My School 2020

My School

          I love my school very much. We have a big school building. We learn to read and write at school. Some of the people who are there in school are the principal, teachers, peons, gardener and office staff. Everyone is very kind. The Principal manages the school. The teachers teach us many useful things at school. They prepare and correct our test papers. They also play games with us. We must love and respect our Principal, teachers and other school staff. The school peons have different jobs. Some of them carry messages and notices from the Principal to the teachers. They also help to keep the school clean. One of them rings the school bell. 

     The gardener keeps he garden neat and clean. He looks after the plants and waters them regularly. He also removes the dirt and weeds from the garden. The office staff works in the school office. They help the Principal to manage the school and type out important letters. They also type our question papers From the office staff to the peon and the gardener, we must love and respect everybody.

      Our school building has different rooms. We study in our classroom. Our classroom has desks and benches. It has a big blackboard. There is a table and a chair for the teacher. We keep our classroom clean by throwing the litter in the dustbin. We clean our classroom in turns.  The toilets in our school are also clean. We flush the toilets after use. We keep the water cooler area dry. We have a small library. There are many storybooks and reference books here. We do not eat or make noise in the library. We use the books carefully. Our school also has an art room, a music room, a science laboratory, a big hall and a playground. The playground is nice and big. During short and long recesses we enjoy playing with our friends here.

Conclusion : To acquire knowledge about our duties.

Public Facilities and My School 

            Various facilities are available to us in our school. Similar facilities are also our school. Similar facilities are also available outside the school. Bus and railway are public facilities of transport. We also use several other public services and facilities such as the postal service, telephone, fire brigade, police, banks, theatres, parks, gardens and swimming pools. We must use these facilities responsibly. The school is our world outside our house. We like our school just as we like our home. Each school has its own unique identity. Find out the unique features of your school and prepare a poster. School is for everyone. Each child has the right to go to school and learn. This is called the right to education. According to the Right to Education Act, every child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go to school and complete primary education. For children with special needs, the upper age limit is 18 years of age instead of 14.

Role of the community in the development of a school : Many people and institutions help to set up a school. Many parents, past students, writes, artists, sportspersons, scientists and industrialists lend a hand in the growth of a school. A school is given assistance in the construction of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and procurement of sport equipment by various sections of society. The community has a role in the development of a school.

           All schools have a parent Teacher Association and a Mata Palak Sangh. They bring about a dialogue between parents and teachers. Parents can help in various activities of the school. The school respects all parents alike. We must also inform our parents about the happenings in the school. We learn with the help of both teachers and parents. Their interactions are to our benefit.

Always Remember _____ Education is a fundamental right of every child.

         Surekha and Mihir woke up earlier than usual. They began to get dressed without their parents' help. They were in a hurry to get to school. Mother asked. 'Surekha, why are you in such a hurry today?' Surekha replied,' Today is the birthday of my school. We will get sweets today. We cleaned our classroom yesterday. Today, there is a class cleanliness and decoration competition. I like my school very much.'

         Father said, 'Mihir, we didn't have anything like this in our time.' Mihir replied, 'Daddy, just as we celebrate my birthday at home, in the school, we celebrate our school's birthday. My school ranks first in sports and various other competitions. We hold elocution and sports competitions within the school, too. Daddy, I like working on the projects, going on trips and taking part in get-together.'

Do you know ?

       In the olden days in our country students used to go to their teacher's house to receive education. They lived there for a few years and completed their education. In the later period, a teacher and students of different ages came together. The teacher would then teach the students. Students traced letters and numbers on the ground. In this period, opportunities for girls' education were very rare. When the British introduced the present school system, Mahatma Phule and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule began in pune, to educate girls.

Changes in school: Earlier, schools were held in every town and village. In villages, students gathered under a large banyan tree or in a shady place, where one teacher taught students of different ages. They were taught reading, Writing and simple arithmetic. When the British came to India, they introduced the modern school system. Our people realized that there can be no progress without education. People began to come forward to send their children to school. This is how the present day schools were formed.

They have done great work in the field of schools and education.
Mahatma Jotirao Phule 
Savitribai Phule
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj
Pandita Ramabai
Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
Karmveer Bhaurao Patil
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh

Our School Peon

       {    Hariram is our school's senior peon. He has only two years  left for retirement. Ever since I have been in school, I have known Hariram. He is a familiar figure in his khaki uniform and badge. He is there in the morning at 6:30 a.m. and leaves by 3 p.m. every day.

