Kumari Mhalsa
Ramtakke, daughter of a farm-worker having hand to mouth existence shone in
Rotary Water Olympiad held at Indian Institute Of Science Education And
Research, Pune on 23rd February. She surpassed 2000 students from
across Maharashtra and entered in the semi-final round of selective 120
competitors. Though failed in the semi-final her questioning mind and
perseverance is praise worthy compared with urban well-to-do students.
The quiz
competition was arranged by Rotary Club, Pune in cooperation with Pune District
Science Teachers Association with an aim to sensitize young minds on water
issues and water scarcity.
The quiz
competition conducted in five stages. First three elimination rounds consisted
of an online examination based on multiple choice questions. Four students from Primary School and Sainiki School each were invited at Pune for the last two rounds.Final round included various
activities related to themes around water.
Kumari Dhanashri
Raulwar entered in the final round but unfortunately lost last round of oral
test. She claimed a consolation prize that included a set of 180 books from
Gyan-Key. Both studying in standard seven of Shri Chattrapati Shivaji Junior
Basic School, made us feel proud when the news reached school.Schools having maximum participatory students have been gifted with a web based software (App) worth Rs 25,000/- for lifelong support and updation. Sainiki School and Shivaji Highschool were in those selected 25 schools from Maharashtra.
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