A Crash Course In Numbers
Mr. B. Sankararaman stayed at The Peepal Grove School for more than a week and provided the 12th graders of the school with a crash course in Math as well as helped build 3D math models with classes 6, 7 and 8. On being asked about his experience in the alternative residential school he said, “At a personal level my wife and I had a thoroughly enjoyable stay amidst caring and affectionate people. PGS is a beautiful place and it will continue to attract good and talented people all the time. I would love to keep coming back here.” The students greatly benefited from his visit and we hope to see him back time and again. (B. Sankararaman is one of the most senior teachers at The Valley School, Bangalore. He was also the former Headmaster of the Senior Section at the school, these were his thoughts on this alternative residential school)
With Grace
“It’s been a lovely experience for me – a learning experience. This is a beautiful family here and I enjoyed my time with the children. It’s been therapeutic.” Said Mrs. Sujatha Ramachandran regarding her time spent at The Peepal Grove School. Mrs Ramachandran is an expert Mohiniyattam dancer who spent two days exploring the difference in school atmosphere in this alternative residential school as she informed the school’s dancers about the theoretical aspects of the dance and its history, how it is different from other Indian classical dance forms. She also narrated a great many mythological stories with dance as the nerve centre. (Sujatha Ramachandran is an entrepreneur based in Chennai, who is also very passionate and dedicated towards dance)
Ace
Mr. Nandan Bal (Former India Player and Davis Cup Coach) was with us for 4 days working with students at our alternative school in India and training them in the basic techniques, motor skills, co-ordination, tactical situations on court. In his words, “Was highly impressed with the friendliness and self confidence shown by all the kids. The co-operative manner in which they worked with each other was an eye-opener for me. I do not see it in the other cities & camps that I work in.” (Nandan Bal is former National Champion and Davis Cup player for India. He was also the coach of the Indian Davis Cup Team until last year)