‘As teachers, it’s our job to help these kids discover a new mindset of learning and adventure,’ says Malika, who has been with the school since its inception. ‘We show them that they can choose a different path after school – they don’t necessarily need to do the same thing as their parents.’

Passing on her knowledge is one of the main reasons why Malika chose this profession. ‘I always wanted to be a teacher,’ she explains, ‘and I want to broaden the minds of these kids. When I see articles in the news that I think they might be interested in, I bring them in to discuss together. They take so much in and their confidence builds every day.’

One of Malika’s passions is helping her students to navigate the world outside school. ‘This year my class are going out into the community to take a survey of the local people. They designed the survey questions themselves, and I believe that talking to people will help to build their self esteem.’

‘The theme of real-world learning also applies to how we teach the students about ethics and behaviour,’ says Malika. ‘At the end of every lesson, we ask the kids what value they have learned and how they will use it at home. For example taking care of people might mean helping their mother. This is how you create well-rounded kids.’