Students of Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School, Chembumukku, have planned a unique initiative to make this Children's Day special and meaningful not just for them but for their less privileged brethren in society.
Assisi Socio Span, an organisation formed by the students and teachers of the school with a commitment to society, is organising a fair “Snehasparsham” on Saturday.
It is being conceived as an endeavour “of children for children” where students join hands with the support of the staff and willing sponsors.
Union Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies K.V. Thomas will inaugurate the fair at 9 a.m.
Archbishop of Verapoly Francis Kallarakkal will preside over the function. Benny Behanan, MLA, and Mayor Tony Chammany will be present.
Soaps, detergent, phenol, art jewellery, Christmas stars and other articles made by members of Socio Span during their spare time will be put up for sale at the fair.
The fair is being organised with multiple objectives. Raising funds for procuring and supplying a unique communication device named Avaz, which reportedly provides enhanced possibilities for communication and education of children with special needs like those affected with cerebral palsy and autism to a few special schools is among the top priorities. Students hope to assist the education of poor children with the proceeds earned from the fair. The event also has the laudable objective of providing students with an opportunity to acquire leadership and organisational qualities while imbuing in them a spirit of social commitment and empathy towards the less privileged.
Ever since its inception last year, Assisi Socio Span has undertaken a slew of admirable activities including ‘a fistful of rice project' where an average of 200-350 kg of rice is collected and distributed to poor homes every month; distribution of Onam kits worth Rs. 500 to poor families in Vallarpadam and Vypeen; gifting soaps and towels to old age homes during Christmas; making notebooks out of the unused pages from students' notebooks for use by poor students; and donating for uniform and school kits for tribal children in Wayanad.
