Road Safety Awareness Rally
The 35th National Road Safety Week, with the theme "Be a road safety hero," was observed from January 11 to January 17, 2024. To mark Road Safety Awareness Week, the grade 7 students from Bharathi School held a public awareness rally on January 12, 2024, with the support of the Traffic Police Department of Coimbatore.
Mr.Saravanan, the Principal, flagged off the awareness rally, which commenced and concluded on the school campus. The rally covered major thoroughfares such as NSR Road, Alagesan Road, and Thadagam Road. Students fervently shouted slogans throughout the procession to emphasize crucial road safety messages.
Some of the impactful slogans included "Don't Drink and Drive," "Wear Helmets, Wear Seatbelts," "Don't Text and Drive," "Slow Down, Save Lives," "No Belt, No Excuse," "No Mobile Phone While Driving," and "Keep Calm and Drive Safely." The students actively participated by wearing helmets and energetically engaging with the public, urging them to prioritize their safety by adopting responsible road habits.
By cautioning individuals about road safety and emphasizing the value of life, the students advocated for responsible and safe road practices. Their active involvement in the rally demonstrated a commitment to fostering a safer road environment for all.
Mr. Thava Murugesan, Asst. SI, Police officers Mr. Ganesan, Mr. Selvaraj, Mr. Rengaraj, Ms. Mary Novate and Ms. Muthlakshmi also participated in this awareness rally.
Joy of Giving - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP)
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 every year to promote understanding between people living in poverty and the wider society. As part of its outreach programme, Bharathi School joined hands with Shanti Ashram, an NGO in Coimbatore that has dedicated itself to serving society for the past thirty-seven years.
In a heartwarming display of empathy and altruism, the young hearts of Bharathi came together to make a significant difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Mr. Vijayaraghavan, Head of the Youth Leadership Programme, Shanthi Ashram, addressed the students on "Together We Can End Child Poverty Worldwide." On October 19, 2023, the students happily collected non-perishable food items like dhal and grams and donated them to Shanthi Ashram. These acts not only alleviate hunger but foster a sense of responsibility among the students. The school and the parents instil such values like charity in their children.
Piggy Bank
To support Shanti Ashram's "India Poverty Solutions," Bharathi students received piggy banks in the spirit of charity. This provided an opportunity for the students to save money and serve people in need. The school collected the filled-in piggy banks on February 8, 2024, and handed them over to the team from Shanti Ashram.
Rally to raise awareness about drug abuse
Bharathi School organized a rally to raise awareness of the growing menace of drug addiction among youngsters. As part of the SUPW activity, the students of Bharathi School held a rally against drug abuse on November 4, 2023.
The event commenced with a speech by Mr. M. Thavamurugesan, SI, Traffic Police, Saibaba Colony. Mr C. Ganesan, SSI, Traffic police, Saibaba Colony, addressed the gathering about the significance of spreading awareness at this crucial moment. A group of 167 grade 9 students, led by their teachers, marched through Bharathi Park, catching the attention of residents and passersby. With slogans on placards, the students conveyed to the public to be aware of the ill effects of drug abuse. They performed street plays that portrayed the negative consequences of drug abuse. This event provided an opportunity for the students to actively participate in initiatives aimed at addressing social issues.
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About Bharathi
The School has taken its name after Subramania Bharathi (popularly known as ‘Mahakavi Bharathi’) pioneer of modern Tamil poetry, a fiery independence activist, a remarkable social reformer, and a journalist. He is an archetype of revolutionary thinking, modern ideas, the invincible spirit of freedom and courage. Bharathi School is a quintessence of his tenets in letter and spirit.