DHRS Education Group

Introduction
Formed in 2005 the Education Group aims to encourage and support local schools and colleges along the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) in achieving an increased awareness of, and commitment to the railway.
The Group works as a sub committee of the DHRS by which it is funded although extra contributions are always welcome. (Please see below for how you can help).
Group members are currently Paul Whittle (Chairman), Marilyn Metz, Peter Tiller, Mary Strickland and Keith Strickland.

How We Help
• With teaching resource materials linked to the school curriculum and emphasising the historic links and economic contribution of the DHR. Examples are colouring sheets, quiz material, and I Spy games – all with a railway theme.
• By sponsoring competitions for local schools. An art competition in 2006 was especially successful, attracting three hundred high quality entries from Darjeeling schools. In this and other activities the Group works closely with the ladies of the Darjeeling Inner Wheel and with the DHRS India Support Group who provide most valuable local advice and practical support.
• By other activities such as sponsoring train rides for local children, and funding of small education-linked projects.

How You Can Help
• By telling us of any recent or current links you have with schools and colleges along the DHR – and which might form the basis of their joining our list of sponsored schools.
• By ‘recycling’ any unwanted Darjeeling Mail magazines which can always be put to good use in schools. You can return them either to Paul Whittle or Peter Tiller (addresses on inside front cover of the magazine), or to Mary Strickland at 17 Victoria Road, Trowbridge, Wilts BA14 7LH.
• By couriering for us to India small, usually lightweight examples of teaching material when you visit the Darjeeling region.
• By making a donation to the Darjeeling Railway Community Support Group (see their separate web page for contact details) and allocating the whole or part of your donation to an educational project. The two Groups will liaise to put your donation to good use and will report to you on what has been achieved.

For Further Information
Please contact Paul Whittle on 01932 346549 or at pro@dhrs.org

Photos from the 2006 Arts Competition

New Greetings Cards for 2008

Members of the Group
Left to right: Peter Tiller, Marilyn Metz, Paul Whittle, Mary Strickland and Keith Strickland