In July the children did some lovely drawings for their sponsors. I hope you have all received them. So far this year we have had a run of excellent volunteers, who have stayed for long periods of time, which is best for the children. Our most recent volunteer Diarmuid has returned home to Ireland after having a wonderful time at OHC. Diarmuid put in place a few child protection measures namely reducing the number of candles the children handle during power cuts. Four rechargeable lamps have been purchased and a new rule that candles are for adults only! Diarmuid took the children swimming twice during his time there √ we have bought swimming costumes for all the children and there are now enough inflatables to keep most of them afloat. The children absolutely love it so they will now go regularly as it doesn≠t cost much at all. Another regular activity has been established to keep the children involved and interested in life – a measuring stick has been painted on the wall recording each child’s initials at their current height. The idea is to do it every year. Diarmuid says “Thanks for the opportunity to help out at OHC, I had a fantastic time, they are a great bunch of kids” Last month’s donations saw all the children have a new pair of black shoes for school. The smiles on their faces were priceless! It could be the new shoes…but these latest exam results are excellent. In particular, our two new boys Kasmir and Sujan (brothers) did extremely well considering it was their very first term in school and their first exams ever!
1 Laxmi – first 98.89%
2 Sajina – first 96.99%
3 Rupesh – second 83.75%
4 Bijay 60.04%
5 Aita 69.83%
6 Bina 55.08%
7 Shanti 71.03%
8 Shree Krishna – third 94.04%
9 Santosh 76.67%
10 Hom 63.31%
11 Chhewang 80.68%
12 Kasmir 84.00%
13 Sujan 98.00%
14 Sarita 73.09%
15 Ranjana 59.63%
16 Kalpana 60.53%(failed)
17 Punam 48.48%(failed)
18 Yubraj 38.84%(failed)
19 Big Sarita 53.41%(failed)
20 Dhan Maya 79.06%