1. Education is for life NOT for living “The End of Education is Character” Mrs Nirupa Daya Principal Sathya Sai School Cape Town

2. Background to Sai Schools Health is Wholeness “Health is a dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” World Health Organisation

3. Background to Sai Schools Founder Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba "Sathya Sai Baba is a highly revered spiritual leader and world teacher, whose life and message has inspired many worldwide to lead more virtuous lives."

4. Sai Schools provide a holistic education with equal emphasis on both character development and academic achievement in striving for human excellence. Background to Sai Schools

5. There are 43 Sathya Sai Schools worldwide Background to Sai Schools

6. Newcastle Johannesburg Durban Cape Town

7. The Education in Human Values (EHV) programme is based on the FIVE Fundamental, Inherent, Universal and Changeless Human Values Aims & Objectives of Sai Schools Truth Right Conduct Peace Love Non Violence

8. LOVE is the undercurrent of all VALUES The EHV Programme Love as thought is TRUTH as feeling is PEACE as action is RIGHT CONDUCT as understanding is NON VIOLENCE

9. Before the hands act, as per the head, they should consult the heart The EHV Programme Education for the Head – Intellectual faculty Hand – Manual Skill Heart – Human Values INFORMATION HEAD (Correct Thinking) HAND (Right Action) HEART (5 Human Values)

10. The EHV programme has been designed as a tool for the development of character, on the premise that: The End of Education is Character The EHV Programme

11. Monday morning…….. Low self esteem Introverted Demotivated No sense of direction Disruptive Aggressive Hyperactive ADD, ADHD Bad language Vandalism Physical, emotional & mental violence towards teachers/peers Selfish behaviour Absence of camaraderie

12. Low self esteem Introverted Demotivated No sense of direction Disruptive Aggressive Hyperactive ADD, ADHD Bad language Vandalism Physical, emotional & mental violence towards teachers/peers Selfish behaviour Absence of camaraderie Faith & Intuition Purity in thought, word & deed Mind & sense control Leadership Where does the problem originate?

13. Faith & Intuition Purity in thought, word & deed Mind & sense control Leadership The bird of intellect

14. Human values cannot be taught. They are brought out through inspiration effected by the teacher resonating the 5 human values It’s all about Resonance Teachers are remembered for what they are more than for what they teach Teacher Learners

15. A typical day at the Sai School Preparation before learners arrive: Teacher starts the day with a silent prayer and the preparation of the classroom for a conducive learning environment: Aromatherapy Plants Full spectrum lighting Pastel coloured walls

16. A typical day at the Sai School When the learners arrive: The day begins with silent sitting Calm the mind Introspection Faith & Intuition Mind & sense control

17. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Prayer/Quotation Faith & Intuition

18. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Value based stories Purity in thought, word & deed

19. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Group activities Leadership

20. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Song Faith & Intuition Purity in thought, word & deed Leadership Mind & sense control

21. A typical day at the Sai School Integration of values into standard school curriculum e.g. MATHEMATICS

22. A typical day at the Sai School BREAK TIME! Filtered water Nutritious, wholesome, homemade sandwiches FOOD & DRINKS FROM TUCKSHOP NOT ALLOWED

23. Physical Health A healthy body is a prerequisite for a healthy mind and hence for effective learning Free Medical Support Provided Full medical check ups Dental check ups Eye check ups

24. Quotes from learners

25. Conclusion The Sathya Sai Schools promote holistic, integrated health through the EHV programme Child INPUT OUTPUT EHV Personality programming/ character development HUMAN EXCELLENCE

26. Sathya Sai School Cape Town nirupadaya@telkomsa.net Cell: 0848880089