28th September 2009

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore
Green initiative

On 25th September 2009, Friday, we had been to a nursery and sourced 40 saplings for the pots which we donated. The Head Teacher, Sheela accompanied and chose different plants like rose, cactus, crotons etc… Mud mixed with natural manure was also got. The total cost came to Rs 2050 (including the transport and the cost of labor)

Uniform distribution
The uniforms which we sponsored is completely stitched and on 26th September 2009, Saturday, the uniforms were distributed to the Children. Present in attendance were the BEO (Block Education Officer), CAEO (Cluster Assistant Education Officer), CRP (Cluster Resource Person), staff of the School, Parents of the Children, our volunteers and a volunteer from GE, Bangalore (they sponsored the tie and belt for the Children). The event started off with planting of saplings which we had brought on Friday, 25th September 2009, Friday. Then we had a Teacher Ms. Kala, read out the milestones of the School from its inception till date. Next we had the BEO addressing the parents on the facilities provided at School and he also thanked the volunteers for the support among others.
Enjoy the pictures taken during the event below
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/Uniform_Distribution_GLPS_Vibhuthipura_Bangalore_26_Sep_2009#slideshow/5386430798915943650
Certificates were presented to the students for the recently held competitions & securing places in taluk, district level (for the Clay modeling and fancy dress etc…). Parents were asked if they had any information to share on the School, their children and one parents took us through the growth of the School and how this has changed for the better with better infrastructure, more dedication from the Teachers etc… Then there was refreshments for all – a Banana and biscuit. Thank you Sankaralingam for sponsoring this. We signed of the event by penning the guest book
Dussehra Camp
The Staff members of the School are planning to conduct a Dussehra camp for students of 3rd, 4th & 5th standard from 3rd October 2009 to 8th October 2009. In this different skills like drawing, paper cutting, clay modeling, dancing and yoga etc.. are planned. It will be great to hear ideas. More importantly the Head Teacher, Sheela Madam, has requested our participation during this time. If any of you would like to contribute with your time & skills, kindly let know

National Primary School, Chennai
Drawing competition
Currently the School is on vacations after quarterly exams and the School shall re-open on 06th October 2009. There is a drawing competition planned on the topic “Conservation of non-renewable energy sources” on 06th October 2009. Around 20 students are selected to represent the School for this. If there are any pictorial representation/information which shall best explain this topic “Conservation of non-renewable energy sources”, kindly share Do put forth your ideas/suggestion especially for the Dussehra camp & drawing competition which are planned in near future Feel free to spread the message of Saktyavesh in letter and in spirit with interested individuals and organizations

21st September 2009

We have a new addition in us. Mrs. Sudarmathi Pillai from Bangalore shall be working with us. Thank you Mrs. Sudarmathi, we are happy to have you among us, your strength & support will only help in making this world a better place

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore
The students of Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore secured 2nd prize for clay modeling and 3rd prize for fancy dress at the district level competition held on Wednesday (16th September 2009). Great effort from the student Renuka who participated in the fancy dress inspite of ill health and secured the position. The judges were appreciative of the effort put in the by the students. There was an good addition to the fancy dress (the tree) this time. A sound file of birds chirping was played using a cell phone to show the advantages of a tree and stress the cause of protecting, planting more trees. Thanks to Vinay who gave this simple yet wonderful idea

Technical issue with mailbox
Due to technical issues, Saktyavesh inbox (info@saktyavesh.org) could not be used for sending this weekly update. Apologies for the inconvenience caused Do put forth your ideas/suggestions/questions. It works wonders Feel free to spread the message of Saktyavesh in letter and in spirit with interested individuals and organizations

14th September 2009

Teachers Day celebration – Govt Lower Primary School, Bangalore

• On Saturday, 12th September 2009, Teacher’s day celebration was held for around 40 Schools, including the School we are partnering with, Government Lower Primary School, Vibhuthipura. The day started with classical music followed by performances from “Yours Truly” theatre group. Then the lamp was lit. Later all the volunteers - both individuals and organizations, working for betterment of Education were felicitated. The Government Staff and other dignitaries thanked us for our support towards the cause of Education & better of the School. We were presented with a memento, a certificate, a garland, a shawl, a few fruits, a bouquet as a gesture of appreciation. Please share the appreciations. Below are the snaps
  http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/Teachers_day_celebration_Bengaluru#slideshow/5381358078169419474
• We have handed over three mouse (“i-ball”) to the Bangalore School Head Teacher Sheela on Saturday, 12th September 2009. Each cost Rs 347 at discounted price (the original price is said as Rs 475). The total cost for three mouse came to Rs 1041. This is sponsored by Gangadharan from Chennai. Thank you Gangadharan for the contribution
• Green initiative - 40 pots has been handed over to the School on Saturday, 12th September 2009. Each pot cost Rs 40, so the total cost came to Rs 1600. We also got plastic lid (this is usually placed below the pot to withhold excess water). This cost Rs 30 per piece, so the total cost came to Rs 1200. The transportation cost from the shop to the School came to Rs 450. We now have to decide on the plants that needs to be nurtured in these pots. If there are any thoughts here, do let know

National Primary School, Chennai

• The slides given by the Government for educational purpose can be seen in the below link. This was the reason the Chennai School Teacher had asked for a microscope
  http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/Slides#slideshow/5381373589014852098
  
• The SLM kit which we had donated to the School can be seen in the below link
  http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/SLMKit#slideshow/5381372298145241826
  

07th September 2009

Government Lower Primary School, Vibhuthipura, Bangalore
On Saturday (05th September 2009), we visited the School and the money for the three tables that we donated, Rs 6000, has been handed over to the Head Teacher, Sheela Madam. The computer lab which hosts 9 computers were taken off the old tables and were accommodated in the new tables and the computer lab was re-arranged. All the 9 computers in the School works fine and the students are using them
New Request:
The Teacher has requested for 9 computer covers to be provided, one for each computer. If any of you can provide the same, either an used one in good condition or a new one, do let know