Ankur Donbosco
ANKUR DON BOSCO – AN INITIATIVE BY DON BOSCO FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
ANKUR DON BOSCO is a voluntary educational initiative of the school dedicated to providing quality education and a nurturing environment to underprivileged children of the neighbourhood and those who have been unable to continue their schooling.
The program follows a curriculum aligned with the regular morning school and makes use of the school’s classrooms and facilities. Classes begin with prayer and physical exercises, followed by lessons in Mathematics, English, and Hindi, along with health, hygiene, art, and value-based activities.
Poems, storytelling, and oral activities are thoughtfully used to make learning joyful, nurture creativity, and inculcate good values. The program also strives to develop discipline, confidence, communication skills, and a love for learning, helping every child grow in a happy and caring environment.
Origin & Current Status
The education of children from the slums of Alaknanda began with a humble group of 40 children in February 1999. Children from Dakshinpuri were also included in the following months, and the number rose to over 300 by 31st December 2002.
Education is provided completely free of cost. In addition, children from Alaknanda, JJ Colony, and Dakshinpuri are provided with free transport to attend the school. All writing materials, textbooks, food, uniforms, shoes, and other essentials are arranged by the school in collaboration with the parents of students from the morning session.
Seven teachers are provided with remuneration, while Ms. Seema Singhal serves as the honorary full-time coordinator. Senior students from the day school render two days of voluntary service each year and assist the students of Ankur School with their studies
Sustainability and Reliability
The project is sustainable as the management, day-school teachers, students, and their parents are highly cooperative, both by sponsoring material
requirements and by offering voluntary services. The school provides all the necessary infrastructural facilities after 1:30 p.m. to ensure quality education.
YOU CAN BE A COLLABORATOR
We will be glad to welcome all those who would like to join hands with us to help out these gifted children to become their best either through contributions or voluntary service. You may contact the school principal by dialing 011-45517170,41644924 / e-mail –principal@donboscoschool.in