31 August 2009

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore

• The district level competition is tentatively scheduled on 09th /10th of September 2009. There was an improvement the last time the students presented at the Taluk level competition – for fancy dress with "Tree" as the theme, a few birds were drawn on the Tree, one way to show how a tree can support an ecosystem. This time if there are any ideas for fancy dress (like the birds chirping on the tree), do let know
• The 3 Tables which was requested by the Teacher have been delivered at the School. This is to place the computers. We have to pay for this (Rs 1900*3 + transportation charges) this week
• The salary for the Teacher, Mrs. S. H. Rajeshwary, whom we are sponsoring has been paid (Rs 2000) for this
• The dresses which we sponsored for the Students is getting ready after stitching. Only 40 more dresses are left for stitching. Only one Tailor is taking responsibility here and he is doing few at a time. For the last 30 dresses Rs 2250 was handed over last week (Rs 75 per dress)

National Primary School, Chennai

• On 26th August 2009, we visited the National Primary School and another School run by the same management in Chennai. We had a look at the SLM kit which we had brought for the School. The School has started using it. SLM Kit is purely for Mathematics, mainly helpful for learning numbers. Also, there are some slides at the School which requires a Microscope for study

New Request for donations

• The Chennai School Teacher, has requested for microscopes – this is to help the children during practical’s
• The Bangalore School Teacher has asked for chairs – this is to help the children during computer sessions

Balance Sheet

• We are still in the process of getting online banking for our current account ready. Hence we will not be able to acknowledge financial contributions which are made till then. The financial contributions shall be acknowledged once there is online visibility. Apologies for the delay till then. As said, please direct all the financial contributions to the “Saktyavesh current account”. Below are the details

Payee Name: Saktyavesh

Bank Name: State Bank of India

City: BANGALORE (if not there then try for Bengaluru)

Branch: KUNDALAHALLI

Branch code: 9046(SBIN0009046)

Account Number: 30533359540

Account Type: Current

Do let know if there are better ideas/suggestions which shall help us work better

24th August 2009

National Primary School, Chennai (due from previous week)

• August 14th is celebrated as “Kalvi Kulu Naal” (Educational Group Day) and this celebration was embraced at National Primary School as well. On this day various events were held at the School – science exhibition, solo dance, group dance, drama, skit, folk songs etc... A few Government officials, ourselves and a few local people interested in the School were present on the occasion. Later, prizes were distributed to the Students who had participated

• The pictures taken during Independence Day at National Primary School is available in the below link. Enjoy - http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/Independence_day_National_Primary_School_Chennai#slideshow/5371339476476565154

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore

• Congratulations friends, the two entries from our School, Fancy dress and Clay modeling, stood first at the taluk level competition held on 21st August 2009. Special thanks to Senthil, Sai Shree, Jeya, Vasanthan, Thiru Venkatesh, Ashwin and Dinesh for their dedicated efforts. The two entries shall now participate at the district level competition (Bangalore South District). This competition is tentatively scheduled in another 10 days

New Request

• The Bangalore School Head Teacher, Sheela Madam, has requested for desks for the computers. Currently, the desks on which the computers are kept do not belong to the School. There is a request for 4 desks. Each desk shall cost approx Rs 1900. If there are spare desks which can be used for this and any one is willing to donate the same, do let know

Do offer your suggestions/comments & bright ideas

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Independence Day Celebration

Government Lower Primary School, Vibhuthipura – Bangalore

• On Saturday, 15th August 2009, our friends from Bangalore visited the School for the Independence day celebration starting 08:15am. Once the children assembled in front of the stage where a picture of Mahatma Gandhi was kept, the Head Teacher, Sheela Madam, shared with students the background behind Independence day. The Chief Guest for the function were Mr. L. Jayaram, a councilor and another person from the local area. Until the chief guest’s arrived the children has a chance to sing songs in praise of Mahatma Gandhi, patriotic songs etc…. The children were very excited at the opportunity of singing. Once the chief guest’s arrived lamps were lit and Tri Color unfurled. The chief guest’s delivered speeches, stressing on the importance of Unity among others. Later chocolates were distributed to all. One good Samaritan had sponsored the breakfast on this occasion for all. The Teacher and the councilor thanked us for our continued support to the School
  
