1.  Happy Schools PDG Raja Michael

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9. The survey  A survey done with  Government officials  Educationists  NGOs  Rotarians (on the field)  Questionnaire

10. ‘The Questionnaire’  How many boys / girls / teachers  Do they have computers / furniture / toilets  Do students have uniform / foot wear / meals  Dropout rates in various classes  Attendance percentage in classes  Do students pursue higher education

11. The learning  Basic needs were common across the country  Specific needs varied by states  Transportation Vs Toilets  DGs met on 7 th November and prioritized the needs  Immediate focus and subsequent focus

12.  Uniform / Footwear  to instill a sense of pride  80% of communicable diseases can be prevented  Safe drinking water  to ensure health and hygiene  Clean and safe classrooms  provide better ambience to ensure attendance The Immediate Needs

13.  Toilets  58% of schools lack toilet facilities for girls  dropout rate is higher in boys up to grade VII  dropout for girls raises above boys after grade VIII  girls need toilet facilities  napkin changing / disposal facilities Immediate needs...

14. Basic needs...  Benches & Desks  for better student teacher interaction  better performance in public exams  Facility of Library for the schools having children exceeding the count of 200.  Well maintained space for teaching staff.

15. Subsequent Focus  Computers  Notebooks and stationeries  Compound walls  To ensure security and safety

16. The task  Construct new schools  2% area has no schools  8% are uncovered areas (5-6 km)  The Club’s role  identify schools which lack 4 Basic needs  provide them to make them ‘Happy Schools’  The District’s Role  report initial assessment  submit completion report  Before and after photographs

17.  Assessment by Rotarians and third party  Condition (maintenance) of donated items  Initial assessment in May 2014  School dropout rates  Attendance percentage  Involvement of PTAs  Activities of School Management Board Assessment

18.  For adoption of a school  For completion of check box  Prompt reporting  Submission of photos  Statistical data on performance  Involvement of Rotarians  Publicity offered The recognitions

19.  Happy Schools PDG Raja Michael Governor: 2007 -08 R I District 3000 RajaMichael@GMail.com +91 98948 33333