The sixth graders spent the first three days of Service Nepal in Chaimale, learning to build, use, and maintain water filters distributed by Hope Worldwide. Over 300 new filters were dedicated to students from Shree Krishna School in grades 5–9, and our students helped demonstrate their proper...
From learning about the various plants and their uses around Takure village to mixing cement with dirt, the 7th-grade Service Nepal Trip was an eye-opening experience. Our 7th graders picked coffee cherries, washed them, and learned about the process of bringing that plant into our...
Grade 9 students had an unforgettable time during their Service Nepal trip! They rolled up their sleeves to build a biogas station for a local village - digging, laying bricks, and completing the dome with concrete, all through incredible teamwork. Beyond the service project, students explored...
On our final Service Nepal trip, we embarked on a 6 day adventure with our service partners for 25 years--Borderlands! We began our time doing team building activities with the students from Bachaladevi School. For the next two days, we used these new friendships to...
From setting up camp to conquering rapids, our Grade 11 Service Nepal trip was all about teamwork, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Rafting down the Sunkoshi River, each rapid brought excitement (and a little panic), and whenever the freezing water hit us, we all screamed, “Aachuu...
Our elementary students celebrated Holi with a splash of water and a whole lot of fun! Elementary students in our Local Culture Connect Club planned and hosted the event as their service learning project, ensuring we better understand our host country's culture and have an opportunity to...
The 8th-grade Service Nepal trip to Chitlang was a wonderful experience. The essential question of how Art connects us was realized in two very distinct ways. Under the supportive mentoring of our partners from Srijanalaya, our students learned how to become engaged art teachers for...
For the first time ever, SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SCTA) brought SWIMCON International to Nepal, and we were honored to host this groundbreaking event at Lincoln School in Kathmandu! With 80 passionate attendees from 9 countries across Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East, this...
This weekend, PLUM hosted the third annual Flowing Forward Festival, bringing together 80 students from 7 Kathmandu-based schools to celebrate and destigmatize menstruation. With 13 interactive workshops led by organizations, teachers, and students, the festival sparked meaningful conversations, dynamic learning, and empowering discussions. From engaging activities...
In our Food and Nutrition class, students have been exploring the healing power of medicinal herbs, crafting unique loose-leaf tea blends tailored to specific health benefits. From chamomile for stress relief to ginger and turmeric for immunity, each blend was thoughtfully designed to support well-being. As...
