The work Krishna does with schools shines a light on Hinduism. Through the use of artefacts, music and simple resources she shows how to make Hinduism accessible to learners of all ages. Her work draws on the visual and kinaesthetic and is an enchanting route into greater insight into this religion. Teachers have loved her work and I am recommending her to other schools and local authorities.
Mary Myatt
Suffolk County Adviser for RE
Krishna's style of sharing information about her faith is very open and personal, and wonderfully supported by her wide range of artefacts, many of which were available at our INSET evening to purchase if we so wished. As a school with only a few appropriate resources prior to the visit, this was a great help too. The evening was shared with staff from three other schools, and I understand that they too felt the awareness-raising of the Hindu faith to be very worthwhile.
Elaine Hawes
Headteacher, Saxmundham Primary School, Suffolk
The Avesha Presentation on Hinduism was an excellent display of knowledge, visual content, stories, dressing up and pupil interaction. Krishnavesha has a lovely manner with the students, explaining the Hindu concepts gently but effectively and constantly checking the understanding of the students through various means. Krishna spent 3 periods with our S2 pupils (age 12), which works out to be the equivalent of 240 minutes and the time just flew by. My students told me that their favourite parts where dressing up as the gods and goddesses and learning about Hindu beliefs like reincarnation and the atman (soul). Krishna's presentation also tied in with The Aberdeenshire Framework for a 3-18 curriculum emphasising, as it does, the cultural experiences of the students. In addition to this the presentation also involved elements of A Curriculum for Excellence. I would recommend Avesha Presentations to anyone who wishes to expand their pupils' experiences and also their own, as it also acts as a delightful piece of CPD.
Stephanie Chalmers
Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire
When the children in Year 3 heard that they were going to have a visitor to talk about a Hindu wedding, they were excited, but didn't know what to expect. What they got was a fantastic morning of hands-on experience and a unique chance to dress up as the wedding party and guests. The children listened, were interested and thoroughly enjoyed the session. If you have the chance to have Krishna visit your school, take it! It will excite, enhance and enrich the children's learning experience. By the way, adults get to dress up too!
Lesley David
Year 3 Teacher, Abbey Junior School, Norfolk
Krishna had a calm approach with students and they warmed to her very quickly. Krishna helped students to understand key Hindu beliefs in a simple way suitable for their age range, and brought Indian culture to life through a variety of activities. The girls loved getting dressed up in saris and the boys in their turbans, even the traditional Indian wedding make-up was made 'cool' for boys! Students were excited to participate in activities, and especially to be part of the wedding ceremony! Students had fun and didn't realise they were learning as well! Krishna had an open and honest approach with the students, which meant that they felt able to share their own views with her, and ask questions! A brilliant experience had by students and staff!
Suzanna Lloyd
Year 8 Teacher, Monks' Walk School, Hertfordshire
Mary Myatt
Suffolk County Adviser for RE
Krishna's style of sharing information about her faith is very open and personal, and wonderfully supported by her wide range of artefacts, many of which were available at our INSET evening to purchase if we so wished. As a school with only a few appropriate resources prior to the visit, this was a great help too. The evening was shared with staff from three other schools, and I understand that they too felt the awareness-raising of the Hindu faith to be very worthwhile.
Elaine Hawes
Headteacher, Saxmundham Primary School, Suffolk
The Avesha Presentation on Hinduism was an excellent display of knowledge, visual content, stories, dressing up and pupil interaction. Krishnavesha has a lovely manner with the students, explaining the Hindu concepts gently but effectively and constantly checking the understanding of the students through various means. Krishna spent 3 periods with our S2 pupils (age 12), which works out to be the equivalent of 240 minutes and the time just flew by. My students told me that their favourite parts where dressing up as the gods and goddesses and learning about Hindu beliefs like reincarnation and the atman (soul). Krishna's presentation also tied in with The Aberdeenshire Framework for a 3-18 curriculum emphasising, as it does, the cultural experiences of the students. In addition to this the presentation also involved elements of A Curriculum for Excellence. I would recommend Avesha Presentations to anyone who wishes to expand their pupils' experiences and also their own, as it also acts as a delightful piece of CPD.
Stephanie Chalmers
Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire
When the children in Year 3 heard that they were going to have a visitor to talk about a Hindu wedding, they were excited, but didn't know what to expect. What they got was a fantastic morning of hands-on experience and a unique chance to dress up as the wedding party and guests. The children listened, were interested and thoroughly enjoyed the session. If you have the chance to have Krishna visit your school, take it! It will excite, enhance and enrich the children's learning experience. By the way, adults get to dress up too!
Lesley David
Year 3 Teacher, Abbey Junior School, Norfolk
Krishna had a calm approach with students and they warmed to her very quickly. Krishna helped students to understand key Hindu beliefs in a simple way suitable for their age range, and brought Indian culture to life through a variety of activities. The girls loved getting dressed up in saris and the boys in their turbans, even the traditional Indian wedding make-up was made 'cool' for boys! Students were excited to participate in activities, and especially to be part of the wedding ceremony! Students had fun and didn't realise they were learning as well! Krishna had an open and honest approach with the students, which meant that they felt able to share their own views with her, and ask questions! A brilliant experience had by students and staff!
Suzanna Lloyd
Year 8 Teacher, Monks' Walk School, Hertfordshire
