Community Participation

Schools as Community Centers: Enhancing Community Well-being and Engagement

Schools are often seen as vital centers of activity within any neighbourhood. They are generally perceived as welcoming and secure spaces where people of all ages can access education, health services, recreation, and cultural activities. These community centers foster the well-being of children, their families, and the broader community.

Local community awareness campaigns and rallies are regularly held around schools. Students actively promote messages like Go Green, Cleanliness, Say No to Drugs, and Yoga for Good Health. Teachers participate in various social activities and events, such as marathons, tree planting drives, and cleanliness drives. Additionally, guest lecturers from other schools are invited to provide guidance. Teachers extend their support to other educational institutions by delivering guest lectures and conducting interviews. Through these activities, schools play a significant role in enhancing community engagement and social responsibility.

Our aim is to provide an overview of how this schools have been successful in engaging the community in their efforts. The primary goal of community mobilization is to build partnerships between schools and the community, creating a sense of ownership and involvement in the education process. This has been a crucial factor in the success of PM SHRI schools and has had a positive impact on the students’ learning outcomes.

As a part of it, Grandparents day has been celebrated on November, 2024 and more than 50 KVS alumni and near about 200 grandparents gathered together on this occasion. They participated in various sports and activities conducted in the vidyalaya successfully. In addition to this distribution of samplings to parents has been performed and butterfly garden is also the outcome of community particiapation. We will also discuss the challenges faced and the strategies that have been implemented to overcome them. Through this report, we hope to highlight the importance of community mobilization in creating a conducive learning environment for students.