Connections: Student to Student, Heart to Heart, Mission to Mission
Connections, student to student and heart to heart, make our work possible. Meet Josie and Devon, celebrate a new geography lab funded by the Rotary Clubs of Tiburon, and join us at the gala on August 30.
No Lazy Days of Summer Ahead
It has been an especially busy Spring in Gurap. Our 11th graders returned from their English intensive in Burdwan, the first national exam results are in (all students passed!), and construction on the dining hall continues.
Happy Spring!
Happy Spring! New Opportunities are Blooming in Gurap “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”— Martin Luther King Jr. Happy Spring! Dear Friends, Our 11th graders have been “on an island”—though not exactly a vacation. After completing their national exams, the students […]
Smiles From Gurap + Big Things Ahead Part 2
Smiles from Gurap + Big Things Ahead Part 2 Gurap students and teachers presented their first Edufest— a science-fair format that spans every subject area. Beautifully executed, it represents another significant milestone in our growth as a formal school. Shown here are studies of English grammar, kidney function and rainwater harvesting—a favorite of students. There […]
Smiles From Gurap + Big Things Ahead Part 1
Smiles from Gurap + Big Things Ahead Part 1 Even with construction all around, the kids turn chaos into playtime. Paul stirs them up with his usual tricks… until the tables turn and he becomes the target! Top: Paul enjoys an aerial view of Sport’s Day. Bottom: Fr Maria Joseph enjoys the fun! We managed […]
Tribe Rising: A Day at the Gurap Mission School
Tribe Rising: A Day at the Gurap Mission School Paula Nelsen had a wonderful time in Gurap. Here is her story: I wake up up to music playing on the loudspeaker outside. I dress and hurry down the stairs from the girls’ dormitory building. A hundred girls, all ages, are running down with me, outside, […]
A Story of Gratitude and Hope
A Story of Gratitude and Hope “Small things done with great love will change the world.” — Mother Teresa Hello Tribe Rising Family, It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of another year. This season of gratitude, giving and hope reflects every season at St. Xavier’s School Gurap—thanks to each of you. By […]
The Heart of Our Campus
The Heart of Our Campus This beautiful, two-story building is much more than a structure—it’s the heart of the campus and a bold statement of our care for the Santal students! On the ground floor, a new, efficient kitchen and dining hall offer great cooking capacity and a reliable shelter during seasonal floods and high heat. […]
Thoughts from Lily O’Neill
Thoughts from Lily O’Neill In 2024, Tribe Rising sponsor and board member Lily O’Neill traveled with Annette to Gurap to meet the children and see the school. Her experience was unforgettable: “On that winter morning of February 2024 in Gurap, our dear Fr. Vinay gave me only minutes of advance notice when he asked me […]
Dining Hall Construction Underway!
Dining Hall Construction Underway! Building the Campus Hub! Dear Friends, Construction is underway on the kitchen and dining hall, and we’re thrilled to see another vision coming to life on the Gurap campus! This two-story building will soon be the heart of the Gurap campus: a place for students to gather, meals to be shared and dreams to take root. It […]