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We need AUD $40,000
to build their future.
Postal Address for: Little Paradise Academy
Pashok, Darjeeling 734312
West Bengal INDIA
Little Paradise Academy was founded in 2000 by Mr Bhupal Subba, Mr Rai and members of the local community. They formed a Committee in Pashok (Tea Estate) Darjeeling, West Bengal India.
The original Tea Estate was closed in 1994 and a section of land was donated for the purpose of building the school. The school was established and ran on this land until 2006, when the Tea Estate (semi government) was re-opened and the school was asked to relocate. The school committee dwindled and was run only by Mr Subba & Mr Rai ( The Silurian Educational Society ). LPA was then relocated to land of Mr Subba's, generously donated, from which he had previously made an income.
Currently there are 75 students ranging from Nursery, through LKG ( Lower Kindergarten ) UKG ( Upper Kindergarten ) Grades 1-2-3-4 and will increase to Grade 5 in the next year. The parents are responsible for Admissions and Monthly Fees, Uniforms and Books. The students are currently Monday to Friday and in the future there may be Hostel Accommodation for Boarder Students.
The teachers are on very low wages, which are barely covered by the tuition fees. Overall, the teachers, parents and students are happy and a delight to be around.
