July 19 2014
Share and Learn - First Initiative by our children with a Rural School, Anjana Vidya Kendra
Thanks to our wonderful children, the enthusiastic Vth Graders of Anjana Vidya Kendra, Dr. Channa Raju, Mrs. Raju, Teachers Navaneetha and Manjula for giving me the opportunity to spend few memorable hours this Saturday. Hoping to do more in the coming days with Anjana Vidya Kendra.
The kids enjoyed the day and that is an under-statement. Find below their experiences in their own works - on what they learned, experienced and shared during the day. Please take a moment to read them all...its worthwhile.
To me the visit and the followup report from the kids, is humbling and an inspiration to do more.
Kaavya - My day at Anjana Vidya Kendra
- VII Grade
The first thing we did was talk to Mr. Channa Raju (founder) about the school. Next we met the 5th graders, and we introduced ourselves. We were divided into 3 groups. I was with 5 other girls from the school. They were Yasheswini, Anusha, Sangeetha, Chaithanya and Ujuwala. The were all very enthusiastic and friendly. They showed me around the campus and we took interesting pictures. They had an extremely beautiful campus. We had loads of fun and saw different things depicting the rural life. We saw a cow-shed, ponds, trees, classrooms etc.After that we went for lunch.
By now I already made some great friends. We shared jokes, played Kho Kho and did much more. then we sat down in their amphi-theater. We shared our hobbies with each other. Later they all chanted Vishnu Sahasranamam. They were so dedicated, well-behaved, organized, kind and super friendly.
One thing that made me feel very nice and touched was without us asking them they called us as Akka and Anna instead of friends.We later did clay modelling which was also really fun. I really really liked today and next time I go, I hope to meet them again and make more new friends !!
Saatvik - My visit to Anjana Vidya Kendra
- IV Grade
When we reached we went to a Temple. It was a Ganapathi Temple. Anybody can come to this temple but you have to take a bath and then only come. Then when we came inside and saw the ground that was made of cow-dung and had many different Kollams. Still it did not smell even a little bit. Then a lady took us to the Amphitheater, it was called Bodhgaya, And there were kind of seats made of pebbles. It was very nice, he lady took us to a man who was the Principal of Anjana Vidya Kendra. His name was Mr. Channa Raju. He gave us very unique kind of Bananas that tasted very nice,
We also met the 5th graders of Anjana Vidya Kendra. We introduced ourselves. My father split us into groups. I was with Eshan, Yashwant, Nandushree, Malikarjun, Manasa and Yasheswini. My father told us to see the whole of Anjana Vidya Kendra.
At first they showed us the pond. Then a very nice open playground. After that we went and saw another big pond with a nice blooming Water Lily. Then we saw a guest house which showed a path to a terrace. The view from the terrace was my favourite thing I saw today. Then we saw the school's dog. Then we went to the library. We did a puzzle in the library. After that we were starving so we decided to have lunch. After lunch we played this game called, Kho Kho. It was the best thing I did today. After we played Kho Kho we told our hobbies. My hobby was Tennis. I like Tennis because its all about skills and hardwork. My favourite player is Roger Federer. After that we did clay modelling. I made a face mask. It took a lot of hardwork. Then we had to leave, so I said good bye !!!
Adarsh - Our Trip to Anjana Vidya Kendra
- V Grade
Today (19th July), we went to a school in a village called Anjana Vidya Kendra. This was a very different because they come from villages and we are city children. I liked the day because it was such different experience to interact with rural kids. I also liked the greenery in the school. We saw many different types of plants. Overall, I loved the day. We reached the school at around 10:15 am. We saw 1 of the volunteers as she took us into the amphitheatre. Then we drank Tea with Mr. Channa raju, the founder. Then we assembled and split up into groups. The children could speak english so communication was easy. They took us around the school and showed us the classes and other rooms. We all assembled near the prayer hall and we all went to eat lunch. After lunch, we played a game called Kho-Kho. After Kho-Kho, we shared our hobbies with the other children. After that, we did clay modeling till around 2:45 pm. We then said our goodbyes and left. I really liked everything we did so nothing was really better than the other event. I liked them all equally. I learnt about how rural children live and how they behave. I shared my like for football with the children of Anjana. I saw how enthusiastic they were just for see and talk to city people like us.
Lastly, I thank Gokul uncle and Priya aunty for taking me there and I loved the trip....
Lastly, I thank Gokul uncle and Priya aunty for taking me there and I loved the trip....
Akshar - Experiences at Anjana Vidya Kendra
- V Grade
The day was awesome with the kids of Anjana Vidya Kendra. During the visit we first went to the temple outside the school, ate the bananas grown in the school's farms, met the 5th graders and introduced ourselves. We made groups of 6 and were shown around the school by them. At 12:00PM we made a puzzle and at 12:30P.M we ate. At 1:00P.M we shared our hobbies and at 1:30 we modeled clay. At 2:45we left. I liked seeing the school the most in the trip. I learnt about rural kids life and learnt how to play 'kho kho' . I shared my thoughts about drums. I really liked the school !!!
Thanish - Email sent to Gokul on his experience at Anjana Vidya Kendra
- VI Grade
It was the 19-7-2014, the morning was really cold and we were really excited. I liked the fact that we were helping the rural kids because I have never seen their lifestyle and surroundings.We were split into 3 groups. Adarsh, Akshar, Karthik, Ajay, another boy but I forgot his name [sorry!!!
] and me were in the same group . All the boys showed us the school and their dogs Ragi, Pepsi and Subboo. We saw 3 monkeys, 2 cats and many birds. There was a road filled with touch me not plants [or Mimosa]. We saw the amphitheater which was like Gear. They had a library and a slide to come down from it. When it was lunch I saw the simple village food that people eat which included Rice, Sambar, Buttermilk from the cows in the shed, avakai[I don't know if its the correct spelling]. I liked how the bananas which tasted like jackfruit & banana and how the children and Gokul Mama played Kho Kho. I also liked this school for its ideas like the floor was cleaned with cow dung
and how they made faces out of clay. I learned a lot from this experience. I shared my hobbies and tried my very best to interact with the children.
If I wrote every thing you will fall asleep. So I shall write that I learned how to be contented, to be happy with what i have, to maintain the greenery of my surrounding etc[end of thinking capacity].
I would like to conclude by saying that this was an experience I will never forget. Thank you Go cool mama and Priya aunty. Thatha was really happy that they had Ramanars photos in every class.
Eshan - Sharing his experience from visiting Anjana Vidya Kendra
- X Grade
The trip to Anjana Vidya Kendra was very memorable. It was an experience that I will cherish for a long time. I enjoyed every second of the trip. I learned a lot from the children there. Their simple life opened my eyes. They received happiness from small things. This trip has given me new perspective of life. Their school was very well designed. The Bodhgaya left me speechless and their amphitheater was very beautiful. I liked interacting with the kids the most. The openness and homely feeling of the school was what I appreciated the most. I believed we shared our way of life to them. We gave them exposure to things they would have never been able to see. They were in awe to see so many new and exciting things
during our brief visit we took a tour of their school. I enjoyed playing Kho Kho with them. Me and Saathvik also solved a few puzzles with them. I also enjoyed sculpting the clay models and sharing my hobbies with them. Thanks for giving us such a wonderful experience
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