Science Demonstration and Workshop at Maharajpur Center(30/03/2026)

Subject: Successful completion of the Science Workshop and Demonstration featuring IIT Kanpur Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Tejpreet Kaur.

Dr. Tejpreet Kaur (a Postdoctoral Fellow from IIT Kanpur), visited the Maharajpur center to conduct a Science Demonstration and workshop. Participation Overview The event saw enthusiastic participation from a total of approximately 130 students: 96 students from Apna Skool. 30+ students from local government schools. Collaborative Effort The success of this workshop was made possible by the dedicated contributions of our team members—Sadhana Didi, Muskan Didi, Mithlesh Didi, Sharma Bhaiya, Roli Didi, Swati Didi, Kalpana Didi, ,Ankit Bhai Ji, Mukesh Bhai and Sangeeta—who all worked together to make the scientific concepts meaningful and accessible. Workshop Objectives & Activities The primary goal of the session was to foster a mutual learning environment where both students and teachers could gain new insights to share with others. Dr. Tejpreet Kaur led interactive sessions on: The Solar System The Phenomena of Day and Night Activity-based Solar System models Dr. Kaur organized the students into groups for hands-on activities, which sparked great curiosity. The students of Apna Skool, Maharajpur, were particularly engaged, asking numerous insightful questions throughout the session. Conclusion The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and expressed their gratitude to Dr. Kaur. At the conclusion of the workshop, both students and teachers presented her with handmade greeting cards as a token of appreciation and respect.

Eid Celebration(21st March 2026)

 Eid was celebrated at all the centres of Apna Skool. The children enjoyed sewai, made greeting cards, and embraced one another with joy.

Eye Camps with Sankara Eye Hospital & Health Camp with Community Health Centre

Sankara Eye Hospital and the Community Health Centre supported Apna Skool in organizing two eye camps and a health camp for students, brick kiln workers.

During these camps, doctors conducted thorough eye and general health check-ups. They recommended appropriate treatments including spectacles, medications, and surgical procedures where necessary. Apna Skool has committed to arranging free treatment for all affected students. Some individuals were referred to Sankara Eye Hospital for further examination and advanced care.

Dedupur Centre (21st February)

• Total attendees: 165
  • 40 students
  • 125 workers from two brick kilns (Rama and Vishnu)
• Most students were found to be in good health.
• 15 students were identified with eye-related issues:
  • Some were prescribed spectacles
  • Others were given medicines

Kalra-3 Centre (26th March)

• Total attendees: 98
  • 21 students
  • 77 brick kiln workers
• Most students were found to be healthy.
• 8 students were identified with eye-related issues:
  • Some were prescribed spectacles
  • Others were given medicines
• 2 individuals have been scheduled for cataract surgery

Women's Day Celebration 2026

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. It is also a day to raise awareness about gender equality and women's rights, as well as a call for action to accelerate the progress.

On this occasion meetings were held with migrant labourer women at all the brick fields where Apna Skool centres are functioning. Our teachers and coordinators addressed the gatherings and brought awareness on various issues related to the women, highlighting about women's rights and how to get those rights at the domestic level. They discussed the importance of general health and hygiene, family planning, consumption of healthy food and proper diet. Regarding education, they were asked to motivate their children to study well and continue the studies when they return to their villages, encourage their girl children in particular, to get enrolled in Kasturba Gandhi Residential Schools. They also motivated the

women to start saving money which is a good practice and will become helpful at needy times.

Holi Celebration

Apna Skool wishes you a very Happy Holi, and may your life be as colorful as the colors of Holi. Happy Holi to you and your family on this auspicious occasion of Holi, may you always be healthy, contented, and happy.

Educational trip to Kanpur Zoo (3 February, 2026)

Apna Skool organizes an annual educational trip to the zoo for our students to deepen their appreciation for wildlife and nature. This eagerly awaited day is always filled with excitement,offering a wonderful adventure to learn about fascinating wildlife and enjoy a full day of exploration. After a light refreshment, the students boarded buses and set off to the zoo premises—one of the oldest in the country.

Although the enclosures at Kanpur Zoo are designed to replicate the natural habitats of various animals, some of our students felt a bit intimidated when they saw wild creatures like tigers up close in a real miniature forest setting. Lions were lounging in shaded areas, while leopards had climbed trees, resting high above. The students observed crocodiles, really large amphibians. A beautiful aquarium showcased a variety of colourful fishes. It was fascinating to see birds from different parts of the world. The replica of extinct dinosaurs captured the students' attention with their lifelike appearance. A special enclosure dedicated to nocturnal animals, including bats, owls, and jackals, gave the children a thrilling glimpse into the eerie world of creatures active at night. After a delicious lunch and fruits, all the children had a blast playing their hearts out in the children’s park.

Overall, it was a delightful and educational experience, offering the students a rare opportunity to witness wildlife they don’t encounter in their daily lives.