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His fingernails curl over his fingertips; his teeth reduced to plaque; rags clothe him, barely. He waves excitedly and offers all he has for his ignorant guests: lines and lines of marigold flowers. He is around 7. A Tibetan refugee.
A typical evening: music sways and elegant, effortless dresses float to the steady beat. The scent of curry and freshly risen Tibetan bread diffuses freely around the place. But the place has 4 solid brick walls. Tibetan culture is confined within the parameters of basic refugee camps.
Here we are told to be careful of mosquitoes, to wear long sleeves and long trousers, to swim in mosquito spray. There’s a risk of dengue fever. This is not our everyday, but it is theirs. But what means do they have to pay for their repellent? What means do they have to pay for their food? Their education? These questions remain unanswered for around 80,000 Tibetan refugees who live in both India and Nepal.
This has been happening since 1950 when China claimed Tibet. The communists not only claimed the land (which is estimated to occupy around a third of China), but they claimed their lives, culture, religion, beliefs and their right to education: their human rights. This conflict must be made a global priority: human rights are everyone’s responsibility.
During our Nepal expedition, we were so privileged as to share five nights with around five hundred of these wonderful people at Tashi Ling Tibetan Refugee Camp. We were able to speak to a man named Sonam, who had been at the refugee camp since its opening in 1964.
Sonam put the problem so clearly into perspective with his real-life stories that simply are not told enough. He was cautious of sharing too much information. The Nepali government did not want to anger the Chinese. A recent man’s birthday at Tashi Ling was spoken about by Sonam. The celebration was not permitted to leave the doors of the man’s home, as his safety was in jeopardy. Even when these refugees have escaped oppression, the oppression never leaves them.
The complexity and global nature of this issue makes identifying a solution very difficult. Illuminating the issue could have catastrophic consequences economically. For superpowers to intervene may mean they lose their greatest trading partner. But perhaps it is worth the trading compromise. To have a weaker economy for the freedom of thousands of people could mean human rights worldwide.
January
Careers Newsletter January 2022
Fencing medal for Alexia (Upper 4)
Rosie on Tour in Florida for Lacrosse World Cup Training
February
Primary 6 Project on Space Tourism
Spring Revision @ St George’s Online
Chinese New Year at Houldsworth 2022
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Primary 4
House Event in Junior School: PHOTO GALLERY
March
Connected Culture: Lower School Conference
Love and Kindness for Valentine's Day
Crafty outings with the Boarders
P6 Author Visit: Elle McNicoll
Deepti wins the National SSBU Secondary Junior U13 title
An Evening with Allistair McCaw
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge
International Women's Day - Junior School
Summer Sports Camps: 15-18 August 2022
Success for U11 Hockey at the Compass School Tournament
Young Enterprise Best Company Award Winners 2022
Success in Hockey and Lacrosse
April
May
National Representation in the Scotland Lacrosse Team
Sport Scotland event with Judy Murray and Allistair McCaw
Staff Fundraising Walk for Ukraine
Primary 3 Travel Back in Time to Stone Age Times
National Representation for Deepti at Badminton
Bea Competes at the National Schools Equestrian Association Event
Rosie Hazell Selected for the World Cup Lacrosse Squad
Target Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run
Rights Respecting Schools Bronze award
Primary 4 Visit The Birds of America
Scottish Mathematical Challenge Awards
Celebration for Upper 6 Boarders
Equestrian Club at Floors Castle
Inter-District Hockey Tournament
Miss Campbell selected for Wales Match
P6 Netball club had a ‘ball’ at EPSSA netball festival
Scottish Fencing Youth Development Series 2
u17 Edinburgh District Netball
A.F. Steadman visits the Junior School
Butterflies for Chelsea in Bloom
Emma-Louise Beeson visits Nursery
U4 Digital International Exchange Week
Primary 4 Learn about Electricity
June
Erasmus Exchange Hosting Visit
First Impressions of St George's
Theatre Visit to The Lion King
Work Experience at The Royal Highland Show
Festival of Chemistry at Heriot Watt
August
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