During the Diwali vacation, the Lighthouse children participated in a vibrant Diwali camp centred on the theme of the “Southern States.” Over seven days, they explored Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, delving into each state’s unique culture and heritage. Throughout the camp, the children learned about famous landmarks, notable personalities, rich traditions, local cuisine,...
Today marked the exciting launch of our Diwali Camp, where teachers took on the roles of various community helpers to engage and educate students. The day began with teachers, dressed as bakers, soldiers, farmers, and other professionals, sharing insights about their important roles in society. This interactive presentation captivated the students and sparked their curiosity. Following...
RCB’s Lighthouse Project brought traditional festivities to life as pupils from nursery through primary levels participated in special Dandiya dance sessions to celebrate Navratri. Junior and Senior kindergarteners donned colourful attire for their dedicated performance, whilst students from Years 1 to 5 enjoyed their own separate celebration. The traditional folk dance, performed with decorated sticks, proved...
A group of 30 Lighthouse Project students, from Standards 1 to 5, visited Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti. Accompanied by four teachers, the students embarked on an enriching educational journey through the historic museum. The young visitors were captivated by the extensive collection of exhibits, including Gandhiji’s personal belongings, letters and photographs chronicling pivotal...
Thank you, President Satyan Israni, for treating our Lighthouse Project children to imported chocolates. For many of them, it was their first time tasting Hershey’s Kisses, sent with all your love. Thanks also to PP Preeti Mehta for celebrating your birthday by treating the street children through the Child Welfare Committee of RCB....
Megha, a volunteer storyteller at Lighthouse Project, recently engaged the children with two captivating tales. The first story explored the fascinating lifecycle of a caterpillar, helping expand the children’s vocabulary with new words like ‘stomachache’ and ‘cocoon’. The second narrative focused on Mahatma Gandhi’s life journey. This story was chosen to complement the children’s recent visit...
On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, we conducted fulfilling SPARSH (Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse) sessions at the Lighthouse Project. For children aged 4 to 7, we delivered a specially designed module with their mothers in attendance. Another session was conducted for students of Standards 3, 4 and 5, using a module appropriate for ages 8 to...
Last week, our Lighthouse students brought Animal Day to life with vibrant energy, wrapping up a month of exciting learning! With enthusiasm and confidence, they recited lively poems and shared fun animal facts, showcasing not just their knowledge but their impressive public speaking skills. Decked out in colourful, creative animal costumes, the children’s excitement was...
The Rotary Club of Bombay introduced taekwondo at our Lighthouse Project five years ago, offering children their first exposure to this dynamic sport. It was heartening to see that both girls and boys showed equal enthusiasm and interest. While all students benefit from learning Taekwondo, a few have truly excelled. Recently, five such dedicated students...
LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATES RADHA-KRISHNA The children of the Lighthouse Project marked Janmashtami with spirited celebrations. Senior KG children, dressed as Krishna and Radha in traditional attire, charmed everyone with their adorable appearances. They enjoyed a captivating narration of Krishna’s birth and engaged in colouring pictures of Krishna and the matki. Students from classes 3 to 5 delved into...
I-Day with Lighthouse year with an Independence Day event on August 14th. President Satyan Israni, along with other Rotarians, Lighthouse parents, and students, participated in the event. Special thanks were given to donor Ms. Bhavna Daftary and community head Mr. Patil for their continued support. The event featured a powerful recitation of “Tryst with Destiny” by Rotary...
GK PROGRAMME FOR KIDS At the Lighthouse Project, we’ve been following the Engage curriculum, which serves as one of the best English readers today, making children better learners. Lighthouse students learn about themselves and their world through The Engage Book of General Knowledge, which is beautifully illustrated and introduces children to scientists and experts from India...