Another present for Nepal

We have been researching facts about the great, Sir Edmund Hilary. He climbed Mt Everest in Nepal, the highest mountain in the world. We found out some interesting things about his life, challenges and experieinces then published them onto some flags, just like the prayer flags they have on the mountains in Nepal. We have posted it to our buddy class so they can hang it around their classrooms and remember us.

Warriors T shirt

This year Pod 2 students at Wanaka Primary School have been buddies for a small rural school in Nepal just outside of Kathmandu. We have been learning about making connections with children on the other side of the world and learning from each other. 

Children in Nepal do not have any equipment like what we are lucky enough to have here in Wanaka. One ball, one, slide and one hoop in a muddy, dirt field for 140 children, of all ages. Going to school is a privilege in Nepal and is difficult for many families. 

Over this year we have been writing letters, sending parcels and talking with the school. We have a very special relationship with the children there and would like to continue our efforts raising money to help them.

Through one of our amazing parents we have been able to contact Monty Betham. He has kindly organised all of the Warriors to sign a child size 12 Warriors top that we can sell on trade me to raise money for our buddies in Nepal. 

You can bid on this top at trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=623316679

Listing #: 623316679

Our Presents Reach Nepal

Presents Received in Nepal

Govinda meet with Anna in Nepal to receive your gifts. This is the message I received from Govinda, which I thought you may like to read. 

Dear Laetitia, 

Thank you so much for your gift, It's so precious. my students opened it and they are so excited to see the materials. I've taken some picture opening the package. Thank all of your students from me and on behalf of my little students. They were so happy to see the cards too. 

Nepal Parcel Sent Today!

Technology has helped Pod 2 children connect online with a small rural school in Nepal. Laetitia talks regularly with Govinda, the teacher and director of the school, to talk of the struggles he has running a school just to supply the basics such as paper and pencils is an ongoing challenge. There is no playground equipment except one ball, one hoop and one slide. The classrooms are very tiny, made of mud bricks and have rows of bench seats which double as a table when the children sit on the ground. We have viewed many video clips about how little the children have for playing and learning at SAV school, just 16kms out of Kathmandu. It is such a contrast to what we have available here in Wanaka. Govinda has one laptop to keep up conenctions around the world to support his school and the children who attend it. He is an inspiration to how one teacher can make a difference even in the most challenging situations.


This week our children have worked hard to make cards and write letters to the Nepalese children. Very kindly, Pod 2 children have donated pocket money and some small gifts to send to their buddy school in Nepal.  We are very proud to be able to help children on the other side of the world as we learn alongside each other about global differences.


With the support of some wonderful people at Adventure Consultants here in Wanaka, we are able to get our parcel hand delivered to Govinda (teacher and director of SAV School) early next week.

Thank you to the parents who helped make our learning so meaningful and powerful in valuing differences and supporting others in need. I am sure the learning is mutual for all involved.

If you would like more information about SAV School please check our Global connections tab at the top of this blog.