Hello! I’m Liam and I’m the Chaplain at St Joan’s and currently preparing for ordination as a Deacon for the Diocese of Westminster. I’ve been at JOA since 2010 and this is my first visit to Udayan – in fact it’s my first trip outside of the comforts and familiarity of the ‘western world’! In […]
My name is Bernie Gamble, I am 18 years old and am currently studying Maths, Chemistry and Further Maths at St Joan’s. I am hoping to go on to study Chemistry at Newcastle University this September. rnrnI first remember hearing of Udayan when I was in my last year of primary school, and the group […]
My name is Pedro Custodio and I’m 18 years old. I study Maths, Further Maths and Physics with the hope of studying Computer Science at university.rnrnI was first introduced to Udayan in year 7 through the various fundraising activities the school does for the charity. Recently I helped to run Mrs Weldon’s ‘Light Music an’ […]
My name is Sasha Correia and I am currently studying chemistry biology and psychology at A level in St Joan of Arc. My plans for the future are hopefully to get into university to study medicine, and go on to become a psychiatrist or paediatrician. Fingers crossed anyways! Ever since I was first introduced to […]
My name is Finn Black. I study Art, Photography and English Literature. By my choice of study it’s clear I have a strong interest in the arts. Going forward I hope to study Design at the prestigious Central Saint Martins. I’m travelling to Udayan in hope of better understanding the distant culture and to attempt […]
My name is Francis Albrecht and I am currently studying Maths, Further Maths and Physics in the upper sixth at St Joan’s. I hope to go on to study mechanical/design engineering at Brunel University. Outside of school I am a working videographer & photographer. I am also a passionate musician. I have grown up in […]
The third day of the Indian pilgrimage was spent at Udayan.rnrnThe group were unable to publish their diary entry today due to technical difficulties at their current accommodation. Please check back tomorrow when hopefully they will have posted the article!rn
It is with great excitement and anticipation that we leave for India today. I don’t think any of us can actually believe that we are off to visit Udayan – the place that much effort has gone into raising funds for since we joined St Joan of Arc six years ago. It will be great to see James, the staff and children of Udayan in particular the work of the home and how our money has helped the children.
An album of photos of Mrs Schramm’s recent visit to Udayan in December 2012