A new and exciting opportunity for Year 13 students in Strangford College has arisen working with Saphara, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organisation. This opportunity involves a once in a lifetime 11 day trip to India in Halloween 2019 and is open for all Year 13 to apply. Additional information is below; alongside the application form. Interested students are advised to submit a word processed application form (complete with two teacher references) to Mr McCartney; lead teacher of the partnership by Friday 26th October 2019.
All Year 13 are eligible to apply for this enriching and rewarding experience. This is an excellent way of experiencing a different culture as well as engaging in worthwhile and life-changing work with local communities in India – alongside being the first Strangfordians to engage with Saphara and their work in India. All parents of Year 13 who are interested in the Saphara programme are invited to an information evening on Tuesday 23rd October 2018 commencing at 4p.m. in the College Library. If you have questions, please contact Mr McCartney.
Set out on a journey that will change your life forever.
• Transform the lives of children with few opportunities • Encounter the excitement of Indian culture • Challenge yourself at the Global Awareness weekend • Enjoy the team experience and make new friends • Experience the Taj Mahal, the world’s most beautiful building
The 11 day trip to India at Halloween 2019 will focus on teaching English to disadvantaged children at schools in Dehradun and Mussoorie in the foothills of the Himalayas.
The trip will consist of
• Weekend in Delhi – orientation, sightseeing, shopping, with trip to Taj Mahal • Week teaching children at Kaplani High School, a small rural school in Mussoorie • Global Awareness Weekend in hills with trekking in Himalayas • Week teaching at SNEHA School, a large urban school in Dehradun • Weekend in Delhi before returning home.
The total cost of the trip is £1,400 (£700 parental contribution for flights plus £700 personal fundraising) plus £600 each in team fundraising. This is inclusive of all costs including insurance.
The team will comprise 21 young people from Strangford Integrated College, St Malachy’s College, Cullybackey College and Priory Integrated College, and will be led by Mrs Paula Stronge, together with a teacher from the other schools.
Saphara teams give young people the opportunity to engage in issues of justice and global citizenship through working with educationally disadvantaged children in India. Saphara is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organisation which welcomes young people from all backgrounds, races and religions. Saphara is a registered charity and funds raised by the young people provide education forchildren in India from impoverished backgrounds; over £120,000 of support was given in 2018.
Download application form: www.saphara.org
Information evening for parents and students:
on Tues 23 October at 4pm
Strangford Integrated College
Application deadline: breaktime Fri 26 Oct
