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can get a better future.
The hard work of the teachers who have played a vital role of a mentor and guide is worth men-tioning here. Nothing is possible without proper guidance. In order to ap-preciate the efforts put in by these students and their teachers and to mo-tivate them, Sunshine Society organized a felici-tation ceremony in the after school study centre which operates from the community centre, sector 50, Noida.
These children fared well not because they never failed but because they never gave up. The right attitude!!
We all will agree as parents that when our children do good and make us proud... there can be nothing more precious (Aah...I can read the smile and glow on your face!!). A pure delight.
Today Sunshine Society feels elated to announce the result of our children who have excelled in their 10th class exams. 13 stu-dents had appeared for CBSE & UP Boards exams (academic year 2016-17). All the students cleared their exams. More than half of them got 1st Division. Varsha (9 CGPA), Neha (8.8 CGPA), Ranjana (8.4 CGPA), Jyoti (68.6%), Tha-kurdin (67.6%), Shubham Pal(67%), Rajni (61%) are few of the children who have outshined others. Two of our students, Varsha and Neha have joined Nilgi-
ri Hills Public School, sec-tor 50, Noida. This was possible only because of the untiring, consistent and dedicated efforts of our member Ramita. Thank you Rimaa. Way to go!!
Sunshine believes in providing equal opportuni-ty to all. With this com-mitment and support from our well-wishers, we strive to give our children ample resources and facilities. These children who are regular students have re-ally worked hard and their determination, focus and the zeal to perform has brought them these lau-rels. We have so much to learn from them and so it is our responsibility to give them something back… a helping and nur-turing hand so that they
Sunshine’s Shining Children
(Results 2016 -17) Shaloo Mishra, Member, Sunshine Society
I n t h i s i s s u e :
Sunshine’s Shining Chil-dren
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Last quarter highlights
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Model village-a dream coming true
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Volunteer speaks
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Al Mehmood Educational Trust
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Member Sun-shiners
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Crossword puz-zle
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Creative corner 6
The Sunshiner J u l y 2 0 1 7 I s s u e n o . 4
Q u a r t e r l y e - n e w s l e t t e r
Join us in the movement !!
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Sunshine turns 4
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Last quarter highlights(April—June)
Regular weekly classes by Ms. Aman on “Dance and Rhythm” for senior citi-zens at Meghdootam Park Amphitheatre, sector 50, Noida
Clothes, healthy snacks and stationary distribu-tion by donors at Indira-puram.
Session on “Art to excel” by Mr. Ajit at After school study programme, sector 50, Noida
9th Housing society “ATS One Hamlet” join hands and initiate raddi collec-tion drive in their society contributing to the spon-sored education pro-gramme (SEP).
Practical based learning on “Germination and Re-production” by Mrs. Madhu Mittal and Mrs. Shashi Raj Srivastava at After school study pro-gramme, sector 50, Noida
Orientation organized for the young volunteers ( raddi collection) of ATS One Ham-let, Noida
Children’s library shelves donated by Mrs. Sangeeta Srivastava at After school study programme, sector 50, Noida
Young budding entrepre-neurs Era and Atul organ-ize Mind games on mathe-matical concepts at After school study programme, Noida
6 students get admission in Balika Intercollege, sector 51, Noida
Monthly awards sponsored by Sapient, presented for academic performance and regular attendance at sector 50, Noida
World Bank visits After school study programme, sector 50, Noida
English Workshop starts with a big bang at Alok Vihar 1, Noida
World environment day celebrated by Sunshine children in sector 50, Noida
Felicitation event orga-n i zed f o r ch i ld ren (academic year 2016-17) at community centre, sector 50, Noida
Prize distribution ceremo-ny organized for the chil-dren of English workshop.
After school study pro-gramme children partici-pate in the International Yoga Day celebrated in community centre, sector 50, Noida.
2 students get admission in Nilgiri Hills Public School, sector 50, Noida
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Model Village….a dream coming true !! Vaishali Joshi Mehta, Secretary General, Sunshine Society
Model Village Project – This ambitious project was the result of innumerable visits to the nearby villages for the children’s admission who are being sponsored by Sun-shine Society.
Sunshine Society is sponsoring the education of 200 children living in and around Noida.
To select the schools for admis-sions, Sunshine team conducted an extensive survey of the schools in the villages where the children come from.
While visiting the villages, it was really disheartening to see the total lack of civic amenities and the to-tal lack of infrastructure! This is village Barola – one of the biggest villages of Noida. Even though it is so near sector 50, this village was turning into a slum specifically be-cause of the sewage drain that passes on the three sides.
It was in the year 2015, when Sun-shine Society decided to do some-thing for the betterment of the peo-ple residing in this village. We as citizens living in developed sectors, exposed to the possibilities of a Model Village, felt that there is defi-nitely a ray of hope and efforts can be made in the same direction without blaming the authorities.
Two years down the line we realized that requirements are huge and problems many. In these two years,
we met the officials in Bisrakh, in Vikas Bhawan, in Irrigation de-partment and in Noida authority without finding any way to pro-gress ahead.
We did Swachh Bharat cam-paigns, Hygiene workshops, talked to the original villagers and the current migrant population to un-derstand their point of view and still there was no way forward.
One day we visited the Primary Government School for an admis-sion of a child. It was the mon-soon season and it had rained heavily two days prior. We visited the school, talked to the Principal and admitted the child. On our way out we again witnessed the sorry state of the beautiful school – stagnant water with mosquitoes in abundance, over flowing sewers and no place for the children to be. We turned back and asked the Principal, Mrs Ruchi Agarwal, as to what can we do to improve the state of the school. Of course she had a long list, starting with in-stalling lockable doors so that the miscreants do not jump over the walls and enter school rooms and make a mess inside the class-rooms.
