PEARL DUDEK
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
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Welcome to all of our students
Fayn Fayn Education and Wellbodi without Yuki-Yuki.
Pearl Dudek International Academy (PDIA) strives towards the highest standards and best practices in education. We believe a healthy mind is improved with a healthy body, and provide students with a wide range of sports activities. PDIA has a zero-tolerance policy with regards to corruption, and always puts its students first.
Academic Excellence
PDIA draws upon an advisory board and staff with international teaching and curriculum development expertise. We use best-in-class resources including SplashLearn® worksheets and class design.
Sports Excellence
PDIA believes a healthy mind is improved with a healthy body, and provide students with a wide range of sports activities. We work with a dedicated sport-for-development organizations, Kids Involved in Dynamic Sport (KIDS) to organize events and competitions that help develop our students.
Our Team.
Experienced with a passion for teaching kids!
Executive Director's Message
Dear Partners and Parents,
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My name is Mrs Finda Baby Komba Kono, Executive Director of the Pearl Dudek International Academy in Kono.
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Despite many challenges, after 20 years of working to ensure every child in Sierra Leone can receive an education, I remain optimistic that our children in Salone have a bright future. If they are educated and empowered to build on their skills, anything is possible.
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The establishment of the Pearl Dudek International Academy is a necessity that has helped many children and is hoping to do more. We will continue to expand our quality of education with sports, integrity and international best practices.
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We are committed to being a force for good in the community, and to being a school that will make our students, parents and faculty proud. That is my promise to you.
Finda Kamara
Pearl Dudek's
Story
Born on January 15, 1920 in Caliento, Manitoba, Pearl Dudek grew up on a small family farm. Life was difficult on the farm during the Great Depression (1929–1939) and Pearl's family worked extremely hard in harsh conditions. As a young girl she helped take the rocks off the field so they would not break her Father's plow.
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Pearl attended Primary School in a one-room house 3km away from her own. She walked 6km a day and was an excellent student. She was often asked by her teacher to help out children older than herself with their school work. Despite wanting to go further with her education by attending Secondary School, none was available in her area. Her family could not afford the long distance travel to another district so Pearl never attended secondary school.
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Pearl moved to the provincial capital (Winnipeg) for work at age 18 in order to support the family. In Winnipeg she met and married the love of her life, Tony, in 1943. Together they raised a family of three children. Pearl always placed her family first, ahead of herself and her work. She was a brilliant gardener, read voraciously and greatly enjoyed learning by traveling to new places.
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Unable to pursue her education as a child, Pearl became a passionate advocate for children's education. She ensured her own children and grandchildren were provided every opportunity possible, and her family thrived. Pearl Dudek passed away on April 22 2008 at age 88, having left a profound legacy impacting not just her family but her whole community. Pearl Dudek International Academy continues her legacy, and is inspired by her passionate belief in the lifelong importance of education.
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