EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER...Raksha Bandhan was celebrated on August 25, 2019....
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REACHEmpowering Girls Through Education
by The Visram Foundation
REACHEmpowering Girls Through Education
by The Visram Foundation
EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATIONNEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2019
Season’s greetings to all our Donors, Sponsors and Well-wishers.
We are delighted to share with you the highlights for the first term of the year 2019-2020 which
began in June. It was a fun filled term full of activities and achievements. The Visram Foundation
has always believed that education is the cornerstone of a healthy developing child.
This year we welcomed nineteen new admissions from the rural areas of Gujarat and the state of
Maharashtra.
Four students of grade 12 and six students of grade 10 did exceptionally well in their exams. Simran
Khoja from grade 12 scored 89%. She stood first in her college and was felicitated by the college
principal. Alvida Panjwani and Sharon Jiwani studying in grade 10 Nirmala Convent School, topped
the list scoring 78% in their board exams.
In this academic year 2019-2020, six girls were admitted to Francis Agnel Vidyankur Junior College
in grade 11, three in the commerce stream and three in the science stream.
With new projects, partnerships, lots of innovations and interesting events, this has been a great
time for all of us at Visram Foundation. As we continue on our journey, we do it with renewed
enthusiasm.
We would like to thank all our readers, friends and supporters for their constant encouragement
and motivation. It is your partnership that inspires us to do better every day.
As always, we look forward to your suggestions, advice and support.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Mrunalini Nelge
Administrator - REACH
Design for Change (DFC)This social cause initiative undertaken by
the Agakhan Youth & Sports board saw
active participation by all the students. They
designed thought provoking posters, made
beautiful artifact’s and prepared interesting
skits and street plays to convey different
social messages. They visited different
underprivileged sections of various societies
to create awareness on different issues. Such
as, safe water, proper disposal of garbage,
recycling, ban of plastic, maintaining cleanliness
and following traffic rules. They also collected
clothes and money for the flood victims.
TrendsettersThis activity based programme was carried
out by the Agakhan Education Board to help
students learn about their strengths and
weaknesses. This will teach them how to best
leverage their strengths to build a career.
Medical CampMedical camp was organised on the campus
by the Agakhan Health Board in which blood
screening, dental and general check-ups
were done by the doctors. Dr Malik Merchant
explained how to maintain oral health and how
important it is to have healthy teeth. Sessions
on general hygiene and emotional health were
also conducted by the team.
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CAFE YSBThe Agakhan Youth & Sports Board organised
an interactive session for the students with
a special invitee. The guest, Ms Amina Ajani
is a well-known motivational speaker, and a
successful entrepreneur. The session was very
enlightening and inspiring for all the students.
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Rakhi Making CompetitionRaksha Bandhan was celebrated on August 25,
2019. Rakhi making competition was organised at
the campus for upper kindergarten to grade 12th.
Winners of the competition were:
UKG to Grade 4th
1st – Rihana Meghani grade 3rd
2nd – Alisha Mavani grade 1st
3rd – Mariam Lazarus grade 4th
Grade 5th to 8th
1st – Saniya Pathan grade 6th
2nd – Saniya Pabani grade 6th
3rd – Insha Gadiya grade 6th
Grade 9th to 12th
1st – Alisha Hamirani grade 12th
2nd – Nazmin Lalani grade 12th
3rd – Arzoo Lalani grade 9th
Independence Day was celebrated to
remember with pride the commitment and
contribution of the brave individuals, who
sacrificed their lives for the cause of India.
The celebrations started with a flag hoisting
ceremony followed by patriotic songs.
Irrespective of our culture, civilization, caste,
creed, and religion, the most important and
binding factor is our National Flag. The tricolor
symbolizes courage, truth, and prosperity.
Teachers Day CelebrationTeachers’ Day is celebrated with immense zeal at
the institute on the 5th of September each year.
It is a day to pay respect to the teachers and
thank them for their efforts and hard work, each
day, all year round, to nurture the students.
Dandiya Activity A Dandiya night was organized for
Navratri on 5th October, 2019. The
children danced to their hearts content,
creating a vibrant and exuberant
evening. The children enjoyed different
kinds of chaat and dessert.
Independence Day
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GIRL OF THE MONTHName of the student: Alvida Panjwani
Alvida’s family resides in Una, Gujarat. She is studying at
Francis Agnel Vidyankur Jr College in grade 11. Alvida is a
hardworking and intelligent girl. Alvida lost her mother at a
young age, she stays with her maternal aunt. Alvida’s father
is bedridden and cannot work. She has two siblings, an
elder brother and a sister. Alvida loves to read and dance.
She wants to become a biologist when she grows up.
Your generous gift will keep our children’s faith alive.Dreams will become realities!
Your contribution is tax deductible and a receipt will be provided when your donations are made
either in Canada or the United States (in US dollars)
You can also make a donation online at www.visramfoundation.com
Please make your cheque payable to:
M & SFV Memorial Foundation, Canada
(BN 86721 1187 RR0001)
and/or
M & SFV Memorial Foundation, USA
(EIN 04-3279667)
Mail to:
M & SFV Memorial Foundation
105 King Street East
Kitchener, ON, Canada N2G 2K8
OR
On-line donations at
www.visramfoundation.com
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REACHEmpowering Girls Through Education
by The Visram Foundation
REACHEmpowering Girls Through Education
by The Visram Foundation