The joy expressed by our four young girls, new to Y’tesfa Birhan this year, is palpable. They ooze excitement and anticipation as soon as the school gate is opened, and they have a seemingly unending capacity for spending time on our Grade Two playground. The dynamic of the whole group of 25 girls has evolved as older girls have left and five and six-year olds have joined. This week their eyes widened as they were invited to choose a pair of donated shoes and a water bottle and they were soon involved in a careful selection process.