Medical Camp at School

On April 2nd 2009, a medical camp for the students of the entire school was held at the within the school campus.
The Air Force of India were kind enough to conduct this camp for the school out their benevolent attitude. The team comprised of 3 Medical Doctors, 1 Vision technician, 1 Dentist, 1 Lab technician along with other support staff. The team set up their camp within the school premises and held the camp for the morning part in which they were able to screen all the students of the school. The students were first registered in the log book, then went to the Dentist for a dental checkup where they were checked and at the same time taught on oral hygiene. This was followed by a visit to the vision checkup, where the child was to go the normal procedure to identify abnormalities if any. The next stop was at the General Practitioner’s, where they would be checked for any simple ailments they might have or for any deficiency in mineral or vitamin needs, etc. After this visit either they go back to their classes, or pay a visit to the Lab or Pharmacy based on the diagnosis.

The HOPE foundation is very grateful to Sgt. Dr. Raju and his team for the fabulous support rendered to the poor and needy through the Air Force of India.

General Checkup

General Checkup

General Checkup

Pharmacy

Eye Checkup

Dental Checkup

Registration

2009 Annual Sports Day

Another year has passed by and the new year brings new hope along. Though the 26th of January was a black day for Gujarat, due to the earthquake in 2001, in recent times, people have learnt to look forward and continue leading their lives with resilence.

The HOPE foundation School in Bhuj continues to be an leader in this avenue. In 2007 we decided to remember the 26th of Jan, which incidently happens to be India's Republic Day, as the School's Annual Sports Day.

This year we continued the tradition forward. The school wore that festive look once again. It was a time for action and fun for the entire school. It was heart warming to see many local community youth being involved as volunteers to help the school conduct this event.

The Chief Guest was the Chairman of Vahedna School, Sanjognagar, which is run by their trust. He has been a very active member of the District Education Board holding the Education Inspector's post among other responsibilities. Though he is retired, he is still active in educational development plans.

He delivered a speech which included inspiration for Sudents, encouragment for Teachers and motivation for Parents. He distributed prizes for the winners of the Singing and Dancing Competitions held recently(See previous posts).

After the Indian Flag hoisting and National Anthem, followed by Parade, The Sports events were started off by lighting of the Olympic Torch, which was a relay by few chosen 5th standard students. They light the Olympic Flame, which continued till the end of the events.
Below are few pictures from the event. Enjoy them and bless our Children.
Thank You.

Flag Hoisting

Chief Guest Mr. Munshi Addressing

Prize Distribution

Lighting the Olympic Torch

The Olympic Flame

Full Glory

Race On!

Eating Race

Traditional sack race

The Frog Leap race

Fill water race

Children's Day out

A new practice has begun in our school. We have planned to take the 5th standard children out weekly once during one session of Wednesday. This outing would enable the children in communication skills, refresh their minds, act as a source of information exchange, also as a practical lesson session.

The first trip was to a tea shop about half a kilometer away from the school. We all had tea and biscuits and a lot of fellowship. Lessons on road safety, agriculture & many other small talk was part of the fellowship.

Some photos:

Road safety lessons


Lessons on Agriculture


At the field


The way milk is cooled


Tea time


The Gang

In front of the Tea shop


Exciting times


On the way

Tree Saplings Planted

Volunteers from the Parle company came over to the school campus to plant 50 Neem tree saplings. A fine gesture, since trees are what we need to sustain this planet from an early death. The students at school got few lessons on eco-balance; as the 40 strong volunteers, mostly workers of the factory took time off to come and plant the saplings. Their efforts would bear fruit and in years to come we shall see it.

Ground digging


Parle & HOPE foundation Team


Each Volunteer certified to acknowledge their participation


Certification in progress


Girls involved in planting process


Boys, not left behind


Volunteers from Parle


Need all the green we can get


What you sow - you reap

Children's Day

Children getting to enjoy the Entertainment

Teacher's Unplugged

It was the turn of the teachers now! To entertain their students, each teacher came up with a fabulous performance through dance, which left the children excited. They saw the side of their teachers, which they had never seen before. This event, to celebrate Children's day, brought the students and their teachers closer together.

If you are supporting our school, then you have a big reason to be proud of us. We are enabling these chilren (who otherwise have no choice) to grow with with adequate education, which would empower them as adults.

If you are not yet, you can see the reason to be part of these process.

Sonal Chandrikaben

Meena D Gor

Supriya & Shalini

Poonam Sharma

Ashwini

Salma Ismail Lakhani

Neetu Gupta

Filled Amphitheatre

The stage is set

Welcome!

Rajakumar

Bhavsar Sisters

Enjoying the show!

Under-14 T10 Cricket Tournament

During the Diwali Holidays, A Under-14 T10 Cricket Tournament was organised for the boys from the communities closer to the School. 4 teams were registered and the lots were drawn. Every team played 3 matches each after which 2 teams on top with best points and Run Rate were chosen to fight it out in the finals for the trophy. It was exciting to see the small children get involved in a big way and enjoy.

Each match was a 10-10 overs match with 7 players a side.
The highest score by a team was 111 by the HOPE foundation Team.
The Highest individual score was 43 by Shanthi from Ashapuranagar Team.
The finals was between HOPE foundation team and 36th Police Qtrs.
The later won the Trophy.

The success of this tournament has prompted us to plan for an under-18 tournament during Christmas this year.

Enjoy the pictures.

The Winner(right) & Runner up Trophies with players trophies


Christopher having a pre-match talk with teams


Play in progress


The 36th Police Qtrs Team


The Ashapuranagar Team


The Shanthinagar Team


Sharad-Capt of HOPE foundation Team - Runner up trophy


Diwaker-Man of the Match-Finals


Diwaker - Capt 36th Police Qtrs - Winners Trophy


The Winning team


The Runner - up team