NEWS LETTER

SCHOOL'S SPORTS ( 2007 April -1 ).

The third Annual School’s sports was held on 4.1.07 in the school sporting ground .The event was opened with an opening speech by Saya Saw Thaung Kyi ,Executive Secretary of Evangelism Department (temporary) followed by prayer by the Executive Secretary of Communication and Teaching Aids Production Department .The owns continued with various contests supervised by staff of MCFB .
A Ceremony of Paying Respects to Teachers and Elders.A Ceremony of Paying Respects to Teachers and Elders for the academic year 2006-2007 was held for the 20th time .altogether (22) teachers attended the ceremony .
Rev.U Thein Lwin Delivered a sermon after which the students presented gifts to the teachers .Guests were entertained with refreshments .
Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind had admitted (75)Blind children .With the increase of numbers of students ,accommodations are needed .Thus for the construction of a three-storey Girl’s Dormitory , aground-breaking ceremony was held on 9th December ,2006 .The building was constructed with the hope ,beliefs and that it will be dedicated on December 8th ,2007 .Will wishers and donors can contact and send donations by contacting the following Phone numbers .
Yangon Education Centre for the Blind (Kawechan)
Tel - 01 - 662034 , 01 - 66168
Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind
Tel - 074 - 26097 

ON 26th FEBRUARY, (6) ophthalmologists from Australia came visited our Blind School and made invitations and eye tests for the children .They also donated medicine and gave instruction for the prevention are care for Blindness.
Agacr on 8th March the team arrived at Myitkyina and made survey and eye-test for (29) children under16.


CHILD FOCUS NETWORK (CFN).

A workshop concerning the Rights of children was held from March 22-24 at YMCA under the sponsorship of CFN.
The workshop was attended by staff representation and students of World Vision ,Save the children , Child Care Centre ,Grace Home ,Salvation Army ,YMCA ,Yangon Education Centre for the Blind.



CERTIFICATE AWARDING CEREMONY AND CHARITY STAGE SHOW

A Certificate awarding ceremony for vocational students followed by a Stage Show was held on 23and 24 March in this School Compound.
In the first part of the ceremony ,certificates were awarded to Students who had completed their vocational training and (3) staff of MCFB who had served for (20) and (10) years were awarded gifts and honorarium .
In the second part , stereo singers such as R.Zarni , S’Kenneth , L.Lun Wah , Po Kar , Saw Poe Kwa , Heh Lay , Aung Naing , Hackett , William , Hlaing Oo Naw , J.Nyi Nyi , Aung Ban ,New Yee Win ,Yadanar Oo ,Shin Pone , Gu Gu ,Ah Mue ,Thi Lwa Nu ,Gyo Gyar ,Cindy ,May Myat Noe Lwin ,Baby ,N.Tyra with theirsongs as a gesture of love and care for the Organization .

MCFB's CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

MCFB annually celebrated Christmas and for the year 2006, the celebration was held on 23rd December, 2pm. In the ceremony the Associate Secretary of MCFB delivered the Christmas message in the worship service CEC members, invited guests, donors, staff and student attended the Ceremony.
In the second part, CEC, volunteers and staff were presented with gifts and were entertained with Dinner.

INTERNATIONAL WHITE CANE DAY

On October 15th, 2006, the International White Cane Day was held under the sponsorship of the Yangon City Development Committee.
Altogether (586) Blinds participated in this event. They are from the Kyimyindine Blind School, Sagaing Blind School, Pyin Oo Lwin Blind School, Kawechan Blind School, St. Mary workshop for the Blind, Thingangyun workshop for the Blind, Hlaing Thayar Su Paung Ahman Blind Group. The starting point is in front of the People�s Park. The Mayor of Yangon started the event by firing the Pistol.
The Mayor himself and his family, the Committee members and personnel of YCDC also took part in the walking event. The finishing point is the Yangon City Hall. Along the way, public and well � wishers pretended drinks, water and food to the participants as a gesture of love.
In the record part, students from various Schools entertained guests with songs presented gifts in kinds to various Blinds Schools and workshop.

YOU CAN SHOW LOVE AND CARE

Saw win Phuy was born on April 7th, 1999 in Doh Kamer village in Myeik, Tenasstin Division Among (4) children he is the third child. His parents are U Dah Tall and Naw Dah His. They are Kayin, Christians. His mother died and he was is cared for by his father who is earning his living as a farmer. As the father has to struggle and work hard for their living, he can�t take care of the Child for his heallt and Education intersively, with the help of his swter, on October 30th , 2006. The Child was brought to Kawechan Blind School. He is now learning in K.G Class at the School for the acadermic year 2006-2007. He is intelligent and so you can show your love and care by sponsoring him.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE DISABLE

In commemoration of the International Day of the Disabled, a sporting event was held from 12th -13 October, 2006 at the Aungsan Stadium. In sprints. Javelin, high Jump and Long Jump events, (12) students from kawechan Blind School took part(3) Gold Medals, (5) Silver Medals and (1) bronze had been won.
On November 23rd a singing Competition was held in Kawechan Blind School, a Competition in cane-weaving was held in Kyimyindine Blind School, a Competition in drawing was held in Mary Chapman School for the Deaf. In these Competitions (35) students from YEC participated and (9) First Prize, (6) Second Prize and (2) Third Prize had been won
On the International Day of the Disabled which was held on 3rd December, Prizes were awarded at the Ceremony, at International Business Centre.

ANNUAL PRIZE DRSTRIBUTION

The Annual Prize Distribution of the School was held on 21st October, 2006 in MCFB�s Hall. The Ceremony was attended by the CEC members, doners and well-wishers, students and staff.
Prizes were distributed to students who stood first in their respective class. Then the students entertained guests with Songs, dance and a short play.

THE SILVER JUBILEE OF MYITKYINA EDUCATION CENTRE FOR THE BLIND

In Commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind a thanks giving program was held from 8-10 December, 2006 in the School Compound. It was attended by CEC members of yangon, students and invited guests. In the wining, songs and plays by VCD produced by MCFB were presented. Songs of Praise and workship by CMF were also presented.

At retreat for MCFB staff was held from 12th to 15th December, 2006. The General Secretary, Rev. Thein Lwin of MCFB. The Pastor of Sai Taung Church Rev. La Bya Naw Taung and Rev. Sumlut Tan Aung of the Kachin Concil of Chruches, gaves Bible Study.

We pray and send our best Wishes to our clients and donors who encourage our Massage Parlour to be healthy and happy in the New Year.

The workshop has been exparded and in this New Year the fees for Japanese Massage is K3000 and for Food Reflexology K3500/- Doners and well-wishers may come and visit our workshop and buy our products such as Door-malt, and other Cane and bamboo-work as well.

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