After a two hour plane ride to Madurai from Chennai and a scenic four hour bus trip through various Indian cities, the Clayfield College India Service Trip has arrived at Amar Seva Sangam. After quickly adjusting to the idea of having a shower out of a bucket and squat toilets, the girls enthusiastically delved into life at the Sangram and embraced the traditional Indian lifestyle. We were welcomed with an assembly with students of the Sangam, where we presented numerous gifts to students and a cheque for $5000 to help with the operation of the centre.
The students then formed a guard of honour for us.
After a tour of the Sangam, we completed various activities. These included gardening, data entry, playing with and reading to children, and assisting with physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Following this, Amar Seva Sangam conducted an opening ceremony for the balcony Clayfield's financial donations from last year funded. We received traditional Indian bindis and were presented with thank you gifts.
We've also been treated to some delicious food - we have all enjoyed tasting traditional Indian cuisine.
Overall, our first day at Amar Seva Sangam has been a whirlwind of amazing experiences and we look forward to what the rest of our week will bring.
Wow! What a fantastic learning experience! It's great to see you are all safe! Take care!
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Tracie
1/12/2014 01:00:30 pm
how fantastic we can "follow" you all through this blog. Looks like you have started well. Looking forward to seeing the next steps in your awesome adventure.
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Jenny
1/12/2014 02:10:18 pm
Lovely to see everyone's smiling faces. A memorable day for all.an awesome experience
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Michellr
1/12/2014 02:57:00 pm
Really lovely to be able to catch up on what the girls are doing and see the wonderful experience they are getting while there!
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Julie Campbell
1/12/2014 10:53:03 pm
what an awesome job you are all doing.. Well done all of you.
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Gail Frankcom
2/12/2014 12:50:24 am
I am enjoying following you on this wonderful journey and feel so proud of what you are doing for others.
Clayfield College has so many shining lights.
Enjoy!
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Deidre Brandon
2/12/2014 01:14:40 am
Wow! What wonderful experiences for you and the Sangram students. Following your adventures with much love. Congratulations to you all!
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Kyle
2/12/2014 12:19:37 pm
Nice dots! Don't forget the recipes...
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CC Service Trip
Clayfield College is conducting a Service Trip to India for Year 12s. We appreciate support of this endeavour. To donate: http://tinyurl.com/msjgbwq