Today we went to the Jamyang school in Leh, a boarding school sponsored by H.H. Dalai Lama.
When we arrived, all 200 children were lined up to greet us and shake our hands one by one. "Good Morning Madam!". Man oh man., I felt like royalty (again).
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| All 200 children lined up to greet us |
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| Geshe Lobsong presents us with blue kata |
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| We shook each and every hand |
Since it was Sunday, most of the children were not in uniform. But turn the corner, and a few were in school uniform and local dress.
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| School uniform |
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| Traditional dress |
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| The official picture |
These kids are incredible. They look after each other, they listen, they stay amused and can sit for extended periods of time without fidgeting. Some are shy, others are bold. They range in age from 3 years to 8 years, and the school goes to Grade 5, but plans are to go to Grade 12.
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| Brushing hair after their shower |
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| Waiting for lunch to be served |
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| Lots of Crocs outside dining hall |
The children in the school are orphaned or poor. The school admin tours the district each year and selects 20 lucky kids. This is the sister of one of the girls in the school.
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| Asleep in dining hall |
The children have 4 house mothers--who each take care of 50 children. They have one year's training in compassion and trauma counseling. Beautiful, caring women.
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| House mother with four of her girls |
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| The school and courtyard--needs a roof |
Allyson, what a wonderful place. I will appreciate that I have am taking care of 2 children. There are amazing, beautiful souls in this world.
ReplyDeleteI read this post with so much joy in my heart. Who knows what these children will be able to accomplish with the chance they have been given?
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the little sister asleep in the dining room - what a precious picture.
I must also comment on the colours, how fresh and bright and cheerful!