2011 Calendar of Events

The Hindi School was initiated by WIA in 2001. The school is a registered charitable organisation and an affiliate of Waitakere Indian Association (WIA). The services provided by the school are free to members of the WIA. The core objective is to teach the Hindi language by promoting and development of the primary skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the school. Furthermore, to incorporate the teaching of the moral, religious, and cultural values in the teaching curriculum and demonstrates their relevance in the daily lives of the students.

The school had a humble beginning with a dozen students of both pre-school and primary school aged children. The roll has continued to grow and currently we have about 100 students and 8 teachers. Entry is open to children 5 years and above. The school is run by the PTA committee as Waitakere Hindi Language & Culture School and conducts Hindi, Tabla, Harmonium, and Indian dance classes on Sundays from 10.00 to 2.00 pm at the Henderson Intermediate School, 70 Lincoln Road in Henderson.

New school curriculum was developed in January 2010 by a well respected an ex Hindi Language Teacher from Fiji. Emphasis has been given to bring in "Kiwi environment" and Kiwi style of teaching and learning to enhance the learning’s of our children with importance of a lot of interaction amongst the students and their respective teachers to enhance the learning styles and retention of the teaching. Furthermore, Waitakere Hindi School has developed weekly learning outcomes for each class so that our students further enhance their learning at home with the emphasis of getting parents involved.

Our aspirational goal is that we will strive to support every child and walk alongside them to equip them with the tools that they need to experience excellence in their academic achievement and raise their potential as learners not only limited to Hindi Language and Culture but overall academic achievement learners and citizens in the 21st Century and beyond.
 

PTA Executive Members include:

• President – Pravin Kumar
• Vice President - Mahend Sharma
• Secretary - Saten Sharma
• Treasurer - Sneh Singh
• Assistant Treasurer - Arbin Prasad
• Assistant Secretary - Kushdeep Kumar
• Executive Member - Shalini Prasad
• Executive Member - Arjun Goundar

Forth coming Event
Our students have started preparing for the Rugby World Cup Roadshow which will be held at the North Harbour stadium carpark on the 24th of July 2011 from 10am to 1pm.

The children’s Charity show was held on May 21st. It has become a major source of entertainment for our community. We are proud to say that the whole show was hosted by our students, where our students showcased their learning’s and talents.

For further information please contact the Secretary of Hindi School Saten Sharma 834 8250 or 021 686 357

Funding
Funding is currently sourced by way applications to funding providers as well as children’s charity concert to pay for allowances for teachers, classroom hire, materials, and resources.

Major Highlights for 2010/11.

Our school took active part in:

• Children’s Charity Concert of the school held at the Te Atatu Baptist
  Church Hall, Te Atatu Peninsula on 21st May 2011
• Holi Festival at the Trust Stadium 27th March 2011

It is hoped that with the learning of the Hindustani language, our children will acquire a better understanding and appreciation of the vitality, diversity, and richness of the Indian culture and preserve their special and unique identity in a multicultural New Zealand.

For further information please contact the Secretary of Hindi School on
 834 8250 or 021 686 357 or visit our website: www.wia.co.nz

Thank you

Saten Sharma
Secretary Waitakere Hindi School