Schools Visits

General Presentations
A presentation can be made featuring one or more of the following items. It can be offered in the classroom, the assembly or as part of a conference. The presentations can be adapted to cover a specific theme or topic. For example, at primary level this might be: 'Colour', 'Light', 'Stillness & Movement', etc. For secondary level Students we are more likely to focus on moral, social and philosophical issues.

PRIMARY

Discussions on Aspects of Hindu/Vedic Culture:

with artefacts, anecdotal stories and audience participation.

Topics include:

	animals
	art
	buildings
	customs
	dress
	food

	holy men
	music
	religious
	beliefs
	rituals
	weather

Question and answer sessions included.

A Story:

dramatically told and guaranteed to hold attention!

	From ten minutes to one hour.
	Basic morality might be included (e.g. why we should not tell lies).
	Different emotions can be explored.
	Tales from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Panca-Tantra, etc.
	Children can be involved in dressing-up, role-play, etc.

Dressing-Up in Indian Costume:

a favourite item

Generally we dress volunteers in prayer shawls with bindi or tilak, and sometimes one or two in saris and dhotis.
(This item can be even more rewarding when followed up with a drawing class or play-acting.)

Demonstration of the arti ceremony:

worship as practised by Hindus at home

Incense, conchshells, flowers and peacock fans make this item exciting and experiential. Running commentary and explanation included.

SECONDARY

Discussions on Hindu / Vedic Culture and Philosophy:

Thought provoking, stimulating, even challenging!

Ideal for R.E. or sixth form conferences. Shorter talks provided for assemblies on a topic or theme of your choice. Clear explanations of a wide range of subjects including:

	brahman
	atman
	karma
	reincarnation
	moksha
	samskaras (birth, marriage, etc.)

	caste system
	ISKCON (history, development & lifestyle)
	puja
	deities
	prashad, etc.

Presentations are appropriately pitched with games and teaching aids for lower secondary pupils and stimulating philosophical debate for older students. Social issues, morality & ethics are popular with PSME and General Studies students. Question and answer sessions at the end.

Workshops:

Activities such as dressing-up making garlands etc; also academic workshops
(Year 11 upwards)

Practical engagements and exercises in comprehension, assimilation, evaluation and communication.

Demonstration of the Arti Ceremony:

A slightly more intellectual approach than for primary pupils

"For the students, these trips are the high-light of the year. As a busy teacher, I am always impressed with your hospitality, professionalism and sensitivity to our needs.
Thank you."

Mike Keogh
St. Dunstan's Community School, Glastondury

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