Professional Development for the Malagiri School Teachers
Recently, the Malagiri School teachers were invited to join an educational exposure initiative, thanks to support from the local Ward Office* and a non–governmental organisation called ‘Being Youth’**. Between the 15th and 17th December, the teachers visited four leading schools in Nepal. They observed teaching and learning methods, classroom management, student participation, behaviour management strategies, physical infrastructure, and academic / extra-curricular activities. These experiences helped them to: understand how quality education is implemented in practice; improve educational standards; and enhance pupil experience. This is the first time that all teaching staff have had an opportunity to participate in this kind of professional development and there is no doubt that it will have an invaluable, long-lasting, and positive impact on their practice. The images (below) provide a glimpse of the activities that the teachers experienced during this initiative.
Heart Health Checks for the Malagiri Pupils
All Malagiri pupils were recently taken to the nearest secondary school where a medical team undertook heart health checks. This is a positive sign that health care for rural Nepalese communities is slowly beginning to emerge.
The images (below) show how the checks were organised and carried out.
A Message from Gautam, the Head-Teacher
Whilst the School is not a Christian organisation, Gautam places importance upon Christian values and sees this as especially important around the festive season. He said:
‘Today……..we celebrated together by teaching the message that we are all one – rich or poor, from any caste or community. We also taught about compassion, meaning caring for others, understanding their pain, and helping without harming anyone. We shared that everyone needs peace and should avoid bad deeds and actions that hurt others.’
Gautam wished all friends and supporters a Merry Christmas.
Fundraising Total at the Beginning of January
By January 4th 2026, a total of £2,156.91 had been donated, thanks to the generosity of friends and supporters. The Friends of Malagiri Committee members are currently planning a number of fund-raising events throughout 2026, so please look out for news.
*The Malagiri School is located in Ward Office No 11 of the Thala Municipality. (This is equivalent to a local authority in the UK, although roles and responsibilities are somewhat different in Nepal).
**‘Being Youth’ is a nonprofit and non-government organization, established on 8th April 2012 is a registered charity in Nepal. It aims to alleviate the impact of poor education and poor health opportunities among poor and underprivileged communities of Nepal.