Shree Bhimsen Elementary School, a small school with a deep commitment to education, is situated in Indrawati VDC Mule, about 20 minutes by vehicle from our Conscious Impact Camp in Takure. Last month, our team had the privilege of working with the school to paint beautiful and educational designs on the classroom walls. The goal is not only to beautify the classroom, but also to enrich the learning environment for its students.
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Shree Bhimsen Elementary School was built in 1988, but was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake and then rebuilt by the Asian Development Bank. This public school serves as a beacon of hope for the seventy-six students and six dedicated teachers. The painting project took us three days, and over the course of the three days our volunteer team devoted themselves to the task of transforming a blank wall into a vibrant masterpiece.
Preeti Maharjan, the painting project lead
The project was led by Preeti Maharjan, an incredible Nepali artist who has been working on this project with us for the past two years overseeing our painting program. To make things simpler for everyone, she provided the guidelines and directions and made the initial sketch. Her vision was to create a classroom where children not only learn but also feel inspired to explore their own creativity and imagination.
While painting the classroom, our volunteers had fun with one another by painting each other's faces and playing with the local students. Engaging with the students through games and painting sessions brought so much joy. The laughter and friendship shared during these moments reinforced our belief in the transformative power of art to bring communities together. The kids were so excited to see the transformation of their classroom and so were the volunteers to see the impact they had made on the local school.
The volunteers celebrating after completing the painting
After completing the project, we stepped back to admire our work. We all remember our classrooms growing up, and now these students will remember a beautiful and colorful place. Our hope is that the colorful walls left behind will serve as a constant source of inspiration and joy for generations to come. We look forward to more new painting projects to come, and we invite you to join!
