Community Work

The communities that our children live in have an enormous influence on their lives. So much of how they learn in school is shaped by what they experience at home. It is therefore imperative for us to maintain close links with the communities and ensure that the children’s parents are actively involved in their education.

Our Community Work Cell (CWC) visits the children’s homes and develops an in depth understanding of the home environment. This insight helps us plan programmes more effectively and understand the children in our classrooms. The parents now participate actively in the functioning of the school through the Parent Teacher Association and become spokespersons for our work. They help us monitor attendance, spread the importance of education and assist the teachers on school picnics and events.

The CWC also looks into the health concerns of the children and ensures they receive timely medical attention.

As part of the Umeed project (to read more about this project click here) we are also working with the staff of seven government-run anganwadis in Bandra (East). Through regular meetings and training programmes, we hope to help them develop their skills and enhance the services they offer.