January is the start of the new school year in Tanzania. In common with children everywhere, it is important to look good on your first day.

Most of the children from Mayega Children’s Centre go to local schools. Four youngsters go to boarding schools. That is because three are doing A levels, and selection is countrywide, while Susie has started a specialist school on account of her visual impairment.

In contrast with Scottish students, school cleaning is on the ‘curriculum’ and the necessary equipment has to be taken. Who knows what the reaction here would be if Scotland’s