Pat Cummins Visits Government School in Lucknow

UNICEF Australia Ambassador and the country's cricket team captain Pat Cummins visited a government school in Lucknow and interacted with the students and teachers.

LUCKNOW, INDIA: UNICEF Australia Ambassador and the country's cricket team captain Pat Cummins visited a government school in Lucknow on Friday and interacted with the students and teachers.

Cummins Visits Basic Vidyalaya, Aurangabad

According to a press statement issued by UNICEF, Cummins, who is in India for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, took a break from his training schedule to spend time with the students of Basic Vidyalaya, Aurangabad, and learn about their education and their aspirations. He also played cricket with them.

Cummins Joins Students for Learning by Doing

Cummins joined the students for Learning by Doing, designed by UNICEF in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha, the Uttar Pradesh government, and STARS Forum. The program combines academic learning with multiple pre-vocational themes and practical skills, which makes education an enjoyable experience, encouraging students aged 11-14 to be regular in school, preventing dropouts.

Students Share Their Projects with Cummins

During the visit, the students showed Cummins their projects covering engineering, agriculture, home, nutrition, and health. Two girls demonstrated judo and self-defense skills and shared how they have used these to protect their friends from sexual harassment.

Cummins: Education Gives Children the Best Start in Life

Cummins said, "Education gives children the best start in life. It's fantastic to see how UNICEF is engaging children to continue their education and learn some practical skills at the same time. It was a pleasure to meet all the students."

Cummins' visit to the school was a great opportunity for the students to interact with a successful athlete and learn about the importance of education. The students were inspired by Cummins' message and are sure to remember his visit for years to come.