So for the next three weeks or so they produced nearly 200 child friendly pictures which can be put up; made several posters which depict childhood; came to stick and put up all of them; offered to visit children in the evenings to sing and play with them; kept dropping in, in the evenings to decorate the place for the inaugural day.
The other group which helped, was students from THE STUDY, a school where many children from PIMS campus study. They contributed 65 paintings drawn by the senior classes, telling their own story of their childhood. Their paintings decorated the walls, adding colour and artistic elegance to the interior of the Hall of Residence.
There was unusual support from the painter, carpenter, domestic support staff, nurses and other overseeing staff.
It was one of the most memorable experiences of our time at PIMS. We felt surrounded by much encouragement and kindness.
Anna and I had always thought of students highly for their creativity, willingness and spontaneity. This time, they surpassed our expectations.
When we met with them to say 'farewell', we realized that 'working together for a project' builds friendships that transcend teacher-student boundary.
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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