“Good education is that which teaches the method of achieving world peace; that which destroys narrow-mindedness and promotes unity, equality and peaceful co-existence among human beings”. (Telugu poem) Good education is not merely reading several books, gathering bookish knowledge and teaching it to others. There is no use acquiring mere bookish knowledge. By acquiring bookish knowledge, you may perhaps become a book yourself. Real education is that which promotes unity, equality and peaceful co-existence with fellow human beings. Merely reading books and periodicals and acquiring bookish knowledge is the so-called secular education. Several people in the world today are pursuing this type of education only. But, this cannot be termed as real education. Real education flows from the heart and is termed as ‘Educare’. There is a lot of difference between ‘education’ and ‘educare’! Educare is the basis and foundation for all types of education. Educare is the adhara (support) and education is the adheya (supported). All the texts we read teach only education to us. But, this is totally inadequate. We must pursue educare along with education. From Discourse, October 10, 2005.
Sai Spiritual education (SSE) classes are held every Sunday from 10.00 am to 11.30. This is followed by group singing that all students and parents are required to attend. All groups meet at the Sri Sathya Sai Community Centre, located at 2215 East Pender Street.
The SSE classes are for children from 5 years to 18 years. The intent of the classes is to guide the children through the various phases of their life. Specifically, to:
- Instill & relate to the five inter-related human values of Truth, Love, Peace, Non-Violence and Right Conduct
- Instill good discipline and character in children’s life
- Appreciate & relate to family values and their ties
- Enhance Focus, Self-confidence and Self-esteem to help children to handle practical situations (including teen years)
- Have children learn all the above with Fun!!
Registration : To Register, please download the Registration and Waiver forms, complete and bring it to the SSE Class. Download Registration Form for SSE Program and Waiver form.
Details about Program
The classes are sub-divided into the following age groups:
- Junior Group 1 ( 6-7 years ) – KG & Grade 1
- Junior Group 2 ( 8-9 years ) – Grades 2 and 3
- Group 2 (10-12 years) – Grades 4, 5 & 6
- Group 3 (13-15 years) – Grades 7, 8 & 9
- Group 4 (16-18 years) – Grades 10, 11 & 12
Orientation classes are conducted for new SSE students to help them integrate smoothly into the classes of their respective age groups.
Mandatory parenting classes are offered to the parents in the Fall and Spring. In order for the child to be enrolled in the SSE program, the parent has to attend the parenting course.
The teaching methodology across all classes incorporates 5 teaching components, namely:
- Story telling
- Quotations / theme of the week
- Silent sitting
- Songs Group Activities
These teaching components are used to illustrate the human values with greater effect to the children. The Pre teen group follows a special program aimed at building life skills and integrating spiritual and secular education in daily life.
Special Programs
The Special programs focus on Group activities and performing in front of audiences, which will enhance the self-confidence/self-esteem of the children while working together as a team. The following are the special programs that the kids are likely to participate in:
SSE Coordinator: Mrs. Renuka Ramanathan
Contact e-mail: rrenukha@hotmail.com