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Buy a great new book for your kids and help the Mithra kids
Danielle Sellick’s new children’s book, “Kind to Me” (published by Balboa Press AU) teaches children the importance of being kind to themselves. The book tells the story of Zac, a 7-year-old, who is learning to be kind to himself: body, heart...
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Heading to Mithra
Teachers and young people from the Marlene Moore group of Flexible Learning Centres gathered at an Indian Restaurant on the North Coast in preparation for their immersion to India in September. Five teachers and 8 young people will arrive in Chennai...
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Supporting Mithra – Wotton + Kearney “Causes our People Support”
On Tuesday 4th June the National Law Firm, Wotton + Kearney, launched the first of their “Causes Our People Support” series. Wotton + Kearney recognises that alongside the charities the firm supports, many of their people have causes that...
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Mighty effort Mark!
An annual visitor and tremendous helper to Mithra, Mr Mark Kranstein from Western Australia, has been instrumental in keeping up the maintenance and much-needed necessities around the grounds of Mithra. Mark begins by coordinating the workers and staff...
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HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
On 23rd February, the Spastics Society of Tamil Nadu organised a first of its kind “Quizables 2019” for persons with special needs. Twenty two schools participated in this program and ten special children from MITHRA took part. Of the 10 participants...
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INTERACTIVE STORY TELLING AT MITHRA
Traditional Indoor Games and interactive Story telling event, conducted by Mr Iniyan a special children event manager. Organised by Ms Monica Arokiamary, committee member Mithra. [MORE TO FOLLOW]
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THE CHALLENGES OF 2019
It was a happy reunion for the seven Friends of Mithra Committee members together in Melbourne last Sunday for the Annual General Meeting. Ben McDonald, Nick Lux and Danielle Sellick are resident in Melbourne, Pat Bollen flew in from Sydney, Shane O’Brien...
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20th ANNIVERSARY OF IGNATIUS PILGRIMAGE
It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago, students from Saint Ignatius College, Adelaide, embarked on the very first Pilgrimage through India from that school. (It was the first Immersion/service trip for the College). The first volunteers were: Alex...
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CELEBRATING PONGOL
On January 7th 2019, students and staff from Seymour College, Adelaide, celebrated Pongol with the children, Sisters and staff at MITHRA. It was an opportunity to learn more about the rich Indian culture and traditions. Teachers from MITHRA and Seymour...