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COMMUNITY SERVICE
REACHING OUT
At Welham Girls' School, we believe in developing social responsibility through competitive events and also through regular community service. Not only do we learn to understand and appreciate differences but also learn to make a difference to those less fortunate than ourselves. Community service is a natural extension of the school routine and every Wednesday afternoon is dedicated to working with the community we belong to. Girls spend time with the elderly; teach the underprivileged, less-abled various skills that would help them become independent. Students organise fund-raising activities by baking, making items out of recycled paper, sanitary napkins and light bulbs, amongst others for various relief organizations.
The school has started classes on Indian sign language with the guidance of Bajaj Institute of Learning for the deaf. The initiative is to make the students sensitive towards the needs of children with disabilities.
'Shramdaan' is a voluntary contribution of service which is practised in school on the occasion of 'Gandhi Jayanti'. The entire body of students and teachers come forward to clean and sweep the classrooms and dormitories and other areas of the school campus.
Throughout the academic year, our institution and student-led organizations have undertaken several impactful initiatives that have significantly contributed to societal improvement. Project ‘Reable’ partnered with the Bajaj Institute for Learning to empower 9th-grade students through sign language workshops, fostering inclusivity and communication skills. ‘Satya Rekha’ extended support by distributing homemade food to institutions such as Prem Dham and Sharp Memorial, providing sustenance and care to those in need. ‘Naya Kadam’ raised funds for mental hospitals, engaged in community service, and advocated for underprivileged communities, focusing particularly on improving conditions for women and children. Similarly, ‘Unnati’, aimed to raise awareness among underprivileged children regarding societal issues, while ‘Re-educate’ and ‘Zephyr’ focused on revolutionizing menstrual education and eradicating stigmas surrounding menstruation. ‘Agro’ aimed to educate youth about addressing food waste, food security, world hunger, and poverty. Collaborating with the Aasra Trust, ‘Urja’ engaged in handicraft creation by girls, selling them to raise funds. Moreover, environmental consciousness was promoted through the Environment Week Inter-House Contest and ‘Rooh’. Students immersed themselves in sustainable agriculture at the Abhinav Organic Farm, enhanced infrastructure at the GPS Government school, and conducted vocational training, resulting in holistic learning and societal betterment.