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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.

English Access Micro scholarship Program’s joining ceremony and alumni reconnect

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Study Hall Educational Foundation organized an opening ceremony and alumni reconnect of the English Access Micro-scholarship Program. The students were awarded certificates. Vidyasthali, Prerna and Study Hall College students shared their experiences, what they learned and how the program has brought the change in their personality and their lives.

Access is a 2 year intensive English language program funded by the U.S Department of State for youth around the world.

Maria Snarski, Regional English Language officer, Embassy of the United States of America told the students, “It’s not just a fun way to learn English; it gives you so much more than English. The things you learn in the Access program is going to stay with you forever, build your confidence and enhance your personality.”

The alumni welcomed the coming batch of Access Program and wished them luck.

Prerna Girls School: A change making school at International Changemakers Olympiad

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Prerna Girls School students participated in the International Changemaker Olympiad and won many prizes and the school won the Change Maker certificate. 24 students from Prerna launched 5 successful initiatives, creating a positive change in society.

The International Changemaker Olympiad (ICO) is an annual international competition with an aim to bring together young people from all over the world to enjoy the challenges of the real-world and explore and exercise their superpower to make positive change happen, in their home, school, or community.

Panel discussion held on International Women’s Day

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On 8 March 2019, the Study Hall Educational Foundation organized a panel discussion on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The topic of this discussion was ‘Why the status of women in India is not a major election agenda’. This was held as part of annual India’s Daughters’ Campaign that Study Hall Educational Foundation conducts.
On this occasion, the guest Juhi Singh, spokesperson, Samajwadi Party, Rakesh Tripathi, spokesperson, Bhartiya Janta Party, Sadaf Jafar, spokesperson and Farah, member of Sheroes Hangout cafe were present and they discussed the topic.

The program started with the introduction of our esteemed guests. The discussion started with a very strong question asked by a Prerna Girls School student, Sapna Bharti. She asked, “I am a first-time voter. I want to ask why should I vote for a political party which does not have gender equality as a major issue on their manifesto?” The students continued to ask questions and our guests answered them.

In this discussion, Sadaf Jafar, spokesperson, Congress, said, “We must rise beyond political differences and collectively fight against structural violence that women face.” She also advised students, to read the manifesto of the party before voting and give the vote to a party which they think will help to build a better nation.

Juhi Singh, spokesperson, Samajwadi Party said, “We make event-based political agenda and we accept that. We will try and work on it. I see confident young women here who are capable of becoming strong political leaders in the future and I hope we will have more participation of women in politics in the future”.

Rakesh Tripathi, spokesperson, Bhartiya Janta Party, said, “women should stop believing they are weak and raise voice against the small issues they face, then only we can change the society”.

On this occasion, the parents of Prerna Girls School were also invited. For the last six years, the Aarohini Initiative organizes yearly India’s Daughters’ campaign that focuses on gender empowerment issues with the goal of raising awareness in the community about gender discrimination.

The program was concluded with the felicitation of the mothers of Prerna Girls School students and vote of thanks.