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Their dance teacher is a religious Hindu man named Lokesh. He explained that life could not exist if there were no dance. Dance, he said, is life, and life is dance. We dance throughout all the highs and lows of life, through laughter and tears, anger and happiness.

Everyday after school for one hour, these children are learning traditional Indian dance. From the smiles on their faces, it is indeed an activity they enjoy.

1. Are you learning any form of dance? If yes, what type of dance are you learning?

2. Explain how dancing makes you feel?

3. Do you have any questions about traditional Indian dance that you would like to ask?

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The children of Sarada Vidyalayam... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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The children of Sarada Vidyalayam learning traditional Indian dance

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The children at Sarada Vidyalaym are given a complete vegetarian lunch or rice and curried vegetables and a protien such as lentil. They also receive fresh milk. This is to ensure that all children who come to this school are benefiting from good wholesome nutrition.

Do you have a breakfast or milk program at your school?
Why do you think it is important for such programs to exist in schools?
What could happen if such programs were removed from schools?

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Collėge Ste-Anne Students: India & Qatar

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Yes they have a milk program here as well.

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Here is the link to MSMF - the sister Canadian charity to The Sankurathri Foundation in India.

Our home base is in Ottawa.

1. What type of project could you or your friends do to help the children in India?

2. What do you think the children at the Sarada Vidyalaym school need?

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In the loving memory of his wife Manjari, son Srikiran (6 years) and daughter Sarada (3 years), who were killed in the Air India disaster on June 23, 1985, Dr. Chandrasekhar Sankurathri established Manjari Sankurathri Memorial Foundation (MSMF) in Ottawa, Canada, in 1989. The Foundation, a ... [Read More...]

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In the loving memory of his wife Manjari, son Srikiran (6 years) and daughter Sarada (3 years), who were killed in the Air India disaster on June 23, 1985, Dr. Chandrasekhar Sankurathri established Manjari Sankurathri Memorial Foundation (MSMF) in Ottawa, Canada, in 1989. The Foundation, a ... [Read More...]

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"Hi boys and girls! Can you believe it? I have made it all the way to the other side of the world and I am having a wonderful time meeting all these wonderful children. They speak an Indian language called Telegu. I don't know Telegu but I think our smiles and laughter means we are friends."

For the young children in Canada:

1. What makes you smile?

2. Do you have a question for me?

3. If you were here with me, what question would you ask the little girl who is holding me?

4. If you were here with me, what question would you ask the little boy who is smiling behind me?

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This is our goal:

Developing a sustainable partnership in the educational programs at Sarada Vidyalayam through enriched English activities taught by Canadian students.

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Meet Dr. Chandra Sankurathri. He is the person behind the foundation that has built a school and a hospital.

Take a look at this website of the Sankurathri Foundation.

1. Why did he begin this foundation?

2. What are the 3 main services that the Sankurathri Foundation offers?

3. Where is the Sankurathri Foundation located and who do they help?

4. Find 4 interesting facts about Dr. Chandra Sankurathri.

5. What do you think you could do to help?

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Final Day Grand Celebrations, on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology on 21st January, 2018.

Final Day Grand Celebrations, on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology on 21st January, 2018.

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Final Day Grand Celebrations, on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology on 21st January, 2018. Final Day Grand Celebrations, on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology on 21st January, 2018.

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Many years ago, when I was in university, I decided to take a few courses in American Sign Language. I was studying to become a language teacher, and I had studied French and Korean, and then I decided that learning to communicate with my hands could be a very useful skill to have - and I was right! Here I am, 23 years after my first Sign Language class, and I am using my skills to communicate with my new friend Padala Ganesh. It was P.Ganesh who showed my students and me where his school was located. If I hadn't started signing with him, we would not have had met the students at the special-needs school.

1. How many languages do you know?

2. Why do you think it is important to speak more than one language?

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In a country as big as India, you will find that not all of its people are properly cared for. Depending on how much money you have and where you live, medical and educational services are offered. But if you live in a remote village, and you have a physical disability, life can be very difficult. In this video, you will see the children who go to this school because the children walk with crutches because the muscles in their legs have not developed properly. Some of the children are deaf, blind or have a mental disability. The founder of this school is in a wheel chair. Take a look at the smiles, love and laughter that was shared with the Canadian students.

