Hope Public School is about one kilometre away from Holy Shepherd Grammar School (HSGS) and is in the heart of New Mianwali Colony.
Hope Public School was about to close several years ago due to lack of resources. The principal and his wife, who also teaches in the school, were dejected and disappointed that the time and effort they had invested into the school was going to be lost. They contacted HSGS, where they had taught previously and asked if they might be willing to help.
At that point Shared Hope were approached for assistance. Shared Hope agreed to support the school on the understanding it would act as a feeder Primary school for HSGS, whereupon the children would transfer and complete their education to Class 10.
Over the years the school has grown from 50 to 150 students. The pupils come from very poor families and their parents are often unable to pay the minimal school fees. This has been exacerbated due to the economic ravages of COVID 19, with some parents losing their jobs. Including the principal there are 9 teachers teaching 8 classes. There are 6 classrooms and two washrooms. The principal is well qualified (MA) as is his wife (BA). They have proved themselves capable and competent and have a vision for the school to progress beyond class 5. The principal has also demonstrated compassion by distributing aid (food and clean water) to some of the 30 million flood victims from the unprecedented monsoon rains that fell in the summer of 2022. He would like to provide some milk and fruit to each student daily as they are often hungry and struggle to concentrate on their lessons.
