Teacher Testimonials

"As RE Co-ordinator at my school, I wanted to orgnise an interactive, engaging and educational day for the children in different year groups.  I was so pleased with the quality of the artifacts and the way Sakhya and Kavita transformed our hall, it got the whole school buzzing with excitement! Children from all of KS1 and Year 4 were able to learn about Sikhsim and Buddhism and have experience of important objects and costumes to help them understand key beliefs as well as different cultures.  It was fantastic to have this workshop in school rather than spending all that money on transport too!"  Claire Hall, Year 4 Teacher and RE Co-0rdinator, Moorhall Primary, Sutton Coldfield

"The children really enjoyed their Buddhist workshops, especially dressing up in the beautiful costumes and listening to the stories."  R Winter, Year 4 Teacher, Moorhall Primary, Sutton Coldfield

"I hope you are keeping well Sakhya.  I'm just wondering if you have any plans to return to Ireland in the coming months as we would love to have you back in our school. I hope you like the photos of the children dressed up from last year's visit."  Aisling Reigh: Tallaght Community School, Tallaght, Dublin

"I just wanted to email to say thank you for a wonderful workshop.  The children and staff enjoyed the session and it was lovely to see the children having fun, learning some interesting information about Hinduism and dressing up in beautiful outfits. Thank you again."   Katie Toland: Priory Cof E Primary School, Slough, Berks.

"Everybody had a wonderful time and staff and pupils alike enjoyed your assembly and workshop on Buddhism and expecially the Buddhist temple.  I have spoken to a number of staff and asked them to email me their feedback.  When I receive this I will forward it onto you.  As soon as we have planned a date for the Hindu Diwali workshop I will then book with you for that.  Thank you once again for visiting our school and giving the pupils such an exciting, wonderful experience." Audrey Foster: Teacher, New Bridge Special Needs School, Oldham, Lancs

"Thank you very much for coming to The Pines School on Friday 18th October to deliver the fun and informative assemblies for our students.  They learnt so much about Diwali and the colourful and rich culture of India.  This was the first time we have done workshops like this and the children thoroughly enjoyed it.  I wish you well in the coming weeks with your workshops and wish you a happy and blessed Diwali celebration for yourselves."  Kate Bower: Headteacher, The Pines Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire

"Dear Sakhya and Kavita, it was a pleasure having you in our school, the children loved everything you did. It wasn't just what you did, but the way you did it that was so special.  For my part I shall definitely recommend you to my colleagues and invite them to speak to you."  Lorna Nelson: Teacher, Nethermill Primary School, Dumfries

"I thought the presentation was very edu-cational and stimulating.  It gave all the children a vast insight to different aspects of the religion and culture and I think it was a great way to introduce them to it.  We are studying Hinduism and the Diwali festival after the October holidays and the children are really looking forward to expanding their knowledge.  I just want to say thanks again for coming into the school and doing the presentation.  It was excellent!"  Fiona McLennon: R.E. Co-ordinator, Dalmilling Primary, Ayr

"Thank you so much for visiting Mead Vale Community Primary  School.  We had a truly delightful day finding out about Hinduism.  Our children are still talking about the day our Learning Hub turned into a Hindu Temple and everyone has learned such a lot!  We have had some lovely feedback from our parents after the children chatted to them about their time spent with you and our RE advisor was very impressed with your workshop, especially your huge range of beautiful artefacts and activities.  

Everyone enjoyed dressing up, even the teachers. We were fascinated by the intricate face painting and beautiful accessories.  Our Year 4 children are already asking if they too will be able to come to your workshop next year. We would love it if you will be able to come and see us again."  Sue Morgan: RE Aspect leader, Mead Vale Community Primary School, Western Supermare, Somerset

"On behalf of all the staff and children at George Street Primary I would like to say a huge thank you for your wonderful Hinduism and Buddhism work-shops today. Your assembly and beautiful displays grabbed the attention of the children and they part-iculary enjoyed getting to take part in the workshops and watching their friends dress up.  Let me know if you have a feedback form that you would like me to complete.  Thank you once again." Katthryn Ansell: Teacher, George Street Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Herts

"Thank you for providing us with your Diwali workshop.  Every single one of the children had a very enjoyable afternoon!"  Katie Hill: St Nicholus Independant School, Harlow, Essex

"We loved the workshops you provided us.  The children were mesmerized and it has provided an excellent starting point to their RE topic this term.  They are still buzzing with exitement.  We felt the workshop was very well priced and the resources you provided for the children to look at and use were exceptional.  We will certainly be asking you to return to our school."  Mrs Rachel Authur:  Teacher, Bredon Hancocks Endowed CofE Primary School, Bredon, Gloucestershire 

"Hi Sakhya, the feedback from the workshop is nothing but positive.  The chilldren loved their day and sessions with you and have been talking about it ever since!  Many thanks for all you hard word; you made the day enjoyable for the the children."  Kelly Jackson: Headteacher, Catmose Primary School, Oakham, Rutland 

"Your workshop was a fantastic experience and much talked about afterwards.  We had a truly delightful day finding out about Hinduism.  Our children are still talking about the day our Learning Hub turned into a Hindu Temple and everyone has learned a lot!  We have also had some lovely feedback from our parents after the children chatted to them about their time spent with you and our RE advisor was very impressed with your workshop, especially your huge range of beautiful artefacts and activities.

Everyone enjoyed the dressing up, even teachers.  We were fascinated by the intricate face painting and beautiful accessories.  Our Year 4 are asking if they to will be able to come to your workshops this year.  We would love it if you will be able to come and see us again.  Best wishes for a very happy new year!"  Sue Morgan:  RE-C0-0rdinator, Mead Vale Community Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

"Further to our conversation I would like to confirm that we would love you both to return in October 2017.  Year 5/6 will be learning about Sikhism and we wondered if we could do a similar day with the Year 5/6 session encom-passing Sikhism and Diwali and the rest of the school just Diwali?  If you could let me know some dates and prices that would fantastic."  Louise Worts: Teacher, Isham Primary School, Kettering

"We found your workshops very interesting and informative. The children enjoyed it and all the activities were age appropriate.  The following day the children were still talking about the breathing excersizes and how we could use them in class.  The dressing up in costumes really brought the story to life.  Parent and children alike have been talking about how good the experience has been for them.  Thank you ever so much for your time and we really appreciated your visit."   Mrs L. Moore: Headteacher, Stanford-le-Hope Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

"Staff and students at South Lanarkshire College would like to say a big thank you for coming out to speak to us about the benefits of meditation. We have had lots of positive feedback from the students.  It's the quietest they have been in a long time."  Julie Fair: Teacher, South Lanarkshire College, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire