Satya Bharti School Case Studies And Testimonials
The Satya Bharti School students and teachers are the torchbearers of the program. It is their continued efforts that take Bharti Foundation’s objective of ‘quality education to underprivileged children in rural pockets of India’ forward. We are confronted by unique case studies each day that motivate us to strive harder towards holistic development of our students and teachers.
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"(The Satya Bharti) Schools have changed a lot ( since their adoption) Students are sharing their thoughts fearlessly as compared to the past. In the past they use to be fearful while talking. The behaviour of teachers is also good." | | BEEO,
Neemrana
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"There has been a lot of positive change in the quality of education, attendance and hygiene in schools operated by Bharti Foundation. I am glad to see the excellent way the program is being implemented."
| | Mr. Bhaskar A. Sawant, IAS, DC and DM Alwar
during a visit made at a short notice to Neemrana
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After joining the Satya Bharti School my grandson has undergone a tremendous change. He not only takes care of his personal hygiene but also insists the same for me. In addition, he also has some great moral values and etiquettes and wishes all the elders in English. It’s simply superb! | | Rana Ram,
Parent, Manihari
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Malkeet is an academically bright student who suddenly fell ill. A wound in her head refused to heal and caused continuous bleeding for three months. Doctors advised immediate surgery, but lack of finances deterred her parents from it. Our teachers Harjot Singh and Khushwinder Singh then took up the responsibility to get Malkeet treated and the staff collected INR 2000 for the treatment. Senior surgeon Dr. K G Singla in Sangrur was consulted and Malkeet underwent the Electric Cottery operation. She has recovered completely and is now attending school regularly.
| Malkeet Kaur,
Class I, Satya Bharti School, Safipur, Punjab
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Gurpreet’s parents were skeptical on getting her enrolled in school as she is physically unfit (has a hole in her heart). During a survey conducted in the village, our teachers came to know about her condition and tried to convince her parents to send Gurpreet to school. Gurpreet got admitted and was soon able to grasp the lessons. Gurpreet is an active student and attends school regularly in spite of her health problems.
| Gurpreet Kaur,
Class I, Satya Bharti School, Meemsa, Punjab
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Jaspreet had to drop out of her previous school as teachers there declared her a mentally unfit child. When the Satya Bharti School teachers visited her home, they told her parents that she is a normal child with speech problems and got her enrolled into our school. Jaspreet started attending school again and also taught her mother to sign her name.
Recently Jaspreet met with an accident and had to take a long leave from school. However, her love for studies saw her constantly reading her school books and discussing lessons with her school friends.
She soon rejoined school but could not take part in any form of physical activity. When the annual sports day came up, she forced her parents and teachers to let her participate and surprised everyone by winning the 50 meter flat race as well as the 25 meter sack race.
| Jaspreet Kaur,
Class IV, Satya Bharti School, Kandhgarh, Punjab
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Manpreet was a weak student. He was studying at the government school in his village and had failed the third grade twice. He thus had to be taken out of school and the other schools refused him admission. Our teachers met his parents and convinced them of the free quality education at the Satya Bharti Schools. The latter finally relented and started sending Manpreet to school. He was admitted to Class II, basis the baseline test conducted on him. After attending a number of remedial classes, Manpreet is now taking interest in studies and is also performing well in class.
| Manpreet Singh,
Class IV, Satya Bharti School, Bhamabadi, Punjab
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Raj Kumar joined the Satya Bharti School in Ladhowal as a student of Class III in May 2011. When he joined school, he was a weak student. As a previous resident of Uttar Pradesh, Raj faced difficulty understanding Punjabi in school and thus started lagging behind in lessons taught at school. Our teachers identified his problem and conducted remedial classes for him. Raj now understands Punjabi and is at par with the rest of his class.
| Raj Kumar,
Class III, Satya Bharti School, Ladhowal, Punjab
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Arshpreet was a student at the Rockwood Scholars School situated 12kms from her village. Her father, a farmer with meager earnings, had to pay a hefty sum of INR 30,000 to get her admitted. But within a month and a half, Arshpreet had to be withdrawn from school as she could not adjust to the learning environment there. It was then that her mother, Amandeep Kaur got her enrolled at the Satya Bharti School in Balyewal. Amandeep, a graduate, has been serving our school as a volunteer since June 2011. The quality teaching-learning process, school ambience and the curriculum influenced Amandeep to take this decision for her daughter. Arshpreet is enjoying herself at school now and her parents are highly satisfied with her progress.
| Arshpreet,
Pre-primary, Satya Bharti School, Balyewal, Punjab
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Kunkun got enrolled in our school at the age of eight. Because of no former schooling experience, he had to be admitted to the pre-primary class according to the results of the baseline test conducted on him. It was due to the dedicated efforts of our teachers that within four months Kunkun was able to grasp the lessons taught and was promoted to Class I. He now studies with same-aged children and has also imbibed the values taught at our schools, like hygiene practices, good behavior, discipline, obedience, etc.
| Kunkun,
Class I, Satya Bharti School, Ladhowal, Punjab
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Rupesh’s father was addicted to smoking and drinking. Unfortunately, following his father, Rupesh too started consuming gutkha. As a result, he became an irregular student, missed classes on the sly and his test scores deteriorated significantly. His teachers were disturbed about this and came to know of his addiction only when they visited his home and spoke to his parents. Our teachers held extensive counseling sessions with both Rupesh and his parents. With constant counseling, appreciation and care, Rupesh was freed from the clutches of his addiction. He now attends school regularly, follows hygiene practices, is properly dressed and also takes renewed interest in his studies.
| Rupesh,
Class II, Satya Bharti School, Bagga Khurd
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Jaspreet paid least attention to studies and was an irregular student. It was the story ‘Nani di Sikhia’ that changed her outlook towards studies and she realized the ill-effects of illiteracy. Jaspreet started paying attention to lessons and taking part in school activities. During the School Sports Day, she participated in the 400 metre race and won the gold medal. She has also learnt to respect elders and be courteous to fellow-students.
| Jaspreet Kaur,
Satya Bharti School, Bagga Khurd, Punjab
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An immensely talented student, Harpreet’s qualities remained unidentified till she took admission in the Satya Bharti School in Sherpur Kalan. Teachers soon realized her drawing talent and helped in tapping it. She was assisted and encouraged by the teachers which led to her winning the school level drawing competitions and cluster level Rang Tarang Drawing Contest last year.
| Harpreet Kaur,
Satya Bharti School, Sherpur Kalan, Punjab
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Jyoti belongs to an economically weak family which compels both her parents to work for a living. This left Jyoti with no option, but to tend to her younger siblings and miss school. The teachers of the Satya Bharti School in Bhaini Ariyan, concerned with her repeated absence, visited her home to view the situation. They requested her parents to send Jyoti to school along with her siblings. The latter could attend also attend classes, while the younger ones could rest in the common-room. The efforts of the teachers have thus motivated Jyoti’s parents to send her to school regularly.
| Jyoti,
Satya Bharti School, Bhaini Ariyan, Punjab
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Anisha was born into a family where the birth of a girl child is unwelcomed. Deprived of parental love, she grew up in constant fear of being married off early. Also, the condition of her family was socially and economically deplorable as they belonged to the backward class. Her father was unemployed, addicted to liquor, smoking and gambling and abused his wife and daughters.
Anisha did not give up and got herself and her sister enrolled in the Satya Bharti School in her village. Today, she is an active participant of all Community Outreach Programs and counsels community members to send their children, especially girls, to school.
Her success however, faced a road-block when her grandfather, who is the sole breadwinner of the family, decided to get her married. Her teachers counseled her family members and were finally able to call off the marriage.
In-spite of various health problems, Anisha is an exemplary student, both in academics and extra-curriculars. She is a regular and punctual student, is always tidy and practices hygiene. She conducts the morning assembly in school, is the captain of the Shakti House and the class monitor. Anisha also spearheads the 5S revolution in her school as well as in her community and is responsible for tree-plantation in her school.
| Anisha Bunkar,
Class III, Satya Bharti School, Labana, Amer, Jaipur
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Tulsi started her schooling at the Government School in her village but had to drop out due as she faced caste discrimination and teacher-canings in school. When the Satya Bharti School was set up in Judia, it instilled a new hope in Tulsi. Free education, combined with free mid-day meals, educational materials, school uniform, provided additional motivation. She rejoined school at the age of 10, as a student of Class II. She soon excelled at her lessons, became the captain of the kho-kho team (the team got the runners-up position at the district level) and an active volunteer in every activity held at school.
Her academic progress however, was cut short when her in-laws started forcing her parents to take her away. Tulsi had been married off at a very young age. In-spite of vehement efforts by the school community, her family members and the village people, she had to surrender to the stronghold of local customs and leave with her husband. Tulsi, however, has succeeded in compelling her in-laws to allow her to continue studies. Today, she juggles between being a student and a dutiful daughter-in-law.
| Tulsi,
Class III, Satya Bharti School, Judia, Rajasthan
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Renu has four siblings and lives in Mohanpur, Haryana. Renu’s father is unemployed and an alcoholic. Renu’s younger siblings work in the nearby village and earn money for the family. Renu was brought to the Satya Bharti School in the village by a friend. Seeing the school, Renu wanted to study but was afraid of telling her parents. The teachers of the school visited her house and tried to persuade her parents to let Renu attend school. They continued their visits to Renu’s house till her parents gave in and finally allowed Renu to attend school.
| Renu,
Class IV, Satya Bharti School, Mohanpur, Haryana
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Simran attends school regularly and can fluently read and write all alphabets of the English and Punjabi language and also count till 50. After returning home from school everyday, she does not spend all her time playing with her friends. Instead, she uses the blackboard painted in her house, to teach her younger sister Gagan and her friends everything she learns at school. Gagan has learnt to count till 20 and her friend, Paramjeet Kaur has started attending the Satya Bharti School in the village. Simran’s grandfather, inspired by her, has also learnt how to sign his name.
| Simran,
Satya Bharti School, Safipur, Punjab
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Birpal, a hardworking and enthusiastic student, travels everyday from Katarpura, a village 3 km away from Akoi Sahib, to reach the school. Before being admitted to the Satya Bharti School, she studied at a private school in her village. Her father learnt of the Satya Bharti School from his friends and visited it to know more about the school and the program. Impressed by what he saw, he started sending Birpal to the school.
However, he soon realized that sending Birpal to school was costing him almost INR 200 a month and decided to discontinue her education. Birpal urged her parents to send her to school. When they refused, Birpal started using all the money she received from family members as presents towards conveyance costs. Seeing her determination, her parents have given in to her requests. They also attend the parent-teacher meetings regularly and are happy with the achievements of their daughter.
| Birpal Kaur,
Class III, Satya Bharti School, Akoi Sahib, Punjab
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Reshma had never attended school due to polio. During a survey conducted by the program, her case was brought to notice. Our team was able to influence her parents, by enumerating the benefits and special facilities in school, to send Reshma to school. She is now a regular student with over 90% attendance and an academically bright student. Besides, she also actively takes part in extra curricular activities and indoor games.
| Reshma Rani,
Satya Bharti School, Meemsa, Punjab
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Hemalatha resides 29kms from the Satya Bharti School in Thenkarai. This dedicated Head Teacher travels approximately 60km and three hours every day to reach school. She leaves home as early as 7:30 in the morning and gets back only after five in the evening. She doesn’t hesitate to come to school even on holidays to fulfill her commitments towards effective implementation of processes for the school’s progress.
In addition, she has also motivated the teachers of her school to contribute a part of their salary to help students who live far from the school to commute.
| Ms Hemalatha,
Head Teacher, Satya Bharti School, Thenkarai, Tamil Nadu
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A B. Ed candidate with an M. Sc. Degree, Andhavalli was a teacher at a reputed school in Sivaganga. It was Bharti Foundation’s philosophy and ‘quality education’ objective that motivated her to forsake her high-paying job and be a part of the program. Traveling 50kms a day, including walking three kilometers to and from the village bus stop and her husband’s initial disapproval did not deter her. Today, he lends her a supporting hand and is a part of her endeavors.
When Andhavalli joined, the school had no proper building and had only 88 students and two teachers. She held classes in the open and introduced personal hygiene and sanitation practices in the school. The school is presently operating at full capacity, boasts of a ‘Grade A’ ranking and is an inspiration for other schools and teachers.
| Ms Andhavalli,
Head Teacher, Satya Bharti School, Pethachikudiiruppu, Tamil Nadu
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Hemlata belongs to a lower middle class family. Brought up in a joint family, she was often neglected. When Hemlata finished her school leaving examinations, she decided she would study further and go to college. However, her decision was disapproved by her family members and her engagement was fixed at the age of 16. She fought hard and managed to complete graduation.
Soon after this, she got married. Hemlata realized that her husband had dropped out of college and as a result, he was now unemployed. She fought hard against her in-laws and managed to complete her B. Ed and MA studies. She realized that she would have to start working soon to be able to meet the financial requirements of the family.
It was at this time that a vacancy in the Satya Bharti School was announced. Hemlata applied for the post and got selected as a teacher. Her in-laws however, opposed her decision and often abused her. Hemlata’s colleagues in the school stood by her and helped her retain the job. She worked hard and soon became the Head Teacher of the school. Hemlata’s story is an inspiration for all girls in her village and rest of the country.
| Ms Hemlata Yadav,
Head Teacher, Satya Bharti School, Mohanpur, Haryana
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Amandeep Kaur belongs to an economically weak family and has fought against her circumstances to complete her education. She traveled to another village to attend classes. Today, Amandeep holds an MA and a B. Ed degree. It was her parents who induced her to take on the job of a teacher at the Satya Bharti School in Khanpur. Initially, Amandeep’s father dropped her to school because of her physical inabilities, but over-time, she has become self dependent and now travels to school by herself.
| Amandeep Kaur,
Teacher, Satya Bharti School, Khanpur, Punjab
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Satya Bharti School, Pirthipur, Ludhiana East, Punjab
The students of Class V of the Satya Bharti School in Pirthipur have imbibed their computer lessons exceptionally well because of the effective and child-friendly use of the computer. They have learnt how to paint, type and store files and pictures on the computer. They can create separate folders for each subject and store data accordingly. They can also search for data online.
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