13TH MARCH, 2017 – HOLI

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Holi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world.  Following Diwali, it is considered the second biggest festival on the Hindu calendar.  Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours due to the playful practice of throwing coloured powders over one another in the streets and open places.

The Holi festival is named after Holika, the aunt of Prince Prahlad, who unsuccessfully attempted to aid her wicked brother Hiranyakashipu by casting the little boy into the flames of a fire.   Students will enjoy discovering this story with its many twists and turns, and its timeless theme of celebrating child protection.

Holi is celebrated all over India, but the celebrations that take place in the region of Braj (near New Delhi), where Lord Krishna appeared and had his pastimes 5000 years ago, are cherished with most affection by many Hindus.

Eastfield Primary School, Hull

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Thank you once again for your visit. You and your husband ensured that the children experienced a fun yet informative workshop. I will certainly recommend you to other schools in the area. The children have made very positive comments regarding the activities and messages – as have the staff.

Looking forward to next year already!

Charlotte Kruger, Class teacher

Packwood Haugh School, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury

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The children had a great time. I have been collating some of their comments. They say they felt “ inspired” “calm” “respectful”  “fascinated”.

We would love to provisionally book the same Friday next year please?

Many thanks for coming.

 

Mrs Roz Edwards, Head of Religious Studies

 

High Halden C of E Primary School, Ashford, Kent

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Thank you for the email. Just to let you know that all of the staff and children loved the day with Indri. The children learnt a lot and had fun as well. We have some photos and a write up on our school website.

Heather Winter, Assistant Head – Inclusion

 

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Bootle

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Many thanks for your message. You delivered some excellent sessions and the resources were super. The children seemed enthralled.

We were delighted with everything you offered. The children will really benefit from the way you have helped to broaden their horizons.

 

Matt Byrne, Head teacher

 

A FIRST!

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Two Year 5 pupils got really creative at Alkborough Primary School today and decided to paint Mrs Hinsley’s feet!  Each foot done by a different artist.

Published with kind permission of Mrs Hinsley

Highcliffe School, Dorset

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Thank you for visiting our school again. The students all really enjoyed the workshops.  They were still talking about it today.  The workshops fitted brilliantly into our day and the staff who were there throughout the day said they liked that each workshop was slightly different, as it meant that though the students all had a similar experience they all had something individually tailored to their group as well.  It was also nice to see some of our usually reluctant students fully participating.

Leona Downie, Head of Humanities

 

Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire

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Indriyesha successfully created a positive human link between ideas and practise, and the Year 10 girls gained more knowledge and awareness of Hinduism.  Thank you for a very engaging session.

Janet McCurdy, Life Skills Coordinator, Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire

Suffolk County

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The work Krishna does with schools shines a light on Hinduism. Through the use of artefacts, music and simple resources she shows how to make Hinduism accessible to learners of all ages. Her work draws on the visual and kinaesthetic and is an enchanting route into greater insight into this religion. Teachers have loved her work and I am recommending her to other schools and local authorities.

Mary Myatt, Advisor for RE

St Paul’s Peel CE Primary School

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Indri’s workshop was magical and the Year 4 children were rapt. We had a truly wonderful morning.  The children took on board the spiritual element and are still talking about the stories they heard.  The photographs we took were used in an assembly on the workshop presented by our class, when the children retold their experiences.  Thank you for giving the children so much.

Lisa Denney, Year 4 Teacher