of disrepair. There were three basic concrete classrooms, with holes in the roof and crumbling walls riddled with damp. The well was unusable and the toilet facilities were broken. SCC has since rebuilt the three classrooms, which were opened by the Minister of Education in October 2004.

Number of teachers and administrators: 6

Number of pupils: 292

Number of classrooms: 3

Other facilities: none

Electricity: no

• Renovated three classrooms
• Provided a mobile library
• Equipped the school with textbooks and teaching and learning resources
• Installed playground equipment
• Supplemented teacher salaries
• Traditional Khmer dance classes
• English classes

Phoum Stung Primary School

Location: Stung Village, Bakong Commune, Prasat Bakong District

Distance from downtown Siem Reap: 18 km

History: Phoum Stung Primary School was originally constructed by the community in 1979. The original thatch classrooms provided the school's only infrastructure until 1995, when the community pooled their money to build two concrete classrooms. In 1999, Redd Bama (now Save the Children Norway) added a block of three concrete classrooms and latrines. Enrollment and demand continued to increase, resulting in the construction of two thatch classrooms, one funded from a team of students from Singapore. 

Number of teachers and administrators: 8

Number of pupils: 498

Other facilities: none

Electricity: no 

• Mobilized and trained the School Support Committee
• Trained the school director and assistant director to strengthen their leadership skills
• Trained the teachers in Classroom Management and Learner-Centered Teaching Methodology
• Designed and installed two education awareness signboards to increase the value that parents place on education
• Built a kitchen for the preparation of school breakfasts
• Installed security fittings on the school director's office
• Organized the school's first ever opening-day ceremony in October 2008
• Led students to conduct household mapping activities to identify the school-aged children out of school
• Started a basic agricultural class, making education relevant to students' lives
• Organized hygiene and dengue fever classes for students
• Furnished the 6^th grade classroom with student desks and a teacher desk
• Equipped the school with textbooks and teaching and learning resources

Wat Mon Thyean Primary School

Location: Kok Rousey Karng Cherng Village, Dan Run Commune, Soney Kum District

Distance from downtown Siem Reap: 37 km (about 1 hour drive)

History: Wat Mon Thyean Primary School stands on the grounds of Mon Thyean pagoda. Its construction was originally funded by Seila Organization in 1997. The school's original two wooden classrooms are still in use. In 2006, SCC supported the construction of a concrete library which provides literacy and other educational activities to Wat Mon Thyean's students.

Number of teachers and administrators: 5

Number of pupils: 135

Number of classrooms: 2

Other facilities: library

Electricity: no

• Mobilised and trained the School Support Committee
• Trained the school director to strengthen his leadership skills
• Trained the teachers in Classroom Management and Learner-Centred Teaching Methodology
• Built and furnished a library
• Built and furnished four classrooms and three toilets, which facilitated the addition of grades 5-6 and a kindergarten
• Built a kitchen for the preparation of school breakfasts
• Installed classroom platforms in two classrooms to enable students to reach the blackboards
• Organised two village meetings to promote the awareness of education and improve parent-teacher communication
• Started a basic agricultural class, making education relevant to students' lives
• Equipped the school with textbooks and teaching and learning resources
• Installed playground equipment