Mtendeni Primary School (Dar es Salaam)

Tanzania / Dar es Salaam / Dar es Salaam
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Government Primary School
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Coordinates:   6°48'58"S   39°16'53"E

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  • hello my name is rajendra kara i was studying in mtendeni primary school from 1969 to 1976.since then i been to see the school on 2003.i would like to contact the student during the my above years in studying.my e-mail address is rajesh_kara@hotmail.com.i would be very happy if i could get contact with any of the student in my years many thanks your sincerely raj kara
  • HELLO MY NAME IS SUBHASH SAMPAT. I WAS STUDYING IN MTENDENI PRIMARY SCHOOL FROM 1956 TO 1963. I HAVE NOT SEEN THE SCHOOL EVER SINCE I LEFT DAR-ES-SALAAM IN 1971. I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANY GIRL OR BOY STUDENT WHO WERE STUDYING AT THIS SCHOOL DURING THESE YEARS. PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE. - SUBHASH SAMPAT
  • At one time, this school was Mtendeni Indian Primary School and the fees were Shillings 12 per month. One day, out of the blue, the fees were doubled to 24 shillings. There were protest meetings by the parents and there was a boycott of the school. Later, school authorities relented and fixed the fees as 18 shillings. After a few years, not only the fees were abolished but the students were handed over free exercise books and the word Indian was dropped from the school name. I was a student there from 1955 for six years. I have encountered sad incidents which I cannot forget even today. One day, in 1955 or in 1956, all the students were made to line up onto the main Morogoro Road. We were told that the Queen's sister was visiting and so we must put up great welcoming act. We waited under the hot African sun and a few toddlers even collapsed. In those days, there was no first aid nor St John's Ambulance. Ultimately, Princess Margaret appeared at mid-day but was in a fast moving motorcade so it was difficult to get a glimpse of her. Couple of years later, it was recess time so we were out in the playground when procession by TANU supporters passed by. This was a very peaceful procession. Some people carried small branches whilst others had playcards demanding self rule. I was told that they were all marching to Upanga where Nyerere was going to address them. Suddenly, there was a great commotion and there was burning paid in the eyes and throats. I later learnt that colonial administration had authorised use of tear gas. Did the authorities not realise that there were toddlers around and they had also been affected? Personally, I now now think this was a crime against humanity. Does anyone remember me during those years? Jay Thakrar
  • Hey Rajendra Kara please call me (Vijay} when u get time @ New York tell. number ( 646 ) 533 0792, Raju i have lost your UK tell no. after FB blocked my Profile cause someone tried to hack my FB acc. To every-one, I me Vijay ended my Mtendeni Primary School days in the year 1975 or 6. when i joined the School i do remember J P Patel the head master than teacher i guess, my class mates names:- my best friends Mahesh Pabari, Vinod Thobi and Ayaz Dattoo who passed away in Zanzibar while on vacation from UK, Ayaz Dattoo's father owned Ambassy Hotel (free mabhajias na Chatini all the time for me) opp Mayfill ( Shinashree Mosque). Ambassy Hotel and Mosque was opposite Naaz Hotel, with Ayaz we had very very good times on week ends and school-times.i do remember Harshida, Masuma, Farida, Tazim, Pravina (Pauaa), Tahera,Pili, Zainabu, Elizabeth, Jayendra who passed away many years back his father owned Gold repair shop opposite the post office right on Zebra crossing, Vijay.S, Kamal, Mohamed Hossein, Atul, Sheny his father owned Auto-Parts store near A-Tea Shop, Hamza, Rajesh, Paresh Nathwani who live near my house on Mtendeni Street, Shoeb (Bohora guy), Dhiren, Fransis Oh My God i still remember all these class mates names, will post more, Gentleman someone please post this SITE name on the FaceBoook and all over so this way we might meet or talk about past, "YES U CAN MAKE CHANGE" ........."Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." My email is :- tanzania_autotech@hotmail.com, My NewYork tell No. is = (646) 533 0792, GOD BLESS everyone and who join this sight..........Amen
  • Raju Did U create this Sight?
  • I remember you. You had family problems and everyone in primary and secondary school kept away from your brother, Narendra. I was the only one who befriended him and offered my support. However, he was like a snake and would stab me from the back. Today I look back to my childhood and cannot understand how stupid I was. I should have learnt from people like Anil Bhandari, Piyush Kotecha, Chandrakant Suchak and others to ignore this snake.
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