Transport for students is getting into place.
The admistrator of Adharshila has tied up with local transporters and vehicle owners to provide safe, releable and economical transport options for the kids from adjoining villages. This effort, has been apprciated by all and has ensured that the number of kids who can receive quality education has gone up and the area covered by Adharshila has also increased.
Addition to the Adharshila Team
2 more teachers have been taken on roll to ensure quality teaching and attention to each child at adharshila. One of the teachers would assist with the Nursery class, while the other will teach the 1st standard along with the handling of the computer classes at Adharshila.
With these two additions the total staff strength has gone up to 6 as on July 2005. The student strength is currently 94 with 6 more expected to join this week. It is expected that the total strength for this year would be in the range of 100 to 110.
Adharshila - Launched.
Adharshila has been launched... formally. On the 2nd of July 2005, the rains almost washed of the entire launch event. It poured through the morning and afternoon, enough to clog all lanes to Adharshila. Then at around 1600hrs the skys cleared up just for long enough to allow the launch ceremony to take place.
The simple ceremony, was a welcome speech followed by the address of the Chairperson (see below), followed by some fantastic performances by the school children. The VIPS and special invitees shared their views with the villagers who had turned up in large numbers inspite of the downpour.
The ceremony ended with a tree plantation drive, followed by a fireworks display.
More importantly, 80 students have joined Adharshila and the teachers have their hands full in order to ensure quality education.
The Gram Pradhan addresses the gathering
The tree plantation drive which followed the launch.
The tiny tots along with a help from some senior (class 2nd) kids and their teacher.
Students in a "english" + "hindi" skit. The crowd loved this one.
The kids of class 2nd in the their new uniforms, performing in front of their parents.
Mrs. Nirmala Singh, chief trustee of Dr. Surjan Singh Memorial Foundation addressing the villagers, special invitees, children and parents on the occassion of the formal launch
It is finally launched... formal launch of Adharshila has happened and the school is functioning with 95 students
