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PANEL DISCUSSION- Every Life Matters…

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Class IV

The children of Class 4 and 5 of Study Hall Junior School and Prerna School engaged in a Panel Discussion on Tuesday, 18th August, 2020. The topic for the discussion was ‘Every Life Matters…No Matter What…’ Due to the Lockdown, the session was conducted online through Zoom. It was well attended by a large number of parents. The Head Mistress, Mrs. Bani Malhotra welcomed the parents very warmly and assured them that they would have a great time listening to the enthusiastic participants who eager to share their views with everyone.

Mrs. Uttara Saran and Mrs. Ruchi Bhateja were the moderators for this event. The C.E.O. of the school, Dr. Urvashi Sahni was truly delighted to see the young ones putting forth their points with bubbling enthusiasm. During the course of the discussion, sometimes they agreed with one another, whereas several times they also displayed their disagreement.  The hard work put in by the children and the teachers was clearly evident as the children replied to each question with immense confidence. Their views showed their sensitivity towards the less privileged and they had ready solutions for most of the problems. Their inputs were thought provoking, leaving the audience mesmerized and asking for more. It was indeed heartening to see them handling technology with great ease. It was heart warming to hear the views of the girls from Prerna, a school for the underprivileged girls as they shared their own life experiences. The parents were full of praises for the school authorities for conducting the Panel Discussion in a well organized manner.

The Programme came to an end with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Mrs. Meenakshi Bahadur, the  Principal of Study Hall.

India turns 74!!

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Study Hall marked the 74th Independence Day by a virtual meet. The principal, vice principal and CEO of Study Hall, along with a small group of teachers visited the school, maintaining social distancing, to hoist the Indian flag which the students and remaining faculty witnessed on their screens, followed by the national anthem and the pledge. The CEO, Urvashi aunty utilised the occasion to speak about the real freedom from fear, being loving countrymen, recent education policy and scope for democratic citizenship education. Principal, Meenakshi aunty devotedly spoke about the fight for freedom back in 1940s and today, freedom from the pandemic, COVID-19. The junior school too celebrated the occasion in the same fashion along with teachers, students and their parents as well. Thereafter, everyone geared up for the panel discussion. The panel had 2 students each from all the units of SHEF and everyone witnessed an enriching discussion on the entrenched inequalities in our society that were pushed into the light due to the pandemic. Various perspectives poured in as the panelists explored caste, gender and class discrimination. The discussion was opened to the audience and beautiful statements were given like, “if you want to make a change in the world look at the man in the mirror” amongst several others. Urvashi Aunty gave the closing speech as she urged the students to adopt a solution oriented approach and set an example by sharing the foundation’s recent achievement of providing hundreds of phones and laptops to the underprivileged students. The proceedings ended on a patriotic high leaving everyone with thoughts on how to create the India our forefathers envisioned. The event brought back a lot of memories and it was indeed a wonderful idea to hold the Independence Day function despite the physical limitations. Happy Independence Day!!

Daughter of Pan Shop Owner scores 86% in CBSE 12

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Dolly Modi, the daughter of a Pan Shop owner scored 86% in her class 12th Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams. She was enrolled in Prerna Girls School in class 4th and got scholarship in 2018 to study in Study Hall School, an English medium school affiliated to CBSE board. Her remarkable academic performance at Prerna was recognized and she was integrated in class 11th, commerce stream at Study Hall School.

Belonging to an economically and socially backward section, Dolly shares with us, “It was very challenging at first, switching from NIOS board to CBSE English medium. I wanted to focus on my goals and that motivated me.” She added, “I am very thankful to my teachers at Study Hall and Prerna for encouraging me and supporting me. My classmates have been always been very helpful and lifted up my spirit.”

Meenaksi Bahadur, principal Study Hall School said, “Dolly is a very sincere student. Despite all the challenges, I have seen her determined to work hard and achieve her goals. And we are proud of her and hope she fulfils her dreams and keep on shining.”

