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INTRODUCTION FUNDING FEES STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

PARENT EXPECTATIONS CLASS ROUTINE MEMBERSHIP SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Introduction to the Hindi School (Vidyaalaya)

Volunteers at various locations taught Hindi in Edmonton since early ‘70s. However, these efforts were personal and changed with teacher, availability of time, material and other resources. So, in 1985, Alberta Hindi Parishad was founded with the main objective to provide regular classes to teach Hindi systematically. First task was to evaluate what was available, how best it could be used, and what needs to be improved. Thus Hindi Vidyaalaya was started in 1987 at the University of Alberta with the help of Professor Emiritus Dr. Ambikeshwar Sharma.

After lengthy deliberations, Alberta Hindi Parishad chose the books prepared by NCERT - Baal Bharti, which are used in the Central school system throughout India, as the basic curriculum to structure the classes. This has been enriched time to time with supplementary material to make the classroom experience valuable and relevant, process still continues. Experienced teachers provide basic training and guidance to the volunteer teachers.

Hindi Vidyaalaya conducts four classes, Level 1 to 4, for children 5 to 15 years old. Introductory class for adults, where basic reading, writing and speaking is taught, followed by a Conversation class, where emphasis is on Hindi speaking, and a class for Grammar.

Students participate in field trips, annual picnic, cultural programs organized by Hindi Parishad - Holi Program, Independence Day Program, Kavi Sammelan and Antakshari.

Students and members are encouraged to submit articles, poems, and short stories for our annual publication MEDHAVINI and newsletter KRITI.

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Who funds all these activities?

Members and users of the services offered by Hindi Parishad are the main contributors of the funds. Our teachers volunteer their valuable time (approximately 5 to 6 hours per week for 45 weeks per year) and efforts at no cost (value of $l,500.00 per year at minimum wage). All activities are organized, and managed by the unpaid volunteers.

The University of Alberta in association with Area-Language Studies Committee, Indo-Shastri Institute, provides classrooms for the Vidyaalaya.

Alberta Hindi Parishad is awarded a casino once approximately every two years. Users of the services (i.e. students) and/or parents are expected to volunteer. For furnishing the Hindi Centre, funds were also provided by Wild Rose Foundation. Books in the library are a mix of purchase and donations.

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Fees

The Fee is $ 15:00 pr student for the whole year.

for more information Please Call

Mr. Kiran Mehra at 440-3905 or
Dr. P.D. Sharma at 701-1235 or
Dr Yogesh Kumar: 440-0149 or

Mr. Rahul Shrivastav: 989-1778 or

Dr. Dinesh Rai: 432-6180

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What is Expected from each Student?

Each student is expected to:

respect the school property, teachers, volunteers and other students.

complete the homework and submit in the next class for evaluation.

devote at least 15 minutes each day at home reviewing the lesson learned in the class.

participate in class activities and programs organized by Hindi Parishad.

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What is Expected from the Parents?

Since Hindi Vidyaalaya operates once a week, it is very important that the lessons learned are reviewed at home every day. Therefore, it is expected that the parents will set aside at least 15 minutes each day to review the lesson learned. It is also expected that as much possible parents use Hindi words while referring to objects, activities and relationships. Parents are expected to volunteer and assist in activities organized by Hindi Parishad

Parents are expected to bring the children to the Vidyaalaya at the designated time and pick them up when class ends.

Parents are expected to make sure that the student has completed the homework and that the student has the book, work book, pen, pencil, snack and drink when they arrive for the class.

Parents can discuss their concern with the teacher, Vidyaalaya Sanchalak, VP Schools, or President at any time, except in the class.

Parents and Adult students are expected to volunteer in the fund raising and other activities organized by the Parishad.

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Class Routine

Vidyaalaya starts at 10:30 am with a collective nondenominational prayer in Hindi, followed by announcements.

Classes begin at 10:35 am with a nutrition break at 11:30 am. The classes resume at 11:40 and is dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Computer use and other class related activities would be planned and notified during the class.

ihndI ivaValaya sa~ 2007 – 2008Á ihndI ivaValaya ka AagaamaI sa~ Sainavaar 8 isatmbar 2007 sao p`armBa haogaa. ihndI ivaValaya ko ilae pMjaIkrNa 8 isatmbar 2007 kao saubah 10Á30 sao daophr 12Á30 tk ihndI kond`¸ AlbaTa- ihndI pirYad\ ¸ 104¸3907–98 sT/IT¸ eDmaNTna¸ AlbaTa- pr krayaa jaa sakta hO¸ jyaada jaanakarI ko ilae kRpyaa EaImatI ikrna maohra 440–3905 pr yaa Da• ema• pI• Samaa- 945–5237 pr sampk- kroM.

SCHOOL OPENING DATE FOR 2007-2008: Registration for the new Hindi School year will be on September 08, 2007 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Hindi Center, Alberta Hindi Parishad, #104, 3907-98 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please call Mrs. Kiran Mehra 440-3905 at 701-1235 or Dr. M. P. Sharma 945-5237.

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Do I have to have a Membership?

All adult students and families of all other students are expected to become a member and support the association, and volunteer for various activities of the association.

Members who volunteer a minimum of 25 hours for Hindi Parishad activities are eligible to be nominated for the elected position of the Board of Directors.

For more details, please review the by-laws.

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