The Award in Action- Report on Education Drive themed ‘Civic Sense and Social Awareness' by students of Bawa-Lalvani Public School, Kapurthala

 Report on Education Drive themed ‘Civic Sense and Social Awareness' by students of Bawa-Lalvani Public School, Kapurthala

A Pragmatic Dream of EDUCATION : for a better community, a poverty-free country, a healthier nation, and a safe abode for all children!

The underprivileged child and the community is a distinct microcosm. The children in these communities grow in different environments and have different learning requirements. Henceforth the students of BLPS pursuing the Bronze and Silver Award of The International Award for Young People have decided to play their part actively in regard to the theme ‘Civic Sense and Social Awareness’, dedicated themselves to teach the children from underprivileged backgrounds in Government Elementary School, Village Mansoorwal; District Kapurthala. Pupil Teachers customized the Education to suit the underprivileged ones to ensure their maximum participation and impact.

Setting another milestone, the students of BLPS undertook the responsibility to be an Emphatic Pupil Teacher and perform his/her duty to uplift/reform the society by using the most impactful weapon i.e. Education. They started the education program experimenting with various methods of teaching- alternative methods. They rationalized and came to an understanding that the existing methods do not do justice to the child from the underprivileged community. It led them to work on a tailor-made curriculum. They taught children the basics of Mathematics (addition, subtraction & multiplication), Languages (grammatical concepts) and Sciences (day-to-day occurrences), Arts and Sports. Focus was also made on life skill training, etiquettes, coaching on how to be present in a classroom, grooming and behaving with elders and the young ones. Targeted intervention was practiced to develop motor skills that would enable a child’s fingers to hold a pencil especially in junior grades. Taking inputs from the various methods, the students improvised and devised the newest approach. Nutrition and physical fitness was embedded to support learning. They allow children to receive a quality education and pave the way to bring about sustainable change within their communities, supporting the nation in the future.

Children from underprivileged communities do not have a good support system at home. The battle for survival does not let them prioritize education. These children do not have a structured way of learning at home. To ensure they grasp the concepts taught in class, a constant learning environment has to be created. Therefore, Young BLPians reinforced teaching in the form of art, theater, story-telling, activities, etc to ensure complete understanding of concepts. Pupil Teachers taught children in all experiential ways possible at a given time.

Education and the change it can bring in the life of an individual is a long-drawn process. For a community where more hands mean more income, it takes a lot to convince and motivate the people to keep the child in school. They have to be constantly inspired and given hope of the positive impact that education can bring in their child’s life. Because change can be brought only if they trust and follow the path without wavering. Over the years, this has also become a key point that makes students of BLPS pursuing the Award motivated and they then play their role with passion and to dare to deviate.

THE RIGHT KIND of education is not concerned with any ideology, however much it may promise a future utopia: In fact the highest function of education is to bring about an integrated individual who is capable of dealing with life as a whole. And that is the Motto of BLPians to teach each and every underprivileged child of the District.

The main goal of the program is to combat illiteracy in the region which makes it hard for local people to escape poverty. The pupil teachers visit the school on every Tuesday and Saturday morning for one and half hours. Multiple milestones are plugged in the academic calendar of BLPS to visit and keep these underprivileged children and the family motivated and focused to attend school and get education.

The International Award for Young People, India has played an important role in making our students understand their responsibility towards society.

Thank you IAYP!

Dr. Ekta Dhawan
Principal,
Bawa-Lalvani Public School, Kapurthala

The Award in Action: ‘Say No to Drugs’ Street Play by BLPS Award Participants

 If the Youth arise and act; they have the Strength & Dynamism to generate a huge Transformation in the Society!

The students of BLPS pursuing the Silver Award of The International Award for Young People performed a Street Play titled ‘Say No to Drugs’ to spread Anti-drug awareness in the society. Street Play is the new weapon in a bid to control growing drug abuse among youth.

The students performed for an audience of Kapurthala at Jallow Khana, Railway Station & Bus Stand to sensitize the general public about the ill-effects of drug abuse and its effect on the health of humans and society. The students left the audience spellbound with their awestruck performance and succeeded to make an emotional appeal.

They inspired the folks to refrain from the use of drugs. The young students intrigued the folks well. They motivated them to play their role as responsible citizens in society and make checks on such evil acts. The students, through their impressive dramatization of the characters and highlighting their sufferings, are determined to bring a change in the world with their small bit. These young learners made a call to the audience to join the movement and take a pledge to help addicts recover. These short plays portrayed the traumatic life of a drug addict and the emotionally shattering experience the family of an addict has to go through. The idea is to dissuade impressionable youth from the fake glamour of drug culture. These plays provided an insight into the anguish of the drug addicts and their family members. The battle against drugs clearly needed to be taken to the street as drug addiction is eating our society as termites.

The International Award for Young People, India has played an important role in making our students understand their responsibility towards society.

Thank you IAYP!

- A report by Dr. Ekta Dhawan, Principal, Bawa-Lalvani Public School, Kapurthala.

