SAS Visit Gurukulam

SAS Students visit Gurukulam again :-)

24 students from the Semester at Sea programme visited Gurukulam on the 14th March, 2012. This is their second consecutive visit....it has been a joy having them over :-) 


 "Their arrival was heralded with a loud whisper from all the students "the visitors are coming.." While the kids and teachers quickly brushed their hair down, and tidied up their tables, a few students from Class I & II rushed out with a placard welcoming the SAS alongwith the traditional offering of sandalwood paste, sweets and flowers. After enjoying a simple meal of rice, sambar, vegetable and appalam, they meandered towards the various classes. Some found excitement with the action songs of the Kindergarten, while others delighted students with games. Matt took charge of some art material and headed off to whichever class would have him ! He came out from these classes with some amazing drawings that he claimed he would put up on his cabin walls on board the ship. It was fun to watch the school kids interact with the students of the SAS. As Danielle said " all the children were wonderful and bright" and an "inspiration".  Another student Andrew had this to say " Education is one of the most important things to me, and I am happy to see the children receiving an enjoyable and well-structured learning experinece." They all unanimously said "  Thank you for welcoming us into your school and  letting us have the opportunity to meet your students."  Brittany has given us all the zeal and zest to continue our work with these words - "you are all doing a wonderful job here, teaching a new generation of young learners. I am truly inspired by the children's goals and the teachers' energy and commitment. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity." 


Thank YOU Brittany and all of the other participants of the SAS programme for giving the children a fabulous time and for your very kind donation."