Science experiment session was organized by the Physics Department of iitkanpur, led by Prof. Adhip Agrawal

At the Apna Skool center, a #scienceexperiment session was organized by the Physics Department of #iitkanpur, led by Adhip Bhaiya, in which all the students of Apna Skool enjoyed a lot.

 

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (Youth Day) celebration

 Wishing you and the entire Apna Skool team a very Happy Youth Day! 12 Jan., all the brick kilns run by APNA SKOOL held a meeting with the laborers and children. first explained to the children and laborers in detail why we celebrate Youth Day. The details are as follows:

(1) first explained the following points: Youth Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of young people in shaping the nation's future and to inspire them to live with purpose, discipline, and social responsibility. In India, National Youth Day is observed on January 12, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day honors his teachings and ideals, which emphasize self-confidence, character building, and service to society. Swami Vivekananda strongly believed that youth are the driving force of national development, and his life continues to motivate young people to pursue excellence and moral values. Encourage youth to realize their potential and inner strength, promote values such as discipline, leadership, and patriotism, and motivate young people to contribute positively to society and the nation as well. Spread the teachings and vision of Swami Vivekananda.

(3) Discuss with the workers the following points.

- Discussions were held on children's education, family planning, saving money, and hygiene.

- The importance of Aadhar cards, income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, and birth certificates, and the process of obtaining them, was discussed.

- Discussions were also held regarding obtaining labor cards.

-Information was provided on de-addiction programs, hostel admissions, and the necessary documents required. In addition, I urged all the workers to send their older daughters to school so that they, too, can become educated and aware of their rights.

"All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that, do not believe that you are weak. -- Swami Vivekananda

Wishing you and the entire Apna Skool team a very Happy Youth Day! Today, all the brick kilns run by APNA SKOOL held a meeting with the laborers and children. first explained to the children and laborers in detail why we celebrate Youth Day. The details are as follows:

(1) first explained the following points: Youth Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of young people in shaping the nation's future and to inspire them to live with purpose, discipline, and social responsibility. In India, National Youth Day is observed on January 12, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day honors his teachings and ideals, which emphasize self-confidence, character building, and service to society. Swami Vivekananda strongly believed that youth are the driving force of national development, and his life continues to motivate young people to pursue excellence and moral values. Encourage youth to realize their potential and inner strength, promote values such as discipline, leadership, and patriotism, and motivate young people to contribute positively to society and the nation as well. Spread the teachings and vision of Swami Vivekananda.

(3) Discuss with the workers the following points.

- Discussions were held on children's education, family planning, saving money, and hygiene.

- The importance of Aadhaar cards, income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, and birth certificates, and the process of obtaining them, was discussed.

- Discussions were also held regarding obtaining labor cards.

-Information was provided on de-addiction programs, hostel admissions, and the necessary documents required. In addition, I urged all the workers to send their older daughters to school so that they, too, can become educated and aware of their rights.

"All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that, do not believe that you are weak. -- Swami Vivekananda

Youth Day celebration

Wishing you and the entire Apna Skool team a very Happy Youth Day! 12 Jan., all the brick kilns run by APNA SKOOL held a meeting with the laborers and children. first explained to the children and laborers in detail why we celebrate Youth Day. The details are as follows:

(1) first explained the following points: Youth Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of young people in shaping the nation's future and to inspire them to live with purpose, discipline, and social responsibility. In India, National Youth Day is observed on January 12, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day honors his teachings and ideals, which emphasize self-confidence, character building, and service to society. Swami Vivekananda strongly believed that youth are the driving force of national development, and his life continues to motivate young people to pursue excellence and moral values. Encourage youth to realize their potential and inner strength, promote values such as discipline, leadership, and patriotism, and motivate young people to contribute positively to society and the nation as well. Spread the teachings and vision of Swami Vivekananda.

(3) Discuss with the workers the following points.

- Discussions were held on children's education, family planning, saving money, and hygiene.

