SuMargadarshak - Scholarship & Mentoring program

The last 3 months we have had several events and programs which the children have had an exciting experience of learning. This quarter we had several activities ranging from volunteer activities, school activities to inter-school activities. The activities were aimed at the overall development of the children.

HIGHLIGHTS

- We are pleased to share that we had the pleasure of having Mr.K.Ajith Kumar Rai, Chairman of Suprajit Foundation, Bangalore address our kids on 14th November, Children's Day.

- Second one was our long awaited Turning Point program for the 14 to 16 year olds. which added the silver lining by the presence of Mrs.Ami Rajpurkar and her two wonder boys Dilan and Shaelan, The entire program was life changing for all the 46 children who participated and the six days residential session will linger on for years to come in the lives of all those who were part of it. We thank Ami and her sons for making it a possibility and making it extra special by being part of the program.

- We are thrilled that we have two new Corporate Partners "State Street and ATKINS" we look forward to a long-term support from both as we have had with ALD-SG.

- SUKRUPA Celebrated the 14th Annual Day on January 30^th, 2016. It turned out to be a memorable one for all the Management, Teachers, Staff and Children of SUKRUPA.

- Inauguration of New classrooms and Science Labs

ACTIVITY REPORT:

Starting in the month of November with the Kannada Rajyotsava.

Karnataka, the land of the Kannadigas is highly rich in culture and tradition; such as Veeragase, Dollu Kunitha, Yakshagana etc. The children at SUKRUPA celebrated this rich cultural ethnicity through various programs on 1^st November 2015. Speeches of various great Kannadiga personalities, songs and acts that lay out the significance of the day; were performed.

Sparkling with Joy, Glowing with Warmth....This year, SUKRUPA celebrated the true spirit of Diwali by lighting the lamp of joy, love and togetherness. The Management, Teachers and children lit lamps together to mark the occasion.

Reviving the love for nature.......After the Inauguration of SUYOG (SUKRUPA Young Organic Gardeners Program), the children have been heads on at planting and nurturing vegetative plants. On 4th November, volunteers from State Street took part in one of the sampling laying programs. The children and volunteers planted Tomato, Brinjal, Chillies, Cow Pea, Lady Finger, Coriander, Spinach, Mint, Fenugreek and Radish samplings together. It was such a joyful occasion, where children and volunteers had meaningful conversations and shared spurts of laughter

Celebrating the 'Child' in each one of us..... On the 14^th Of November at SUKRUPA, the children and teachers marked the day with celebrating the child in each of us. The activities involved both the teachers and the students. Some of our teachers also performed to dance numbers that not only brightened the eyes of our little ones but, also brought out the child in each of the performers. The day was no less than a blockbuster.

To mark the special occasion and in line with SUKRUPA's objective; we inaugurated two new class rooms. Mrs. Supriya and Mr. Ajit Rai from SUPRAJIT Foundation presided over the event.

Our first Constitution Day.......2015 being the first celebration of our Constitution Day of the many celebratory moments concerning the event; SUKRUPA reflected upon the major aspects of the Constitution and learnt some extraordinary facts. The children got to know so much more about the constitution through the special session conducted. The session highlighted the essence of India and helped our children realise the beauty of the country they live in.

Blooming Buds.......Our Second Batch for the Turning Point program was exceptional. The children had a lot of fun and learnt many new aspects of inner strength, life, leadership and team building. Mrs. Ami Rajpukar (Our program sponsor) and her two sons Shailan and Dilan also participated in the program.

We are truly grateful for the support you all have offered in making this program a life-changing and memorable experience.

Season of Christmas......Celebrating Christmas at SUKRUPA was a joyous moment for all of us. The Primary and High School children were dressed in their fancy outfits. We could experience the festivity of Christmas at the Primary school. Every child had a Santa cap on their heads....expressing their love for Santa and his gifts.

The high school children made Christmas a special one by decorating their classrooms and making the traditional Crib.... which symbolises the humble birth of Jesus Christ.

It was a moment of joy and fun where the children exchanged their presents and gifts making Christmas a memorable one.

Passion for Music..... Our children being part of the Bangalore School Of Music Children's Choir had the opportunity to perform on various platforms during the Christmas Season. The Children attended the carnival in the Music school where they gave a blasting performance of two songs. On the 21^st of December the children performed at the Bangalore International Airport. They gave pleasant performance of 14 Christmas Carols. It was delighting to hear from them. The crowd at the Airport thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the performance.

Celebrating International Youth Day.....We recognised the importance of celebrating International Youth Day at SUKRUPA. In order to make this day an important event for all the children, we had a session for the students stressing the importance of youth's and their roles and responsibilities as students. Making each child feel important and nurturing them so that they may grow to become honest and responsible citizens of the nation.

Learning with Creativity and enthusiasm......At SUKRUPA we not just focus on education but we also look into the talents and creativity of children. In the month of January, we had a day called OPEN DAY where the children had showcased their creativity in their school projects.

Every classroom was filled with colourful charts. The children have made several subject-based projects and displayed them on OPEN DAY. It was such a pleasure to see the children creating their projects with great enthusiasm.

Celebrating 14 long years of dedication towards serving underprivileged children, creating opportunities and shaping the futures of tomorrow....... SUKRUPA Celebrated the 14th Annual Day on January 30^th 2016. It turned out to be a memorable one for all the Management, Teachers, Staff and Children of SUKRUPA.

We were Honored to have Our Guests and well wishers.... Mrs.Aruna Sundarlal and Ms.Sheba from 'The Bangalore School of Music. Mr.Manohar (Dean Of ISBR). Ravi Mama (Kanthula Foundation). Mr.Chalapathi (Government of Karnataka)

Starting from the auditions in every event to the rigorous practice sessions. Bringing a Hilarious and promising plot of 400 children on the stage. From the tiny tots to the senior classes, students were dressed in colorful costumes setting the stage on fire.

We express gratitude to our illustrious management, teachers and staff for their passion and commitment. On this memorable occasion, we rededicate ourselves with the firm resolve to create opportunities and provide a promising future for our children.

Birthday of our DIRECTOR (School Operations)......On Jan 4^th, we celebrated our Director's (Mr.Sathiaseelan) belated birthday at SUKRUPA. There was a flurry of excitement all around. Beautiful cards were made by the children who thoroughly enjoyed the cake cutting….making this day one of the most memorable at SUKRUPA.

Pongal...... SUKRUPA celebrated Pongal on the 14^th of November 2016. The children were dressed in traditional attire. Sugarcanes, sweet potatoes, peanuts and other traditional foods were shared and distributed by the students. The significance of the festival was explained to the children. It Was a cheerful day with fun and joy...

Inauguration of Science and Math Labs.........A dedicated Inauguration of a Fully Equipped Science and Math labs at SUKRUPA was held on January 4^th, 2016. This opening was made possible with the support of Nikhiya Shamsher (daughter of Mr and Mrs.Shahsher). This new lab will allow for the reinforcement of technical learning, creative thinking in direct benefit of over 400 children at SUKRUPA. The lab will enable students to learn and practice the experiments which will help in full filling their estimated understanding.

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