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Shastrananda School - Colombo, Sri Lanka.
I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the staff at Shastrananda school for offering me the opportunity to visit my first Sri Lankan...
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Food for thought - Musings on our environments, children and spaces
I grew up in the countryside and have always been drawn to open spaces and nature. I am often happiest when outside, whatever the...