             It is he who opens the doors of the office and the classrooms. He supervises the cleaning of the desks and benches and corridors. When he comes during class hours, we are a bit scared. Because we know that someone has been called to the headmaster's office. Hariram is mainly in charge of the school office.

            Hariram has a difficult life. He has two sons who have managed to get good jobs in the local Municipal  office. Hariram is poor, but cheerful and honest. We like to see him with his funny moustache and friendly smile. When he leaves. We shall miss him very much.      }

The students of other schools want to know the methods you have employed to make the scheme a grand success. Prepare a report in about own language.

Adult Literacy Shibir at St. Agnes School

        Nashik, January 7 : The adult Literacy Campaign conducted by St. Agnes School was quite a hit. The brainchild of the Principal, Sr Mary Kutti, the classes were attended by 200 men and women above age of 40 who came each evening on week days. It began with the students of Std. IX and X  making a survey of the town and shortlisting almost 1200 adults who were uneducated 723 of these were women. Then began the motivation programmer. Students would first go to the respective homes and try to motivate the adults concerned. If this failed, they would go with the teachers.

         It was heartening to note that there were about 200 adult students but the emphasis was on trying to enroll some more. The fund for books and other materials came from the sale of newspapers, old clothes and the like. Donations from parents and sponsors have also helped in a big way. Classes were conducted from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the school premises. Different students took up teaching on different days. Sr. Mary Kutti had drawn up the syllabi to be taught. It essentially consisted of the three R's There was no homework and no examination. The adult - students were also encouraged to talk about themselves. Teaching was done in the mother tongue. There were four classes, one each in Hindi, Marathi, English and Malayalam.

Science Exhibition on Tilak Grounds

 Pune, December 5: The Science Exhibition on Environmental Pollution organized by the Education Department of Pune on Dec. 3rd was both informative and edifying. It was held on the Tilak Grounds There were about 15 stalls in all featuring various aspects of Environmental Pollution. Charts, models and slides were used to provide information about land pollution, water pollution and air pollution.

         There was one section on noise pollution. One section featured acid rain and showed how it was cased by gases emitted by motor vehicles, factories and power plants that burn coal or oil. Its terrible effects on lakes, streams, marine life and drinking water were vividly illustrated. There was one section on 'Recycling' as a means of controlling pollution. Interesting ways of recycling cans, newspapers and glass bottles were explained. 

       The student volunteers from various schools were well-informed and explained procedures and processes with confidence. The exhibition opened the eyes of the visitors to the terrible crimes we are committing against our planet in the name of progress. It also convincingly brought out the fact that mankind is slowly but surely moving towards its own doom and destruction.

Republic Day at Model School

        Jalgaon, January 28 : This year, the Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Model School. It was a special occasion because Chairman Kale was to be felicitated for winning the target - shooting gold medal at the police Academy.

      The National Flag was unfurled at 7:30 a.m. by the Chairman of the School Management. The National Anthem was played by the school band while everyone stood respectfully to attention. Meena Rawat from std. II then recited a poem 'Mera Hindustan' . She was excellent despite her tender age. The Saurav Rana, a student of Std. X spoke on 'Why I am proud to be an Indian'. Saurav is a good speaker and was notably impressive that day. The Principal in his address emphasized the need to uphold the democratic ideals.

      Chariman Kale was given the award amidst loud cheering. Sweets were distributed and the gathering dispersed after the singing of the National Song.

 Model English School - The Cleanest School 

        February 27 : 25th February was a great day for us, the students of Model English school. On that day we were given the 'Cleanest School Award' by the Mayor, Shri Gajanan More. Every month, from June onwards, there have been spot checks by members of the Municipality and we have always emerged shining. The concept of  cleanliness has now become a way of life for us.

          Every class has its own 'Cleanliness' prefect. Every corridor on every floor of the school has its 'Cleanliness' monitor. Then the posters, the debates, the meetings and the camps held by students at every class level went towards creating a very strong awareness about cleanliness, It was a united effort, for which we have to thank, in a large measure, our wonderful Principal and our Teachers. They backed us at every point. This award belongs to the whole school. Every student, every member of the staff and our Principal richly deserve it.

         'I wish all schools and institutions follow your example,' said Shri More while handing over the award. We too sincerely wish this to happen.

A Social Service Camp with a Difference !

           October 27 : Ideal English School, Kolhapur, recently conducted a week-long Social Service Camp in the school premises. This was to give students a first-hand acquaintance of the problems that beset our society and the possible ways of solving them. The support of local corporators, doctors and agencies such as the Rotary Club was solicited.