“Dolly has always been a very dedicated girl at Prerna. She has managed to scored such good marks because of her resilient nature and hard work. I am proud of her and wish her all the best,” said Rakhee Panjwani, principal Prerna Girls School.

She aspires to be a senior government administrative officer (IAS) and serve the nation. Her family is very happy with the results and wishes her to excel further in life.

Annual Sports day held at Prerna School: Tiny tots display sporting talent

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The annual sports day of Prerna Girls and Prerna Boys School, a unit of Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF) was held on 16 February. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Urvashi Sahni, founder and CEO of SHEF.

Children from class nursery to class 3 took part in the program as well as the children of GyanSetu, a unit of SHEF providing education to out of school children, entertained the audience with their performances. The main attractions at this event were March Past, Hurdle Race, Baby Shark Dance, Taekwondo Display as well as GyanSetu children’s Get Ready for School.

Appreciating the efforts of children and teachers on the occasion, Dr. Urvashi Sahni thanked the parents for their support. 

The event had a special competition for parents of children which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The show ended with a grand finale – Vandematram and vote of thanks.

Prerna school children give message of unity and equality through sports

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On 29 December, 2019 Prerna Girls School and Prerna Boys School, units of Study Hall Educational.

Foundation organised their annual Sports day. The chief guest of the event was Mrs Vasundhara Kumari Singh. Prerna School’s sports day theme this year was ‘We are equal’. The sports day started with the principal of Prerna School welcoming the audience and lighting of the torch by the head girl and head boy of Prerna School.

The founder of Study Hall Educational foundation Dr Urvashi Sahni congratulated the children and the teachers for their hark work. She added, “Seeing this enthusiasm in the children, it is evident that our boys and girls will move forward together and make the world a better place.”

The children performed a dupatta drill. Girls and boys participated in 400-meter relay race, 100-meter race and 200-meter race. The boys performed a wand drill and class 6 girls performed yoga. The children of Prerna Boys competed in bamboo race.

A pyramid was formed by the girls and boys of Prerna School, giving out the message of equality. Lezium dance by the girls of class 9, 10, 11 and 12 was joyed thoroughly by the audience.

The day ended with prize distribution and vote of thanks.

Make education, not marriage your goal

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Study Hall Educational Foundation organized a panel discussion on the occasion of International Day of The Girl Child. The topic of this discussion was ‘Shadi Ek Matr Lakshya Nahi hai ladki ke jeevan ka’. Children of Prerna Girls School, Prerna Boys School and the alumni of Prerna Girls school were among the panelist.

Sapna Bharti a student of Prerna Girls School asked the parents, “To think about the dreams they had when they were kids, and what have they accomplished in their lives?” Majority of the parents of Prerna girls’, specially the mothers were married at an early age. 

Dr Urvashi Sahni addressed the parents and said, “We as parents need to realize that marriage is not the goal of girl’s life and we need stop seeing our girls as burden. They have every right to make decisions about their lives just like our boys. So, let them choose.”  

Moni Kannuajia, an alumna of Prerna said, “Marriage is not security. The society needs to change its notion of security. Many married women are raped, killed and are victims of domestic violence.”

Preeti Verma, an alumna of Prerna Girls School says, “As a married woman I want to tell you that marriage can be a part of your life but not the goal of your life. Being educated, independent and making your dreams come true should be the goal of your life.”

Tarun, a student of class 10th, Prerna Boys School said, “Girls have all the right to live their lives as they want, and we as men need to support them, encourage them. We need to stop this gender discrimination and make our homes and streets safe for our girls, then only our nation will succeed.”

The students of Prerna performed a play on the theme of the panel discussion. The core of this discussion was to make parents aware that marriage is not the goal of a girl’s life and that marriage cannot give security to their daughters. What will give them security is getting educated, knowing their rights and being independent.

Students of Prerna were also felicitated at the event. Aditi a student of Prerna will be competing in the nationals in the taekwondo championship, and 4 of Prerna girls have are on the national team which will represent India in Sweden next year.

