Event Name : Aashayein

Event Date : 4 August 2023

Event Description : On August 4th, 2023, the members of EBSB (Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat) - VESIT embarked on a profoundly meaningful journey to visit Bapuji Babaji Jadhav Smarak Vidyamandir situated in the serene village of Chandip. The primary objective of this visit was to empower student skills and foster their creativity by cultivating an environment conducive to skill development. The aim was to prepare these young minds for the challenges that lie ahead. Accompanied by Geeta Ma'am, the group departed from the college at 6:15 AM and reached the school by 9:15 AM, initiating a day of inspiration and growth. The day commenced with a brief yet heartwarming seminar, where warm greetings were extended to the teachers of Bapuji Babaji Jadhav Smarak Vidyamandir. The school's principal, a prominent figure in the educational realm, provided a concise introduction, setting the tone for the day's proceedings. Following this, Dr. Geeta Ajith, the head of EBSB-VESIT, addressed the gathering, offering insights into the purpose and significance of the visit. She elaborated on the origin of the event's name, "Aashayein" and how it encapsulated the essence of enriching student skills and providing them with a platform to express their creativity. The highlight of the visit was an engaging drawing competition, which garnered enthusiastic participation from students in grades 5 to 8. The volunteers had already been organized into groups, with each assigned to specific classes. After the seminar, they seamlessly transitioned to their respective classrooms to facilitate the drawing competition.
With the assistance of the school staff, the volunteers effectively managed the entire event, ensuring its smooth execution. For students in grades 5 and 6, the drawing theme revolved around tree plantation, emphasizing 'vrusharopan'. Meanwhile, grades 7 and 8 were tasked with the theme of 'Ganeshutsav', focusing on eco-friendly approaches to celebrate the festival. To foster a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, icebreaker activities were initiated by the volunteers. The students participated eagerly, contributing to discussions revolving around the drawing competition themes. The dedicated volunteers seized this opportunity to educate the students about the significance of trees and their role in enhancing our lives. This step aimed at instilling environmental consciousness among the young minds and igniting fresh ideas. In grades 7 and 8, discussions centered around sustainable practices for celebrating Ganesh Utsav. Insightful ideas, such as using biodegradable materials for decorations and opting for clay idols that dissolve harmlessly in water, were shared to promote environmental sustainability during the festivities. To equip the participants, volunteers distributed necessary stationery including drawing sheets, oil pastels, and sketch pens. With the stage set, the competition commenced, allowing participants a generous one-hour duration to showcase their creativity. The schedule was divided, with classes 5 to 7 taking place from 10 AM to 12 PM. A one-hour break followed from 12 PM to 1 PM, after which class 8 convened from 1 PM to 3 PM. Post-competition, the school teachers undertook the crucial responsibility of selecting winners. Recognizing their artistic achievements, cash prizes of 3000, 2000, and 1000 rupees were awarded to the first, second, and third place winners respectively. Witnessing the students' dedication and passion was indeed heartening. The visit to Chandip village school on August 4th embodied meaningful interactions, creativity, and knowledge-sharing. It proved to be an enriching experience for both the school students and the dedicated volunteers, fostering a day of growth and inspiration.
'Brushstroke of hope' students also showcased their vibrant artwork inspiring tree plantation. These kids depict a future filled with lush greenery. In a heartwarming display of creativity and environmental awareness, the village's primary section students participated in a transformative event. Guided by dedicated volunteers, these young minds translated their artistic talents into vivid drawings that championed the cause of tree planting.
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A visit was organised to Bapuji Babaji Jadhav Smarak Vidyamandir and Junior College , Chandip by VESIT Student’s Club in collaboration with VESLang Circle and EBSB with the goal to educate the students about personality development and public speaking skills. There were two primary sessions: one for students in 12th grade and one for those in grades 9 and 10. The journey commenced at 6:45 am from VESIT, Chembur, then arrived at Thane at 7:45 am to pick up the remaining students. The team arrived at the location at 9:00 am and after making final preparations started the session with the first batch of 12th Grade. The session began with brief introductions of the two participating institutes and a cordial welcome to faculty members - Dr.Geeta Ajit, Dr.Sushil Dhuldhar, Dr.Maya Bhat , Mr.Ajinkya Valanjoo, Mr. Gaurav Tawde, Mrs.Sayalee Gharge and students by the school's principal. Then, Dr. Geeta Ajit spoke to the students, promoting her cause of "AASHAYEIN" by explaining what it actually means and why it is significant.The VESLang circle then took over, with Anushka Kulkarni, the head of the circle, and Taufique Ansari, the deputy head, introducing themselves, the circle, and the reason for the visit. Pooja Narayanan, a circle member, began the briefing on public speaking and its significance at 10:00 am. She also provided advice on how to make a speech engaging and memorable.This was followed by three activities hosted by Nidhi Gawde, circle member at the VESLang Circle. The first of them was BOTS (Battle of Thirty Seconds), for which Tejas Gadge provided a demonstration. The pupils were assigned a word to speak on for 30 seconds throughout this activity. The following activity was Talk Charades, in which the students had to describe a movie's plot without giving away the names of the characters while the audience had to identify the film, for which Hritika Mulay had performed a demo.The final activity was called Starters and Desserts, where a group of students were given a beginning and an end, and they had to create a tale using those lines. Tejas Gadge, Sidhant Sathe, Harshal Farate, and Amay Babar demonstrated this activity. The audience enthusiastically took part in the activities and volunteered. Then for the last part of the session Drishti Samvedi and Manjiri Jadhav conducted a session on introduction and personality development and a few students volunteered to give their own introduction after which the session was concluded at 12 pm. A lunch break of thirty minutes lasted until 12:30, followed by a comparable session held for students in grades 9 and 10. During this session, the audience displayed heightened enthusiasm and actively engaged in the various activities. Subsequently, Dr. Sushil Dhuldhar addressed the assembly, discussing the concept of conquering our fears to realise our aspirations. The event concluded with the distribution of prizes for the Drawing competition, organised by the EBSB group, exclusively for grade 8 students. Sayalee Gharge then provided a recap of the experience and extended gratitude to the audience, officially wrapping up the session.

Winners for AASHAYEIN Poster Competition were:

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