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International School Moshi (Moshi Campus) has established a new CAS program called African Cultural Studies (a.k.a. Panga Club) under the leadership of two polite and friendly teachers, Mr. Eaton and Mr. Hopkins (sometimes called 'Hippo'), as well as, our expert Mr. Jacob. The name "Panga Club" implies the use of a Panga (see picture above) . The program began in August in the new school year 2004/2005 . The program started off with a total of 30 members. We started with learning how to chop and handle trees, and finally we are in the process of building a nice wood house. You are welcome to join us at the Duplex Center to see our hut.


Chopping trees and carrying the construction area.	Digging the post holes

S2 students learning to use a Panga.	Measuring the angle of elevation from the central post.

The wall in progress.	Adding more sticks to the wall

Making rows	Wall continues.
	"Do you think this wall is strong enough?" "Yes. But we need to tie some more rows." (Hopkins vs. Jacob discussion)
We like our club

Strong central post in progress.	"Mmm!!! This is exactly the one we were looking for!!!!" (The two semi-experts talking together.)

The central post in progress	Some S2 members. "We all enjoy our projects"

The wall now is complete and the roof starts.	"I think we should put sand around the wall while others are roofing" (Mhula, the semi-expert.)

Sand in progress	Roofing starts

Roof continues	Roofing in progress

Roofing is almost finished.	The hut is almost complete. The next stage is putting mud around the wall.

Mud starts	Welcome visitors to our hut. Tina and Anita were the first people to see the hut.

"This is our hut; We must be proud of" But, is this a true ACS activity? " Being painted mud"	This is the actual situation for the Panga club.

Mud fight	Mud bath

Some of the Members of the Panga Club. What do we mean by the term Panga Club? "Panga Club means mud fight and mud bath" (Vidar). "This is not true; Panga Club means *the use of a Panga" (Daniel). What are the merits of this Project?* It is to defend yourself in the bush against enemies, and most importantly is to build a nice, cool and attractive hut where people may enjoy themselves. This is what we have done.