- The importance of Aadhaar cards, income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, and birth certificates, and the process of obtaining them, was discussed.

- Discussions were also held regarding obtaining labor cards.

-Information was provided on de-addiction programs, hostel admissions, and the necessary documents required. In addition, I urged all the workers to send their older daughters to school so that they, too, can become educated and aware of their rights.

"All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that, do not believe that you are weak. -- Swami Vivekananda

Wishing you and the entire Apna Skool team a very Happy Youth Day! Today, all the brick kilns run by APNA SKOOL held a meeting with the laborers and children. first explained to the children and laborers in detail why we celebrate Youth Day. The details are as follows:

(1) first explained the following points: Youth Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of young people in shaping the nation's future and to inspire them to live with purpose, discipline, and social responsibility. In India, National Youth Day is observed on January 12, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day honors his teachings and ideals, which emphasize self-confidence, character building, and service to society. Swami Vivekananda strongly believed that youth are the driving force of national development, and his life continues to motivate young people to pursue excellence and moral values. Encourage youth to realize their potential and inner strength, promote values such as discipline, leadership, and patriotism, and motivate young people to contribute positively to society and the nation as well. Spread the teachings and vision of Swami Vivekananda.

(3) Discuss with the workers the following points.

- Discussions were held on children's education, family planning, saving money, and hygiene.

- The importance of Aadhaar cards, income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, and birth certificates, and the process of obtaining them, was discussed.

- Discussions were also held regarding obtaining labor cards.

-Information was provided on de-addiction programs, hostel admissions, and the necessary documents required. In addition, I urged all the workers to send their older daughters to school so that they, too, can become educated and aware of their rights.

"All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that, do not believe that you are weak. -- Swami Vivekananda

 

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WISHES

 Dear all,

On behalf of the students and team at Apna Skool, we wish you a magical and blissful Christmas.

May the joys of this festive season fill your heart with goodwill and cheer. May the chimes of Christmas glory bring added shine and spread smiles across the miles—today and throughout the New Year.

Merry Christmas!

We sincerely thank you for your continuous support and cooperation

With best wishes,

Apna Skool Team

Participation in Science & Social Science Mela :13th & 14th Dec.

 All the children of APNA SKOOL, under the banner of Jagriti Bal Samiti, organised a wonderful science fair at Swami Vivekananda School. 

Apna Skool and Swami Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Lodhar, Mandhana, Kanpur, under the aegis of Jagriti Bal Vikas Samiti, jointly organised a Science and Social Science mela on 13th and 14th December. 70 children from APNA SKOOL participated.  Kanpur Magistrate or District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh was very impressed by the talent of APNA SKOOL children (from Maharajpur, Chaubepur, and Kalyanpur Tikra). He also interacted with the children. A letter, pamphlet, and introductory material about APNA SKOOL were presented to the District Magistrate of Kanpur, Mr Jitendra Pratap Singh.  Sangeeta Didi, Sunita Didi, and Sharma Bhaiya provided detailed information about the locations where our centres operate or are running. He said that we can meet him at the District Office so that he can learn or know more about APNA SKOOL and its work.

 Sangeeta and Mukesh, with the help of other teachers, explained the school's location using Google Maps/location and presented a complete introduction of APNA SKOOL on chart paper as well as through the PowerPoint presentation.  Many visitors to the science fair read this information and learned about APNA SKOOL's work and the educational opportunities for our children. The children presented their projects, science, and social science activities with great confidence and skill. All the teachers of APNA SKOOL worked very hard. It was the collective effort and teamwork of all the teachers that enabled the children to perform and present so wonderfully at the science fair in such a short time. We hope that in the future, we will continue to work together as a team on every task so that we can take the children of APNA SKOOL to even greater heights.