‘Festival of Democracy’ at Study Hall School

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Study Hall School celebrates Festival of ‘Democratic Citizenship Education. Over 17 Schools from the city participated in various competitive and non-competitive events.

Dr Urvashi Sahni says, “Education is a very powerful tool for social transformation. We don’t just educate our children for academic excellence; we educate them to become active democratic citizens.”

The main aim of this event was to raise awareness among the students and teachers regarding their constitutional rights and about the importance of democratic ideals, values, rights and responsibilities. Panel discussion was held on the topic – lessons of equality are as important as lessons of math and science. The students from different school voiced their opinions, the discussion concluded with – “that lessons of equality are as important as lessons of math and science but will only be effective if they are followed practically.” The event was followed by dance competition, debate, film-making, poetry writing, art competition,creative writing, soft board decoration and photography.

The overall winner of the ‘Festival of Democracy’ were La Martiniere Girls school and the first runners up were Prerna Girls School.

 

Convocation ceremony held at Prerna Girls School

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Prerna Girls School and Prerna Boys School organized their convocation ceremony on the 11th of August 2019. The chief guest of the occasion was Mukesh Kumar Singh, DIOS, Madhyamik Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh. The students who successfully completed their class 10th and 12th board exams were felicitated.

The Principal Rakhee Panjwani addressed the parents and thanked them for their support and congratulated the girls and boys for their achievements. Prerna girls and boys who completed their class 10th were awarded Rs.1000/- through Kanika Trust. The students performed the song “Saare Jahan Se acha” mesmerizing the audience.

Prerna girls who successfully completed their class 12th and have enrolled for graduation program were awarded with Late Sundari Devi Kapoor Memorial Scholarship of Rs.5000 and Prerna alumnae who have successfully completed their graduation and have enrolled for master’s program were awarded with Late Rajendra Mohini Satyapal Malhotra Memorial scholarship of Rs 20000.

The chief Guest Muskesh Kumar Singh said, “I have been invited to a lot of schools before, but there is none like Prerna. Just like the name Prerna, the school truly inspires.” He addressed the parents and urged them to be supportive to their children and to let them do what they dream.

The CEO of Study Hall Educational Foundation, DR Urvashi Sahni congratulated the students and the parents and said, “At Prerna, we don’t just focus on the academic excellence. Education doesn’t mean good grades, education should empower children to live their life on their own terms. And that’s the kind of education we offer here at SHEF.”

The students shared their experiences with the audience. Seema, a class 12 pass out said, “I feel proud to be a part of Prerna. This school has taught me how to face the world.” She also thanked her teachers and parents. Meena, a Prerna alumna, who completed her LLB from Lucknow University and has enrolled for Masters in the same shared her experience, “Teachers at Prerna are so supportive and loving. The education they gave me, empowered me and here I am a lawyer standing in front of you.”

