July 7 2023
The Thanksgiving Week was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the school. Feeling the need for sharing with those who are not so blessed as them, students initiated a Share a Toy and Spread the Joy campaign. Attractive posters were put up all over the school requesting students to share their old toys. Students also made a presentation in the assembly for the same. The response was overwhelming and the school collected more than 2000 toys which were distributed to children in far flung villages. In another initiative, students collected stationery items, old books, notebooks, etc. The collection amounted to 8 big cartons which were distributed to children studying in government schools in the nearby villages.
Art Workshop in a Government school
A group of students and teachers conducted an art workshop in a government school in Jhalaria. Armed with crayons, paints and all the required stationery, they taught children how to draw and paint. An art competition followed, in which the best three entries were awarded prizes.
Nukkad Natak
A group of students from Shishukunj performed a Nukkad Natak for students of a government school in Jhalaria village. The importance of education, health hygiene, cleanliness and also reducing the use of plastic was very effectively brought out through this Nukkad Natak. Students also presented a group song and made the school children sing along with them.The only question the students of the government school had, ”When will you all come next ?”
Raakhee Sale
Shishyans came out in large numbers to purchase Raakhis made by students of the Madhya Pradesh Dhristiheen Kalyan Sangh This “Raakhee Sale” is a regular feature in the school. The hand made Raakhees are highly appreciated by the students and teachers alike, leading to a good sale of the same. This is just a small contribution that Shishyans make to encourage and motivate the students who visually challenged.Interaction with visually challenged studentsStudents have also been visiting the Helen Keller School on a regular basis. Interacting with the students of that school, teaching them poems and songs and also playing with them, is indeed a very enriching experience for Shishyans.
Reaching Out
In order to reach out to the children of Jhalaria, the school started a new initiative in the summer of 2015. Five days a week enrichment classes are held for students studying in the government school of Jhalaria village. They are not only taught the subjects ( English, Hindi, Science and Social Studies ), but also given lessons in health, hygiene and life skills. A healthy snack given to all students on arrival not only ensures their good health but also a high attendance ! They are also given time to play sports and take part in creative activities like painting, drawing, clay modeling, etc.Approximately 100 students of Classes II – VIII have enrolled for this programme for which special teachers have been appointed. This is a small initiative by the school to reach out to the underprivileged section of the society.
