June 2013 e-Newsletter

Scholars Give Thanks

As they prepare for the first set of examinations of this school year, the scholars also wanted to take some time to show their appreciation by writing out thank you notes to all of the supporters of Rukmini Foundation.

Take a look at some of the pictures from this activity on Flickr

Celebrating Sapana’s Birthday

Being in school and being a Rukmini Scholar is not only about having the chance to study, but also to enjoy great moments like this – Sapana Rai (2013 scholar) gets a small birthday gift from her mentors (Didis) and the other scholars. Celebrations like this promote the love of school, a sense of sisterhood, and a feeling of belonging.

Celebrating and emphasizing the important role of parents in their girls’ education

Did you know that June 1 was World Parent’s Day? Not only did we celebrate Father’s Day in the US this month, but we also wanted to highlight the crucial role parents play in their children’s education. We held a meeting with scholars, their parents, and guardians in order to emphasize the importance of a good home environment for learning. One of our scholars (Junu)‘s mother spoke about how she had to drop out in order to get married, but is going to back to school as an adult. Her inspiration is one of the reasons Junu is doing very well in school.

Read our blog post about the critical role parents play in education