The Fear of Lord is
beginning of wisdom.
Prov 1:7
Adult Literacy Programme
MOUNT
CARMELITES to
redeem National
Dream.
The
ability to read, write, and do simple Math is not only critical to
progress and prosperity, it is necessary for the very survival of
individuals in a modern society. Literacy and numeracy projects
allow Mount Carmelites to make a creative contribution to nation
building, reducing poverty, and opening up opportunities to those
who need them. This
resource aims to bring together the best in thinking and effective
practice to support teachers, librarians and parents as they help
learners develop word and number skills.
For
over a decade now, the management of Mount Carmel School has been
active in its efforts to reduce illiteracy. Mount Carmel
Management demonstrates its commitment to literacy by developing
and implementing Literacy projects among the slum dwellers of
Kanak Durga colony, New Delhi.
There
is an urgent need for proactive thinking to tackle this
magnanimous problem. One of the solutions suggested is to focus
attention on the literacy of the girl child. Human Resource
planners of the country have taken cognizance of the fact that a
large women work force had been lying unutilized for many years
under the foreign rule. Now as an independent country we can
gradually harness this energy for contributing to the wealth of
the nation.
In
line with the progressive policies of the Government, we, in Mount
Carmel, have outlined a strategy to concentrate on Girl child
literacy which will act as a catalyst to promote higher education
and awaken inner reserves of lying dormant within women.
We,
in Mount Carmel, will bring in this change for the welfare of the
Society.
The
Highlights of the year gone by are as under:
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Team of 60 children of Class IX were deployed in Kanak Durga Colony for one and half hour thrice a week under the “Each One Teach One Program” implying 60 children pass out every year under this program.
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The School has on its roll 10 handicapped children in different classes.
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The School also conducts vocational training classes in varied vocations.
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The School has also on its roll a number of Adult learners
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Scholarship awarded to Hira, a learner of Kanak Durga slum for her brilliant performance.
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Thirty eight learners from Kanak Durga Slum colony were given certificates from the Jamia Milia State Resource Centre and utensils were also given from the management of the school as gifts so as to inspire more illiterates of the colony to join the program.
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Dr. B.P.Khandelwal (former Director N.I.E.P.A & chairman of C.B.S.E) of the Government of India recognized the services of the School Coordinator by giving certificates of commendation.
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Four learners from the Kanak Durga Slum have been given admission in Open School for higher education.
From the foregoing details it is clear that the management of the School has been exercising due diligence in the discharge of its social and moral responsibility. Contribution of the School will significantly help our Nation to emerge successful in the eradication of illiteracy.