The science and social science fair is important because it helps students develop curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. It encourages students to explore scientific concepts and social issues through observation, experimentation, and research. By preparing models and projects, students learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. The fair also promotes teamwork, communication skills, and confidence, as students explain their ideas to teachers and peers. Moreover, it creates awareness about social problems and scientific advancements, inspiring students to become responsible and informed citizens. Therefore, science and social science fairs play a vital role in the overall development of students.

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Interactive workshop and hands-on session on Astronomy (17Sep. & Nov. 2025)

 Apna Skool Kalra-3, Dedupur, Samrat Educational Centres hosted an enriching astronomy workshop led by Dr. Tejpreet Kaur, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. The session offered students from classes 1 to 8 a hands-on learning experience focused on the Solar System. Dr. Kaur demonstrated crater formation through a practical activity, sparking curiosity and excitement among the children. The workshop also covered galaxy classification and deep space exploration, with fascinating insights into NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 missions. Students actively engaged in the session through a lively question-and-answer segment, discussing topics such as the day-night cycle and the phases of the moon. The interactive format encouraged participation and made complex astronomical concepts accessible and enjoyable. Teachers and students alike appreciated the opportunity to explore the wonders of space science, making the workshop a memorable and inspiring educational experience.

Child from Apna Skool - winner of inter -School competition at Kanpur Zoo (Wild Life Week celebration 2025)

 Apna Skool participation in Vanya Praani Saptah' 2025 (2nd to 7th Oct.)         

Vanya Praani Saptah '25 was celebrated at the Zoological Park in Kanpur. Inter-school competitions were organized, in which around 28 schools(around 1600 students) participated. Children of migrant workers from Apna Skool Education centre also participated in the competitions. A detail related to the result of Apna Skool Kids is given below:

• Poonam and Laxmi(9th) won Second prize in "Rangoli'' (Senior group)
•  Rajan (9th) won Third prize in "Essay'' (Senior group)

Online classes

Apna Skool teachers, Kanpur have been taking online classes for all the students studying in 8 residential schools of Bihar to support them in the studies. Subjects of Bihar Board such as English, Social, Science, Maths and Hindi are being taught to the students of classes 6 to 10. Around 325 students will be attending classes regularly, they are very keen to learn and the response is also very good according to the teachers.

Teachers Training Workshop (15 and 16 July)

 During this workshop, we discussed ways to work more effectively with children who have never been to school or are at risk of dropping out, or who work at various brick kilns. During the training session, the coordinator of Apna Skool along with experienced teachers from Apna Skool discussed with the teachers from LIFI (Learning Initiatives for India) on teaching methodology, teaching techniques, curriculum, lesson plans and how to teach children of migrant workers through games, game-based learning and activities.

Professor Adhip Agarwal from the Department of Physics, IIT Kanpur and his student distributed foldscopes (microscopes) to everyone and taught how to use them. They taught all the teachers how to connect children with science through practical activities. The training was attended by 15 teachers and coordinators of Apna Skool and 13 members from Learning Initiatives for India.

Apna Skool magazine (Phuljhadiyan)

Greetings from Apna Skool. The children of Apna Skool have published their magazine (Phuljhadiyan). All the children of Apna Skool express their views through poems, stories, and drawings.

Meeting with the brick kilns' migrant workers(5 & 6 June 2025)

 Meetings were held on 5th June (Apna Skool Sarad)and 6th June at Dedupur centres. Apna Skool members (Sunita Ji, Mukesh bhai ,Kuldeep bhai, Abhishek bhai) discussed the rights of labourers, as well as the health and education of girls, in detail. After this, discussed the Right to Education Act in detail and how to obtain admission in Subhash Chandra Bose boys and Kasturba Gandhi girls residential Schools Bihar. Discussed about labour card of all the labourers, ration card, and other documents like Aadhaar, opening of a bank account.

Covered the following points.

1. Children's education

2. Cleanliness

3. Monthly Savings

4. Family Planning

5. On the importance of children's education

6. Rights of workers

7. Dignity of workers

8. Girls' education

9. Importance of Documents/Why do they need documents for further education of their children?

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