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“Our excellent partnership with CEDF has developed over a number of years. CEDF approached Hamstead Hall with a view to offering Panjabi classes to children within the local community on a Saturday morning. Such was the enthusiasm of CEDF that we agreed to offer our support to what was seen at the time as a very valuable community project.
Within six months the classes became so popular that the demand could not be met and a waiting list had to be started. CEDF now run eight classes at Hamstead Hall every Saturday morning.
The professionalism of CEDF is outstanding. All tutors and support staff are CRB checked and lessons are planned to a high quality. The annual celebration events are well supported by the parents and provide an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the children as well as updating the parents on their children’s progress.
As Headteacher I am very proud to be associated with CEDF. They are a great asset to our community learning centre and the local community. They are a great example of what can be achieved through persistence, hard work, determination, commitment, and dedication and by working together in partnership, providing learning opportunities for children in the local community.” |
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| Ken Morris, Head teacher, Hamstead Hall School |
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“It was a fantastic opportunity for all children at St. Michael's School to participate in arts and crafts activities provided by CEDF during our Black History celebrations; some of the activities included: making African masks, decorating African tribal dresses and African elephants. The children enjoyed doing these activities and some of the work has been displayed in our School Hall.”
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| Ranjit Kaur Loyal, Parent Partnership Worker, St Michael’s J&I School - Black History Day |
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"Claire has been a great inspiration to the children on our project.
Since claire started in 2006 the children have matured and have gained a different approach to art.
They are able to demonstrate their abilities, in areas never thought possible.
Claire's influence has improved the children with her knowledge and they have gained a great insight on how art can be fun, creative and have experience in using different materials and resources.
The children are also able to participate in occasions such as, Halloween, celebrating the new president of America, knights & dragons, and many other different subjects.” |
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| Sylvia Rose, Project Manager, Bright Kids Project at Soho Community Hall (SCH) |
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| “I think it is fun because you get longer art and Claire’s a nice person to work with. It improves your confidence, art and dt skills” |
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| Marliee, Age 10 |
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“I like Art Club because it is fun and it develops my art skills and our teacher is friendly and after we have art we get to play football or have a rest.”
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| Jordan, Age 10 |
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| “I think that art club is really good because we get to make really really good stuff like masks and ghosts. It is so cool, it rocks.” |
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| Lamisa, Age 9 |
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| “I think it is fun because I like to do art and after we play football. Our teacher is kind to work with and I get to do what I want to do with art.” |
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Jordan, Age
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SCH Student Comments on Arts & Crafts |
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"When NGGT wanted to restart their Gurmukhi classes they enlisted the support of CEDF to assist with the curriculum, recruitment of teachers and the current educational requirements by law for teaching children. We have found their professional approach most rewarding and it enabled us to rapidly introduce an initial trial period for one term. Following on from its success, we have this academic year started the full curriculum with two additional classes to the original two. At the same time we have increased our student numbers as well as teachers. Our student and teacher feedback has been excellent. We are continuing our strong links with CEDF to develop and update the teachers training, student appraisals and curriculum reviews."
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| Satwant Gill, President, NGGT Nishkam Gursikh Gurdwara Temple |
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| STUDENT COMMENTS |
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| " I enjoy coming to Panjabi School because we learn Panjabi in a very relaxed atmosphere. The teachers here are very good and easily approachable. In my normal school I am scared of approaching the Head Teacher or other teachers but here at CEDF I can speak to Gurjit without any hesitation. I am happy with what I have learnt at CEDF in the last few years and intend to sit in my GCSE examination this year. I have attended other Panjabi Schools before but I have not learnt much there. Every Saturday I look forward to coming to Panjabi Class." |
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Pamaljit Kaur Chana
( GCSE Student @ CEDF Panjabi School ) |
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| " I like coming to Panjabi School on Saturday because the teaching here is very good. I started Panjabi class at CEDF in 2004 and my first teacher Parneet Gill was very good and she has helped me to boost my confidence in speaking Panjabi in her class. I like the way I can speak to the teacher and all of my teachers at different levels has made Panjabi learning fun. The best thing at CEDF Panjabi school is that I can speak to Rajvir Gill and Gurjit Gill without any hesitation. I always look forward to attending Panjabi class and my attendance in all the years has been good. I am planning to sit my GCSE exam next year." |
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Kavita Kaur Sandhu
(Pre GCSE Student @ CEDF Panjabi School) |
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| "I am in Rajvir Gill's class and she makes teaching fun by asking us to participate in role plays and completing projects. She is very approachable but can be strict at times. I have learnt a lot at Panjabi class and always enjoy coming to the class. One thing I would like to improve is that we need to do more exercises to practice speaking and listening. This will boost my confidence in speaking. I like the teaching because teachers make it fun while we are learning. It is good to learn Panjabi here at CEDF.“ |
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Priya Bhamra
(Level 2 student @ CEDF Panjabi School) |
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"Panjabi school is good. We learn Panjabi by playing games. I have learnt colours, weather, body parts and relationships. My teacher Mrs Soomal is good and she makes it fun. I like coming to Panjabi class because I have made new friends. It is very good."
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Amrit Bhamra
( Entry Level Student @ CEDF Panjabi School ) |
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| PANJABI PARENT FEEDBACK |
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“CEDF is doing everything possible to maximise my child’s learning. I recognise that we could be doing more to promote and speak Panjabi at home. I would like my child to speak more Panjabi. She is very shy and lacks confidence. She doesn’t use opportunities to speak Panjabi even when we try at home.”
“Slightly better differentiation needed and both (children) need to work harder at home with parents. Parents could do with homework advice / feedback.”
“Overall I am happy with Diernn’s progress. He has a better grasp of Panjabi and understands the language better. Thank you to the CEDF for their help & expertise.”
“I feel that the Panjabi Alphabet is being taught repeatedly. I would like to see Ajay learning to write sentences more often and reading storybooks.”
“Priya has only been in the class for a few weeks but is really enjoying the classes and making new friends and learning about Panjabi culture and about who she is her background as a Panjabi Indian.”
“A written syllabus should be given to parents at the start of each term or year.”
“I am happy the children learnt in a friendly atmosphere which in turn helps with their development.”
“I am very pleased with the classes that my children are attending. They enjoy the lessons too. I have found they have learnt more in these sessions. Thank you.”
“The classes have boosted Dilraj’s confidence and she has enjoyed the learning experience here at CEDF.”
“Be stricter on homework. End of each term – consultation with parents.”
“Further help / guidance on helping / supporting my children at home.”
“I am pleased with the progress the children have made. The CEDF team have all been helpful, supportive and approachable.”
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