HCK Immersion Programme February 2018

HCK Immersion Programme “To act in solidarity with others for a more just world” Since 2011 we have sent a group of 5th Year students on Immersion to both Kenya and India as part of our social action programme. By "Being with" the host communities and reflecting on that experience in the light of the Gospel message, students will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of their Christian faith, to grow in their own sense of God and to increase their commitment and capacity to work for real change in our world today.

Aims Personal Development Through the Immersion Programme, students will grow and develop personally through opportunities to: Work in a team. Reflect on and articulate their emotions. Become aware of their own skills and talents, and those of others.

Aims Faith Development Through the Immersion Programme, students will: Be invited to be faithful to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Have an opportunity to develop personally in all the dimensions of a Catholic school in the tradition of Cornelia Connelly. Be provided with an experience of living their faith through raising awareness of social and ecological justice. Be encouraged to grow in their own faith while at the same time respecting and celebrating the diversity of faiths in the world.

Aims Development Education Through the Immersion Programme, students will: Build on their understanding of the causes of poverty, human rights, justice, development and environmental issues gained from across range of school subjects. Develop further their capacity to think critically and link both action and reflection. On their return home be more aware of their own potential to act on developing world issues. Understand more fully issues of justice at home. Understanding should lead to practical action for justice. Be expected to influence change within their peer group and their wider school community on their return.

Aims Host Communities Through the Immersion Programme, students will: Actively support the ongoing work of the local host communities. Recognise the dignity and giftedness of the local host communities. Gain an insight into the reality of life for local host communities.

St. George’s School Dignity through education

St. George’s School Mornings: Teach / reinforce simple concepts in Maths, Science and English. Teach some games, songs, dances, art and craft, drama that will help the children express themselves and grow in confidence.

Cultural & Other Afternoons: Mary Rice Centre for disabled children, Dum Dum Visit to Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa) Cultural trips: Victoria Memorial Museum City Tour Birla Hindu Temple Pareshnath Jain Temple Howrah Bridge

HCK Immersion Programme Travel to Kolkata for 10/12 days Travelling with Etihad/Emirates airlines Dates: 3rd February – 14th February 2018 Staying in the St. George’s CBS, private coach hire, meals provided Working with St. George’s CBS Cultural visits Structured Timetable prior to departure Preparation programme

Estimated Cost TOTAL €1,700.00 FUNDRAISING TARGET: €1,000.00 Flights: 1000.00 Insurance: 25.00 Vaccinations: 200.00 Visa: 55.00 Accommodation & Meals: 120.00 Water: 10.00 Bus Hire: 100.00 T-Shirts 25.00 Museum Entries/miscellaneous 185.00 TOTAL €1,700.00 FUNDRAISING TARGET: €1,000.00