Student Profile
| Name: | Iwell Banda |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date of birth: | 31st December 1991 |
| Place of birth: | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Mother: | Agnes Njobvu |
| Profession: | Maid |
| Father: | Iwell Banda |
| Profession: | Gardener |
Family Background:
Iwell's father was born in the village in Katete and never attended school. He married in the village and had one child before moving to Lusaka to look for employment. From time to time he was able to work as a gardener which earned him money to feed his family.
He has eight children, two of which are girls. One of the girls is married but the husband is not working. The oldest child was born in 1967 and he has moved back to Katete, where he does some small scale farming. Out of the eight children, only one is formally employed, and he is also a gardener, like his father. Three of the children, including Iwell, are still attending school.
Iwell's Education:
Iwell started school in 2002 at Chibelo Basic Primary School and has been outstanding. He is a particularly high-achieving boy and has earned the top academic position in his class every year since Grade 1.
Iwell's favorite subjects are mathematics, social studies, and English. He notes on his application that his favorite part of Chibelo School is how they teach.
Outside of class, Iwell is an active member of the HIV/AIDS resource center at Chibelo School, where he learns about HIV/AIDS as well as works as a peer counselor and educator.
Iwell's Interests:
Iwell loves to play football. He plays for the Chibelo School team and he is the team captain. Iwell also loves to read.
What his teachers think of him:
Iwell's teachers say that he is a well behaved pupil who is intelligent and listens to advice. They think he can succeed and has the ability to succeed eventually at university, if given the opportunity.