22nd February 2010

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore

ü School visit - On 20th February 2010, two of us were to the School. We distributed chocolates, interacted with Students and Teachers and had a look at the plants that we had donated. The Teacher informed us that except for a couple of them, all the 40 saplings planted are healthy and growing fine. Care is taken that they are kept in sunlight for better growth. Later we had a few children showcasing their talent. We also took some pictures and recorded a couple of videos

Pictures - http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/School_visit_Government_Lower_Primary_School#slideshow/5441122318674868802

Video1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQNo8K1BGD0

Video2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU-Z1VDo5Uk

Video3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJR5Awn1I0

ü MOU – During the talk with the Head Teacher, we also talked about the MOU that we shall ink with the School. This MOU will serve as a guide as to what we would like to achieve, how we would like to work with the School and all the top level details. It would be great if you would write back with your ideas. The Teacher has said that we can have the MOU signed during the month of March. The details on the exact date and venue shall be communicated as and when it is available. Your presence shall be enriching

ü Birthday celebration - Last November, a friend celebrated the birthday of his relatives by distributing drawing books, pencils, eraser’s and sharpeners. When we visited the School on 20th Feb, the students were using the drawing books for their activities. You can find the images taken on the day (below), when the students were gifted with the items. Any one of you willing to gift the children on similar lines, do let know

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/saktyavesh/BhuvanaSaswat_Birthday_Nov_2009#slideshow/5441120145368493010

Request for donation from School

We had received a request for the construction of multipurpose hall at Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore. The rough plan for same is in the below link. While the Education department has sanctioned Rs 2 lakhs, more amount is needed (approx 4 lakhs more as per one contractor). If any of you are aware of building contractors in Bangalore city whom we can approach, kindly let know. We can approach them and ask for a quotation. Then we can choose the best possible quote. Also we need to look for sponsors

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B3bYMpGLKtUTY2JiODg4MjAtMTYzMi00OTUwLWFmYmQtYjlhMmU4N2MxZDRh&hl=en

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15th February 2010

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore

ü 16 students took Hindi exams conducted by “Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishaton” through the institute “Pushpak Hindi Vidyalaya” on 14th February 2010. The fees including application, exam, tuition and book fees for all the 16 students (Rs 120 per head) was sponsored by us

National Middle School, Chennai

ü Apart from the 3 tube lights which we have sponsored during the last children’s day, the staff of the School brought one more tube light for the School (sending this information now as this was not captured in the past)

Names updated on Website
ü All our names are now updated on our website. Kindly check your names in the link http://saktyavesh.org/Members.html and let if there are any changes needed

08th February 2010

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore

• The Hindi exams which we are sponsoring is scheduled to be conducted this Sunday, February 14th 2010. The students have been attending classes for the past three months and now revision is in progress. Lets wish the students ‘All the very best’
• On 31st January 2010, the students participated in a cultural competition where drama and group dance were showcased. The students also secured a prize during the same
• This Saturday the School may be declared holiday (as there is Maha Shiva ratri this Friday)
• Sports day: As there are holidays closer to the weekends during February, the Head Teacher, Sheela Madam, suggested that we shall plan for sports day during March first/second week

Net Banking

• On Saturday, 06th February 2010, we submitted C7 form to our banker (SBI) and received our user name and password. We are more closer to having our net banking facility up and running
• As said in the last communication, if there are any contribution(s) which are not captured in our balance sheet (http://saktyavesh.org/Finance.html), kindly reply to this mail
  

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01 Feb 2010

Government Lower Primary School, Bangalore

• Construction of Multi-purpose Hall - A few weeks back there was a request from the School for funding (either partly or in full) a multi-purpose hall, planned to be built in the terrace of the current premises. The estimated budget was approx Rs 6 lacs, of which the School has already approx Rs 2 lacs. The deficit of approx Rs 4 lacs needs to be covered (through sponsorships). On checking with a known contractor we were told that the budget was on the higher side and the overall estimate can be reduced (below Rs 6 lacs). Hence we requested the Head Teacher, Sheela Madam, the detailed plan for the proposal. The Teacher said that She shall share the plan as and when its available
• Sports day - Like last year, regarding the plan to have a sports day, the Sheela Teacher has said that we can have it in the month of February 2010. It was a great success last year, with the Children and all of us having fun. We can decide on a date looking into the convenience of the majority of friends. Can we have this on 13th February, 20th February, 27thFebruary 2010?
• Republic day was celebrated on 26th January 2010 at the School

National Middle School, Chennai

• Republic day was celebrated on 26th January 2010 at the School by flag hoisting and dispersed.

Balance Sheet

• The balance sheet which has all transactions until December first week has been uploaded to our website (http://saktyavesh.org/Finance.html). Do go through this and please let us know if any of your contributions has not been captured.
• Please note: Going forward, we will not be sending the balance sheet as an attachment to the weekly update mail, instead we will upload the balance sheet to the Saktyavesh website. The reason for this change is because several mails bounced due to security policies of few companies related to mail attachments.
• Donors - kindly mention your Name in remarks column (example “From Ramesh”) while transferring money to Saktyavesh account. Because when money is being transferred, the name of the contributor does not appear in the statement. If a contribution is made for a specific cause, please mention this in the remarks & mail. This will help us work efficiently & transparently
• You can make a donation using the below credentials

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

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