Purnima was honoured to receive an award recognising her leadership as Lead of the University of Melbourne Australian Alumni Community in Thailand, alongside her professional achievements and continued contributions to the Australian alumni community.
Purnima co-led the inaugural launch of the University of Melbourne Thailand Alumni Network, bringing together more than 80 alumni for an evening of networking, shared memories and new connections. The event marked an exciting new chapter in strengthening the Melbourne alumni community across Thailand.
How do we inspire students to pick up a book in a world of screens? The Bookface Challenge transformed reading into a creative, collaborative experience, encouraging Year 8 students to explore the library through photography, imagination and play.
Purnima visited Year 5 at Bangkok Patana School to explore the art of performance poetry, inspiring students to bring their nature poems to life through voice, movement and imagination ahead of their Poetry Celebration.
The third annual Spoken Word Poetry Showcase at Bangkok Patana School was a powerful celebration of youth voices, creativity and courage. This year’s theme - “Champions of Change: Inspiring Resilience and Hope” - called on students to use poetry as a response to global challenges and they rose to the occasion with heart and conviction.
