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She is aware there may be good reasons parents or carers can't take part; some of the pupils are in care.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The pupils are being treated at a medical centre at a Nigerian military base in Ibadan.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

He has no pretensions, but he’s completely comfortable on camera—something to director Lee’s advantage and which probably helped the pupils to relax.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“You are the best and cleverest pupils any governess could ever hope to have. Now, off with you. You have much to do, as do I.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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