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Physical care of the children: |
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Children bathe regularly. The
toddlers are given a bath by the members of of the PH, whereas the
elder ones bathe themselves. |
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Physical activity is an important
part of the daily routine with every child encouraged to remain physically fit
through games and other activities.. |
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Children receive three nutritious
meals a day, incorporating local food and other world cuisine. |
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Proper medical care is given to
every child. Dr. Vivek Deshpande has been a family friend and
advisor for twenty five years and looks after the medical needs of
all the children. |
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II.
Providing Spiritual and Moral Guidance |
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Children are taught about all
of the major faiths and regularly meet with members of all of them.
We follow all of the major religious festivals from Christmas to
Diwali to Eid. Prayer is an integral part of daily life. |
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Education: |
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Education is an area of immense
focus for us and we ensure that all children receive a good
education that will provide them with opportunities for a better
life in the future. |
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The older children are enrolled in the nearby English School
and the younger ones are educated within our own school called
"Divine Grace School" It has recently completed the first grade with
the children continuing onto the second grade. |
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IV.
Meeting Cultural Needs: |
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The Rakhi festival |
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Independence Day |
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Here at PH the children take part in
festivals like the Rakhi festival where girls tie rakhis to the
boys, Diwali where they play with crackers, and Independence day
where we celebrate India |
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V. Leisure
and Relaxation: |
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Music is taught to the elder
children of the PH some learn guitar while the others keyboard, at
present there are three girls learning keyboard while two boys are learning
guitar. |
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Children enjoy watching cartoons,
good movies are shown on a Sunday, through the week children enjoy
other programmes on the T.V. |
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Once a week the children go
out to a park in the town where they get a chance to run around and
play with other children. |
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Good
Night from PH |
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The birthdays of the children are
well celebrated with sweets and cake.
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The
children are taught various arts and crafts. They decorate the house
with it and share greeting cards on birthdays and various such
occasions. |
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