You can ask us any question about the video. We will be very happy to answer your questions.

1. Do you know someone who has a special need?

2. How does Canada help people who have special needs such as blindness, or deafness or having to walk with crutches?

3. Ask your teacher.

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Music: the language that transcends... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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Music: the language that transcends cultural barriers... Our AVSEC team spontaneously sat down, the kids gathered round, music, dance, smiles and laughter ensued for the next 40 minutes. 💖

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India is a very busy place but this school offers a safe place for the boys and girls to learn. One of the most important things they do here is meditate. Can you meditate? Try it. Just sit comfortably wherever you are. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath and sit... try it for 30 seconds... for 60 seconds ...for 5 minutes perhaps? You will feel refreshed and ready to continue your day.

You can ask us any question about the video.
We will be very happy to answer your questions.

1. Can you meditate?

2. Is it difficult?

3. Is it easy?

4. Why do you think people are doing meditation?

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...and just 5 minutes prior, the whole... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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and just 5 minutes prior, the whole lot were skipping, running, throwing balls, laughing and shouting. Meditation: Simple breathing. Eyes closed. 10 minutes. And yes, the fact that they're seated in the shade of magestic mango trees does elevate the experience.

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See how much fun the Canadian teenagers are having with the children here. It doesn't matter that we don't speak the same language. Smiles and laughter goes a long way.

You can ask us any question about the video.
We will be very happy to answer your questions.

1. If you were with us in India, what games would you like to play with the children?

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Second attempt to post this video...... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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Second attempt to post this video... Thursday marked the first full day of teaching and activities for the AVSEC team. The first day was a bit of a challenge for some but that's okay because they're learning a lot about classroom management, communication skills and themselves.

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Sarada Vidyalayam & College Sainte-Anne Part I

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Sarada Vidyalayam & College Sainte-Anne Part I

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Teenagers from the Montreal high school College Sainte-Anne are spending three weeks in India to teach English and play games with the children

You can ask us any question about the video. We will be very happy to answer your questions.

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A morning walk to school on the AVSEC*... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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A morning walk to school on the AVSEC* students' first day. In this video you're seeing the students observing the Sarada Vidyalayam teachers in action. *AVSEC stands for "Animation de la Vie Spirituelle Engagement Communautaire" which is the program at College Sainte Anne runs, headed by Martin Chevalier.

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See what the students do. Yes, it is so warm here, and so little rain, that they study under the mango trees. Also, notice that they take off their shoes when they are in the school. They go bare foot and it is really comfortable to have the cold stone floor against your feet on a hot day.

You can ask us any question about the video. We will be very happy to answer your questions.

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Take a look at what goes on in a regular... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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Take a look at what goes on in a regular day at the Sarada Vidyalayam Primary school I Kakinada, India

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A primary school in the southern province of India of Andhra Pradesh

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A primary school in the southern province of India of Andhra Pradesh

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Sarada Vidyalayam is operated by the Sankurathri Foundation. For 25 years now, it has been offering affordable education to the children of the working class.

1. You can ask us any question about the video.

2. Would you like to study in a school like this?

3. How is it different from your school in Canada?

4. How is it the same as your school in Canada?

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Taking a sneak peak into the classrooms... - Canadian Students In India | Facebook

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Taking a sneak peak into the classrooms of Sarada Vidyalayam as our team of students spend the day observing and planning their activities which will begin on Thursday.

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My name is Allison and this is my friend Stephanie the Travelling Koala Bear. She has been to India before and is excited about her second trip, but she did tell me that she misses Chelsea and Daphnée - the two little girls who take care of her at home in Montreal, Canada.
"I'll be back soon with lots of stories to share!"

1. Have you every taken an air plane?

2. Where did you go?

3. Tell us about your experience.

4. Have you even been to India?