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The much awaited “Children’s Day, a day of role reversal when children attend school not to study but to enjoy numerous activities and programms presented by their teachers. The star performer of the day was the English Band led by our CEO Dr. Urvashi Sahni, Principal Mrs. Shalini Sinha and Vice Principal Mrs. Meenakshi Bahadur who regaled the students with their antics and were widely appreciated. The teachers presented a skit and a medley of songs which was applauded by one and all.
FROM LEARNING OUTCOMES TO LIFE OUTCOMES
What Can You Do and Who Can You Be?
A Case Study in Girls’ Education in India
This paper provides an important reflection on the direction of the global education discourse by examining in-depth a case of girls’ education in India. I argue that while in the last year, there has been much progress in moving the global education discourse from inputs (enrollment and parity) to outcomes (learning), this welcome movement does not go far enough. In order to seriously meet the goal of gender equality the global discourse must go beyond numbers and embrace a life-outcomes approach. I first provide a theoretical framework for understanding global education, reviewing the status of global education policy and discourse with special reference to its connection to gender equality. I argue that simply providing access does not lead to empowerment. Gender equality is a goal in its own right. Mere access to schools will not lead to gender equality, nor will an education that does not make empowerment of girls and gender equality its central focus. I then provide an in-depth case study of empowerment education in India that uses critical feminist pedagogy in order to help girls examine gendered power structures and serves girls’ needs by shifting the focus from learning outcomes to life outcomes. I conclude with key recommendations for girls’ education globally and in India.
INVESTITURE CEREMONEY
Prerna Story on NPR Global Girls Eduation: Breaking Down Barriers
It used to be that, in many parts of the world, educating a girl was not only a low priority but was prevented by social customs or economic pressures. Now, in areas such as sub-Saharan Africa, India and war-torn areas such as Syria, girls are beginning to get a secondary school, and sometimes even, a college education. On this edition of America Abroad, we will celebrate the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the young Pakistani woman who is an activist for female education (Malala Yousafzai) and hear the reactions to that award from girls and women in oppressed places including Pakistan. We have a report of a girl in rural India who suffered brutal beatings by her father but clung to her desire to get an education. We’ll hear first-person reports of girls in Kenya who resisted their families’ efforts to sell them off as a child bride so that they could get an education. And we’ll examine the value of madrassas in educating girls in places like sub-Saharan Africa.
DANDIYA NITE – 2014
Great schools always have something unrivalled, something unique. At Study Hall,it is the ‘Dandiya Nite’ which is unmatched anywhere in Lucknow. This much awaited event was held on Saturday 18 Oct 2014.
Full of fun and frolic, this evening was inaugurated by Dr Urvashi Sahni with the traditional lighting of the lamp.
‘Garba’ the dance form of Gujarat was rhythmically performed by the students of all age groups to a roaring appalause.While Bhavna and Chetna aunties regaled everyone with their witty remarks over the mike, it was at the dance floor where all the action was taking place. Dressed in their finery, the students and teachers took to the dance floor with a vengeance. Lively music by the DJ added to the mirth and gaiety. Their enthusiasm was such that even Dr Urvashi Sahni the CEO, Shalini Sinha, the Principal and Meenakshi Bahadur, the VP could not remain unaffected. They joined others on the dance floor much to the delight of everyone.
A number of food stalls with mouth watering delicacies ensured that no one went hungry and could recharge before they went for a dance again.
The Principal went around ensuring that the ‘Swacch Bharat Abiyaan’ was kept in mind despite the dance frenzy.
Before this glorious event came to a close, prizes were given away to the best dressed student, teacher and the best dancer.
INDEPENDENCE DAY 2014
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – 2014
EXHIBITION OF ISSUE BASED PHOTOGRAPHS
Members of the photography club of Prerna Girls’ School put up an exhibition of their photographs in Study Hall School on the occasion of The International Day Of The Girl Child, October 11. UNICEF had sponsored a photography workshop for these girls and also gifted cameras to them.
The exhibition showcased not only the technical skills but also their sensitivity and their unique perception of the world around them .A large number of Study Hall parents along with students and staff members of Prerna and Study Hall visited the exhibition. The girls, proudly wearing their club badges, interacted with them and clicked photographs. Noted educationist, Dr. Amrita Dass and ace photographer Mr. Ravi Kapoor appreciated the display and praised the girls’ efforts.
CLEAN LUCKNOW
REPORT ON THE SANITATION DRIVE BY STUDY HALL STUDENTS
- On Monday, i.e. 29th, 100 students of Std. 7 and 8 approached 100+ residents staying in the vicinity of the school and convinced them to sign up for giving their garbage to the Nagar Nigam people, as that garbage gets recycled; whereas, the individuals who collect garbage from houses throw then on the road side. If they are able to spread the message, it might help in making Lucknow clean.
- When the school reopens on the 9th of October, we will be getting all our children to take this drive to their own localities so that the whole of Lucknow they might be able to impact.
- A two-member team from Sulabh International Delhi conducted two-day workshop for 100 students selected form std. 7 to 10. They have helped the school to start a sanitation club which will be, on a regular basis, conducting drives in slum areas in order to make them aware of the importance of sanitation process. They have invited a few students of ours for the World Toilet Convention in New Delhi next month. Sulabh International will make the stay and all arrangements. A few students from the convention will be chosen for the international convention to be held in Kathmandu some time later.
VOLLEYBALL MATCH 2014
On 30 th September, students of Class VIII hosted a Volleyball Match between teachers and students. The funds raised will be used to purchase dustbins with three sections- one for paper, one for biodegradable and one for non bio degradable waste. These dustbins will be put up in all the corridors of the school.
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