School Skills Program

The School Programme of Major Akshay Girish Memorial Trust is an attempt to encourage school students to explore the concept of ‘Service to the Nation. To motivate adolescent children to be inspired by real life heroes in diverse fields while enhancing skills needed to become capable, caring, fit and motivated citizens. The classes are held once a month, usually on a Saturday, for one and half hours. The sessions are interactive with all students encouraged to participate. It is also activity-based learning with use of audio-visual aids and exposure visits.

Resource Team for every workshop includes Veterans and Serving Officers who take the expert sessions, experienced panelists for Q & A session, along with volunteers to help with logistics.

The sessions focus on the following.

1. Information on national days and events, uniformed services and real-life stories of heroes & achievers who have contributed to the nation.
2. Communication (in English, Hindi). This includes reading, comprehension, pronunciation, exposure to new words and phrases, patriotic songs.
3. Physical activity & exposure visits. The games involve effective communication, team work, team spirit, passion to win and fair play. Exposure visit to a training centres (CRPF, BSF) and participation in Vijay Diwas celebrations are also facilitated.