• The pictures taken for the occasion are captured in the below link. Happy watching http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/Independence_day_GLPSVibhuthipura_School_Bangalore#slideshow/5370937465046019714

National Primary School – Chennai

• Our friends in Chennai gathered at the National Primary School at 08:00am for the Independence day celebration. The flag hoisting ceremony started at 08:15am. Mr. Kannan, a businessman from Pallavaram was the chief guest. After the flag hoisting ceremony, there were different competitions & events held - Thirukural saying (its explanation also), speaking about Shri Kamaraj, speaking about Independence day, rhymes and quiz. The children participated in all the events with great enthusiasm. Later prizes and chocolates were distributed. The Head Teacher, Jemima Voila Madam had sponsored the breakfast (as it was her daughter’s birthday the previous day, on 14th August 2009)

Government Lower Primary School, Vibhuthipura – Bangalore

• The children are getting ready for the taluk level competition which is scheduled to be held on 21st August 2009 (coming Friday). The competitions the children are representing are Fancy dress and clay modeling. If any of you would like to be involved here, please feel welcome
• We have received a few toys, pencils, crayons, eraser’s, sharpeners from a friend. All these were donated to the School on Saturday

Do let know if there are better ideas/suggestions on which we can work on, together. Feel free to spread the message of Saktyavesh in letter and in spirit with interested individuals and organizations

10 August 2009

Bangalore

• On Saturday 08th August 2009, we had met the Cluster Assistant Education Officer (CAEO) Mrs.Yashoda. We presented our work on G.L.P.S Vibhuthipura School to her and showed her the snaps from the recent competition. She was appreciative of our work and thanked us for our support

Finances

• Saktyavesh’s total financial assets have been transferred from Vinay’s personal account to Saktyavesh current account. This includes the cumulative interest accumulated in Vinay’s account from the time we had started collecting financial contribution. The interest amounts to Rs 2190 and Vinay has transferred Rs 2500 to Saktyavesh current account as a precautionary measure. As said earlier, please transfer all the financial contribution to Saktyavesh current account. Below credentials should help

Payee Name: Saktyavesh

Bank Name: State Bank of India

City: BANGALORE (if not there then try for Bengaluru)

Branch: KUNDALAHALLI

Branch code: 9046(SBIN0009046)

Account Number: 30533359540

Account Type: Current

• In addition, if prompted for “Account type” with options “Domestic”, “NRQ”, “NRE” – the right option is “Domestic”
• We have received a contribution of Rs 390 on 07th August 2009 in Prakash’s account. We are not sure who the contributor is. Please communicate & help solve this unknown (Unknown transaction - 37 07/07/2009 07/07/2009 BIL/000110540660/ToSakthyavesh/NSP 390.00)

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03 August 2009

National Primary School – Chennai
1. The SLM (Self Learning Material Kit) which was ordered for Rs 7000 has been delivered to the School by Government officials. Hope it makes learning happy and more meaningful for the Children and the Staff of the School
2. Today one of our Friends from Chennai, Mukesh, donated 2 carom board (one big, one small), 2 chess boards & 2 skipping ropes. Thanks Mukesh for the contribution

G. L. P. Vibhuthipura School - Bangalore
The Children who won first place in two games, clay modeling and fancy dress are now going for Taluk level competition, which is tentatively scheduled around August 22nd 2009. Friends who are interested in sharing their ideas/helping the children with these competitions, feel free to do so

Balance Sheet
We had submitted our bank statement to the auditor last Saturday and are working on filing our returns. Attached is the updated balance sheet. As said earlier, please direct all financial contributions to “Saktyavesh” current account directly. Do not transfer to Vinay’s account any more. Below are the credentials which shall help when making a financial contribution online

Payee Name: Saktyavesh
Bank Name: State Bank of India
City: BANGALORE (if not there then try for Bengaluru)
Branch: KUNDALAHALLI
Branch code: 9046(SBIN0009046)
Account Number: 30533359540
Account Type: Current

Kindly send a mail to info@saktyavesh.org once done. Please expect a delay in confirmation of the contribution (we are yet to get online visibility of our account). Please let know if there are any issues here
Do communicate your ideas/suggestions or seek clarifications if there are any questions
Feel free to spread the message of Saktyavesh in letter and in spirit with interested individuals and organizations