Award in Action: Sanjna Vivek: CS Academy of Coimbatore

Sanjna Vivek completed the Bronze level of the Award in her final year at CS Academy of Coimbatore. She is currently a second-year undergraduate at Ashoka University in India.

The Award was introduced in my school when I was studying for my Cambridge International A Levels. Although this was a time when I was under academic pressure, I decided to take part. I was keen not to lose sight of the benefits of extra-curricular activities as I knew these would enhance my personal development. At the same time, the Award would give me an opportunity to try new and exciting things.

I took part in a number of unforgettable activities for the Award. For example, for my voluntary service, I initiated a clean-up campaign among primary school children in a local school in Rajapalayam, India. It was a heartwarming experience to interact with young children, both in the local language (Tamil) and in English. The children drew posters about the correct way to recycle, save electricity and so on, and we put them up around the town. At the end of one of our sessions, the class collectively surprised me by tidying the entire classroom to show that they had learned the importance of cleaning up. It was very touching!

Participating in the Award really helped me experience an ideal education, holistic and well-rounded. I also think that my academic performance was boosted thanks to the skills I gained from the Award, such as the need for consistency and repeated practice. In addition, when I applied to university, the Bronze Award looked great on my CV as it summarised my experience of many different fields, and showcased my ability as a multi-skilled and versatile student.

I would definitely recommend participation in the Award. You have the freedom to choose from a range of activities, and experience. I would definitely recommend participation in the Award.

It can also be really good fun and, if you make the most of it, you will develop skills that last a lifetime and find out where your passions lie.

Gold Award Ceremony, 2022

The annual Gold Award Ceremony was organized on July 5, 2022, at the India International Center, New Delhi. The National Award Authority (NAA) took huge pride in congratulating the Gold Award Achievers, Award Leaders, and Volunteers. Twenty-three Award participants were chosen for the acknowledgment at this function, and received their Gold Award. The Gold Award Ceremony is committed to valuing the achievements and the responsibility of every member. The day was devoted to celebrate, appreciate and esteem their accomplishments with their companions, family and members of The International Award for Young People, India.

                                       

We were privileged to have General MM Naravane - Former Chief of Army Staff, to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and felicitate the Gold Awardees and Award Leaders. Mr Kapil Bhalla, National Director, honored the Chief Guest General MM Naravane -Former Chief of Army Staff, Mr Himmat Sher Singh Kalsia - Trustee Chairman, Award Programme Foundation, and Dr Sanat Kaul, Honorary Advisor, Award Program Foundation. The Principals and Directors of various YES Centers were invited by the National Award Authority to attend the function.

 

The ceremony began with a Solo Classical dance by Award Participant Vironika Rupesh of Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar followed by a Group Yoga Dance by Award participants of Sri Sarada Math, Kolkata, West Bengal. Both performances were mesmerizing and memorable. 

Gold Award Holders Puja Mondal from Sri Sarada Math and Udayveer Singh Shergill from Y.P.S. Patiala shared their experience with the Award Programme. 

National Director Mr. Kapil Bhalla addressed the audience, sharing information about the progress of the Award. He outlined the importance and significance of the Award with its salient features that develop the young participants to be "World Ready". The National Director's speech was followed by the Award Presentation Ceremony where the Chief Guest General MM Naravane handed the Gold Certificates to the Gold Award achievers.

                                        

Award Leaders and Volunteers were recognized with the Outstanding, Valuable and Special Service Meritorious Certificates. In addition, YES Centers were recognized for their outstanding contribution towards Voluntary Service and exceptional work during COVID-19.

The Chief Guest congratulated all the Awardees and Award Leaders for their success. He also shared how important it was to volunteer for community service, to learn and develop valuable lessons acquired through life for dedicating yourself to your work. 

The International Award for Young People thank the Chief Guest, Award Holders, Award Leaders, Principals, Directors, Parents, Grand Parents, Guardians and our Trustees for being there to make this Gold Award Ceremony a huge success.

The Award in Action: Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar

Institute: Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar

Award Level: Bronze, Silver and Gold Participants

 

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

– Mahatma Gandhi Ji

A community is usually defined as “a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.” Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. The International Award for Young People, India is inspiring young people across the country and making a difference in the lives of many people and the communities in which they serve. Most of the institutions would not be successful in pursuing their mission without the support of volunteers. 

 

Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar provides its students a platform to enhance their Skills through the Award Programme. To fulfill this aim an ATL Community Day was celebrated in the ATL Lab of the school on 14th April, 2022 to extend the frontiers of learning and knowledge beyond our school. Staying true to the philosophy and ideologies of Shri B. R. Ambedkar, our IAYP participants, Charvi, Shailja, Isha Choudhary, Tanisha, Gargi, Samreen, Parineet Kaur, Ravneet Kaur Randhawa, and Vanshika completed the Voluntary Section of the Award. They invited some children from under-resourced communities to participate in this journey of innovation. IAYP aspirants commensurate the occasion with the children and rendered their services as required.

                 

Following activities were performed by children along with our IAYP participants:

1.      Balloon Rocket

2.      Potato Battery

3.      Paper Circuit

4.      Newspaper preparing a heavy stack

 

The program ended with the slogan “#WeAreWorldReady”