A Samarpan with Love
Gopa Kuteeram program was launched in Brisbane in February 2018 as monthly classes for children aged 5 to 15 years.
Since March 2020, classes are conducted on fortnightly Sundays on Zoom at 4 pm for 1.5 hours. In 2021, classes will continue to run on fortnightly Sundays alternating between Zoom and face-to-face at the Taigum State School Hall, Handford Road, Taigum. GK classes are conducted in English.
The curriculum includes:
- Prayers with Maha Mantra
- Shlokas and Bhajans
- Stories and Values from Puranas
- Celebration of various Hindu festivals and discussion of their significance
- Various Hindu rituals and their significance
- Structured teaching of Itihasas like Ramayana with a focus on life lessons
- Annual GK event for Janmashtami celebrations with Skit, dance performances, palki procession, Jhoola with baby Krishna and Dahi Handi breaking ritual.
- School holiday workshops
- Group discussions, role plays, games, fun activities like Kahoot quiz, Charades and Hangman