Happy SchoolsPDG Raja Michael

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The survey A survey done with

Government officials Educationists NGOs Rotarians (on the field)

Questionnaire

‘The Questionnaire’ How many boys / girls / teachers

Do they have computers / furniture / toilets

Do students have uniform / foot wear / meals

Dropout rates in various classes

Attendance percentage in classes

Do students pursue higher education

The learning Basic needs were common across the country

Specific needs varied by states Transportation Vs Toilets

DGs met on 7th November and prioritized the needs

Immediate focus and subsequent focus

Uniform / Footwear to instill a sense of pride 80% of communicable diseases can be prevented

Safe drinking water to ensure health and hygiene

Clean and safe classrooms provide better ambience to ensure attendance

The Immediate Needs

Toilets 58% of schools lack toilet facilities for girls dropout rate is higher in boys up to grade VII dropout for girls raises above boys after grade VIII

girls need toilet facilities napkin changing / disposal facilities

Immediate needs . . .

Basic needs . . . Benches & Desks

for better student teacher interaction better performance in public exams

Facility of Library for the schools having children exceeding the count of 200.

Well maintained space for teaching staff.

Subsequent Focus

Computers

Notebooks and stationeries

Compound wallsTo ensure security and safety

The task Construct new schools

2% area has no schools 8% are uncovered areas (5-6 km)

The Club’s role identify schools which lack 4 Basic needs provide them to make them ‘Happy Schools’

The District’s Role report initial assessment submit completion report Before and after photographs

Assessment by Rotarians and third party Condition (maintenance) of donated items

Initial assessment in May 2014 School dropout rates Attendance percentage Involvement of PTAs Activities of School Management Board

Assessment

For adoption of a school

For completion of check box

Prompt reporting Submission of photos Statistical data on performance Involvement of Rotarians

Publicity offered

The recognitions

Happy SchoolsPDG Raja Michael

PDG Raja MichaelGovernor: 2007 -08

R I District 3000

RajaMichael@GMail.com

+91 98948 33333