We are a bunch of citizens trying to be a partner in our country’s growth process, so we had to ar-range for funds to ensure that whatever we take up, we complete
it full cir-cle. We were very fortunate to have m e t D e e p a k M e t h i , owner of P a n k a j electronics, who very willingly joined hands with us and was ready to fund all the work that is required in the school.
The Model Village Project was then broken down into smaller parts and the first part that we decided to tackle was the Govt. Primary School Barola. With all the financial help from Deepak Methi, we were able to install lockable doors in all the classrooms. Quint team helped us paint the doors, small electrical repairs were also carried out and the major repair work is currently going on now with almost rebuild-ing of two totally dilapidated rooms so that the children can have more space to study. There is work ongo-ing currently and we hope to make the school very safe and healthy for the children to study and have pleasurable primary years.
At Sunshine Society we believe in joining hands and completing a circle. Come join hands with us.
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I still remember when I joined this beautiful society and taught the children of our NGO for the first time, it was an amazing feeling. I felt so happy that I was able to interact with such inquisitive children and could make a difference to their lives. Gradually I understood the challenges faced by the underprivileged children in the Indian society. I felt that the government schools in which these chil-dren study are not able to impart quality education and also I felt that these children are in great need of mentors. Another major problem is the financial conditions of their families. These children live in ad-verse conditions and their families prefer to send them to work rather than educating them so that they can make ends meet. It is a harsh reality that their families don't have much employment oppor-tunities and it's imperative to make them aware about the benefits of educating
their children so that they are better equipped to help their parents in old-age. Lack of qualified teachers and facilities in government schools are the reasons be-cause of which these chil-dren are not able to reach their full potential and tend to live in the same condi-tions they were born in. This is a vicious cycle which will go on till the time we as responsible citizens do something about i t . This has a damaging effect on their mental and physi-cal well being due to the lack of proper guidance. Health is another major is-sue which needs to be ad-dressed. A large percentage of these children are not able to get adequate nutri-tion and hence they have s t u n t e d g r o w t h . Frequent health checkups and awareness programmes about different vaccines should be implemented fre-quently so that the risk of chronic diseases can be reduced.
I feel sad when I see their desolated faces working at food stalls or begging on the roads…..because when you see children suffering there is nothing worse than it. Education is essential for developing the right con-science and it broadens a p e r s o n ' s h o r i z o n . The children need the love, guidance and support of the society to prosper and make their dreams come true as each of them is very bright and talented. We can be the sunshine in their lives and take a pledge to help out the ones in need for their better future.
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Radiating Sunshine
Kshitij Tayal, Student –JIIT, Noida
Volunteer Speaks
Al Mehmood Educational Trust
Al Mehmood Educational Trust has joined hands with Sunshine Society and is sponsoring the educa-tion of 6 children.
This has set a positive change in the lives of these children. Sunshine Society feels honoured to get as-sociated with the trust.
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Their motto …..“ I can and I will ”
Archana Chaturvedi, a very pleasant, amiable and a happy personality. She is ever ready to help people in distress and never shies from lending a helping hand.
Archana is a member Sun-shiner. Sunshine Society is very fortunate to have been associated with her. Archana ensures to connect us with other people who add value to the Sunshine Society’s operations.
A mother of two beautiful daughters, she is so able to empathize with people around her. Her heart melts like butter and to what peo-ple sometimes take ad-vantage off too.
One thing is sure – if Archana is attached with a cause, it cannot be anything but genuine. So we have her light that drives us to provide help wherever needed – soft-ly, gently and continuously…
Ramita Taneja or Rimaa as she is fondly addressed is a firebrand. With a “Just do it” spirit, she goes about doing her business.
Rimaa is a member Sun-shiner. Sunshine Society has grown in leaps and bounds due to her unflinch-ing support and never say die attitude. It is very easy to advise and we get that a lot, but Rimaa is the one who will make things happen, put others out of their slum-ber and set the wheels in motion.
Work spirit is not the only thing she has, she also has a huge heart which accom-modates all in distress. She plans for them and ensures that their lives become sim-pler.
By profession, Rimaa is a life coach, a counselor and member of women harass-ment cell. A multifaceted personality who is also an ardent animal lover. She takes the Sunshine spirit forward, leading from the front.
Member Sunshiners…..pillars of strength
“How could I be Me” Arpi-ta Mal-hotra, Indirapu-ram I need s o m e -one; just anyone, To be able to see; past
this fake smile I w e a r e v e r y -day, No roses here; I have looked thor-oughly Every morning and eve-ry late night; In all types of light, No flow-ers or fra-grances; my es-cape to
freedom denied, I can never spread my wings and fly; I will nev-er know the feel-ing of the sky, And now I'm drenched in this poverty; my heart pumps only to keep me alive, Afraid of this feel-ing;
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T h e S u n s h i n e r
Hello Readers !!
The consistent efforts of the Sunshine Team and our contribu-tors has made possible in bringing across to you the fourth is-sue of this e-newsletter. We hope you had a wonderful time in going through the articles and knowing Sunshine better.
Sunshine invites more participation from our readers and well wishers in the form of articles, anecdotes, quotes, poems, sto-ries, experiences, creative photography, drawing or painting.
Your contribution should focus on issues related with senior citizen and children and you can mail it at [email protected] Keep writing and smiling! Shaloo Mishra Editor
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