My wife has asked me to do something useful this weekend. On her request, I dedicate this short post to Mrs. Chanchal Chawla, who is Principal of Primary Government School in Suncity, Sector 54, Gurgaon. Mrs. Chawla started her journey in 2003 to run schools for under privileged children. HUDA provided the building but that is only the starting point. Finding volunteers’ to teach, persuading parents’ to send the children to school and creating a healthy learning environment in the school is what differentiates Mrs. Chawla's efforts. Thankfully there are many volunteers who have come forward to help her in this fulfilling experience. Today hundreds of children from nearby villages, shanties and makeshift homes of construction labors come to this school.
Many times the children don’t come to school regularly. Their parents wouldn’t mind an extra helping hand at home. This has hardened her resolve to make the school a fun place. The school provides uniform, mid-day meals, books and play time for children. Mrs. Chawla can be strict as well, when it comes to ensuring children have good attendance. There have been many instances where she would go to the homes of the children and with some persuasion and some push get them to attend the school. If you live in the millennium city and would like to contribute in this noble endeavor, the school will accept your services. Part time teaching, donating or contributing funds for school books, toys, fees for teachers, school bags, stationary, list is long but every drop counts.
You may check out Rashmi Singh’s blog which is much better written and also has a video of the school.
Indivine is promoting Akhsaya Patra for mid-day meal program, hope this will help the cause.
