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 "To act in solidarity with others for a more just world"


Twelve students accompanied by three staff members will travel to Kolkata, India to live and work with the Christian Brother community in St. George's School, Bow Bazar and St. Mary's Dum Dum from 4th - 15th February, 2023. 

They have undertaken an active and creative educational process to increase their awareness and understanding of the world we live in. They have engaged in a process of interaction, reflection and action. As part of this action project they have carried out an extensive fundraising programme. All proceeds will go directly towards education for the poor in Kolkata.

Through this blog you can follow their journey.

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