Schools are closed for the summer holidays but the halls of the Government Higher Primary School in Shivanagar, Bangalore are alive with the excited voices of little children. Over here summer camp is underway where the children from grade 1 to 7 are learning fun arts and crafts, drawing, sewing, taking computer classes and English coaching.
The energy is high as the children proudly present their stitching samples, albums filled with decorative artwork and hold out their hands to show off their newly learnt mehendi. Small framed, and bright eyed, these young children evidently love attending school in their summer holidays to spend the day with their friends learning a new skill, and enjoying the Akshaya Patra mid-day meal before heading home.
The classes are organised by Dr. C.V Geetha, a vocational training counsellor with a BA Degree in child psychology under the supervision of Ms. Vyjayanthi, the primary school principal. “These children are very bright, all they need is motivation. I believe the community should come together to support them. The children need an avenue to show their creativity,” says Geetha.
Geetha, who believes in teaching basic skills, tells us that the school also conducts regular eye and dental check-ups. A first aid workshop was also organised by Red Cross.
“The parents are very happy that their children are learning these crafts. Even the boys enjoy learning the skills like sewing,” Geetha adds.
