Email from Theresa Rainsford, Deputy HT:

Thank you so much for our fantastic workshop yesterday. All the children had a wonderful day and learned so much – they haven’t stopped talking about it! We’ll definitely be recommending your workshops to others. We will have a look at our diaries and think about booking for next year – I’ll be in touch with some dates!

 

In the meantime, here are some comments from the children about what they enjoyed or learned:

 

• We enjoyed the stick dance (part of Holi celebrations) and we learnt about the story of Sita and Rama.
• We always thought that there was only one god in Hinduism but I understand that there are many (but some people do think that there was one major god).
• I enjoyed taking part in the stick dancing because it was so unlike dancing in our culture.   When I wore the man’s clothing, it gave me some idea of what it would be like wearing the clothes in a hot country
• I loved the dancing outside as it was very different and full of energy.
• In the stories, there were good and bad characters and it made the stories very interesting.
• I really like the stories about Krishna and his flute-playing.
• I enjoyed the stories that she told us also all the activities were really fun.
• Painting our hands and faces and putting on a bindi, was educational and fun.
• I loved painting our faces and painting our hand I also enjoyed dancing outside.
• I enjoyed learning about Krishna as an avatar.
• I really enjoyed the workshop on Hinduism! I learnt lots of new and interesting information. Thank you Krishna for such an amazing experience!
• All the stories were unique and so entertaining! Thank you Krishna for giving up your time for a wonderful day.
• Thank you so much, you taught us a lot, I really enjoyed all the stories and it was a brilliant experience.
• Thank you Krishna, I learnt so much!
• I REALLY enjoyed the Hinduism day and I would give it a 10/10!
• I was surprised that most Hindus are vegetarian.
• I didn’t know before that Hinduism originated in India.
• I loved dressing up it was really fun, I hope we do something similar again in high school.
• I really enjoyed the Hindu day and I would definitely recommend it to other schools.
• I really enjoyed meditating because it got all of the stress out of me.
• I can’t believe it’s our last time doing the Hinduism workshop, thank you I enjoyed it very much!
• I really enjoyed the Hinduism day and learnt a lot.
• I loved it when we did the stick dancing and when you told us about the god and the demi gods.
• I loved all the magical stories!
• I didn’t know before that not all Hindus believe in exactly the same things.
• I enjoyed learning that some Hindus believe in one god and some believe in lots.
• I liked it when we talked about animals. Hindus drink milk from cows that they own and they are sacred.
• I thought it was great that important people keep cool with a fan made from yak’s hair!
• I was surprised that Hindus believe in more than one god.

We had a fantastic morning and students really benefited, from the session. I need to see the timetable for next year which will be the last couple of weeks of July but then i will book etc. Thank you very much.

Nic Patel

Curriculum Leader of RE

Hi Krishna,

 

We had a fantastic workshop with Indri today! The children were so excited and spoke about it all afternoon! Indri was brilliant with the children and the children learnt a lot from him. 

We would have loved for it to have been longer so hopefully next year we can arrange that so the children have the opportunity to do some whole year  group dancing. Unfortunately we had to pack up to get the children to lunch on time and could not fit it in so we will definitely try and consider booking you for a longer time next year. 

We hope to book with you again soon for next year once we have had some dates confirmed. ​

 

Many thanks and kind regards,

 

Leanne 

Hi Krishna

It was great thank you.

The children and staff loved Indri, they were completely engaged by him!

I will have a think about dates and get back to you.

Thanks again and please pass on my thanks to Indri.

Rebecca

 

Dear Krishna,

 

The workshops on Friday were fantastic. We all had a great time and the children got so much from it! Thank you again to Indri for engaging so well with the children and endeavouring to pass on as much knowledge as possible across the day.

 

I was at a cluster meeting yesterday and passed on the leaflets that Indri gave to me.

I would definitely consider booking you again, but I’m not sure on the staffing or curriculum structure exactly for next year yet so will wait a bit longer to book another day.

 

Thanks again and kind regards,

 

Rachel