A heartwarming event took place when a group of Senior Secondary students from Zebar School visited the ‘Suvarn Mandir Trust’, an Old Age Home. The purpose of their visit was to bring joy and happiness to the elderly residents who are away from their families. The Interact Club of Zebar School had collected 110 Kg of Toor Dal and fruits, through a project called ‘ Ek Chota Sa Prayaas’ which were donated to the old age home for its residents. The visit was planned under the guidance of Manju ma’am by the Interactors.
The students organized games, a musical session, and spent quality time conversing with the elderly. The residents had a great time, and the students learned the importance of spending time with the elderly in their families and social circle. It was a touching experience that left a positive impact on everyone involved.
Interact Club of Zebar School organised their second Installation Ceremony in their auditorium on 1st September 2023. The event commenced with a warm welcome to all who were present at the event. The interactors escorted eminent guests in a traditional Rotary way.
Our Chief Guest, as well as Installation officer, was Rtn. Mr. Mahendra Patel. The guest of honour was A.G. Ms. Soniya Vinod, Rtn. Bhanu Gupta, RCAG Vice President Dr. Kohli and many dignitaries from different Rotary Clubs witnessed the ceremony. Our Admin Head, Mr. Pranav Pandya, all Section Vice Principals, Supervisors, and teachers attended the ceremony. Interact club coordinator Ms. Punita Mehta actively participated in the event.
After the speeches of all dignitaries and our beloved Principal, Ms. Sharmistha Sinha’s speech, outgoing Interact Club President Ayushi Vadher highlighted her transformation after joining the Interact Club. She congratulated the incoming office bearers of the club.
Outgoing Vice President Bhoomi Khandelwal presented the club activities report for the year 2022-23. Incoming President Vaishvik Salasiya, in his acceptance speech, highlighted his plans for the year 2023-24.
Mr. Mahendra Patel conducted an Oath Ceremony for the incoming office bearers as well as new members of the club. An exchange of collars and Seats followed the Rotary traditions.
Certificates were distributed to the winners of the Water Conservation activity by our esteemed guests. Chief Guest Mr Mahendra Patel motivated club members with his inspiring words.
The function ended with a vote of thanks by Anika Goenka, followed by the National Anthem.
The Zebar School Interact Club recently donated to the Rotary Foundation to support polio eradication efforts. The school prioritizes the well-being and development of its students and strives to instill the values of empathy and social responsibility. To that end, the school established the Interact Club, which encourages students to learn about societal needs and serve their communities.
The Interact Club, consisting of 54 student members, successfully raised Rs 30,000/- through crowdfunding to support Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. Rotary International has collaborated with the Melinda Gates Foundation since 1985 to achieve this goal and aims to end polio by 2026.
The club’s donation event was attended by distinguished guests, including Mr Lalit Sharma, the District Chairman of the Rotary Foundation, Mr Pradeep Chaturvedi, the president of the Rotary Club of Ahmedabad Greater, and Mr Manan Choksi, the Executive Director of Zebar School for Children.
During the event, Mr Choksi shared his experiences of contributing to society through charitable work initiated by his grandfather, Mr K.J. Choksi. He spoke about how the Sri Satya Sai Hospital, K.J. Choksi Library, and Anubhuti Homeo Clinic charity initiatives have positively impacted the lives of millions of people in Gujarat. Aayushi Vadher, the Interact Club president, also spoke about the transformative impact that the club has had on her perspective and how it has helped her understand the needs of others.The school’s Interact Club mentor, Ms Manju Malaviya, played an instrumental role in making the event possible. The initiative by Zebar School and its students is a testament to the significance of nurturing responsible, empathetic citizens committed to contributing positively to society.
