The After-School Education Program Closing Ceremony, jointly supported by PARD INDIA and Arrise Solutions, was held on 29 September 2026 at Kuntloor Primary School, Hyderabad.
The program began with the PARD INDIA Pledge, followed by the V-Kids Pledge in English, marking the formal commencement of the closing ceremony.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Jagadeesh, Mandal Education Officer, Abdullapurmet, appreciated PARD INDIA and Arise Solutions for implementing the After-School Education Program across five MPPS schools in the mandal. He highlighted the programs contribution not only to children’s academic development but also to identifying and encouraging their talents through talent tests, competitions and merit-based prizes.
He thanked the organization for their efforts and expressed the hope that such initiatives would continue and expand to benefit more children.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Ravi Kishore shared his experiences of visiting all five MPPS centers and interacting with the students. He conducted sessions on Mathematics, Science, healthy food habits and physical exercise. He was joined by Mr. Suryanarayana, Senior Citizen, and Prof. Venkata Dasu of Osmania University, who interacted with the children and shared valuable guidance on academic development and personal growth.
Dr. Ravi Kishore appreciated the enthusiasm and abilities of several students, particularly those who demonstrated their skills through science experiments. He emphasized that children with talent should be identified and encouraged so that they can achieve their full potential.
He also announced that a READ teacher would be provided to Zafferguda MPPS from October 2026 to the end of March 2027, supporting the school after a long gap of nearly 15 years.
Appreciation from School Representatives
The program was attended by Mr. Srinivas, Headmaster of Kuntloor ZP High School; Ms. Sri Lakshmi, Senior Teacher of MPPS Kuntloor; and Mr. Pandu, In-charge Headmaster of Zafferguda MPPS.
The school representatives appreciated the After-School Education Program and noted that it had been highly beneficial to the children. They also observed that the program had contributed to increased student participation and improved enrolment/strength in the schools.
Talent Test Awards
As part of the program, 15 students from the five participating schools who secured first, second, and third positions in the talent tests were presented with cash prizes in recognition of their performance. First Prize-1200/-, Second Prize-1000/-, Third prize-800/-.
The prizes were presented to encourage students to continue developing their academic abilities and talents.
The program concluded with lunch arranged for the school children, high-school staff, and READ teachers who participated in the event.
The closing ceremony highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between educational institutions, civil society organization and other stakeholders in creating opportunities for children to learn, discover their talents and build a brighter future.
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