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GOVARDHAN ECO VILLAGENEWS LETTERAugust 2010This is what the kidsRecitation sessions during the dawn. Assemblinghave to say at thein the spacious open corridor of the Gurukul,Govardhan Eco facing the gorgeous Mt.Kohoj, the kids absorbVillage Gurukul! their consciousness in divine sound vibrations.With the newly Expanding the spiritual experience from within tointroduced Home without, the kids then workout in a rejuvenatingSchooling, learning is now an all yoga session. The morning spiritual sojourn endsnew fun experience. Home schooling, a by offering prayers to the Spiritual preceptors, anconcept new to most Indians, is a popular practice important Vedic practice that imbibes the cultureadopted by parents all over the world. Statistics of respect.have revealed that 2 hours of home schooling After a nourishing breakfast, the kids engageis equivalent to 1 week of normal schooling. So in personal study, before the schooling sessionswith all the time saved, kids get an opportunity begin. The GEV Gurukul has six qualifiedto learn varieties of activities and broaden theirunderstanding.The system of education followed at GEV Gurukulfocuses on overall development of the kids and notjust on cramming information. Kids are taught notjust for acquiring marks but also to discover thelatent skills within, by exposure to diverse fields ofactivity. And all this training is given on the strongfoundation of culture and values, thereby giving aholistic approach to the process of education.Blending the knowledge of the modern scienceand the wisdom of the ancient scriptures, theschedule of the Gurukul has been carefullycrafted to nourish not only the body, mind and and experienced teachers capable of teachingintellect, but also to imbibe values and principles multiple subjects, making it an excellent teachingby harnessing the power of divinity within. A facility. Using interactive teaching techniquestypical day in the Gurukul begins with the kids and personalized counselling sessions, great careattending the morning prayers. Divine chants have has been taken to make the process of learning aa profound impact on our psyche. Following this pleasurable experience for the kids. The kids areprinciple, we have introduced Meditation and also trained in special skills like notes making,SCHO0LIS C 0OL! ! !www.ecovillage.org.in Volume 1, issue 2www.ecovillage.org.in

spoken English, rapid reading and efficientstudying. Extending to six sessions, the dailyacademic training of the kids concludes by noon,followed by Lunch – a nutritious meal, hygienicallyprepared from organic vegetables home grown atGEV farm.The Vocational training program is speciallydesigned to imbibe the principles of self-sustenanceand eco living. The students are trained in cooking,carpentry, tailoring, handicrafts, painting and music– skills that remain a lifelong asset. Training is alsoimparted in Organic farming, Floriculture, Cowprotection & care etc., thereby nurturing the spiritfor environmental protection and eco-friendlinessfrom the nascent stage of their lives. In the evening,traditional games like Kho-Kho and Kabaddi areplayed that not only improve the stamina andagility, but also teaches the importance of teamspirit and cooperation. A clean body is hometo a clean mind, so special emphasis is given oncleanliness, with an hour every evening dedicatedfor personal hygiene. In order to develop a familyspirit in the Gurukul, all the kids come togetherduring dinner and enjoy the meal in each other’scompany. Following which, they get together foran enlivening session of storytelling, from variousbooks of wisdom like Srimad Bhagavatam. Thestorytelling ends with enchanting group music andthe kids retire to bed after an eventful day with aglass of hot milk, fresh from the GEV Goshala.Want to join school again?www.ecovillage.org.in