Introducing:

Introducing:
The Teachers at School-Bhuj (2011-2012)

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

School is Cool - even as the Indian winter passes

The wonderful winter is coming to an end. But the School continues to be cool for all with various cool activities happening quite regularly. Featuring in the photos below are some that were captured when in progress. As the HOPE foundation School aims at becoming more of a nurturing co-parent, we would like the students to continually enjoy learning at school. 

4th standard performing skit on a Wednesday




Wednesdays are combined school assembly. Every Wednesday each standard gets an opportunity to lead the assembly, which would mean that they lead prayer, singing, pledge and also do a presentation. 




Another shot of the skit by 4th standard


2nd standard performing on a Wednesday

Another performance by the 2nd standard

Boys of the 2nd standard

Wednesday performance by the boys from 3rd standard

Girls of the 3rd standard on their Wednesday






More from 3rd standard Boys







First Aid Boxes made by 4th standa





The teachers are teaching various lessons, through involving the students in activities. The students enjoy this and also learn faster and better.


Other students with their First Aid Bo


More First Aid Boxes by the students



Windmills made by students of the 4th standard

Special Skit - World Records - by 7th standard

Cameraman with his camera - 7th standard skit

Junior KG Rhymes recital

Rhymes recital by the Senior KG

7th standard - Juice making activity

Various juices made by the 7th standard students

Juices made were shared with the staff
3 bags filled and planted during training to teachers






















Global Garden Initiative taken up with our partner link school in Frome, UK.

Bag Gardens are a creative way of growing plants. More interesting ways are being explored keeping the environment in mind.
10 days old growth

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Marcus and Emma come visiting

Miniature Flame
Symbol of Partnership


Marcus Bowman and Emma Pearce are teachers at the St. John's First CEVA School in Frome, UK. They visited the HOPE foundation school ,as part of the partnership with St. John's. This was the 2nd visit from their school. They were in Bhuj with our school for a week and spent time doing various scheduled activities, which would go a long way to cement the partnership and take it forward.





Everyone at the Amphitheater



The students at the HOPE foundation School had a great opportunity to see the world through these teachers eyes. The link with St. John's is a window for all of us through which we see their world.



Emma Pearce, Marcus Bowman and Pearly Christina (Principal)
Marcus and Emma spent their time at school initially observing the classes and eventually got involved in some exercises too. They shared about their classes and school combined assembly and various other good practices. In the bargain they too learnt quite some wonderful and meaningful activities done over here. They had very kind words to speak of the students, on how they learn 4 various languages despite many challenges. They appreciated the teachers as well, for their devotion in committing to help these children. 




Many suggestions have been discussed during this week and much is hoped to be achieved in the future.

Emma involved in a class

Marcus & Emma in session with teachers

With the 6th standard students
With the 7th standard students and teachers

With all teachers

Opening the Flame for dedication

Children with the Flame
Made by Mr. Anthony Rogers, parent of student in St. John's

After the flame dedication during combined assembly

Sabras - Meeting Needs

Sabras Radio, an online radio station based in London donated 12 wooden cupboards and 60 desks & benches for the entire school. In the past the students had to sit on floor, but now thanks to Sabras, this has been addressed and students have new benches to sit on and desks to write on. Their books are now stored in each class in the wooden cupboards.

On the day following the arrival of the benches, the children were seen making cards to thank the friends in Sabras who helped make their learning experience better.

We are very grateful.

Cupboard by Sabras, UK.

Dedication during combined prayer assembly

In the class room

Bench and desks

Bench and desks in class room

Students of 4th standard enjoying their new benches

Students in 5th standard

The 2nd standard children