International Women’s Day Celebration, 8th March:

International Women's Day is celebrated globally on 8th March every year to recognize and honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the need to empower women in all spheres of life. We are witnessing numerous events and initiatives that aimed to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, and inspire action on this day.

Apna Skool also organized a meeting with women workers at all its teaching centers. The session started with songs by the children. We encouraged women workers to educate their girls, and stop child marriage and discussed the rights of women, monthly savings, and the importance of women in the development of families and societies. Later, we distributed sanitary pads to girls and women. At the end of the meeting, all the children took a pledge to teach their parents to write their names.

National Science Day celebration

Every year, we celebrate National Science Day on 28th February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian Physicist Sir C V Raman on 28th February 1928.

Apna Skool celebrated National Science Day at all the teaching centers. This event brings the school closer to the community and society. Students from the nearby school, parents, and guests came to visit us. The parents felt happy and satisfied when they saw their children’s science models. We encourage our students to explore all the scientific phenomena happening in our surroundings and in nature. We teach these things through classroom demonstrations, diagrams, model‐making, experiments, field trips, visiting science parks, and participation in science fairs, making science engaging and fun.

Educational Trip to the Kanpur Zoo( 22nd Feb. 2025 )

 22nd Feb. 2025, children (around 300) from several Apna Skool centres were taken on an excursion to Kanpur Zoo. Children enjoyed the antics of monkeys and Gorillas, the roars of majestic lions and cheetahs, strange Zebras, Giraffes, Black Bears, and Gorillas. They were fascinated by the many beautiful colourful fish in the aquarium. While younger ones were asked to make artwork of what they saw, older ones wrote a list of animals and essays on them. Sumptuous packed lunches of Puri-sabzi and fruits were indeed welcome after an exhausting fun-filled day.

Republic Day Celebrartion

 Apna Skool celebrated Republic Day in the Bihar, Jharkhand and Kanpur centre Republic Day is celebrated in India on January 26th each year to commemorate the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. The Constitution of India replaced the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India, and the country transitioned from being a British Dominion to a sovereign republic.

On January 26, 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India, marking the completion of India's transition to a republic. This day is a significant national holiday, and the celebrations typically include a grand parade in the capital city, New Delhi, showcasing the military strength, cultural diversity, and achievements of the nation.
Republic Day serves as a reminder of the values enshrined in the Constitution, such as justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, and is an occasion for citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of the republic. The day is also an opportunity to honour the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and leaders who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence.
Apna Skool students performed dance, songs, and poems on this day, after which sweets and fruits were distributed to all students.

Celebration of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti.

At all the centres of Apna Skool, children and teachers together celebrated the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Teachers told the children about Subhash Chandra Bose and Captain Lakshmi Sahgal and showed them a video of how they contributed to the country's freedom. They also told about the Azad Hind Fauj. After knowing about them, the children were very inspired by their works and ideology. The children drew pictures of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Captain Lakshmi Sahgal and wrote an essay. They also offered flowers on the photo. 

Celebration of National Youth Day 2025

Teachers, coordinators and children celebrated Youth Day with the workers at all the centers of Apna Skool.

Teachers and children together cleaned the surroundings of the center.

A rally was taken out in the kiln and nearby villages.

A quiz was organized for the children.

Teachers told the children about Youth Day. They showed a video on the laptop related to Vivekananda's biography. This inspired the children a lot.

Children drew pictures of Vivekananda, wrote his sayings and sang songs.

Teachers and coordinators of Apna Skool held a meeting with the workers at the kilns on the following points.

1- On children's education

2- How savings can be made

3- Discussion on health

4- Discussion regarding admission of children to residential hostel

5- Making necessary documents like labor card, Aadhaar card, ration card etc.

6- Cleanliness

7- Join Mahila Ekta Sangathan

8- Help to each other

At the end biscuits were distributed to all.

New Year Celebration

 Wishing you a very Happy New Year on behalf of the children of Apna Skool" as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new! Happy New Year! May it be filled with laughter, pure happiness, and moments filled with joy. We wish you the opportunity to embrace new opportunities, overcome challenges, and accomplish the goals that matter most to you. Thank you for being a part of Apna Skool, and we look forward to sharing many more wonderful moments with you in the year ahead.

Best wishes for a bright and promising 2025!

CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATION

The Apna Skool children of #Kanpur, #Bihar, and #Jharkhand (Project of Apna Skool and #SJVFoundation) celebrated Christmas together at Apna Skool Centre. There was a discussion about Christmas Day with all of the children. Christmas is a major Christian festival celebrated with great pomp on 25 December. The 25th of December marks the birth of Jesus Christ thousands of years ago. Christmas is the biggest festival in the world geographically.

This occasion was marked by a variety of activities conducted by children.

As the children decorated their school, they danced to the song.

Diwali Celebration

Child from Apna Skool - winner of inter -School competition at Kanpur Zoo (Wild Life Week celebration 2024)

Vanya Praani Saptah '24 was celebrated in Zoological Park, Kanpur. Inter-school competitions were organized, in which around 35 schools(2000 students) participated. Children of migrant workers from Apna Skool Education centre also participated in the competitions.

• Pooja (12th) won Third prize in "Essay'' (Senior group)