In the past month, our classes were bustling with well-planned lessons and engaging activities across various subjects. Teachers planned story-telling, poem recitals, reading, writing, and practical tasks to create a rich learning experience for the children. These lessons were designed by our curriculum coordinators and well executed by our dedicated teachers.
The children actively participated in these activities, enhancing their practical life skills and fostering a love for learning. Additionally, playtime exercises have been thoughtfully integrated into our daily schedule, further enriching the children’s overall development.
In January, across various classes (K3, K4, and K5), students enthusiastically participated in Pongal-themed art and craft activities. The K5 class took center stage with an assembly activity speech about the significance of the Pongal festival. Children engaged in creative activities inspired by the New Year and Pongal themes. The festive spirit was further enhanced by vibrant rangoli designs. Both children and staff adorned themselves in colorful attire, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. A special breakfast featuring sweet pongal and sugarcane was served, bringing joy and warmth to the occasion.
We are delighted to share that James Suresh Ambat, President of Building Blocks India got the invitation to attend the inauguration of the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center in Bengaluru, the largest facility of Boeing outside the USA. The event was attended by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Siddaramiah, Ms. Stephanie Pope COO of The Boeing Company, and other dignitaries. We are grateful to Boeing for their long-standing support and contribution to educating hundreds of underprivileged children. We also appreciate their initiative “The Boeing Sukanya Program” to empower young women in the field of aviation engineering and pilot training. It was a wonderful event and a privilege for Building Blocks to be a part of it. Thank you, Ms Praveena Yagnam Bhat, Chief of Staff Of Boeing, for your kind invitation.
At our Bloom Computer Training Center, students are thriving as they acquire essential computer skills. These foundational abilities, including typing and proficiency in Microsoft Word, can unlock numerous job opportunities in the field of computers. We’re thrilled to announce that at Freesia Bloom Center the third batch of students and at our Bluebells Bloom Center the first batch of students have successfully graduated!
Ms. Nalini Gangadhar, Co-Founder of Educate to Empower, visited Bangalore to meet the students and mentors of Building Blocks India. Ms. Nalini has been supporting Building Blocks for 14 years, sponsoring education, setting up libraries, and providing online classes, smartphones, tablets, solar lamps, desks, dictionaries, and food bags to the students. She also helped establish a digital literacy center for women and connected Building Blocks with the Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore. The event was a celebration of her contributions and the achievements of the students.
The event was filled with happiness and joy as online teachers met their students, and prizes were distributed for essay writing and their computer course graduation certificates. Each student received a one-dollar note as a token to inspire them to collect notes, coins, and stamps from different countries.
The students entertained all the guests with some amazingly choreographed dance performances.
We express our gratitude for these collaborations between organizations from different countries, influencing the future of students in India and providing Indians living abroad with an opportunity to give back to their country.
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