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Education is for life NOT for living “The End of Education is Character” Mrs Nirupa Daya Principal Sathya Sai School Cape Town
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Education is for life NOT
for living“The End of Education is Character”
Mrs Nirupa Daya
Principal
Sathya Sai School
Cape Town
Background to Sai Schools
Health is Wholeness
“Health is a dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
World Health Organisation
Background to Sai Schools
FounderBhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
"Sathya Sai Baba is a highly revered spiritual leader and worldteacher, whose life and message has inspired many worldwide
to lead morevirtuous lives."
Sai Schools provide a holistic education with equal emphasis on both character
development and academic achievement in striving for human excellence.
Background to Sai Schools
There are 43 Sathya Sai Schools worldwide
Background to Sai Schools
Background to Sai Schools
Newcastle
Johannesburg
DurbanCape Town
The Education in Human Values (EHV) programme is based on the FIVE
Fundamental, Inherent, Universal and Changeless Human Values
Aims & Objectives of Sai Schools
Truth
Rig
ht
Con
du
ctPeace
Love
Non
Vio
lence
LOVE is the undercurrent of all VALUES
The EHV Programme
LoveLove
as thought is TRUTH
as feeling is PEACE
as action is RIGHT CONDUCT
as understanding is NON VIOLENCE
Before the hands act, as per the head, they should consult the heart
The EHV Programme
Education for the
•Head – Intellectual faculty
•Hand – Manual Skill
•Heart – Human Values
INFORMATIONHEAD
(Correct Thinking)HAND
(Right Action)
HEART
(5 Human Values)
The EHV programme has been designed as a tool for the development of character, on the premise that:
The End of Education is Character
The EHV Programme
Monday morning……..
Low self esteem
Introverted
Demotivated
No sense of direction
Disruptive
Aggressive
Hyperactive
ADD, ADHD
Bad language
Vandalism
Physical, emotional & mental violence
towards teachers/peers
Selfish behaviour
Absence of camaraderie
Low self esteem
Introverted
Demotivated
No sense of direction
Disruptive
Aggressive
Hyperactive
ADD, ADHD
Bad language
Vandalism
Physical, emotional & mental violence
towards teachers/peers
Selfish behaviour
Absence of camaraderie
Faith & Intuition
Purity in thought, word & deed
Mind & sense control
Leadership
Where does the problem originate?
Faith & Intuition
Purity in thought, word & deed Mind & sense
control
Leadership
The bird of intellect
Human values cannot be taught. They are brought out through inspiration effected by the teacher resonating the 5 human values
It’s all about Resonance
Teachers are remembered for what they are more than for what they teach
Teacher
Learners
A typical day at the Sai School
Preparation before learners arrive:
Teacher starts the day with a silent prayer and the preparation of the classroom for a conducive learning environment:
Aromatherapy
Plants
Full spectrum lighting
Pastel coloured walls
A typical day at the Sai School
When the learners arrive:
The day begins with silent sitting
Calm the mind
Introspection
Faith & Intuition
Mind & sense control
A typical day at the Sai School
Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities
Prayer/Quotation
Faith & Intuition
A typical day at the Sai School
Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities
Value based stories
Purity in thought, word & deed
A typical day at the Sai School
Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities
Group activities
Leadership
A typical day at the Sai School
Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities
Song
Faith & Intuition
Purity in thought, word & deed
Leadership
Mind & sense control
A typical day at the Sai School
Integration of values into standard school curriculum
e.g. MATHEMATICS
A typical day at the Sai School
BREAK TIME!
Filtered water
Nutritious, wholesome, homemade sandwiches
FOOD & DRINKS FROM TUCKSHOP NOT ALLOWED
Physical Health
A healthy body is a prerequisite for a healthy mind and hence for effective
learning
Free Medical Support Provided
Full medical check ups Dental check ups
Eye check ups
Quotes from learners
Conclusion
The Sathya Sai Schools promote holistic, integrated health through the EHV
programme
Child
INPUT OUTPUT
EHV
Personality programming
/ character development
HUMAN EXCELLENCE
