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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.

Study Hall students shine in CBSE 12th results

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Study Hall School had great results this year. The highest score of 2018-19 batch is 98% and the average score is 82%.

Archisha Maurya, scored highest with 98%, Pranshu Shukla scored 2nd highest with 97.6%, 3rd highest is Radhika Mishra with 97%. The topper of the year Archisha Maurya scored 97 in English, 100 in Political Science, 99 in History, 99 in Psychology, 95 in Economics.

The average score of school for science stream is 81%, commerce stream is 78%, for humanities its 86%.  30% students scored above 90%, 8 students scored  100% in Psychology, 6 Scored 100% in Political Science, and 4 students scored 100% in Painting. 

DOSTI celebrates Autism Awareness Day

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DOSTI (Development of Self Through Interaction) an initiative of Study Hall Educational Foundation celebrated Autism Awareness Day on 27 the April 2019. The program started with the special song ‘Jitni dhoop teri, utni dhoop meri’ performed by children. Vaibhav, a student of DOSTI mesmerized the audience with his poetry. The student performed on the synthesizer and bongo.

To raise awareness regarding autism, all the guardians were enthusiastically present in blue dresses. The parents of the students also performed a song on this occasion. Surabhi Kapoor, principal of DOSTI addressed the parents and said, “A child is like a butterfly in the wind, some can fly higher than others, but each one flies the best it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different, each one is special, each one is beautiful”.


‘Festival of Democracy’ conducted to celebrate our Constitution at Study Hall College

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Study Hall College and Bewajah organization jointly organized ‘Festival of Democracy’ on 11th April 2019 at the Study Hall College, Pipersand, Lucknow. It was an inter-school event in which more than 180 students participated.
Utpal Mishra, director of the study hall college, welcomed the students and said, “This event is not about competition, it’s all about celebration.” Adding to his point he also requested people to vote.\

Masto, member of the Bewajah organization gave an introduction about his organization followed by a brief explanation of the constitution and fundamental rights and duties. The College organized competitions like poster making, rangoli, and slogan writing themed on Equality, Justice, and Fraternity.

Discussion on ‘our constitution and democracy’ took place in the event. The students shared their experience and the challenges they faced while performing the tasks given to them. Students of Vidyasthali performed a song ‘Inqulab Zindabad’.

Masto Said, “The purpose of Constitution is to give goals for self and community.” The program concluded with prize distribution to the participants. The ‘Festival Of democracy’ has also organized a ‘Voting Signature Campaign’ to encourage the people to vote.

India’s Daughter Campaign- Awareness march taken out against child marriage at Vidyasthali

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On 19th April 2019 Vidyasthali Kannar Inter College, Malihabad organised awareness march regarding child marriage and promoting girls education.This march was carried out in two villages, Narsing khera and Aatha. This march was a part India’s Daughter Campaign organised yearly by Study Hall Educational Foundation. This Campaign aims to raise awareness regarding girl’s rights and education.

More than 170 members participated in this and reached out to more than 500 community members. The students used slogans like “Bal Vivah Gulami Hai, Yeh Gulami Hume Rukwani Hai”, “Nari Ka Karo Sammaan, Tabhi Banega Desh Mahaan”. The students performed a ‘nukkad Natak’ to explain why child marriage should be forbidden. The students interacted with the community members and asked them take a pledge and say no to child marriage. They also took signatures of the community members.

India’s Daughters Campaign Rally
httpvh://youtu.be/esIOwhRUcSA


Study Hall student wins state chess tournament

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Prithvi Singh, a class 7th student of Study Hall School won the Uttar Pradesh State Chess Tournament. The tournament was held at Gorakhpur from April 1st to 4th. Prithvi will represent Uttar Pradesh in under 13 at the national level to be held at Vishakhapatnam from May 4th to 12th May. He won the tournament with a perfect score of 7 out of 7 rounds. Prithvi credits his coach Pawan Batham and mother Monika for encouraging him.

4th convocation of Nursery and Primary Teacher Training held

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The 4th convocation of Nursery and Primary Teacher Training was held in the Prep School, Study Hall, on March 25, 2019. The families of graduating trainees were in full attendance, elated and proud.
Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF) runs a teacher training program. Over 50 women have found new avenues and life-changing opportunities through the platform. 16 trainees who have undergone training under different programmes during the year were awarded certificates by Dr. Urvashi Sahni, Founder, and CEO, SHEF. The trainees shared their experience, as how their life has undergone a major transformation, making them self aware and independent. Ruchi, a student of NTT program said, “I came here as a mother to get my son’s admission, and became a student. This program boosted my confidence and has given new meaning to my life.” Shikha, another student said, “This program gave me a free space to learn and grow. I rediscovered myself through this program.”
Our founder Dr. Urvashi Sahni congratulated the students and said, “Our teacher training is atypical. They are personal transformation programs. Teachers learn who they are and that’s our biggest achievement.”
Ms. Shashi Mehta, principal of Prep School blessed the outgoing teachers, with a message of spreading quality education far and wide. Ms. Priya Kakkar, Director thanked the gathering for their presence.

 

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.

 

Science Exhibition held at Prerna Girls School

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Prerna Girls school organized a science exhibition on 28th February 2019, at Study Hall School, Gomti Nagar. The theme of the exhibition was ‘Socho or Khojo’. The students created more than 70 models on topics like Science, Geography, Math, and History. The students performed computer presentations and psychology presentations. Models of Solar Energy was the center of attraction. The hard work of the children was appreciated by all.
The students made working electronic models such as electric coolers, washing machines etc. A play on photosynthesis was performed. On this occasion, the school’s principal Mrs. Rakhi Panjwani appreciated the hard work of girls and thanked the teachers for their help.