Copying Goanet and G-femnet on this important discussion, to get the opinions of other interested folks, on the topic. I am not at all surprised by the steep fees. I sort of expected that! It is being run along the lines of a private school, (and you have those everywhere!) and people who have that kind of money go for it! I completely agree! Education should be inclusive and definitely not shut out some sections of society because it is unaffordable! However, I believe that the same (or comparable) quality of education can be achieved without all the frills and fanfare. I'll tell you briefly what the setup is in this part of the world, and I don't see why the same cannot be achieved in Goa, without incurring huge costs and charging outrageous fees. What is needed is a computer lab with about 15-20 computers...or start out with less and add more as possible (perhaps hopefully donated/sposored by some of the 'Richie Riches' of which Goa does have many!!! Businessmen, philanthropists... Let's see them put their money where their mouth is, and help to improve the education of Goa's kids - giving them access to 21st century teaching-learning methods and opportunities. I hope at least some of them (or at least, someone who knows some of them!!) are reading this. This computer lab I speak about is usually set up ideally, (but not necessarily,) in or adjoining the school library. Also, every class has a computer (sometimes 2) so that the teacher and kids can easily access info in class as well. There is a sign up book in the computer lab where teachers can sign up to have their kids use the computers at some point during the day. No fancy infrastructure... just computers and an internet connection! Taking this one step further, the older kids are allowed to bring in their own PEDs, laptops, ipads, if they have them, to use them as a learning tool, monitored by the teacher, of course, (and registered with the school board.) Over the last few years, all schools have carts (again, to be signed out) with ipads, chrome books, etc. But this does not have to happen all at once. Go step by step...start with a few computers. Does this sound too far fetched or idealistic for Goa schools at this time? It would be nice to hear what others have to say. Ever hopeful!😊 Patsy
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 5:49 PM, Frederick Noronha<[email protected]> wrote: On 18 August 2017 at 16:38, Arup Bhanja <[email protected]> wrote: Fees are mentioned in this link: https://www. paradiseschoolgoa.com/at-how- much-we-do/ - looks a bit steep to me :-) Regards, Arup Bit steep would certainly be an understatement. I have rather mixed feelings about institutions that set up base here and offer products or services at prices only Big City folks could afford. Is this another form of colonisation then? Large sections are being pushed out in the name of 'development'. Definitely not a model for improving education in Goa, which admittedly has many problems of its own. The lack (or mis-allocation) of resources being an important one. FN https://www.paradiseschoolgoa. com/at-how-much-we-do/ Special Introductory Rate - for our first year only 6-8 YEAR OLDS = ₹150,000 PER YEAR 8-1O YEAR OLDS = ₹200,000 PER YEAR 10-14 YEAR OLDS = ₹250,000 PER YEAR 14-15 YEAR OLDS = ₹300,000 PER YEAR (IGCSE PROGRAMME) 15-16 YEAR OLDS = ₹350,000 PER YEAR (IGCSE PROGRAMME) This fee purely covers our teachers, building and infrastructure. It does not include books, food or transport. ADDITIONAL COSTS One off refundable deposit = ₹ 30,000 : Registration and Admin Fees = ₹20,000 Food: a smoothie at break and a good quality lunch with dessert is provided everyday for ₹200 a day. Students can bring in packed lunches also. Books are charged separately as and when needed at cost price; however, most of our work is done online. Students bring their own stationery according to their preference and style. Parents have organised a private car-pooling vehicle to bring children to school at a reasonable cost. PAYMENT PLAN Payment takes part in 2 blocks - 50% on joining and 50% in December. Parents will siblings can pay in quarterly installments. Students starting now will be kept on this rate for this year and next (unless they go into the next age bracket) to say thanks for sailing with us on our maiden voyage :) >From 2017-18 the new Academic Year, our prices will be going up for new >Admissions. On Friday, 18 August 2017 16:26:47 UTC+5:30, Arup Bhanja wrote: > No idea on costs. Their website does not mention the fees. Maybe you can call > them up and get some more info ? https://www.paradiseschoolgoa. com/ > > Thnx > > On Friday, 18 August 2017 11:47:32 UTC+5:30, Frederick [FN] Noronha * > फ्रेडरिक नोरोंया wrote: > > What is the cost of running a school of this kind? What are the fees > > charged at the Aldona.school? > > > > > > FN > > > > > > On Aug 18, 2017 11:42 AM, "Arup Bhanja" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Patsy, > > > > > > > > Agree