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Edith Cavell (1865-1915) was a British nurse, working in German-occupied Belgium during the First World War. She helped hundreds of British, French and Belgian soldiers escape the Germans and was arrested, tried and executed in 1915.
“Someday, somehow, I am going to do something useful, something for people. They are, most of them, so helpless, so hurt and so unhappy. “
Joan of Arc, born around 1412, was from northeastern France. She believed that God had chosen her to lead France to victory in its long-running war with England. With no military training, Joan lead the French army to the besieged city of Orléans, where it achieved a momentous victory over the English and the Burgundians. Joan was captured by Anglo-Burgundian forces, tried for witchcraft and heresy and burned at the stake in 1431, at the age of 19.
“Go forward bravely. Fear nothing. Trust in God. All will be well.”
Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy, on May 12, 1820. Part of a wealthy family, Nightingale defied the expectations of the time and pursued what she saw as her God-given calling of nursing. A revered hero of her time, she died on August 13, 1910, in London.
“How very little can be done under the spirit of fear.”
Nun and missionary Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, devoted her life to caring for the sick and poor. She died in September 1997.
“Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.”
At present the strength of Pratt Memorial Guide Group includes 58 Guides and Recruits along with 43 Bulbuls.
The Bul Buls and Guides partake in various activities through the year that provide an all-rounded development and inculcate in our children, the qualities of leadership, and teamwork.
INTERACT CLUB
“Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world.” Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
At the Pratt Memorial School the Interact Club members are given the opportunity to serve others above themselves through various activities, such as visiting Old Age homes, tutoring students, and so on.
The Pratt Memorial School is proud to have 14 functional Clubs.
Friday is Club day and the last period of every Friday is dedicated to the Club activities.
Some of our most exciting Clubs are the Dance, Pichordio, Interact Club as shown above.
The Elements Club which includes the Mathematics, Sciences and Computer Science subjects.
