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Shree Ram Mandir Gujarati classes in Walsall, West Midlands
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Ours is a community based Gujarati school operated by Shree Ram Mandir, Walsall. The classes are held Shree Ram Mandir, Ford Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9AF. The classes have been supported by the Mandir for a significant period of time, over ten years. The Mandir continues to promote Gujarati language skills acquisition among all its members and in particular for the Gujarati children in the community. Parents and extended family members are encouraged to support their children in all aspects of their progress in Gujarati learning and development – as well as the way it relates to their religious and cultural identity. The unique feature of this particular Gujarati school is its location – right in the heart of the local Gujarati community and the temple.
The Gujarati classes run on Saturday afternoons between 1:00pm to 2:30 pm during school term time. Currently there is one teacher and two student volunteers teaching one class of between 15 and 20 boys and girls divided into five ability groups. The age range is 6 years up to 16 years. Around 12 of our children have been successful at GCSE Gujarati in the past.
We initially work on the basics – reciting the alphabet, numbers, vowels and consonants and simple speaking and listening skills. Reading letters and words is followed by writing letters, words and going on to sentence structure. This is followed by constructing paragraphs using correct grammar. At the same time, there is a focus on reading and writing skills. We also use cultural and religious events like Diwali, Navratri and Holi to improve the children’s awareness of their culture, religion and identity. We often use creative activities such as word search and art to make learning more accessible and fun. Most of the children who attend our Gujarati classes come from the local Walsall and surrounding areas.
For further information, please contact:
- Mahendrabhai Lad E: mahendralad01@gmail.com M: 0776 252 9725
- Vasantbhai Patel E: vasant.mistry@yahoo.co.uk M: 07941773916
- Shree Ram Mandir website – www.shree-ram-mandir-walsall.org.uk