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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
Looking to the Future: e-learning at St George’s
Primary 1 Learn the 'ng' Digraph
Primary 3 Rainforest Explorers
U6 Enrichment Programme – 13 January 2021
U6 Enrichment Programme - 20 January 2021
February
Start of Spring Term in Nursery
St George’s School & Shree Bhagawati Basic School, Nepal
P1 learn the ‘ou’ and ‘wh’ digraphs
A Change to the Entry Age to St George's Nursery
Final School Kilometre Challenge Results
Anna James Virtual Author Visit
Preventing Mental Health Problems in Children: Webinar with Dr Aric Sigman
Careers Newsletter February 2021
March
U6 Enrichment Programme - 17 February 2021
U6 Enrichment Programme - Cooking on a Student Budget
Shree Bhagawati Basic School Fundraising - £1000 raised!
Primary 2: Spring Walk and More!
Neurodiversity - It Takes all Kinds of Different Minds
Distance Learning... 8000 Miles Away!
Primary 3’s First Week Back at School
#BeYou House Challenge in Junior School
St George's School Extends Provision for Boys in Younger Primary Years
U6 Enrichment Programme - Blood Transfusion Service
U6 Enrichment Programme - Mercy Corps
The Great St George's Bake Off
Celebrating Red Nose Day in Junior School
April
May
Learning about the Digestive System
U6 Enrichment - Looking Ahead to June
Update from Shree Bhagawati School, Nepal
Join us at Scotland's Virtual Boarding Schools Fair
Houldsworth's Weekend, 8 & 9 May
P2 investigate ‘Can seeds germinate without any soil?’
A Day in the Life of a Victorian School Girl
June
Careers Newsletter - June 2021
Women of the Future Conference
St George’s School, Edinburgh Model UN Conference
Highland Dancing for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Sport Leaders and Judy Murray Team up to Coach Junior School Students
Houldsworth Weekend 19 & 20 June
Primary 3 Visit Murrayfield Church
Reduced Nursery Fees from August 2021
Senior Netball v George Watson’s College
P4 Tennis Activities with Judy Murray
Netball Scotland launches Academic Partnership with St George’s School
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