Little ones dazzle Jashan-E-Bachpan

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Day 1

Bachpan, that is childhood- the golden period of every individual’s life span, was being celebrated at the Study Hall Junior School on 24th and 25th of July 2019 ! Kidoos from 15 schools participated in this competition to savour their elated and merry days up to the brim! childhood means simplicity and hence simple but inventive games were organised for the festival. on the first day, there were 232 contestants in total of 8 events. before the activities, the inauguration was carried out by the Junior School headmistress Mrs. Bani Malhotra and the principal of Study hall school Mrs. Shalini Sinha with the planting of a tree. unconventional, but why not after all plants are our saviours. The headmistress addressed the participants and inspired them to compete with their own selves rather than competing with other schools.
 Succeeding this cheerful start, the first event to come was Just A Minute, not the usual JAM but a relay race in it! each team had to pass several stages like using plastic clips to drop the Pom-poms into the glasses, arranging the flashy plastic eggs in the egg trays while following the colour code, the buttons were waiting to be dropped into the glasses with the help of a straw and lastly they had to weave a necklace using straw pieces! The champion of this uncommon relay world the brain of boys and the runner up was Study Hall (loud cheers) then in queue was a game called Turn-O-Turn. It tested the children’s mathematical solving, logical reasoning and sequential arrangements. In this buzz quiz of brain racking, the conquerors of the first position were the geniuses of Jaipuria and the second position was occupied by the brainstormers of CMS! Fold to Mould, as the name suggests was about folding the papers to bring out their idea of nature through origami. This event was won by Study Hall with DPS at the second position! Colour Pool with a Foot Stool was about painting a wodden stool in pairs in an hour. This event was free of theme and was won by the artists of Study Hall, followed by the Vibgyor School! Unfold the Mystery test the kids’ grammatical skills. Each letter of the secret message was unfolded with a correct answer sheet. Study Hall acheived the 1st prize by unfolding all the letters that said WELL DONE!
Then arrived the Hindi events including poem recitation, flexibility depiction through yoga performance in pairs and speaking on a topic which was provided on the spot.
This was not the end, our special and differently-abled friends too put up a great performance. They tip-tap-toed to the music in their beautiful costumes! It filled the spectators with happiness to see them celebrating their childhood, unhindered by any disability! With this the  day 1 of the event came ta an end!

Day 2

On the 25th of July 2019, the ‘Jashn-E-Bachpan’ celebration of childhood progressed into its second day with twice the vigour. Enchanting events like, ‘Visitors from Fairyland’ where winsome children dressed up as fairy tale characters with reversed genders, were held. Dance, theatre and musical events like ‘Sound of Music’ (Retro style western music group singing), ‘Tarangani’ (Indian music group singing), ‘Sound of Silence’ (miming) and ‘Dharohar’ (Folk dance) took place. Testing the students’ creativity, events such as ‘Verse-E-Style’ (dramatic poem recitation), ‘Link-it-Up’ (Creating an Advertisement) and ‘Play with Clay’ (Clay modelling) were also held. Study Hall bagged nearly all prizes except ‘Play with Clay’ (CMS Gomtinagar) and ‘Tarangani ‘(Sacred Hearts). The Final Trophy was in the hands of CMS Gomtinagar. The specially-abled children had great fun in events such as ‘Non-flame cooking’ (DOSTI), ‘Rhythmic yoga’ (Asha Awaa), ‘Fun with colours’ (DOSTI) and ‘Play with clay’ (Asha Awaa). The Final Trophy was awarded to Asha Awaa. Jashn-E-Bachpan 2019 ended with high spirits and infectious smiles.
 

Yuva Manch 2019

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On the 12th and the 13th of July, Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF) organised its theatre festival – ‘Natyotsav’ at Sant Gadge Auditorium. Natyotsav’s ‘Yuva Manch’, which is a platform for promoting theatre among students. Since 2006, our foundation is offering various theatrical productions. The chief guest of the event was the founder of Study Hall Educational Foundation, Dr Urvashi Sahni.

The program highlighted three major plays performed by units of SHEF. It opened with ‘Sara Ka Sara Aasman’, performed by the students and alumni of Study Hall School, Prerna Girls School and Prerna Boys School. The play was about a Pakistani poetess, portraying how she loses her mind fighting the patriarchy present in most of the countries in the Indian sub-continent to pursue her passion for writing. A drama, ‘Soch Rahi Hoon’, presented by students of Vidyasthali Kanar Inter College, Malihabad, portrayed a modern-day woman who stood up against the ‘dowry practices’. The students of Prerna Girls School and Prerna Boys School enacted a poem, ‘Meri Duniya Ke Tamam Bacche’, which was about how the children across the globe can change the world if we teach them, how they can erase the differences among the nations if we let them, and how they can bring peace that the world needs. A dance performance by students of Center for Learning (CFL) ‘Sapna’, showing young dreamers.

Dr Sahni addressed the audience, saying, “Drama is a very important part of education. It provides children a safe space to rehearse life and learn to think critically, which leads to personality development.”

At the core of all these programs, the issues women face was brought to light. The audience appreciated the acting of the children. The program concluded with a vote of thanks.