About Us
Our aims is to develop South Asian cultural awareness including preservation and propagation of Indian languages, dance, music and art
The schools have been established by South Asian Australian Association Incorporated, which aims at developing S outh Asian cultural awareness including preservation and propagation of Indian languages , Dance, Music and Art .
We also teach Hindi to children from non – Hindi background(s). Currently we have many students learning Hindi at our school who have never been exposed to Hindi language at home and at school. We run separate classes for non – Hindi background speakers and it is running successfully .
South Asian Hindi School aims at imparting quality education according to children aged between 5 and 16 years to develop their ability to read, write speak and understand Hindi . We also teach Hindi to adults who want to learn and currently we have few adults who are regularly attending lessons.
We are committed to provide quality education in native languages.
OUR STORY
SAAA Hindi School Kogarah has been established in response to the needs of first and second generation migrants residing in and around St George area in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Similarly Indian School Parramatta is established in response to similar needs in Western Suburbs in Sydney, Australia. Children of first generation migrants growing up in Australia are usually able to speak and communicate in their parent’s first language in their early years before commencing primary school.
With the start of the formal school education in Australian school environment, the children from other language backgroundsgradually become less confident in communicating in their first language. Furthermore, lack of structured learning of Hindi language does not provide opportunity to these children to develop or maintain their background or second language. We also teach Hindi to children from non-Hindi backgrounds.
Our motto: Successful and responsible children maintaining effective links with their family and community
Our philosophy: Preserving and promoting cultural heritage and maintaining effective community links are necessary for individual well-being
TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM
Maximum class size will be 20 students
Classes will be of seven different levels, according to student ability.
Students will be assessed in their first lesson to determine the current level of ability in reading, writing, speaking and speaking so as to place students in their ability grouping within a given class.
Students from non – Hindi background will be given special attention and will be taught in separate classes, especially when doing listening and speaking .
Teaching and learning strategies will include one to one assistance, small group learning, collaboration and Peer learning.
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
The South Asian Hindi School is managed by the executive committee of South Asian Australian Association.
Ms Madhulika Roy
School Principal and Public Officer
Mrs Ritu Hinduja
President, South Asian Australian Association.
Mr Abhijeet Das
Assistant Treasurer
Ms Aarti Salunke
Treasurer and Secretary, SAAA
Mr Shamit Paul
Vice President, SAAA
Ms Anuradha Bagwe
Assistant secretary
Mr Sameer Ambegaonkar
Parent Representative and executive member
The Budgeting Sub-Committee consists of the Management Committee and parent representatives.
Following classes are run on every Sunday during NSW School Term
In-person Hindi Classes: 10:00 – 11:30am
In-person Student Dance Groups: 11:30 to 12pm
Online Hindi Classes: 10:00 – 11:20am
Bollywood dance (Kogarah): 9:30 – 10:00am
Bharatnatyam (Kogarah): 12 to 1pm
For Kathak & Bharatnatyam classes contact us on 0427090724
OUR BRANCHES
KOGARAH BRANCH - St George Girls High School (Entry via Harrow Road)
PARRAMATTA BRANCH- Parramatta West Public School (Entry via Franklin street)
SCHOFIELDS BRANCH - Galungara Public School (Entry via Farmland Drive)
ONLINE BRANCH - Access via Zoom
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