One day, 12-year-old Kumal would like to be a rapper, ‘I listen to rap all the time and I even write my own songs. Mostly they’re about what is going on in India.’ He is even learning the guitar and drums to increase his musical talents. Although he may be destined for stardom, Kumal still needs to go to class – he’s currently in 6th grade. ‘I like social sciences, which are civics, history and geography,’ he explains. ‘They’re my favourites because they help me to learn about what is going on in my country.’ Kumal is a sociable student and gets on with everyone. He believes in the values of respect and unity. ‘I like respect because if you give someone respect, they will give it back to you. I like unity because we can do anything if we choose to work together.’