        During the week from the 13th to the 19th, lectures were conducted on Adult Literacy, Rules of General Sanitation and Social Awareness. Blood tests. Eye checkups and General Fitness tests were also conducted.

        The entire project was funded by prominent business houses of the town. The response to the Camp was tremendous. Altogether 1776 people attended some part of the Camp or the other. The involvement of the students of this school, the Principal, teachers, clerical staff and peons was wholehearted. The school became a hive of activity during this week, A booklet giving details of the Camp will be published in the first week of December.

Bhabha Science Club Organizes Tree Plantation

           June 15 : The first project of the Bhabha Science Club of our school this academic year was the Tree Plantation programmer along Rahi Path. Permission was taken from the Municipal Commissioner. The Mayor was present at the ceremony which was held in a small pandal erected for the purpose. Mr Y. C. Chauhan, the well-known industrialist, donated the saplings and the protective tree guards to be placed around the saplings. The Mayor expressed his delight at the enthusiasm of the young scientists for the environment. Our beloved Principal also spoke a few words. Then the students set about digging pits at intervals of 50 feet.

        16 saplings were planted in all, on either side of the road. The President of the Science Club then spoke, solemnly promising to supervise, with his team, the maintenance of the tress as they grew. Since it was a holiday many students from the neighboring schools were also present. Everyone cheered the President and the Club members. It was a very satisfactory day for us all.

Society for Detection of Cases of Child Labor

            Thane, August 29 ; A special society was formed on August 5 by a team of students of Model English High School, to detect cases of child labor in the town. It was not an easy task and stiff opposition came chiefly from those who employed children to work in their establishments.

           The Society surveyed the situation in restaurants, small business enterprises and at the railway station. Many cases were also detected along the creek where loading and unloading of good from boats was a major business. Members of the Senior Citizens' Forum rendered their wholehearted support. Their presence was very helpful while visiting the homes of the children concerned. The parents were persuaded to send their children to school. The help of the town Municipal Schools has been sought for their admission. Five children have already been admitted to these schools. But the total number of cases detected is over 1000. The Society faces a challenging task ahead.

Interschool Elocution Competition Held at Model High School

  September 9 : An Interschool Elocution Competition was held in Model High School on 7 September. Seven schools from the town participated. Since Model High School was the organizer, it refrained from participating and only looked after the arrangement and conducting of the programmer as well as the prize distribution ceremony. The Chief Guest was the Mayor, Smt. Gauriben Shas. The programmer began at 2 pm and ended by 6pm.

The topics were as follows :

1. Do present day advertisements affect the youth of today ?
2. Is the mobile phone being misused by the youth of today?
3. Are the youth of today more ambitious than those of the past?

17 speakers spoke for 5 minutes each.

          The speeches were topical, exciting and informative. Judging the winners was indeed difficult. Three college professors were chosen to be the judges : Shri Vasant Apte from Birla College, Smt. Sheetal Chitnis from MDK College and Smt. Anabelle Dias from National College.  Finally Ideal School claimed the shield. The Chief Guest and the Headmaster praised the efforts of the staff and students for conducting such a grand programmer.

Exhibition at the Town Hall

    Revathi, 1st October : The Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Revathi Town Hall went off superbly. This year the number of participants had increased substantially and even the sponsorship was greater. The Mayor was the Chief Guest and visitors lined up all day and through the evening to view the local talent.

        This Exhibition is a unique way of encouraging the artists and craftsmen in Revathi. The chief attraction this year was the model articles made out of waste material, presented by the 'Banjara Samajik Prathishthan'. Everyone admired the pretty articles they had made and the Mayor made special mention of it in his speech. Needless to say, they won the first prize in the Crafts Category. "We are grateful that our work has been recognized," said an emotional participant.

My Delightful School

Why do we go to school ?

           We make friends and study with each other's help in school. With Friends we share tiffin's, play together, take part in school functions and go on trips.

Cooperation : If we help each other, we can succeed in everything and work becomes enjoyable. There is diversity in need of students. We must understand these different needs.

Children with special needs : There may be some children who are not able to see or hear or walk easily. We should try to understand their needs and help them. There are many government schemes for children with special needs.

Education of girls :  Girls too have the right to education / the joy of learning. Sometimes they leave education (drop out) to carry out household chores. Education of a girl must not stop for any reason. The government too provides many facilities for their education. 

Respect for diversity : We learn through the English language in school. However, we speak in our mother tongue at home.  Our customs, language and eating habits may be different. When we respect this diversity and help each other we enjoy being in school.