Blogs and News - St George's School For Girls, Edinburgh
During the October break, a group of 36 of us went on an expedition to Nepal. We were given the opportunity to contribute to the local community by working in a remote school for a few days. This is a school that St George's has had a connection with for 7 years now; we have fundraised to support the school on several occasions, such as in 2015 after the Nepal earthquake.
The school were so grateful to have us there and welcomed us very warmly. We arrived on a public holiday (the Dashain Festival) and so it was supposed to be a school holiday, however because of our arrival the students chose to come in as they were so eager to learn and spend time with native English speakers. At the start of our time at the school I was worried that we would not be able to provide them with meaningful teaching. Without any teacher training and having only a few days there I wondered how we could make a lasting impact. For these people English is so important. It makes a huge difference to their futures; it can define what jobs they can get and therefore how much money they make and their social standing.
Another thing that determines social status in Nepal is the caste system. This is a historic system that separates people by class and although it officially does not still exist it is evidently still influential. This school is unique in the way that it is very inclusive, accepting children from all castes and backgrounds and giving them an equal education and opportunity in life.
Despite the concerns I had at the start I wanted to give everything I had to this time at the school and leave the school feeling I had made a difference. We all threw ourselves into it, engaging with the Nepali children and trying to provide them with a different style of learning. In Nepal they are very traditional in the way they teach, reading from the textbook and flying through content expecting the students to keep up. There were children that did manage to keep up and thrive, but it was also evident that there were lots who were very behind. Everyone learns in different ways and being able to recognise that and provide those that were struggling with a different way of thinking was important. We taught English through games, songs and active learning and left feeling like we really had made a difference.
Charlotte (Lower 6)
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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