BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Parmarth- The Interact Club of the school, in collaboration with the Alumni Association organized a Blood Donation Camp on Saturday, 5th October 2024. The camp saw participation from ex students, parent community and teachers of the school.
Interact Club volunteers worked diligently with a team of doctors and supervisors, ensuring the event ran smoothly. Donors were provided refreshments and received gift hampers as tokens of appreciation.
This event fosters a sense of responsibility and unity within the school community while making a tangible impact on society.
SHARING SMILES: A DAYOF KINDNESS AT BALIKA AASHRAM
"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."
On 2nd October 2024, the Interact Club of Bal Bharati Public School, GRHM, organized a heartfelt food distribution drive at Balika Ashram, an orphanage for young girls. The event, which was conducted in the spirit of service and compassion, brought immense joy to the faces of 35 orphan girls and the staff.
Our students made a genuine connection with the children. They not only served food but also shared the meal with the girls, creating a warm sense of belonging.
This gesture went beyond mere charity, fostering an environment of care and community.
In addition to the meal, the Interact Club also provided the orphanage with essential rations to ensure continued support. The smiles and gratitude from the children were priceless, reinforcing the importance of such meaningful acts of kindness.
This initiative stands as a testament to the values of compassion and service that the our Interact Club holds.
It was a day filled with the spirit of giving and shared humanity, beautifully reflecting the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
छोटी सी ख़ुशी (Distribution of Food Packets to the Poor)
The Interact Club, परमार्थ, organised a group visit to the the Sai Temple on New Rohtak Road on 26 September 2024. 29 students prayed and shared smiles with the needy as a part of a community engagement initiative. The activity aimed at fostering a sense of service and spirituality. The visit included a guided tour of the temple, where students learned about the teachings of Sai Baba and took part in prayer and meditation, reflecting on the values of compassion and selflessness.
Following the temple visit, the students organized the distribution of home-cooked food packets to individuals in need near the temple. Various nourishing meals were provided, along with refreshing Maaza packs and assorted biscuits. This initiative not only allowed students to engage directly with the community but also heightened their awareness of the challenges faced by some members, instilling a deeper sense of responsibility toward helping others.
Overall, the experience was a resounding success, emphasizing the importance of community service and the spirit of giving. The students emerged with a greater understanding of their role in fostering goodwill and participation in similar initiatives in the future.
PROJECT SWADES
The activity ‘Project Swades’ was organized by the Interact Club on 13 August 2024 with respect to the spirit of 78th Independence Day. As part of the school’s commitment to community service and in alignment with the festive spirit, the Interact Club has partnered with the Robin Hood Army for the #ProjectSwades initiative. This mission aims to address hunger issues by providing 10 million meals to undernourished individuals across villages in India.
The primary goal of this drive was to contribute dry food items such as dal, rice, and aata to support the national effort in eliminating hunger. The entire school was called upon to contribute to support this vital cause. Donations were collected at the Middle Department by 12 August 2024, the deadline for contributions and handed over for further distribution.
The objective of distributing rations to needy individuals is to ensure that those facing economic hardships have access to essential food and supplies. This support aims to alleviate hunger, improve nutrition, and enhance overall well-being, contributing to a more equitable and stable society. By addressing immediate needs, ration programs also help reduce the long-term impact of poverty and create a foundation for individuals to rebuild their lives.
Participating in this drive not only aligned with one’s commitment to social responsibility but also embodies the spirit of giving during the festive season. Each donation, no matter how small, made a significant difference in the lives of those in need. The amount of support shown by the parents and the students played a crucial role in alleviating hunger and bringing hope to countless families across India.
YOUTH CHANGE CHAMPION
Summer internship offered by Child Rights and You(CRY)
Interact Club members, from classes 9 to 12, had the prestigious opportunity to participate in the Youth Change Champion Internship , an education-based online program hosted by Child Rights and You (CRY)- a Non- Governmental Organization. The program lasted for 4 weeks, from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. This 4- eek internship was designed to develop leadership qualities in participants and guide them towards becoming changemakers and contributing to the child rights movement.
Four masterclasses were held, each one week apart, and tasks were assigned with a weekly deadline.
• The first masterclass was about Youth in Climate Change, conducted by Mr. Abhiir Bhalla.
• Ms. Tanya Bhattacharya conducted a session on Storytelling: “Stories that Move Us: Harnessing Narratives for Change.”
• Ms. Anuradha Nagaraj discussed Migration and Its Impacts.
• The last masterclass was conducted by Mr. Nikhil Kumar on The Importance of Girl Child Education.
Students shared their perspectives through activities such as fictional story writing, water mapping, creating a family migration tree, letter writing, etc. Social media platforms were used to raise awareness about child rights.
Additionally, students were required to raise funds to support CRY’s initiatives through a Ketto crowdfunding link, promoting community engagement.
YCC provided valuable insights and practical experience that helped students develop critical thinking and self-management skills.
A VISIT TO ARYA KANYA GURUKUL
The Interact Club organized a visit to Arya Kanya Gurukul for the students of classes III, IV, and V on 18 July 2024 as a part of its ongoing initiative to nurture values of sharing, compassion, and community service among students. The cultural exchange featuring songs and dances performed by students from both institutions fostered a sense of unity and joy. In a heartwarming display of friendship, students from both institutions shared refreshments and exchanged thoughtful gifts, deepening their connection and creating lasting memories.This impactful visit instilled a deep sense of responsibility and empathy in the students, embodying the true spirit of compassion and community service.
