STEM-Boeing Program for Project+10 Students

Hello and welcome! We are thrilled to share with you some of the highlights of February. Our children had a wonderful time at Building Blocks, where they engaged in various learning activities, outings, events and excursions. They are very grateful for your generosity and ongoing support that enables them to have a well-rounded and holistic school experience. We hope you enjoy the pictures and details of the events of February.

Academics And Activities

Every month, the curriculum coordinators create a comprehensive lesson and activity plan. This ensures that children engage in meaningful learning every day. Their curriculum for February covered a wide range of topics, including:

Reading and Writing

Languages - English (including English grammar) and Local Language Kannada

Transportation

Health and Hygiene

Art and Drawing

Learning about Plants

Mathematics and Numbers

About Animals

Music (Exploring Musical Instruments)

General Knowledge (The World Around Us)

Emotional Well-Being (Understanding Feelings like Sadness, Happiness, and Anger)

This well-rounded approach ensures that children receive a holistic education, nurturing both their academic and emotional growth.

STEM-Boeing Program for Project+10 Students

The STEM E-WEEK Session held by the volunteers of Boeing at Shishu Mandir provided valuable learning experiences for the students, including model presentations, prizes, and exposure to aviation concepts.

Event Details: 12 of our Project +10 students, grades 6 to 8 attended a STEM E-WEEK Session at Shishu Mandir. The students presented STEM-based models in four teams: Air cooler/Water fountain (Team A), Water Level Detector (Team B), Recycling Sorting Model (Team C), and Waste Water Treatment (Team D). Two models were selected as winners: Team B (Water Level Detector) and Team D (Waste Water Treatment). Both teams received Rewritable tabs.

Learning Opportunities: The students had the chance to participate in an ice melting experiment and learn about airplane features and functions, including TCAS (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoiding System).

Additionally, the students received stationery pack gifts from a quiz contest.

BOEING-STEM WHAT A COLLABORATION !!!

Thank you Boeing for allowing our students to be a part of the STEM at Shishu Mandir. This collaboration has had an amazing impact on the lives of the children. This has helped the students to get creative and has given them a chance to work in teams which has been an INCREDIBLE opportunity!!!!

Project +10 Students PTM &

New Students Admission Survey

Parent Teacher Meeting 

On February 16th, social workers Ms. Christina and Ms. Pushpa held a meeting with the parents of Project +10 students. They reviewed the rules and regulations and gave feedback on their children's performance for this academic year. They also informed the parents that the students must work hard and strive to do better in the final examination for the year 2023-24. They urged the parents to take responsibility to help their children improve their grades.

New Students For 2024-25 Admission Survey

As part of the new admissions process for K3 & K4 classes for the academic year 2024-25, our social work team, Ms. Christina and Ms. Pushpa, visited the slums and met with the parents of children aged 3 to 6 years. They explained the vision and benefits of educating their children and assessed their eligibility based on the selection criteria. The children who were selected were then invited to the school, where they interacted with the teachers and took a screening test on some basic skills and abilities which was also part of the selection process. Our Building Blocks centers welcome these children to join us.

Anko Sports Day, Clothes & Stationary Gifts

ANKO TEAM organized sports activities for our K4 and K5 students. 52 students participated in the event. They played games like throwing balls into baskets, ball toss, running race, and in and out. The children had a lot of fun at the sports event. The winners received medals according to their ranks: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. The children also enjoyed snacks like juice and bananas, and lunch was served to them.

On February 27th, ANKO TEAM sponsored stationery items and clothes for our PPT students from 1st grade to 10th grade. 36 children received pencils, sharpeners, erasers, books, crayons, pens, boxes, geometry sets, paints, coloring books, cursive writing books, story books, and clothes. The parents and children were happy and grateful for the gifts.

Project +10 Students Visit To Finastra Company

The students of Project + 10 had a chance to visit Finastara, a company that welcomed them to their office space. They were shown around the office, including the workstations, conference rooms, training rooms and other areas. They also listened to a talk in the training room about the company's operations and processes. The students felt inspired by the possibility of working there someday. The company had arranged some activities and a meal for the students as well. The students were also given a gift hamper. It was an inspiring and envisioning day for all the young students.

Founder James' Birthday

February 26th is Building Blocks' favorite day!! It's James sir's birthday! Mr. James has done an incredible job of starting and running this organization that helps hundreds of children. The children and the staff adore him immensely.

On the 24th he was tricked into attending an "NGO Meeting" that was a surprise party thrown by the entire staff of Bangalore Building Blocks centers.

James by giving his life for the cause of educating to empower the disadvantaged impacted the future of hundreds of children, changing the course of their lives for the better. He is an amazing role model of leading by sample which has created an amazing team of staff, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children.

The children from all the centers made his birthday very special with their messages, videos, greeting cards, and wishes.

A special meal was served for all the children and staff on this special day.

Thank You

Thank you for your kind Sponsorship to support free education for these children. Your help will have a lasting impact on their lives. We are delighted to see the positive outcomes of your support for education among disadvantaged children.