Parents Speak

“It's been crazy this year and yet you have managed to shine so brightly :) Despite the major inconveniences, the disruption to your personal lives and the technical nags, you didis have emerged victorious. This year is personal on so many levels and I consider myself and my parent team so lucky to have educators like you. Your consistent patience and emotional engagement with the children is highly appreciated.”

Class II parent on online sessions (2020-21)

“Just a quick note to let you know that I loved the 'Reliving the moment exercise '. It has many great parts and association with Shikshantar. But the thing that most impressed me was that it started with almost 'blank page'; with minimum to no constraints around the answer. That meant that there was no perfect answer and my child was forced to think a lot more freely. Had minimum to zero validation if the answer she wrote was right or not. Which will eventually lead to her gaining more self confidence in using her mind and believing in herself. Although she still tries to validate, we usually answer with a pointer that will make her think harder. Keep more of these coming. :)“

Class II parent on a virtual experience facilitated (2020-21)

“Shikshantar's virtual Birthday celebrations went well. The children were so well prepared and confident with their roles. I am extremely grateful towards the didis for taking out the time and their patience with preparing the children so well. It was pleasing to see the children take the initiative as well with their own groups and they were pretty enthusiastic preparing for their whatsapp / zoom call meeting to practice their lines. In return the didi's also were patiently listening to their lines and correcting them where required. It does show the overall efforts put into making the day enjoyable for all. A big thank you to the Didis for making our children what they are today.”

Class III parent after the virtual Shikshantar Birthday celebration (2020-21)

“Our heartiest congratulations to the school, all the teachers and the students. It was a beautiful presentation by all the children and the efforts put into every write up, riddle, poem, drawings and models was clearly visible. Listening to the students' presentations made us want to go back to school ourselves. Also it gave us a glimpse into all the hard work all the children and teachers put in every year to make this day so special. The last two weeks we felt like we had brought the whole of Shikshantar into our homes- the spaces, recollecting past instances, calling friends to discuss, the practices, the high energy levels, the buildup of excitement by the end culminated in today being a great success.

It was lovely to see the children working beautifully together as a team and not as individuals, supporting each other every step of the way. On one side, during these times of enforced social distancing with the children being forced to focus only on their individual studies since April , where this event brought the children together in a way, it also ended with a bit of melancholy with my child sharing with me with a sad smile- “Mumma I’m missing school a lot. Chatting with my friends whenever I wanted face to face in between classes, playing with my friends outdoors, the back-lawns, football....." - the list was long.

With a hope that things get better real soon and these children can safely return back to what makes them most happy - being with each other in their Shikshantar family.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for being such a support for our children during these trying times and finding a way to connect with them even in a virtual mode. Kudos to you all”

Class IV parent after virtual Shikshantar Birthday celebrations (2020-21)

“We appreciate didi's efforts and attempts to push each child according to their personalities. Thanks “

Class III parent on online sessions (2020-21)

“Please thank the didis and the bhaiyas for putting up such a lovely and well-coordinated performance. Kids are growing up so fast (touch wood), it was a pleasure to watch them be utterly confident and poised. Big, big hug to all the bachchas. “

Class III parent after Virtual Hamara Manch (2020-21)

“Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for all the efforts you are putting to spread positivity in these challenging times. These activity classes are actually awesomely mindful. These two hours with you both gave our child a lot of happiness and joy. She has something to look forward to each day.”

Class III parent after the virtual Mindfulness Programme experiences (2021-22)