A Lasting Partnership: The “Rice Bowl” from the Institution Sainte Marie de Riom to benefit the Bayon School.
For over 10 years, the students of the college and high school of the Institution Sainte Marie de Riom, under the impeccable organization of Thérèse, have taken part in the traditional “Bol de Riz” event in support of L’École du Bayon. This annual event has become a symbol of solidarity and commitment to education in Cambodia.
This year, the event took place in the school grounds under sunny sky, accompanied by Khmer music. Rice was distributed to each participant, who could then choose to enjoy their meal wherever they wished. A classroom welcomed the curious participants, where, as every year, I projected and commented on a slide show about Cambodia. It was an opportunity for the students and supervisors to discover the richness of this country: its geography, culture, religion, cuisine and, of course, the work we do at L’École du Bayon. Questions came thick and fast, testifying to the youngsters’ interest and curiosity in the project.
A particularly moving moment marked this edition: Lucas, representing all the students, teachers and management team, as well as his class of 6ème E, who were particularly involved this year, presented me with a cheque for €1,960. This generous donation will be used to fund tutoring for students transported to Run Taek, who find themselves in overcrowded classes of 70 pupils.
We would like to warmly thank all participants for this gesture of solidarity, which contributes directly to improving the education of young Cambodians. Thanks to you, we can continue to offer a better future to our students.
Jacqueline Chouette – Honorary president