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VACCINATION DRIVE
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Bal Bharati Public School, GRHM in association with Ganga Ram Hospital organized Covid 19 Vaccination Drive on 16th July 2022. The aim of the vaccination drive was to get every citizen of India vaccinated. The vaccination drive was open for all eligible Citizens of India above 12 years of age.All the Vaccines( COVISHIELD, COVAXIN, COVOVAX) were available at the center Awareness was created among students and parents through social media, class groups and regular announcements in the classes by respective class teachers. Total number of citizen vaccinated during the drive were 38.
Overall the vaccination drive went well.
Nukkad Natak
Under the aegis of the Plastic-Free and Green Campus , the school collaborated with the NGO Gali Paathshaala and students of the Primary Department , Pusa Road Campus presented a Street Play at Nehru Park , New Rajinder Nagar on Saturday, 7.12.19. The street play endeavoured to enlighten the masses about the menace of plastic pollution and urged them to refrain from using it. Through the musical street play titled - धरती पर पहरा है our little ‘No - Plastic Champions’ from Class III highlighted the causes and impact of plastic pollution and appealed to everyone to join hands in fighting this evil. The presentation suggested simple measures which can be adopted to slowly eradicate plastic from our lives and contribute towards a safer planet. The performance of the students was applauded by all and the efforts of the school towards the cause was appreciated by everyone. Ms. Kavita from Gali Paathshaala , an NGO which provides education to the under priviledged children addressed the gathering and requested them to listen to the plea of the young samaritans & lend their support to the cause. Headmistress , Ms Sunita Gehani expressed her gratitude towards the NGO for their collaboration and support. She also applauded the efforts of all the staff members for making the event successful.
DONATION DRIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH GOONJ
To commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, our school collaborated with the NGO Goonj and participated in ‘Daan Utsav’ ( Joy of Giving Week 2019 ).
The NGO’s Vastradaan initiative channelises vital resources lying in excess in urban households to rural India. It endeavours to provide clothes and other amenities to the far-flung villages by collecting , processing and then distributing it.
To contribute to this noble cause our school organised a Collection Drive. Our students generously donated gently used clothes and participated with great enthusiasm.
DONATION DRIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH GOONJ (27.12.2017)
VISIT TO MAHILA ASHRAM (21.12.2017)
VISIT TO PALNA- PROJECT ROSHINI (21.12.2017)
In collaboration with the Interact Club (Ganga Ram Campus) the students representing, Me the Bookie Club (Pusa Road Campus) participated in the Project ROSHNI , an initiative aimed at providing knowledge and ‘hands on’ experience to 20 under privileged children at PALNA (Delhi Council of Child Welfare.)
Eight students of class II and III along with teacher escort Ms. Seema Sharma visited the orphanage for an interactive story session on 21.12.17. The students presented the story -The foolish crow with the help of hand puppets , which was thoroughly enjoyed by the tiny tots at Palna. As a follow up activity the children at Palna made masks of the crow and the fox along with our students using cut outs and craft material which was provided by our school. After the activity milk and biscuits were served to the children . All the students participated with a lot of enthusiasm and brought back life lessons and memories to cherish forever.
CLASSROOM WITH A CAUSE -- SAFER ROADS, SAFER INDIA
Classroom with a cause is a program under the aegis of UL and YSA. The program is sponsored by UL as part of their Safety Smart program. Safety Smart is aimed at empowering youth to make smart decisions at home, school and throughout the communities. YSA supports a global culture of engaged children and youth committed to a lifetime of meaningful service, learning and leadership. Their mission is to help young people find their voice, take action and make an impact on vital community issues.
Under this program , Ms.Reetu Dawar as one of the grantee for the second year now was given the Classrooms with a cause curriculum resources and support that YSA can provide.
Through these programs, our students will be:
- raising public awareness about road safety.
- educating their peers and community members to increase safe behaviors.
- leading community service projects that engage volunteers in addressing road safety issues and
- advocating for policies to increase road safety.
ANUBHUTI- A VISIT TO PALNA
Anubhuti is an initiative taken up by Interact club of BBPS to provide basic computer knowledge to the under privileged and the disabled. Under this project the students of our school visited the NGO, Palna and our school made active arrangements to invite their learners to help them participate in various activities. The programme had four broad sessions commencing from 18 November to 28 November 2015. To initiate the project, our student volunteers visited the NGO to interact and communicate with the learners. This was followed by their visits to our school campus during which a plethora of computer sessions, craft, science laboratory and sports activities were organized for them. The group of 12 students from Palna thoroughly enjoyed their visits which were full of fun and learning. They picked up basic skills of Computers and learnt other important spheres of knowledge. They were also provided with stationery material and books and certificates were awarded to each learner on the completion of the project. The activity was a great success as our young Bal Bhartians learnt the true values of caring and sharing.
In our journey to impart value education to our young ones, we work in unison with the society to nourish qualities like humanity and compassion.