that technology is an enabler if used properly. Just have a look at > > Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ - I am sure many are aware. It's > > a great way to learn things that otherwise might seem daunting to students. > > In fact, Sal Khan started it to help his cousin do Math better. > > > > > > > > Thnx > > > > Arup > > > > > > > > > > On Thursday, 17 August 2017 20:14:17 UTC+5:30, Patricia Nazareth wrote: > > > > > Although I did my teacher's training and taught in Goa for several years, > > > I now teach in Canada, where technology is such a huge part of the > > > teaching-learning process. Living in the techno age, it is inevitable! > > > Besides, there is so much more you can do with technology/learning of a > > > much higher quality takes place, as compared to the old blackboard (and > > > even the newer white board!) methods. The interesting thing is that the > > > teacher does not need to know everything there is to know about using > > > technology because the students, being so adept at it, are eager beavers > > > when it comes to teaching others (teacher included!!) how to use stuff. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Patsy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:33 AM, 'Patricia Nazareth' via Saligao-Net > > > > > > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Arup, you are right! I have absolutely no doubt about the quality of our > > > educators in Goa. All that is needed now is to get them on board with > > > this plan, by doing the needful. There is nothing more important than > > > making learning fun and relevant to students...especially in this day and > > > age - and that is what Paradise in Aldona is seeking to do. I am so very > > > happy and excited with this new school! And I can't wait to see the > > > concept spread to other parts of Goa - Saligao, in particular, of course!😊 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Patsy/Patricia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Arup Bhanja > > > > > > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Patricia, > > > > > > > > > > Happy to post such info that may help educators get some more ideas. My > > > sense is that we already have capable educators and we do not necessarily > > > need imported methodology to make learning better and more productive. > > > Dr. Sugata Mitra's work [SOLE] is a case in point. > > > > > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > Arup > > > > > > > > > > On Thursday, 17 August 2017 19:27:26 UTC+5:30, Patricia Nazareth wrote: > > > > > > I've just read the article about the new school and concept in Aldona, > > > > from the link that Arup posted. Thanks for sharing this info, Arup. > > > > This is FANTASTIC!! I can't wait to see the school myself! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Patricia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:24 AM, Arup Bhanja > > > > > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > Found this out today. Thanks for posting this - a bit of history > > > >floats before me now. > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Arup > > > > > > > > > > > > On Wednesday, 2 August 2017 12:23:02 UTC+5:30, Frederick [FN] Noronha * > > > > फ्रेडरिक नोरोंया wrote: > > > > > > > Thank you so much, Con (and earlier, Mel) for keeping this alive and > > > > > in our (fading) memory. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Published on 12 Mar 2014 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Saligão Anthem. O Brilhante e a Estrela. (O Bright and Shining > > > > > Star.) Composed by Joaquim António Mascarenhas, in celebration of the > > > > > 50th anniversary of the consecration of the Church of Mae de Deus in > > > > > Saligao on November 26, 1923. Photobgraphs by Mel D'Souza, Bel > > > > > Remedios, Edwin D'Souza, Elaine D'Souza. Music: Arranged by Rex > > > > > Clamp, and played by members of the Salvation Army Band, Rexdale > > > > > Citadel, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada. Video by Mel D'Souza, 21 Brentwood > > > > > Dr., Brampton, ON L6T IP8. Canada [email protected] Tel (905) > > > > > 793-6123 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > > > > > From: Con Menezes <[email protected]> > > > > > > > Date: 2 August 2017 at 08:10 > > > > > > > Subject: Saligao Anthem. > > > > > > > To: [email protected] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 1942 when I attended Costa’s School > > > > > > > aka Mae de Deus School on the eve or perhaps on evening of the feast > > > > > day,the > > > > > > > pupils > > > > > > > > > > > > > > paraded in the evening with ‘lampiao’ on the stick. singing saligao > > > > > > > anthem through parts of the village, in Portuguese . Real festive > > > > > occasion > > > > > > > . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I was only ten then. 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